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 […]
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 […]