
Independence’s Spencer Crain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union
By Angela Brunk Senior Spencer Crain is preparing for his final baseball season at Independence High School, ready to make the most of every inning

Chanute’s Kyli Baylor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Kyli Baylor, a senior who is making her mark as a thrower for Chanute High School’s track team. During the season, she

Olathe South High School’s Eve Long Named VYPE Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance and Shelter Agent Ryan Aylward
Congratulations to Eve Long of Olathe South for being named the Shelter Insurance – VYPE Media Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year! Eve was

Parsons’ Wyatt Shultz – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Senior Wyatt Shultz is entering his final tennis season with the Parsons Vikings determined to build on an already remarkable career. Competing

Labette County Cheer – Cheer Squad Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk The cheer program at Labette County High School is building momentum under the leadership of head coach Angela Wininger. LCHS Cheer is

Humboldt’s Skylar Hottenstein – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Karoline Covey By Angela Brunk Senior Skylar Hottenstein of Humboldt High School is preparing for her final softball season with high expectations and

Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by #1 Pallet Plug
Rose Hill senior softball Kenzie Minks is primed to be one of the top players in the AVCTL Division IV this season. Minks said one

Maize South’s Kanyon Akers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pinnacle Fire & Automation
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off of an injury, Maize South senior pitcher Kanyon Akers is excited to play his final season with the guys he’s

South Haven’s Brecken Hutsler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Strnad Land & Cattle and Hagar Acres Farm To Home
By Hayden Swope South Haven’s BreckenHutsler is excited not only to grow as a player but also to strengthen the bonds with her teammates as

Circle’s Kendyl Acker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SureStay Studio by Best Western El Dorado
By Cooper Chadwick As a senior, Circle’s Kendyl Acker plays catcher and first base and hopes to help lead her team to success this year.

Bishop Carroll’s Max Farber – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll golfer Max Farber recently completed an offseason training program that is unusual for the sport. The senior, who is committed

Valley Center’s Emily Freeby – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Emily Freeby is excited to return to the field and enjoy one final season of the sport she loves as graduation approaches.












