Cheney’s Cash Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rescue Lawn Care
By Blake Chadwick Cheney senior distance runner Cash Young has built his career on being a competitor, no matter the situation. “My dedication, work ethic and leadership skills are my biggest strengths as an athlete,” Young said. “My dedication is shown through my year-round training.” Even outside the regular season, he continues to put in […]
Valley Center’s Laney Hooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off an injury last season, senior Laney Hooper is excited to compete again. “After two months of not running, being back for the season means the world to me. I am so blessed to be able to compete and work harder than ever,” Hooper said. Hooper runs the 400-meter dash, 800-meter […]
Maize South’s Joe Binger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Maize South senior golfer Joe Binger has set his sights high for his final high school season, with goals centered on both individual and team success. “My primary focus for my senior season is to place top 5 at state, and win state as a team,” Binger said. Binger enters the season […]
Goddard’s Sariah Potter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Goddard senior softball player Sariah Potter has three goals she wants to accomplish before her final season as a Lion comes to an end. “First I want to just for fun try to break the single season record for stolen bases,” Potter said. “Secondly, I want our team to have a winning […]
Goddard’s Nick Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Nick Miller, wrestling has never been something he casually participated in; it has simply been his life. Now a senior competing at 138 pounds, Miller has built his identity around effort and pressure. “I’ve wrestled since I was 4,” he said. “My strength is pushing pace and hand-fighting my opponents into […]
Trinity Academy’s Grace Barrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning For Wichita Trinity Academy senior Grace Barrett, volunteering is more than an activity—it is a way to give back, especially through her work with local organizations like Simply Hygiene. Barrett, who is involved in volleyball, student council, Young Life, and Wyldlife leadership at Trinity, said her passion for service has grown through […]
Wichita Southeast’s Mia Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Wichita Southeast senior Mia Powell, this soccer season is less about individual accolades and more about finishing her high school career with purpose, leadership, and enjoyment. “My primary focus for this season is to enjoy my senior year,” Powell said. “I don’t plan on playing college soccer solely based on my […]
Wichita Heights’ Zoe Wallace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Center fielder and senior Zoe Wallace plays a key leadership role for Wichita Heights. “This season I am excited to develop my skills and show up for my team by breaking bad habits and teaching my fellow teammates how to throw properly. I am also excited to go through this last high […]
Wichita Heights’ Clayton Rittel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Matt Browning The end of the 2025 season left a bitter taste in the mouth of Wichita Heights pitcher Clayton Rittel. “One thing we want to accomplish is going back to the state tournament,” Rittel said. “After a tough loss in the Regional championship last year, we have been looking for a bounce back this […]
Burrton’s Ryker Barnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Ryker Barnes has entered the new track season with a clear priority — the 800-meter run — and a goal of shaving down his time as he pushes toward potential postseason qualification. “My primary focus for this season is the 800m race; my goal is to get a time of 2:06 or […]