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 […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Boys Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Alec Grill, Maize “Alec is a senior and a two-year starter for our varsity team. He has worked hard to become one of the best point guards in our league (AVCTL I). A young man who works hard every single day in practice and gives his best in every single drill and every single sprint […]
Southeast of Saline’s Adyson Rohr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Cale Sharp
Photo Credit to Salina 311’s – Jo Hurst Southeast of Saline senior Adyson Rohr does what it takes to win every single night. Whether that is playing a guard or now playing the post, there is a very good reason why Rohr has been a three year starter for head coach Shauna Smith and the […]
Wellington’s Greer Buchanan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Greer Buchanan, who is an athlete from Wellington High School, had to visit Advanced Physical Therapy for a knee injury he sustained during his junior basketball season. “I tore my ACL and Meniscus and some micro fractures,” Buchanan said. “After the surgery I was expected to miss football being out 9-12 months. […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Girls Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Lexee Shipp, Maize “Lexee is an all-around ball player. She can lock down on defense and make things happen offensively. She sees the floor so well.” Malaysia Ingram, Maize “Malaysia is a feisty freshman. She is a phenomenal defender and makes you work. She handles the ball well and can get to the rim.” Riley […]
Hanover’s Garrett Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The Hanover boys basketball team is 8-4 on the season, but that success is not enough for Garrett Martin. “I’m not even close to satisfied yet,” Martin said. “With half a season left yet there is plenty of time left to get better and be prepared for the postseason.” The Wildcats are […]
Friday’s high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 31)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Maize South 54, Hutchinson 48 Mulvane 56, Rose Hill 55 Remington 51, Central Christian 43 — Hochstetter scored 20 for Remington. Hudson Clark had 17 for Central Christian. SE-Saline 61, Ellsworth 58 West Elk 54, Udall 42 — Garett Usry scored 15, Peyton Fechter 11 and Kase Kill 10 for West […]
Tuesday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 21)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Haven 66, Liberal 31 — Nash Wray scored 17, and Blake Richey and Dalton Bontrager each had 14 for Haven. Hesston 64, Eureka 21 Hillsboro 61, Remington 28 — Shahan hit five three-pointers, scoring 22 points. Driggers and Wichert added 12 apiece for Hillsboro. Moundridge 56, Riley County 26 — Kepple […]
Washburn’s Maddie Vickery – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Ryan Berry
Averaging a near double-double last year as a freshman, Washburn Rural guard Maddie Vickery is ready to earn her way back to the State championship game. In her first year playing high school basketball Vickery averaged 15 points per game along with eight rebounds. She earned accolades such as; 6A Player of the Year Finalist […]