
Marion’s Jesse Snyder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Matt Browning Rather than focusing on speed or acceleration, Marion’s Jesse Snyder emphasized strength during the offseason to improve his performance. “Throughout my off

Moundridge’s Heath Churchill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Skatetime LLC
By Cooper Chadwick Helping Moundridge’s boys finish second at state last year, senior Heath Churchill is excited to see how much he and his teammates

Salina South’s Chase Freeman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Chase Freeman focused his season on becoming a reliable contributor to the Salina South varsity golf roster, aiming to help the team

Canton-Galva’s Makinlee Hoppes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As her senior season approaches, Canton-Galva’s Makinlee Hoppes is looking forward to competing alongside familiar faces while embracing both the individual and

McPherson’s Carter Melton – Student Spotlight – Presented by Sean Thomas Midwest Land Group
By Matt Browning Carter Melton’s passion for the outdoors started long before he could fully participate in it. “My dad would take me with his

Salina Central’s Phoebe Bohrer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central senior Phoebe Bohrer competes in the 800-meter run and high jump for the Mustangs and is ready to go all

Burrton’s Ryker Barnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Ryker Barnes has entered the new track season with a clear priority — the 800-meter run — and a goal of shaving

Northwest’s Tryston Garrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Last season, Northwest’s Tryston Garrison hit about .300 and pitched roughly 20 innings, primarily out of the bullpen. This year, Garrison is

Rose Hill’s Addison Potter – Student Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning Growing up in a military family has shaped nearly every part of Addison Potter’s life, from her independence to her understanding of

Valley Center’s Caleigh Cross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Valley Center girls soccer player Caleigh Cross believes her best attributes go beyond goals scored or assists recorded. “I think some of

Andover Central’s Tori Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Despite being a second team all-league goalkeeper last season, Andover Central’s Tori Williams struggled with her confidence—an area she wanted to improve

Andover Central’s Brynn Bachura – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As a returning first team all-league defender, Andover Central’s Brynn Bachura believes being the coach on the field is the most important









