Caney Valley’s Silas Good – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Silas Good, a senior from Caney Valley High School, is making the most of his final season on the wrestling mat. Competing in the 120-pound weight class, Good has emerged as one of the top wrestlers in the state, combining talent, discipline, and leadership both on and off the mat. This season […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has grown into a cornerstone of the Hutchinson wrestling program and a role model for younger athletes. Entering her senior season, she was especially excited for the chance to compete at […]
Lawrence’s Lou Elsten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Lou Elsten is a highly decorated senior wrestler for the Lawrence High Lions. As a junior, Elsten finished with a record of 44-5, culminating in a third-place finish at the KSHSAA State Championships. He is a three-time State qualifier. He has placed at State each year (4th, 3rd, and 3rd), and he […]
Medicine Lodge’s Lane Crenner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Lane Crenner, senior point guard for the Medicine Lodge Indians, has watched his team jump out to a fast start at 5-2. As a fourth-year varsity player, Crenner has learned the importance of culture, and his greatest wish is simply to enjoy his final season and leave the program in a […]
Lansing’s Noah Mathis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
By Ken Hansard Like many wrestlers, Noah Mathis, a junior 215-pounder for the Lansing Lions, started at a young age, placing third in the state as an eight-year-old. Since that time, he has only improved. Mathis is a five-time USAWKS State Champ, a two-time UKC League Champ and two-time Regional Champion. He placed third at […]
Wichita Northwest – Basketball Preview – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Andy Hill Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 16-6 2024 – 18-7 2023 – 13-9 2022 – 14-7 2021 – 14-8 Key Returning Players: Darrian Hammond, 6-0, sr., G; Deshea Benton, 6-3, jr., G; Martell Taylor, 6-1, so., G; Bishop Sutton, 6-1, so., G Coach Hill says: “We will have a […]
Ark City’s Hadley Musson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning The primary initial motivation for Ark City’s Hadley Musson to join FFA was she wanted to be a part of something. But now, over four years, it has made an impact larger than she thought it would. Through FFA, I also began my Baking SAE, which grew into a successful business that […]
Wichita East’s Avei’yeah Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new wrestling season approaches, Avei’yeah Wilson of Wichita East has been putting in extra time and effort toward her preparation; both on and off the mat. “This season I’m taking more time to get mentally and physically prepared for the upcoming season, I’m putting more dedication and focus towards school […]
Collegiate’s Karim Sandid – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Cooper Chadwick Last season at the state championship, Wichita Collegiate’s Karim Sandid finished first in the 200m medley relay, second in the 400m freestyle relay, third in the 100m breaststroke and fourth in the 100m freestyle. Head coach Aidan Scott is excited to have Sandid back for his junior year. “Karim is a great […]