Lansing’s Jordyn Koontz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jordyn Koontz, a senior forward for the Lansing Lions, comes by her skills and her love for basketball naturally. She grew up around the game, watching her father coach high school basketball. Watching her father also meant growing up around the players and learning the game at a young age, which certainly […]
Derby’s Gavin Chadwick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Gavin Chadwick is ready to lead the Panthers into an exciting season, setting his sights on one thing above all else- winning. As the team’s point guard, Chadwick embraces his role as both a floor general and motivator, driving his teammates to reach their full potential. “I have […]
Hutchinson’s Jalen Crable – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jamar Crable By Angela Brunk Hutchinson High School senior Jalen Crable is entering his final basketball season with big goals and an even bigger sense of purpose. The versatile small forward/power forward has his sights set on helping the Salthawks make a deep postseason run while leaving his mark as a leader on […]
Campus’ Jagger Starbird – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk At Campus High School, junior Jagger Starbird is ready to make a major impact this basketball season. As a forward, Starbird has spent the offseason preparing to elevate both his own game and his team’s performance on the court. With a strong work ethic and clear goals, he’s determined to help the […]
Derby’s Channing Marshall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Anthony Smith By Angela Brunk Derby High School’s Channing Marshall is on a mission this season. After coming up short of a state title last year, the senior guard/forward is determined to help lead the Panthers back to the top. “I want to win state and make up for not doing it last […]
Derby’s Tobin Snider – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Tobin Snider is ready to make his final season one to remember. As the Panthers’ center, Snider plays a key role on the court, bringing size, strength, and leadership to a team with championship aspirations. “My goals are getting this team a championship and playing my role the […]
Wichita South’s Maliek Saunders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita South senior Maliek Saunders is ready to make his final high school basketball season his best yet. A dynamic point guard and shooting guard, Saunders has grown into a confident leader who’s determined to guide the Titans to success on and off the court. “My goal for myself is to become […]
Wichita Southeast’s Kiasia Allen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Southeast junior Kiasia Allen is stepping into the new basketball season with confidence, focus, and determination. As a versatile point guard and combo 2-3 guard, Allen is ready to elevate her game and help lead the team to a stronger year. “This season, I want to focus more on attacking and […]
Shawnee Heights’ Reianna Vega – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
Photo by Kirk Hockman By Angela Brunk Shawnee Heights High School senior Reianna Vega is ready to make her mark this basketball season. A versatile forward/guard for the class of 2026, Vega enters the year with confidence, determination, and clear goals both for herself and her team. Individually, she hopes to average around 15 points […]
Blue Valley’s Enoch Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Blue Valley boys’ basketball team finished last season 7-0 in the Eastern Kansas League and 18-4 overall. They ran off 18 consecutive victories. But as great as their season was, it came to a disappointing end when they suffered a crushing loss to Olathe North in the second round at sub-state. […]