

Derby’s Harper Wintz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Harper Wintz has been a steady force for the Derby Panthers throughout her high school career, and her senior season is

Dodge City’s Jace Gifford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Dodge City High School senior Jace Gifford is approaching his final baseball season with a clear sense of purpose and determination. A

Goddard’s Maddyn Snyder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Goddard High School senior Maddyn Snyder is fully ready to embrace her final season with the Lions. Snyder is eager to bring

Trinity Catholic’s Sam Vogel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Trinity Catholic senior Sam Vogel is one of the best players in the state and will be a key part in a

Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft is excited about the potential of her team and what it can accomplish this season. “I’m excited about the

Rose Hill’s Braxton Frazier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill pitcher Braxton Frazier dealt with multiple tears in the UCL of his throwing arm, along with nerve damage and tendinitis

Maize’s Gavin Short – Baseball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
Maize baseball player Gavin Short said his offseason was the most productive one he has ever had, and for that reason alone, he’s ready for

Derby’s Macayla Askew – Player of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo credit to Kaelyn Kissack. For Macayla Askew, basketball has been about much more than just the game. Askew, who has been playing basketball for

Minneapolis’ Grant Rice – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Carrico Implement
By Hayden Swope: As his final high school season approaches, Grant Rice of Minneapolis is focused on making the most of every moment on the

Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the

McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a












