Rose Hill’s Myer McNaul – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Braxtonslens By Angela Brunk Myer McNaul, a senior at Rose Hill High School, is preparing to make the most of his final basketball season as a power forward and center. For McNaul, this year is about more than wins and losses; it’s about sharing the court with lifelong friends. A core group of […]
Maize South’s Stratten Ebers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Stratten Ebers has emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile receivers in Kansas. “Stratten is a talented player who can fit into several positions offensively,” head coach Brent Pfeifer said. “He catches the ball really well in tight spaces and is talented at getting extra yards after […]
Wellington’s Maddie Fullerton – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick After breaking her collarbone in the state third place match, junior Maddie Fullerton is back and excited for her first year as an upperclassmen. “Sadly I didn’t get to wrestle much over the summer. As soon as I got cleared I was in the wrestling room six days a week and lifting […]
Caney Valley’s Silas Good – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Silas Good, a senior from Caney Valley High School, is making the most of his final season on the wrestling mat. Competing in the 120-pound weight class, Good has emerged as one of the top wrestlers in the state, combining talent, discipline, and leadership both on and off the mat. This season […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has grown into a cornerstone of the Hutchinson wrestling program and a role model for younger athletes. Entering her senior season, she was especially excited for the chance to compete at […]
Newton’s Jaeann James – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Newton high school senior Jaeann James has qualified for state all three years of her high school career and she hopes this year will be no different. “ I am dedicated and committed to my team. My team knows that I will show up and work hard. I expect them to do […]
Central Burden’s Aubrey Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There is no questioning the ability of Central-Burden wrestler Aubrey Miller. She went 34-4 last season and finished fifth at the 3-1A Tournament. She is currently ranked third in the preseason rankings by the KWCA. But in order to become a better wrestler, there were things Miller had to improve on. “One […]
Benefits of a Strong Core – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Ask ten people what the “core” is, and you’ll get ten different answers.For some, it’s the abs. For others, it includes the hips, back, or eventhe shoulders. The confusion makes sense when you think about howoften the term gets tossed around in fitness, often without context orconsistency. What’s not confusing is that a strong core […]
Independence’s Callie Anne Fairbank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Callie Anne Fairbank enters her senior season at Independence High School with experience, confidence, and clear goals in mind. Competing in the 155-pound weight class, Fairbank has established herself as one of the program’s leaders and is eager to finish her high school wrestling career on a strong note. One of the […]