
Maize’s Lucie Knaak – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Coming back from an ACL tear last season, Maize senior Luci Knaak is excited for her final year of high school competition.

YMCA for All – Nate Atkinson – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning YMCA volunteer coach Nate Atkinson stays busy with his coaching responsibilities. He coaches all three of his children, which makes for a

Andover’s Chloe Gantz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As her high school career winds down, Andover’s Chloe Gantz has focused on more than just wins and losses, prioritizing leadership, growth

Andover’s Ryan Hatfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Andover’s Ryan Hatfield, the focus this season goes well beyond personal numbers. The junior catcher is centered on doing whatever it

Eisenhower’s Reed Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Eisenhower Middle Schooler Reed Thomas tore his ACL last summer while playing basketball. He was going for a loose ball when an

Circle’s Jay Bonewitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Matt Browning For Circle senior sprinter Jay Bonewitz, the goals for his final season aren’t subtle. They’re tied to fractions of a second —

Buhler’s Kenzie Polk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Kenzie Polk, a senior at Buhler High School, is stepping onto the soccer field for her last year as a Crusader. Polk

Maize’s Taylor Dill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Taylor Dill, a senior from Maize High School, is ready to finish out her senior soccer season strong. Dill plays forward and

Kansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year – Sebastian Hines-Turner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Missing most of his junior season due to an achilles injury was devastating for Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner. “I was going to

Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Derby
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Derby athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers! Jace Hambleton

2026 Kansas Spring Sports Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you

2025-2026 Kansas High School Postseason Girls Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance
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