
Fredonia’s Carleigh Compton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Carleigh Compton is a freshman ready to make her mark as she begins her first season of high school basketball at Fredonia

Independence’s Callie Anne Fairbank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Callie Anne Fairbank enters her senior season at Independence High School with experience, confidence, and clear goals in mind. Competing in the

Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Chloe Compton
By Angela Brunk Chloe Compton, a junior at Fredonia High School, is entering the upcoming basketball season with excitement, optimism, and a strong team-first mindset.

Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Ava Baker
By Angela Brunk Ava Baker, a sophomore at Fredonia High School, is preparing for the upcoming basketball season with determination, passion, and a mindset focused

WPS students build plane through WSU Tech
Wichita Public Schools high school students built a fully-functional, single-engine plane that was unveiled on December 16 at the FutureReady Manufacturing Center. This build was

Campus’ Abbigail Phanco – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus senior Abbigail Phanco didn’t necessarily have an interest in business before getting involved in YEK. But she has certain attributes that

Halstead’s Piper and Jordy Schroeder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
By Hayden Swope Halstead High School has a number of threats returning for the upcoming season. Twins Piper and Jordy Schroeder are just two of

Dotted Line Tour – Presented by Wichita Tractor Company
Our first stop on the state-wide Dotted Line Tour presented by Wichita Tractor Company! Congratulations to Lyndon’s Allie Kneisler on signing to play basketball at

Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit

El Dorado’s Peyton Wight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by FYG Construction
By Matt Browning El Dorado’s Peyton Wight averaged 10 points and three rebounds per game last season on his way to an honorable mention all-league

Buhler’s Nyah Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tina Martinez – Plaza Astle Realty
By Hayden Swope As the upcoming season draws closer, Nyah Sewell of Buhler has been putting in the work. Between shooting, conditioning, and leadership, Sewell

Wellington’s Dru Zeka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope Wellington’s Dru Zeka is ready to return to the court and take on the new season. With key players graduated from last












