Parsons’ Alex Stoneberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
Photo by Therese Kelley By Angela Brunk At Parsons High School, junior Alex Stoneberger is preparing for a new season full of opportunity, growth, and fresh leadership. Playing primarily at point guard or wing, Stoneberger jokes that she “wasn’t blessed with the height to be a post,” but what she may lack in size, she […]
Parsons’ Kadence Ball – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
Photo by Natylee Baughman By Angela Brunk As her senior basketball season begins, Kadence Ball, a dedicated guard for Parsons High School, is embracing both leadership and opportunity. Stepping into her final season, Ball’s focus goes beyond the stat sheet; she’s committed to creating a positive atmosphere for her teammates and helping build a stronger […]
Hutchinson’s Ava Krone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Heimerman Photography By Angela Brunk Hutchinson High School senior Ava Krone enters her final season as a vital leader and dependable teammate for the Salthawks. Playing primarily in the post position, Krone has embraced both her physical role on the floor and her responsibility as a guiding voice for the program. Krone’s personal […]
Eisenhower’s Ella Friend – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk Eisenhower senior Ella Friend enters her final high school season with renewed determination, strong leadership goals, and a deep love for the game. A versatile athlete who plays all around the court, but most often at small forward or power forward, Friend is ready to take on a major role this season. […]
Liberal’s James Fieser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk As Liberal High School gears up for another exciting basketball season, senior shooting guard James Fieser is stepping into a bigger leadership role. A member of the Class of 2026, Fieser is coming off an impressive year and is determined to help his team make noise in the WAC conference. With a […]
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 […]
Seaman’s Maddie Gragg – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Photo by Gena Marie Photography By Angela Brunk Seaman High School senior Maddie Gragg has made her mark as a versatile and determined athlete. Known primarily as a shooting guard, Gragg’s ability to adapt and play multiple positions has made her an invaluable part of Seaman’s basketball team. As she enters her final season, she’s […]
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 […]
Derby’s Gavin Chadwick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Gavin Chadwick is ready to lead the Panthers into an exciting season, setting his sights on one thing above all else- winning. As the team’s point guard, Chadwick embraces his role as both a floor general and motivator, driving his teammates to reach their full potential. “I have […]