Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons understands how important his job as a senior this season will be. “The thing I am most excited about this upcoming season is being a leader, brother and role model to my team as a senior this year,” Simmons said. Being able to play effectively in both the halfcourt […]
Wichita South’s Valentina Hart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Blake Chadwick Wichita South senior forward Valentina Hart has quietly turned herself into one of the premier interior forces in the City League. Standing out for her rebounding dominance and relentless motor, Hart has become the heartbeat of South’s team — a player whose energy and consistency lift everyone around her. “Valentina is a […]
Derby’s Aysia Fox – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Derby High School’s Aysia Fox has built her reputation as one of the most relentless defenders in Kansas. A junior guard for the Panthers, Fox’s energy and competitive nature make her a cornerstone for a Derby team that finished as the Class 6A state runner-up last season. “I feel like my biggest […]
Wichita Heights’ Jalihn Timmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance Associates
By Matt Browning While Wichita Heights’ senior Jalihn Timmons was an all-state performer last season, he was not asked to be a leader. But Timmons knew he would have to be one this year. “(I knew) I would be stepping into being the leader of the team,” Timmons said. “(I know I need to) having […]
Campus’ Jayden Starbird – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Matt Browning Last season, Campus’ Jayden Starbird averaged nine points per game on 31 percent shooting from the three-point line and 43 percent total from the field. Now a junior, Starbird is eyeing a couple of goals for the 2025-2026 season. “Individually, my goal is to continue improving my game and take on a […]
Campus’ Addy Wood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a three-win season, the Campus Colts girls’ basketball program is beginning to see the results of its rebuilding process. Now two years removed from back-to-back 0-20 seasons, the team is hungry to keep pushing forward — and senior Addy Wood is determined to help lead that charge. Wood is a […]
Wichita Northwest’s Darrian Hammond – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Air Capitol Concrete Recycling
Photo Credit: Eleven 11 Media By Matt Browning Wichita Northwest’s Darrian Hammond has already proven to be one of the top players in the City League, but he knew he had to make some improvements to his body so that he can be even better in the 2025-2026 season. “Over the offseason I’ve taken the […]
Wichita Southeast’s Kiasia Allen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Southeast junior Kiasia Allen is stepping into the 2024-25 season ready to prove herself as one of the top players in the league. “I’ve been playing basketball since I was five years old,” Allen said. “My biggest strengths are being a team leader and keeping my team together as a family. […]
Wichita East’s Aniyah Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Blake Chadwick Coming off of a big time 14-6 record and a class 6A state berth, the Wichita East Blue Aces will have a lot of expectations this season. One of those players who will have a big role for East will be Aniyah Davis, who was one of the best players in the […]
Derby’s Cale Clingan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick From elementary school on, Derby senior Cale Clingan was in the Panthers’ gym. “My favorite thing about Cale is that he is a true ‘program kid’ who attended all of our youth camps growing up and has now developed into a high-level 6A player for us,” coach Brett Flory said. Clingan causes problems […]