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 […]
Little River Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning As of January 30th, the Little River boys basketball team was 11-1 and ranked No. 3 in Class 1A in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association poll. “We have done a great job of coming to practice with high energy and effort daily,” said head coach Erik Base. “We feel like we are continuously […]
Little River’s Jaxson Konen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Blake Chadwick Jaxson Konen has been a driving force for Little River basketball for over a decade, and as a senior, his leadership continues to set the tone for the program. “My biggest strengths are my leadership and ability to create and set up my teammates,” Konen said. “The team’s strength is all the […]
Salina Central’s Macy O’Hara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central’s power forward Macy O’Hara is excited to finish her high school career playing with this group of girls one last time. “We’ve built such a strong bond, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how much we can grow together throughout the season. I think we have a lot of […]
Little River’s Evie Look – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick Evie Look has been a standout athlete for Little River High School, making an impact both on and off the basketball court. “For me, my biggest strength would be shooting from the outside,” Look said. “Coach Rolfs and Coach Crump are always reminding me to stay confident in my shot and to […]