Kapaun’s Boys Track – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning As the defending 5A state champion, the Kapaun Mount Carmel boys track understand the expectations they face this year. But they wouldn’t have it any other way. “We expect to compete at the highest level that the school ever has,” said head coach Gage Garcia. “These expectations include winning a league, regional, […]
Wichita North’s Trinity Slater – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Trinity Slater, a dedicated sophomore at Wichita North High School, is making a name for herself on the track and beyond. Competing in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4×100 meter relay, and triple jump, Slater has her sights set high this season. Her individual goals include cutting down sprint times and reaching […]
Grip Strength: A Measure That Holds Onto Longevity – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. Does that mean squeezing a stress ball will make you live longer? Not necessarily. Grip strength serves as a proxy for overall upper body strength and muscle mass, both of which play a crucial role in metabolic health, function, and long-term independence. Research shows that […]
Wichita Heights’ Trevon Hayes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Heights track athlete Trevon Hayes said being a valuable leader for the Falcons’ track program is important because with so many athletes in the program, the coaches can’t do it by themselves. “They want to mold their athletes into good leaders,” Hayes said. “Most programs that are really good are because they […]
Ark City’s Trace Rider – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A severe injury that he sustained during football led Ark City’s Trace Rider to using Advanced Physical Therapy. Rider tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and meniscus. For nearly six months, Rider has been going to APT and he has seen significant progress in his rehabilitation. “I have been going to APT for […]
Independence’s Haley Marchant – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Carole King Coach Haley Marchant, who is in her tenth year as coach for the Independence High School Lady Swim Team, speaks to Vype Media about the Lady Bulldog Swim Team’s hopes and dreams, and how “Teamwork makes the Dream Work” for her ladies. VYPE: How is the 2025 season looking for the Lady […]
Moundridge’s Brian Holloway – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning For 17 years, Brian Holloway has been a part of the Moundridge track program. His first year was an assistant under longtime coach, Perry Koehn. Then Holloway took over the program. “I learned so much from Perry about how to train and treat kids,” Holloway said. “He was a true gem.” While Holloway […]
Inman Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Inman girls track team is the defending Class 2A champions and the cupboard is plenty full for the 2025 season. Multiple state qualifiers return including seniors Kate Nichols and Dakota Nees, juniors Suttyn Harris, Morgan Froese and Allison Schrag and an emerging and talented sophomore class. “While we know the competition […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Ryan Ruggiero – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College’s Ryan Ruggiero has a unique situation as a Blue Dragon. Not only does the redshirt freshman play baseball, but he also plays in the jazz band. The fact that he was able to do both was one of the things that was so appealing about Hutch CC for Ruggiero. […]
Salina Central’s Grayton Gross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning As one of the top pitchers in Class 5A, Grayton Gross’ most valuable asset is his arm. So being able to maintain it throughout the baseball season is vital. “You have to get every part of your body moving well so it doesn’t put extra stress on your arm,” said Gross, who […]