Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff is ready to make his senior season one to remember, focused on teamwork and competing at the highest level. “Since it’s my senior year, I’m excited to have one last year to go out and compete with my teammates,” Huff said. “But I’m most excited for the […]
Wichita Trinity’s Tyler Wertenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity boys basketball coach Nate Awbrey describes senior Tyler Wertenberger as a player whose impact goes far beyond the box score. “He consistently sets hard screens, boxes out his man, and dives for loose balls—always doing the little things that make a big difference,” Awbrey said. “Off the court, he is one […]
Wellington’s Vivienne Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Since she started in SCCDAT last year, Wellington’s Vivienne Wright has learned so much about her school and what goes on in it. “I have learned about how common drugs and alcohol are in students my age,” Wright said. “I have also learned more about mental health. SCCDAT has impacted me by making […]
Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley is ready for an unforgettable season, focused on leadership, teamwork, and chasing championships alongside family. “A couple of things I’m excited for is to win four championships with all my teammates and I’m really excited to be playing alongside my cousin Jalihn Timmons and Jordan Timmons,” Hadley said. […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have a successful senior year. “During off season I just go to the gym and workout. I also play AAU basketball during the summer…One thing I want to improve on this […]
Campus’ Kenzie Lever – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Kenzie Lever of Campus is looking forward to her final season with a team she has grown up alongside, cherishing the bonds built over years of playing the sport they love. “I’m most excited to just play basketball with my team,” Lever said. “I grew up with all of these girls and […]
Andover’s Aiden Henry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Aiden Henry’s role for the Andover Trojans is to shut down the opposing team’s main guy and bring the energy, and head coach Trey O’Neil says he does just that and more. “Aiden Henry is a competitor. He matches up with the opponents primary ball handler and pressures them every second […]
Andover’s Jackson Penner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Jackson Penner has embraced his role as a senior leader for Andover High School, doing the things that don’t always show up in the box score but consistently impact winning. “I believe that my biggest strengths are physical defense, rebounding, my ability to make hustle plays, and vocal leadership,” Penner said. “Whether […]
South East of Saline’s Tiernan Ptacek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Tiernan Ptacek has grown up around basketball, and now, as a junior at Southeast of Saline, he’s applying that lifelong experience to lead his team on the court. “My biggest strengths are giving effort and staying calm under pressure,” Ptacek said. “For our team, I think our biggest strength is resilience. Even […]
Smoky Valley’s Kristian Ryan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kristian Ryan of Smoky Valley is excited to build strong connections both on and off the court this season, and put his offseason training to use. “I am most excited to build my relationship with my teammates and coaches,” Ryan said. “This offseason I played summer ball with Heart Over Hustle, coached […]