Moundridge’s Haylee Jantz – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning For her sophomore season, Moundridge cross country runner Haylee Jantz was the only girl on her team and then as a junior, she had one teammate. Now a senior, Jantz is excited to have a full team. “So this is my first year with an actual team I can score with,” Jantz […]
Wichita Heights’ Mitzy Gomez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Heights High School senior Mitzy Gomez is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. Standing tall at 6 feet 2 inches and playing primarily as a right-side hitter, while sometimes stepping in as a middle blocker, Gomez uses her height, athleticism, and left-handed advantage to make a big […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]
McPherson’s Brooke Doile – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Jami Buchman By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Brooke Doile is entering her final volleyball season with focus, leadership, and no shortage of ambition. Spending time as an outside hitter and defensive specialist, Doile plays a vital role on a Bullpup squad, all who have their eyes set on […]
Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]
Andover’s Camille Avila – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As Camille Avila enters her senior year at Andover High School, she’s not just thinking about her final season of volleyball, she’s aiming high. A standout outside hitter, Avila has helped lead her team to state the past two seasons and has her eyes set on making it three years in a […]
Hesston’s Ethan Coutre – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The expectations are high for the Hesston Swather football team for the 2025 season and returning all-state defensive lineman Ethan Coutre can’t wait for it to start. “I’m most excited for our team to be able to display the work we’ve put in over the summer and show what we can do […]
Wichita Northwest’s Johnmichael Fountain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest will field one of their best teams since they came up short in the championship game in 2020. One of their big time guys and leaders this year will be senior linebacker and running back, Johnmichael Fountain. “Johnmichael has grown into an all-around skilled player for us,” head coach Steve […]
Independence’s Stanley Kowalczyk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Independence Bulldogs are looking to make some noise this football season in the highly competitive Southeast Kansas League. Much of the optimism surrounding the Bulldogs’ preseason starts up front with senior left tackle Stanley Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk started every game as a junior, playing several different positions depending on the team’s […]