Hays Girls Basketball – Presented by Emprise Bank
Katie Linenberger, Kenlee Winter, Jaysa Roa, Molly Martin and Riley Dreher are leading the Hays High Indians through their perfect season, a group of seniors who have competed together since the beginning of their careers. HAILEY CHAPMAN / HAYS DAILY NEWS By Hailey Chapman Hays Daily News It’s always been written in the stars- or […]
Wichita West’s Treg Hardeman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Treg Hardeman, a junior point guard, is one of the standout players for the Wichita West High School basketball team. As he works through the current season, Hardeman has set several individual goals for himself. These goals include improving his free throw percentage to 90%, increasing his assists per game, and becoming […]
Wichita Heights’ Destiny Maze – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Destiny Maze, a 2027 Point Guard from Wichita Heights, is making her mark on the basketball court and setting the stage for an impressive future. As Maze enters a new season, the main goal is clear: to win state and elevate the team’s performance. Maze’s ability to overcome adversity on the path […]
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 […]