
Abilene’s James Stout – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning James Stout has been the head wrestling coach at Abilene for 23 years and during that span, his teams have won four

Sterling’s Aleya Ravenstein – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Prior to her involvement in FFA Sterling’s Aleya Ravenstein never had much interest in joining the club, but one conversation changed that.

Bennington’s Clayton Shamburg – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Cooper Chadwick As the sole swimmer for Bennington, sophomore Clayton Shamburg lets his hard work speak for itself. Shamburg has a little more of

Beloit’s Brogan Monty – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Beloit senior Brogan Monty is one of the best wrestlers in the state. Competing at 144 pounds, Monty enters his final high school season as

McPherson’s Colton Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Colton Johnson suffered a bulging disc in his back that caused nerve damage. This led him with no left side core

Canton-Galva’s Faith McMannis – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Canton-Galva’s Faith McMannis has long viewed the rodeo, agriculture and FFA has passions. But recently she made her passion a competition. There


Wyandotte’s Jaydon Bray – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk Jaydon Bray, a sophomore at Wyandotte High School, is gearing up for the upcoming basketball season. A versatile combo guard, Bray fills

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












