Valley Center’s Caris Claussen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
Caris Claussen is entering her senior season with the Valley Center High School volleyball team determined to make the most of every opportunity. As a senior captain, Claussen is embracing a larger leadership role while helping the Hornets work toward a successful season and a sub-state championship. “I’m most excited to see what this group […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Reese Christenson – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
After a strong freshman season that ended with a state championship and a top-10 individual finish, Kapaun Mount Carmel golfer Reese Christenson is looking to take another step forward this fall. Christenson helped the Crusaders win the Class 5A state championship last season while placing eighth individually with a two-day score of 167. She also […]
Valley Center’s Elena Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
The relationships Valley Center’s Elena Alvarez have formed have become a major reason Alvarez enjoys volleyball, and she is looking forward to creating more memories with her teammates throughout the season. In particular, she is excited for the tournaments and the opportunity to see what the Hornets can accomplish together. “I’m excited to see what […]
Cheney’s Stratton Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
Stratton Young enters the cross country season with a clear goal in mind: break the 16-minute barrier in the 5K. The Cheney standout already has established himself as one of Class 3A’s top runners. Young finished fifth individually at the 2025 KSHSAA Class 3A state meet at Rim Rock Farm with a time of 16:32.79. […]
Eisenhower’s Jackson McCoy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
Eisenhower senior soccer player Jackson McCoy is most excited for the season to get underway, as well as the start of league play in the AVCTL Division II. “I’m most excited for the season to start and my individual league to start as well,” McCoy said. McCoy spent the offseason preparing with conditioning sessions and […]
Maize South’s Aldo Acosta – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
A year after establishing himself as one of the area’s top soccer players, Maize South’s Aldo Acosta enters the new season looking to build on his success while helping the Mavericks take the next step as a team. Acosta returns after scoring 17 goals and recording 11 assists in 22 games last season. His performance […]
Newton’s Victor Galvan – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Newton’s Victor Galvan said one of the things he is looking forward to most is sharing the season with the players who have grown up alongside him. “I am most excited to play with my teammates because they are the guys I grew up with,” Galvan said. “And to play in our home stadium because […]
Wichita Northwest Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Insurance Shoppe
Wichita Northwest volleyball enters the upcoming season with a young roster and plenty of opportunity. The Grizzlies graduated six seniors from last season, leaving the program with several new faces and a chance for younger players to grow into larger roles. “This upcoming season will be a rebuilding year for our program after graduating six […]
Derby’s James Lyman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Morgan’s Steakhouse
Instead of immediately building mileage and jumping into workouts with his teammates, Derby’s James Lyman has spent much of the offseason focused on something more important: getting healthy. The road to recovery began during track season, when persistent pain developed in his lower leg. “About three-fourths of the way in the season, my lower leg […]
Wichita East’s Jonathan Flores – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
After putting together a strong junior season, Wichita East senior Jonathan Flores is looking to build on his success and help lead the Blue Aces to a deep postseason run. Flores returns after recording 18 goals and 13 assists last season. The varsity standout also earned second-team All-State honors and enters the new season with […]