Wichita Northwest – Basketball Preview – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Andy Hill Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 16-6 2024 – 18-7 2023 – 13-9 2022 – 14-7 2021 – 14-8 Key Returning Players: Darrian Hammond, 6-0, sr., G; Deshea Benton, 6-3, jr., G; Martell Taylor, 6-1, so., G; Bishop Sutton, 6-1, so., G Coach Hill says: “We will have a […]
Kingman’s Caylor Helm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Caylor Helm is entering her senior season with a sharpened focus and a commitment to strengthening every part of her game for a successful season. “I am working on improving my defense and rebounding this season,” Helm said. “I have focused strongly on offense in the past and this year in […]
Salina South’s Elle Barth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Salina South girls basketball team went 10-11 last season and returning starter Elle Barth is hopeful that number wins will increase dramatically in 2026. “As a team, I hope we have a winning record, not by just a few games, but by several,” Barth said. “It would be really exciting to host […]
Salina Central’s Brooke Banninger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to lead her team to a more successful season than last year, shooting guard Brooke Banniger is excited for this season. “I’m most excited to play our crosstown rival, South. Early in the schedule, we face a lot of tough competition, and I believe those games will prepare us to be […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Nicole Richards – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Hayden Swope As the season approaches, Salina Sacred Heart’s NicoleRichards enters her senior year with months of preparation and ball-knowledge behind her. “This past summer, I participated in workouts with my team while in the weight room to improve in strength and speed to increase my rebounds for the team,” Richards said. “I also […]
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership role. “I had a nagging knee injury from volleyball, so I’m taking a couple of weeks to heal my body for the season,” Swilley said. “Mentally, we have spent the […]
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with one last time. “My sister didn’t play with me last year, but for our senior year she decided to play so I’m really excited to play with her again,” Pfeifer […]
Coffeyville’s Kaylin Caron – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Angela Brunk Coffeyville High School senior Kaylin Caron enters her final season ready to embrace a larger leadership role and guide a new team toward big goals. A versatile point guard and shooting guard, Caron brings scoring ability, court vision, and experience to a roster that will rely heavily on her presence and poise. […]
El Dorado Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL Division IV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 2-19 2023 – 3-17 2022 – 14-8 2021 – 4-17 Key Returning Players: Peyton Wight, 6-0, jr., G; Jase Peffly, 6-3, jr., G; Will Lechtenberg, 6-3, jr., F Coach Culbertson says: “We return some solid contributors from a […]
Circle Thunderbirds – Basketball Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 19-4 2023 – 19-4 2022 – 11-10 2021 – 6-16 Key Returning Players: Clay Gilbertson, 6-3, sr., G; Easton Smith, 5-9, sr., G; Keenan Boldra, 5-9, sr., G Coach Crawford says: “On paper we may not scream off […]