Wyandotte’s Jaydon Bray – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk Jaydon Bray, a sophomore at Wyandotte High School, is gearing up for the upcoming basketball season. A versatile combo guard, Bray fills multiple roles on the court, playing shooting guard, point guard, and small forward. His ability to adapt to different positions allows him to contribute wherever the team needs him most. […]
Fredonia’s Carleigh Compton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Carleigh Compton is a freshman ready to make her mark as she begins her first season of high school basketball at Fredonia High School. Compton plays the forward position and is eager to embrace the challenges and excitement that come with competing at the varsity level. For her, this season represents more […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Chloe Compton
By Angela Brunk Chloe Compton, a junior at Fredonia High School, is entering the upcoming basketball season with excitement, optimism, and a strong team-first mindset. As part of a young roster, Compton sees this year as a major opportunity for growth. She believes that with consistent effort, commitment, and the right mindset, each practice and […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Ava Baker
By Angela Brunk Ava Baker, a sophomore at Fredonia High School, is preparing for the upcoming basketball season with determination, passion, and a mindset focused on growth. A versatile guard, Baker’s primary position is point guard, but she also contributes as a wing and shooting guard, giving her team flexibility and energy on the court. […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Avery Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Cooper Chadwick In her third year as starting point guard, Hutchinson Central Christian junior Avery Kauffman is excited to lead her team deep into the postseason. Last year Kauffman averaged eight points per game and only one turnover, this year her goal is to become more aggressive on her downhill drives. “I want to […]
Central Burden’s James Braun – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by C Wave Co. LLC
By Cooper Chadwick After helping his team finish first in their district last year, senior James Braun, a combination guard from Central Burden is excited to play the sport he loves with the people he loves. “I believe our team can do great things this season,” Braun said. Braun also has very big goals for […]
Argonia’s Carson Vineyard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms
By Cooper Chadwick After an unfavorable finish to last year’s season, senior Carson Vineyard is putting in tons of work this offseason to help lead his team to success. As a point guard for Argonia, Vineyard has to control a lot of the game and a lot of the possessions, he is also team captain […]
Oxford’s Kellen Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After a tough loss to Little River last year in the sub-state final, senior Kellen Green is hoping to overcome that mental hurdle and make it to state this year. Last season Green averaged 14.7 points per game, eight rebounds and three steals for Oxford, he was also named first team all-league […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Returning every player from last year’s team, Hutchinson Trinity looks to have a more successful season this year and they will be led by junior forward Cienna Maskil, who is very excited for the upcoming season. “The girls already know each other’s strengths, we’ve built chemistry, and we understand the system. Instead […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Alex Suter-Tan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope The offseason looked a little different for Alex Suter-Tan of Hutchinson Trinity. An ACL injury put a halt in Suter-Tan’s journey, but it hasn’t slowed her down. “On the court, I want to keep pushing myself with these girls to reach our full potential,” Suter-Tan said. “Coming off an ACL injury, my […]