Independence Bulldogs – Boys Soccer – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
A successful season can provide confidence. For the Independence boys soccer team, it can also provide a measuring stick. The Bulldogs enter the 2026 season looking to prove last year’s success was more than a one-season accomplishment. After finishing 13-4 in 2025 and winning their Southeast Kansas district, Independence has its sights set on taking […]
Independence Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
The Independence Bulldogs enter the 2026 football season with a clear objective: Build on last year’s competitive performances and take the next step in the Southeast Kansas League. Independence finished 3-6 in 2025, but the Bulldogs were competitive throughout the season. Several games against league rivals came down to the final drives, providing valuable experience […]
Goddard’s Corbin Sullivan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After making an impact as a nose tackle for Goddard, Corbin Sullivan is ready for a new challenge this season. The senior defensive lineman will move from nose tackle to defensive end, a position change he believes will allow him to use his speed and athleticism in new ways. “I am excited to see how […]
Buhler’s Nixon Standlee – Wichita Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Nixon Standlee, the 2026 season is about more than wins and statistics. It’s an opportunity to close out his high school career by competing against some of the state’s top programs while representing the Buhler community one final time. “I’m excited about the level of competition we play this year with our first four […]
Wichita Trinity’s Bryton Baty – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As Wichita Trinity prepares for the upcoming football season, Bryton Baty is ready to take on a larger role both on and off the field. The upperclassman said stepping into a leadership position is one of the things he is looking forward to most as the Knights build on the progress they made a season […]
Columbus’ Kash Smith – Southeast Kansas Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Columbus junior Kash Smith believes the work his team has put in throughout the offseason will be evident once the Titans take the field this fall. After earning first-team All-CNC honors on both the offensive and defensive lines, including a unanimous selection on the defensive line, and receiving all-state honorable mention recognition on both sides […]
Independence’s Reece Reichenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
The final ride has arrived for Independence senior Reece Reichenberger, and he plans to make every Friday night count. After spending nearly a decade playing alongside many of the same teammates, Reichenberger is embracing the opportunity to finish his high school career with the players he has grown up with. While the season will be […]
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a championship run this fall. “The thing that I am most excited for the next football season is finally being able to put everything together,” Franco said. “It felt as if […]
Wichita Heights’ Joshua Banks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita Heights runner Joshua Banks has spent this season focused on consistency, improvement and contributing to his team’s success every time he steps on the track. “My primary focus this season was becoming more consistent and continuing to improve my times at every meet,” Banks said. “I wanted to push myself both mentally and physically, […]
Beyond the Tissue: How Physical Therapy Supports Your Mental Health – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As we enter May, Mental Health Awareness Month brings a much-needed focus to the internal battles many of us face. But for the millions of people living with chronic pain1, mental and emotional health are not separate conversations: they are one and the same. When physical pain begins to limit how you show up for those who count on you, the fear of […]