Cheney’s Raegen Black – Athlete Spotlight
By Hayden Swope After a summer of workouts and skill training, Cheney’ Raegan Black is eager to hit the court to make this her best season yet. “Over the summer I attended summer weights and open gym every week,” Black said. “The team and I went down to Pittsburgh State for their summer basketball camp […]
Cheney’s Quaid Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Midwest Shelving
By Blake Chadwick Cheney High School junior Quaid Thomas enters the 2025-26 season as one of the best basketball players in the state — and he’s ready to prove why. A three-star recruit according to Rivals, Thomas has the rare combination of athleticism, versatility, and leadership that every coach dreams of building around. Playing primarily […]
Halstead’s Piper and Jordy Schroeder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
By Hayden Swope Halstead High School has a number of threats returning for the upcoming season. Twins Piper and Jordy Schroeder are just two of those who will be making big moves on the court this season. While they play on the same team, their 2024-2025 seasons ended quite differently. “Last season it ended with […]
Dotted Line Tour – Presented by Wichita Tractor Company
Our first stop on the state-wide Dotted Line Tour presented by Wichita Tractor Company! Congratulations to Lyndon’s Allie Kneisler on signing to play basketball at the University of St. Mary’s!
Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit of back-to-back titles. A key contributor in last year’s title run, Bartell averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 58.5 percent from the […]
El Dorado’s Peyton Wight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by FYG Construction
By Matt Browning El Dorado’s Peyton Wight averaged 10 points and three rebounds per game last season on his way to an honorable mention all-league selection. But the Wildcats were unable to achieve anything as a team and that’s what Wight is focused on for the 2025-2026 season. “Some goals I have is to really […]
Buhler’s Nyah Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tina Martinez – Plaza Astle Realty
By Hayden Swope As the upcoming season draws closer, Nyah Sewell of Buhler has been putting in the work. Between shooting, conditioning, and leadership, Sewell is determined to make this year one to remember. “I’ve been getting in the gym a few times a week to improve my outside shooting, ball handling, and overall conditioning […]
Wellington’s Dru Zeka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope Wellington’s Dru Zeka is ready to return to the court and take on the new season. With key players graduated from last season’s team, which has left some holes, Zeka has been focused on stepping up her game. “I played a lot of basketball over the summer and tried to get in […]
Mulvane’s Brittani Peschel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reece Nichols South Central
By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Brittani Peschel and the rest of the Wildcats are heading into the season with a winning mindset. A few tough obstacles and tournaments will be in the way, but Peschel is positive there will be a great outcome. “As a team, we go into the season with the goal of winning […]
Andale’s Brooke Grimes – Athlete Spotlight
By Hayden Swope Andale’s Brooke Grimes is putting the finishing touches on the offseason training and is preparing to make her senior year one to remember. “This season I have been continuously training several times a week,” Grimes said. “I have been working to improve my game in general. I have had a great time […]