Derby’s Liam Coultis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Liam Coultis, a senior wrestler from Derby High School, is having an impressive final season on the mat. Competing in the 138-pound weight class, Coultis has set ambitious goals for himself this year. One of his primary objectives was to reach his 100th career high school varsity win, which he accomplished in […]
Wichita West’s Chance Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Chance Johnson, a dedicated wrestler from Wichita West High School, has made a significant mark in his athletic career. Competing in the 285-pound weight class, Johnson is focused on finishing his senior wrestling season strong. Although the season is well underway, his sights are set on taking first place at regionals and […]
Ell-Saline’s Trey Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jenna Hull By Angela Brunk Trey Williams, a junior at Ell-Saline High School, is making waves in both basketball and athletics. As a small forward for the Ell-Saline basketball team, Williams has a clear vision for his future. His personal goal is to be the most efficient player on his team, excelling in […]
Cheney’s Kylee Trego – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There was no time away from bowling for Cheney’s Kylee Trego after the school season concluded. The senior spent the majority of her offseason on the lanes. “I have been doing leagues since last bowling season ended with my best friend/co teammate Emily Alumbaugh,” Trego said. “During the summer, I did a Saturday […]
Wichita Heights’ Tai Level – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A family connection has helped Wichita Heights’ Tai Level develop her game throughout the offseason and sometimes she’s not even aware. “Since my grandpa works at Bowlero Northrock, during the offseason I’m usually getting signed up for leagues and bowling in tournaments without even knowing,” Level said. There is one area to Level’s […]
Halstead’s Connor Herman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Connor Herman of Halstead has been thinking about the upcoming wrestling season for some time. He is ready to see where his game stands. “I am looking forward to seeing all of the hard work pay off,” Herman said. There were two key areas that Herman focused on throughout the offseason. “I […]
Derby’s Milan Colvin – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Derby’s Milan Colvin is a decorated two-sport athlete. He was an all-league and all-state football player and signed with Eastern Michigan. But he is no slouch on the mat, tool Colvin is ranked No. 1 by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association in the heavyweight division and has state title aspirations. “I’m most […]
Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning While Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth would undoubtedly like to accomplish so much this bowling season, she also just wants to soak in the memories. “I am excited to get the goals I have set but most of all, it being my last season, I am going to enjoy every little bit of it,” […]
Abilene’s Murphy Randolph – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The Abilene wrestling team is primed to be a state contender and one of the Cowboys’ top wrestlers, Murphy Rudolph, is excited for the challenge. “I’m excited to go to bigger tournaments this year and prove I’m one of the best wrestlers in the state and country,” Randolph said. The work never […]
Goddard’s Jayden Grijalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Most any fan of wrestling in the state of Kansas is well aware of the success that Goddard High School has enjoyed over the past couple of decades. The Lions have at least 14 state championships dating back to 1999, and in several other years they finished runner-up – or at least […]