Labette County’s Barrett Hestand – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jenny Gartner By Angela Brunk Labette County High School senior Barrett Hestand enters his final season with a clear vision. A vision to elevate his team, sharpen his own game, and help the Grizzlies contend for an SEK League title. Hestand, a physical and versatile presence at both small forward and power forward, […]
Bishop Ward’s Ivanna Fierro – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Ivanna Fierro, senior shooting guard / forward for the Bishop Ward Cyclones, talked a lot about “staying active” in her interview, which isn’t surprising, since the three-sport athlete seems to stay busy year around. Fierro also plays forward and mid-fielder for the soccer team and first base for the softball […]
St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Emmitt Peters, a senior combo shooting guard / point guard for St. James Academy, enters his final year for the Thunder with some lofty goals, “As a team, we’d definitely like to win the EKL and go on a deep state tournament run. Personally, I would like to earn MVP of […]
Andover’s Griffin Hand – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Aidan Dible By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Andover High School, Griffin Hand is embracing his role as a veteran guard capable of influencing the game on both ends of the floor. Splitting time between point guard and shooting guard, Hand is determined to make his final high school […]
Wyandotte’s Keelan Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a member of Wyandotte High School’s Class of 2026, Keelan Jackson is a point guard stepping into this season to lead, elevating his game, and guiding his team to new heights. Known for his energy, competitiveness, and unselfish play, Jackson is focused on keeping the team united while having an outstanding […]
Shawnee Mission East’s Paige Stanfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Paige Stanfield, senior post player for the Shawnee Mission East Lancers, has a sports resume that is as long as it is impressive. She is the rebounding record leader – both for the Sunflower League and for her high school. She recorded 303 rebounds in a single season – an astounding 14.7 […]
Lansing’s Jordyn Koontz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jordyn Koontz, a senior forward for the Lansing Lions, comes by her skills and her love for basketball naturally. She grew up around the game, watching her father coach high school basketball. Watching her father also meant growing up around the players and learning the game at a young age, which certainly […]
Hutchinson’s Jalen Crable – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jamar Crable By Angela Brunk Hutchinson High School senior Jalen Crable is entering his final basketball season with big goals and an even bigger sense of purpose. The versatile small forward/power forward has his sights set on helping the Salthawks make a deep postseason run while leaving his mark as a leader on […]
Campus’ Jagger Starbird – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk At Campus High School, junior Jagger Starbird is ready to make a major impact this basketball season. As a forward, Starbird has spent the offseason preparing to elevate both his own game and his team’s performance on the court. With a strong work ethic and clear goals, he’s determined to help the […]
Derby’s Channing Marshall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Anthony Smith By Angela Brunk Derby High School’s Channing Marshall is on a mission this season. After coming up short of a state title last year, the senior guard/forward is determined to help lead the Panthers back to the top. “I want to win state and make up for not doing it last […]