
Emporia’s Marley Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Emporia High School senior Marley Sewell has made her mark both on and off the softball field. As a 12th-grade outfielder for

Wichita to Host Kansas’ First USA Judo National Competition in 2026
For the first time in history, Kansas will host a USA Judo national championship event, and it’s Wichita, which was recently named the Best Sports-Event Host

Emporia’s Yzabel Ultreras – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Yzabel Ultreras has carved out her place both on and off the softball field. A

Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role

Sasha Pichnenko – Paola High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick It doesn’t matter the moment, there’s little question for the Paola football team on who will bring energy. It’s Sasha Pichnenko. “Whether

Asa Briscoe – South Gray High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick There’s no doubt that Asa Briscoe’s size makes him stand out for South Gray. He’s 6-foot-3, 260 pounds – and he moves

Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick As a sophomore Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam tied for seventh place at the 6A state tournament. Lam finished with a scoring average

Wichita North’s Nelly Puente – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Wichita North senior Nelly Puente has put the city and the state on notice as one of the best runners in the

Maize’s Jay Parrent – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Matt Browning Having to deal with an ankle injury over the summer, Maize cross country runner Jay Parrent is excited to get back in

Week 7 Football Power Rankings – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita Large School (Class 6A, 5A, 4A) Others: Andover, Andover Central, Valley Center, Wichita East, Wichita Southeast Wichita Small (Class 3A, 2A, 1A, 8-Man I,

Washburn Rural’s Henley Rapp – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
For Washburn Rural senior catcher Henley Rapp, leadership is more than a title — it’s a responsibility she’s proud to carry. “The most important thing

Shawnee Heights’ Tyren Parker – Football Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
Confidence, composure, and competition — that’s what defines Shawnee Heights senior wide receiver and defensive back Tyren Parker. A quiet force on and off the












