Wichita South’s Maliek Saunders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita South senior Maliek Saunders is ready to make his final high school basketball season his best yet. A dynamic point guard and shooting guard, Saunders has grown into a confident leader who’s determined to guide the Titans to success on and off the court. “My goal for myself is to become […]
Wichita Southeast’s Kiasia Allen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Southeast junior Kiasia Allen is stepping into the new basketball season with confidence, focus, and determination. As a versatile point guard and combo 2-3 guard, Allen is ready to elevate her game and help lead the team to a stronger year. “This season, I want to focus more on attacking and […]
Blue Valley’s Enoch Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Blue Valley boys’ basketball team finished last season 7-0 in the Eastern Kansas League and 18-4 overall. They ran off 18 consecutive victories. But as great as their season was, it came to a disappointing end when they suffered a crushing loss to Olathe North in the second round at sub-state. […]
Wyandotte’s Germya Sanford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Germya (Mya) Sanford, senior shooting guard for the Wyandotte, has already accomplished a lot in her time at Wyandotte. She has scored over 400 career points. She earned First Team All-League honors as a sophomore and followed that up by receiving Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior averaging double-digit scoring. To prepare […]
Lansing’s Mekhi Stephens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Mehki Stephens, a junior shooting guard for the Lansing Lions, was named second team UKC (United Kansas Conference) and Honorable Mention All-State after averaging nearly 18 points per game as a sophomore. Despite those lofty achievements, Stephens, like most great athletes, still found several holes in his game that he wanted to […]
Blue Valley North’s Will Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Reid Stites By Angela Brunk Blue Valley North junior Will Davis is quickly becoming one of Kansas’ most talked-about young talents. The 6’6” small forward has built a reputation for his scoring ability, relentless energy, and leadership on and off the court. Davis’ recruitment process is heating up, with his most recent offer […]
Elyria Christian’s Grace Prescott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Caleb Froese By Angela Brunk As she steps into her final basketball season, Grace Prescott, a senior point guard at Elyria Christian High School, is determined to leave a legacy built on leadership, teamwork, and selflessness. While she’s focused on personal growth, Prescott’s ultimate goal is to guide the young team toward a […]
Maize South’s Reece Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Reece Pauly, a versatile guard/forward for Maize South High School, this basketball season is all about growth, grit, and reaching new heights as a team. After a productive offseason, Pauly enters the year with one clear goal of helping lead the Mavericks to the state tournament. “I’m looking forward to competing […]
Buhler’s Allison Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tara Little By Angela Brunk Buhler High School senior Allison Johnson is making the most of her final cross country season, cherishing the moments that come with being part of a close-knit team. For Johnson, this year has been all about enjoying her remaining time in the sport she loves while continuing to […]
Goddard’s Madelyn Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tia Wilson By Angela Brunk As a senior at Goddard High School, Madelyn Wilson is stepping into her final season with a clear focus. Wilson wants to be the best teammate and athlete she can be, while also helping younger players build a strong foundation for future success. A versatile player, Wilson serves […]