Girard’s Aiden Ashbacher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Aiden Ashbacher is ready to make the most of his final season at Girard High School. A left fielder and pitcher, Ashbacher enters his senior year eager to return to the diamond and embrace every moment with his teammates. “I am most excited to get back onto the field and have […]
Campus’ Owen Glamann – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Owen Glamann is entering his senior season at Campus High School with confidence and big goals on his mind. The 12th-grade standout, who plays pitcher and outfield, has his sights set high for his final year. “I’m going for best pitcher in the state of Kansas this year, so I’m ecstatic about […]
Hutchinson’s Gabriel Valadez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior leadership will take the mound this spring at Hutchinson High School as 12th-grader Gabriel Valadez prepares for his final season in Salthawk colors. A pitcher and utility player, Valadez brings versatility, experience, and a team-first mindset to a roster filled with young talent moving up to varsity. “I am super excited […]
Rose Hill’s Noah Plaza – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill sophomore soccer player Noah Plaza had to go to Advanced Physical Therapy last year for a back disorder that made his life on and off the soccer field difficult. “I have a condition with my back called scoliosis and mine is not as bad as others,” Plaza said. “But it is […]
Ell-Saline’s Hailey Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Only a junior, Ell-Saline’s Hailey Miller has made great strides on the wrestling mat. She was ranked No. 6 at 235 in the January 27th Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association rankings. “So far my season has been very eye opening and overall a fun time,” Miller said. “I have learned and accomplished so much […]
McPherson’s Cade Strathman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Cade Strathman is preparing for one final season in the Bullpup uniform. A versatile player who can line up just about anywhere on the field, Strathman primarily plays middle infield and pitches, bringing consistency and leadership to his team. “One last ride with my teammates, […]
Maize South’s Brody Epke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior, Brody Epke is ready to make his final high school baseball season one to remember. A standout outfielder and left-handed pitcher for Maize South High School, Epke is focused on finishing his high school career on a high note, especially with the opportunity to compete alongside his closest friends […]
Salina Central’s Oscar Perez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by CHS Pylon, Elizabeth Yoxall By Angela Brunk Oscar Perez is a senior at Salina Central High School and a cornerstone behind the plate for the Mustangs. As a catcher, Perez brings leadership, toughness, and a deep love for the game. What excites him most is getting one more year with his high school […]
Derby’s Cooper Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Cooper Williams, a senior outfielder and catcher for the Derby Panthers, has some very simple and very attainable goals in mind for his final year with the Panthers, “I want to be someone who models positivity. Mostly, I am just excited to go out and play the game I love one more […]
Andover’s Brody Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard TheAndover Trojans baseball team returns all but one starter from last season’s team that fell one game shy of a state berth after a tough loss in the Regional Championship game. They should have great depth and an elite pitching staff, including senior right-hander and ace, Brody Bailey. Bailey has […]