Goddard’s Kolton McElwain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Kolton McElwain of Goddard placed fifth at the state meet last season, and he’s ready to lead his young wrestling team this year to the best of his abilities. “I’m most excited about this year is getting back in the room and working with the young guys since we are a young […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain was the captain and leader of a skilled 2025 football team. Chastain played H-back and outside linebacker and earned honors such as first team all-league tight end and first team all-state Going into his senior season, Chastain had big goals for him and his team. “My goals coming […]
Maize’s Alexa Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Alexa Davis is a junior at Maize High School, but her cheer journey began long before high school. “I started competitive cheer in Kindergarten on a tiny Level 1 team, and am now in my 12th season on a Senior Medium Coed Level 6 World’s team,” Davis said. The junior has also […]
YMCA for All – Tim Peintner – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Since 2018, Tim Peintner has been volunteering at the YMCA and is now coaching four of his five children. From tee ball to sixth grade intermediate boys basketball, Peintner spends a significant amount of time donating his time and efforts to young people. “There is a great joy in seeing the kids […]
Campus’ Kenzie Lever – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Kenzie Lever of Campus is looking forward to her final season with a team she has grown up alongside, cherishing the bonds built over years of playing the sport they love. “I’m most excited to just play basketball with my team,” Lever said. “I grew up with all of these girls and […]
Andover’s Megan Evans – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Megan Evans of Andover has had quite the cheer career, and she’s hoping to finish out even stronger. “This past football season I was most excited about stepping into my role as co-captain and continuing to grow as a leader for my team,” Evans said. “Being able to help guide my teammates, […]
Andover’s Audrey Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Audrey Bailey has spent lots of time on the sidelines, but even more time putting in work on the outside. Bailey was an NCA All-American last summer at camp. “During the offseason, I have stayed consistent with my physical training by lifting weights at the gym multiple times a week to […]
Andover’s Aiden Henry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Aiden Henry’s role for the Andover Trojans is to shut down the opposing team’s main guy and bring the energy, and head coach Trey O’Neil says he does just that and more. “Aiden Henry is a competitor. He matches up with the opponents primary ball handler and pressures them every second […]
Andover’s Jackson Penner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Jackson Penner has embraced his role as a senior leader for Andover High School, doing the things that don’t always show up in the box score but consistently impact winning. “I believe that my biggest strengths are physical defense, rebounding, my ability to make hustle plays, and vocal leadership,” Penner said. “Whether […]
Rose Hill’s Noah Plaza – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill sophomore soccer player Noah Plaza had to go to Advanced Physical Therapy last year for a back disorder that made his life on and off the soccer field difficult. “I have a condition with my back called scoliosis and mine is not as bad as others,” Plaza said. “But it is […]