
St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Emmitt Peters, a senior combo shooting guard / point guard for St. James Academy, enters his final year for the Thunder

Chase County’s Madelyn Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Madelyn Wilson, senior center for the Chase County Bulldogs, has already compiled an impressive sports resume, but adding to her accomplishments

Chanute’s Averee Hicks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Dey-Leigh Umbarger By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year at Chanute High School, Averee Hicks is determined to make her final

Caney Valley’s Alexyus Theiss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sherri Montgomery By Angela Brunk As a junior at Caney Valley High School, Alexyus Theiss is stepping into the new basketball season with

Erie’s Kylie Hodgden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Jennifer Han By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year, Kylie Hodgden is stepping onto the court with confidence, experience, and a

Andover’s Griffin Hand – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Aidan Dible By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Andover High School, Griffin Hand is embracing his role as a

Maize South’s Reece Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Reece Pauly, a versatile guard/forward for Maize South High School, this basketball season is all about growth, grit, and reaching new

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












