Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in extra repetitions with teammates throughout the summer while also attending college camps, open gyms and Republic County’s summer weights program. “I’ve been putting a lot of reps in with a […]
Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
Kaylie Shultz has accomplished plenty during her cross country career at Salina Central, but as she enters her final season, her focus is on making the most of every opportunity with her teammates. Shultz is coming off a remarkable junior season that included a Class 5A state championship and several other major honors. Now, she […]
Southeast of Saline’s Piper Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After narrowly missing a trip to the Class 3A state cross country meet as a team last season, Southeast of Saline senior standout Piper Brown has a clear goal for the year ahead. She wants to return to Rim Rock Farm with her teammates. Brown was one of the area’s top individual runners last season, […]
Ellsworth’s Kristy Rodriguez – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Kristy Rodriguez has built her coaching career around more than wins and losses. For the Ellsworth head volleyball coach, the most rewarding part of the job is teaching the game, building relationships and watching her players grow. Rodriguez began her coaching career as an assistant under legendary Sacred Heart High School coach Mary Pat Weese. […]
Southeast of Saline’s Zachary Carlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After helping Southeast of Saline capture a Class 3A state championship last season, Zachary Carlin enters this year with a different responsibility. With two of the Trojans’ top runners and leaders gone, Carlin is ready to step into a larger leadership role and help guide a younger team. “I am most excited to take on […]
Chanute Blue Comets – Boys Cross Country – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
The Chanute boys cross country team has established a standard of excellence. Now, the Blue Comets will have to find a way to maintain it with a new group. Chanute enters the 2026 season coming off a fourth-place finish at the Class 4A state meet, a regional championship and its fourth consecutive Southeast Kansas League […]
Pittsburg Dragons – Boys Soccer – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
The Pittsburg Dragons aren’t interested in starting over. They’re building on what they already have. After putting together a 14-4 record and finishing 9-1 in district play in 2025, Pittsburg entered the 2026 season with plenty of momentum. The Dragons have quickly reinforced that confidence, opening the season with wins over Parsons and Fort Scott […]
Fredonia Yellowjackets – Volleyball Preview – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
With a new season comes a clean slate, and the Fredonia Yellowjackets are ready to turn that opportunity into another chapter for a program that has continued to develop its volleyball tradition. Fredonia enters the 2026-27 season under head coach Kassidy Solander, with the Yellowjackets preparing for another demanding fall schedule. The program includes varsity […]
Frontenac Raiders – Cross Country – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
Cross country is a sport built on patience. There are no shortcuts. No quick fixes. Just miles, repetition and the willingness to keep pushing when the finish line still seems far away. That mindset has long been part of the Frontenac Raiders cross country program, and it will once again be at the center of […]
Independence Bulldogs – Boys Soccer – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
A successful season can provide confidence. For the Independence boys soccer team, it can also provide a measuring stick. The Bulldogs enter the 2026 season looking to prove last year’s success was more than a one-season accomplishment. After finishing 13-4 in 2025 and winning their Southeast Kansas district, Independence has its sights set on taking […]