Hutchinson’s Caiden Beavers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior shortstop Caiden Beavers and his teammates have some unfinished business that they would like to attend to. The Salthawks finished last season 18-10, falling short of the 5A state tournament by one game, as they lost a heartbreaker to Salina Central in the regional championships. Almost an entire year later, […]
Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her sights high for this season. As she enters her final year of high school softball, Sweat’s focus is not just on personal growth but also on leading her team to a state title. “Individually, […]
Canton-Galva’s Ethan Brozek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Ethan Brozek, a sophomore at Canton-Galva High School, has shown impressive growth and determination on the basketball court this season. Playing the one and two guard positions, Brozek helped lead his team through a competitive season. While the team didn’t reach the outcome they had hoped for, Brozek’s […]
Maize South’s Lizzy Lassley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lizzy Lassley, a senior at Maize South High School, is gearing up for an exciting final season of softball. As a versatile player, she plays both catcher and utility positions. With a passion for the game, Lassley has set both individual and team goals for this season. For personal goals, she aims […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aliya Aguilar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Trista Whisnant By Angela Brunk Aliya Aguilar, a senior at Wichita Northwest High School, is a dedicated and skilled athlete who excels on the softball field as both a catcher and a shortstop. This season, Aguilar is focusing on the mental side of the game and is aiming to strengthen mental toughness during […]
Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Joanna Chadwick After undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus last basketball season, Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber went through it mentally. “The rehab for this was tough because all the stuff I had been doing, I had to relearn how to do,” said Barber, who suffered the injury in practice after the season’s third […]
Independence’s Javen Colbert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Independence High School junior point guard and student-athlete Javen Colbert spoke to VYPE SPORTS in a recent interview. VYPE SPORTS: What are your personal goals for the year? Colbert: My personal goals for next year are to have A’s and B’s in the classroom and to improve in the sports I play. VYPE […]
Goddard’s Sadie Bowyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Goddard High outfielder Sadie Bowyer grew up with two brothers who, through their competitive spirit, sparked Sadie’s competitive drive. She started playing softball competitively at age four, and now, as a senior, she is ready to put the icing on the cake of an already impressive career for the Lions. Bowyer has […]
Wichita West’s Treg Hardeman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Treg Hardeman, a junior point guard, is one of the standout players for the Wichita West High School basketball team. As he works through the current season, Hardeman has set several individual goals for himself. These goals include improving his free throw percentage to 90%, increasing his assists per game, and becoming […]
Wichita Heights’ Destiny Maze – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Destiny Maze, a 2027 Point Guard from Wichita Heights, is making her mark on the basketball court and setting the stage for an impressive future. As Maze enters a new season, the main goal is clear: to win state and elevate the team’s performance. Maze’s ability to overcome adversity on the path […]