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 […]
Hays’ Molly Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick En route to a 14-0 record, the Hays girls success has been impressive. “We’ve beaten really good teams, which has overall built our confidence,” Molly Martin said. “We beat Wellington, Manhattan, Life Prep and other good teams, along with winning both tournaments we’ve played in this year, which definitely helps our confidence […]
Basehor-Linwood’s Kinley Christopher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick The role that Kinley Christopher needed to take on for Basehor-Linwood was clear from the start of the season – she had to be a leader. “Since there are no seniors this year, the other juniors and I have been stepping up and taking that role,” she said. “Personally, I have worked […]
Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick When asked about the season, Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken is quick to pass praise to her teammates. “(It’s) the teamwork (that) me and my team have,” she said. “We are all like family, and it isn’t a one-person show. Everyone is out there scoring.” But give coach Pat Stiles a chance to […]
La Crosse’s Lee Holopirek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Losing four starters last year doesn’t faze junior point guard Lee Holopirek who is coming off a breakout sophomore season. Last year Holopirek averaged 14.2 ppg, three deflections per game and three assists per game. While shooting 44 percent from three. Holopirek has carried that through to this season and is looking […]
Tonganoxie’s Lachlan McRae – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After overcoming various injuries over the summer, Junior Lachlan McRae is making every game count this season with the Chieftains. This summer McRae broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and broke his nose, even though it was a little bit of a setback, McRae did not let that stop any of […]
Marais De Cygne’s Akyra Traver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Junior guard Akyra Traver from Marais De Cygne is one of the most complete players in the state. The junior is a stat sheet stuffer who flirts with a triple-double game in and game out. The junior has played basketball for over eight years and is averaging 20 points per game, 8.5 […]
Oberlin’s Tyler Ostmeyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Oberlin High School junior Tyler Ostmeyer is having a standout season, averaging 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nearly 3 blocks per game for the Red Devils. His performance on both ends of the court has been a key factor in the team’s success. “Tyler is a great basketball player. He uses his […]
St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Junior standout Emmitt Peters from St. James Academy has been one of the most consistent players for the Thunder. After a 5-17 record last season, the Thunder have already surpassed that win total just 13 games into this year. Peters has played a key role in the team’s turnaround, providing steady performances […]
Douglass’ Justin West – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Being a leader for the Douglass basketball program shouldn’t be confined to one specific area, says Justin West. It should be everywhere. “Leadership in my eyes is showing how to set an example for others in the weightroom to the classroom or on the field,” West said. “I fulfill this by showing up […]