Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

The goal for the season for Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay has been clear from the start: reach elite distances in both the discus and javelin while helping lead a small but competitive team onto the state podium. “My primary focus for this season was to throw over 200 feet in the discus and over 180 […]

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

For Hutchinson Central Christian golfer Cael Kooiman, this season has been about refining both the physical and mental sides of his game. After helping lead the Cougars to a team state championship last season, Kooiman entered the year with higher expectations and a sharper focus on consistency. “A few focuses I had this year were […]

Wichita North’s Jashawn Tolefree – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World

This track and field season has been about proving hard work and perseverance can overcome setbacks for Jashawn Tolefree. The Wichita North High School standout has his sights set on competing at the next level while continuing to raise the bar in the triple jump. “My main focus for this year is to get a […]

Collegiate’s Jai Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate

For most freshmen, stepping into varsity track and field can be an adjustment. For Wichita Collegiate’s Jai Johnson, it has quickly turned into a breakout season. Competing in track and field for the first time, Johnson has emerged as one of the top young athletes in the area, excelling in the long jump and sprint […]

Wichita Southeast’s Phillip Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance

For Phillip Johnson, growth this season has been about becoming a more dependable player and finding ways to impact the game in every opportunity he gets. Johnson said his primary focus entering the year was improving his consistency while becoming a bigger contributor for Wichita Southeast High School. “My primary focus this season was to […]

Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank

Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary focus this season was being a team leader and to achieve a .400 batting average by the end of the season and have at least 25 strikeouts,” Werner said. Werner […]

Wichita Northwest’s Amaia Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance

Leadership became a major point of emphasis this season for Amaia Alvarez as the Wichita Northwest senior stepped into a new role as one of the team captains. While Alvarez has always focused on improving her technical skills and overall development on the field, this season brought a different perspective as she looked to lead […]

Conway Springs’ Eli Benge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet

For Eli Benge, growing up in a military family has meant learning lessons about sacrifice, strength and appreciation from someone he admires most — his father. Benge’s dad has spent the last 22 years serving in the military, beginning his career by recruiting people into the National Guard before steadily rising through the ranks. Today, […]

Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events. “My primary focus this track and field season was to have fun, grow as team, build new friendships and train hard,” Thomison said. Thomison said one of his biggest strengths […]

Andover Central’s Jackson Friesen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

For Jackson Friesen, golf this season has been about more than scores and standings. It has been about enjoying the game, staying positive and helping lift his team. “My primary goal this season was to make sure I enjoyed it,” Friesen said. “My goal this season was to have fun playing golf and try to […]