
Collegiate’s Jai Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
For most freshmen, stepping into varsity track and field can be an adjustment. For Wichita Collegiate’s Jai Johnson, it has quickly turned into a breakout

Wichita Southeast’s Phillip Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
For Phillip Johnson, growth this season has been about becoming a more dependable player and finding ways to impact the game in every opportunity he

Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary

Wichita Northwest’s Amaia Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance
Leadership became a major point of emphasis this season for Amaia Alvarez as the Wichita Northwest senior stepped into a new role as one of

Conway Springs’ Eli Benge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet
For Eli Benge, growing up in a military family has meant learning lessons about sacrifice, strength and appreciation from someone he admires most — his

Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events.

Ell-Saline’s Delaney Fouard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
Ell-Saline High School senior Delaney Fouard adjusted her track and field role this season after a hip injury from cross country limited her ability to

Southeast of Saline’s Regan Duran – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
For Southeast of Saline High School junior Regan Duran, success in track and field is about more than medals and records. It is about growth,

53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl – June 27th 2026
For more details on all of the events happening in Emporia as part of the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl, please visit www.KansasShrineBowl.com/Events.

Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
It has been about growth, leadership and making the most of every opportunity alongside a close-knit team chasing big goals for Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop.

Salina Central’s Isak Howe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After missing an entire season because of a devastating ankle injury, Isak Howe has returned stronger than ever for Salina Central High School. The senior

Concordia’s Skyler Hittle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
The game of baseball has always been about more than wins and losses for Concordia coach Skyler Hittle. In his first season as interim head









