ACL Tear & Injury: Recovery & Physical Therapy Treatment – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is torn, it […]
Maize’s Baylee Frost – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick A younger leader for the Maize high cross country team, sophomore Baylee Frost is excited for her second year of high school running. “I am most excited to watch my girls team grow and do what I know they are able to. The few I watched work incredibly hard this Summer are […]
Hesston’s Reese Quinn – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, the Hesston Swathers placed third in 3A at state and junior Reese Quinn, was a big part of their success Quinn placed fifth individually at state and throughout the season had a 5K personal record of 19:42. This season Quinn is looking to achieve a couple goals she has set […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ridge Trail – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The fear Bishop Carroll football player Ridge Trail felt when he tore his ACL is one that he doesn’t want to feel again. “It was scary at first, when your leg and muscles don’t work like they are supposed to,” Trail said. “The sudden loss of strength in my thigh and balance […]
Moundridge’s Haylee Jantz – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning For her sophomore season, Moundridge cross country runner Haylee Jantz was the only girl on her team and then as a junior, she had one teammate. Now a senior, Jantz is excited to have a full team. “So this is my first year with an actual team I can score with,” Jantz […]
Wichita Heights’ Mitzy Gomez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Heights High School senior Mitzy Gomez is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. Standing tall at 6 feet 2 inches and playing primarily as a right-side hitter, while sometimes stepping in as a middle blocker, Gomez uses her height, athleticism, and left-handed advantage to make a big […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]
McPherson’s Brooke Doile – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Jami Buchman By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Brooke Doile is entering her final volleyball season with focus, leadership, and no shortage of ambition. Spending time as an outside hitter and defensive specialist, Doile plays a vital role on a Bullpup squad, all who have their eyes set on […]
Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]