Bennington’s Isaiah Garrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo by Megan Casper-Rose By Angela Brunk For Isaiah Garrett, this season at Bennington High School is about making the most of every final moment. The senior guard is embracing his last opportunity to suit up alongside teammates he has battled with for years. “Having one last season with the guys” is what means the […]
Goodland’s Kaleb Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Kaleb Williams, junior outfielder and pitcher for the Goodland Cowboys, had a banner year in 2025. As a sophomore, Williams led the Cowboys with a .354 batting average, managing 23 hits and over 20 RBI’s. On the mound, Kaleb logged 42.1 innings. He struck out 30 opposing batters and gave up […]
Bishop Ward’s Salvador Dominguez Jr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk Senior Salvador Dominguez Jr is ready to make his final season at Bishop Ward High School one to remember. The senior left fielder is motivated by both loyalty and legacy as he prepares to take the field with teammates he has battled alongside for the past four years. “What I’m looking forward […]
Valley Center’s Zane Devereaux – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Zane Devereaux is a senior at Valley Center High School who has built his game and his mindset around dedication, teamwork, and a genuine love for bowling. As he continues in this season, what excites him most isn’t just competition, but the time spent with his teammates. From supporting each other during matches to […]
Augusta’s Aurora Richardson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick With the goal to continuously get better senior Aurora Richardson is excited for her last year with her cheer team. Richardson, a cheerleader for Augusta who is now stepping into a leadership role, spent a lot of her offseason cheering. “To prepare for cheer tryouts by reviewing material, ensuring it is sharp […]
Maize’s Kaydence Venneman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Maize cheerleader Kaydence Venneman thinks every school’s cheer squads play a vital part in the gameday experience. “I think having a quality cheer team is more important than most people realize,” Venneman said. “Filling up quiet space with cheers in between plays and keeping up the energy when something unexpected happens is so crucial […]
Hutchinson’s Brehman Gibson-Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Brehmen Gibson-Smith of Hutchinson has been working all offseason for cheer season, and an upcoming competition will showcase her and her team’s talents. “I am most excited for the competition and showcase we do called ‘Rally in the Valley’,” Gibson-Smith said. “We are doing a routine that we have been working on […]
Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall is not just a skilled cheerleader but her head coach Raigan Pankratz talks about her stand out attitude and all around kindness, “She brings a positive light to our team each year. She is dependable in all aspects; I can count on her to not only lead cheers […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Isaac Hammersmith – Defensive Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Isaac Hammersmith wrapped up an impressive senior season for Trinity Catholic’s football team, showcasing his strength and speed on both sides of the ball. “I am a senior at Trinity Catholic,” Hammersmith said. “My positions are D-end and left tackle. I think that my biggest strengths on the field were my strength […]
Wichita Northwest’s Jaycee Schur – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Hayden Swope Wichita Northwest’s Jaycee Schur is eager to see her team grow together this season, combining hard work and a shared commitment to improve. “What I am most excited about in the upcoming season is working hard with my team to improve, share a common goal, and achieve personal goals while also winning […]