Derby’s Dalton Hornback – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

After putting up 51 tackles – eight for loss – four sacks and one fumble recovery, Dalton Hornback was named second team defensive lineman in the AVCTL as a junior at Derby, as well as an all-state honorable mention and an all-state non-senior team member. As great as the accolades are for the senior, none […]
Independence’s Javen Colbert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Independence High junior quarterback Javen Colbert fractured his ankle prior to his sophomore season. After a strenuous rehab regimen, Colbert returned to the gridiron to run for an eye-popping four touchdowns against Rose Hill. Now a junior, he is looking to make outstanding performances such as that his weekly routine. Playing in […]
Wichita North’s Eli Judson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech

Photo by Ann Haberly By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Wichita North High School, wide receiver and kick returner Eli Judson is locked in on making this season his best yet. After an impressive junior campaign that earned him Honorable Mention All-City as both a wide receiver and kick returner, and […]
Andover Central’s Paxton McLeod – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Lindy McLeod By Angela Brunk As Paxton McLeod heads into his senior year at Andover Central, the veteran center and nose guard is embracing his role as both a leader and a competitor. After years of grinding in the trenches, McLeod is focused on setting the tone for the underclassmen and helping continue […]
State Tournament Photos – Presented by Visit Wichita

McPherson Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Over the past ten seasons, the McPherson girls soccer program has made it to the Class 4-1A Final Four six times. They have been a model of consistency churning out multiple all-state and all-league selections, while also producing gaudy win-loss records. The 2025 Lady Bullpups finished with a record of 12-6 after […]
Remington’s Annie Entz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG

By Matt Browning Last season at the 2A Track Tournament, Remington’s Annie Entz placed fifth in the 100 meters and getting back to Cessna Stadium at Wichita State has been her focus all season long. “The goal for me is always to make it to state and medal,” Entz said. “The atmosphere and competition at state […]
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon understands the importance of taking care of her body during soccer season. “The best ways I know to take care of my body is to drink a lot of water and stretch good,” Gaylon said. “I knew this was the best way because staying hydrated keeps my energy up during […]
State Track Records Broken – Presented by Visit Wichita

6A BOYS HIGH JUMPAlan HannaMaize(Previous: Jason Archibald, Garden City, 7-3.25, 1995) 5A BOYS 200Jack GuthridgeKapaun Mount Carmel, 21.19(Previous: Kenny Wilson, Liberal, 21.44, 2003) 5A BOYS 400Jack GuthridgeKapaun Mount Carmel, 47.08(Previous: Grant Lockwood, KC Piper, 47.86, 2022) 5A BOYS 1600Daniel EnriquezKapaun Mount Carmel, 4:06:58(Previous: Luke Brock, Kapaun Mount Carmel,4:15:03, 2023) 5A BOYS 1600 RELAYDawson Grabendike, Will […]
Wichita Trinity Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity girls soccer coach Andrew Hackett understands the impact the sport he coaches goes far past the wins and losses. He tries to convey that message throughout the season for the Knight, who just so happen to be the top team in Class 4-1A West. “Goals and expectations can only be […]