Hesston’s A.J. Reiff – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
After helping Hesston return to the Class 3A state volleyball tournament last season, A.J. Reiff is ready to take the next step. The junior setter is looking forward to another season with the Swathers, especially the opportunity to play in front of the home crowd and alongside her closest teammates. “I am super excited to […]
Wichita East’s Gannon Edson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
Wichita East runner Gannon Edson enters the season with an ambitious goal: helping the Blue Aces qualify for the Class 6A state meet while putting himself in position to earn a medal. Edson is especially looking forward to one particular race. “With this upcoming season I am most excited to compete at Olathe Twilight and […]
Hutchinson’s Griffin Galyon – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
After a standout sophomore season, Hutchinson junior Griffin Galyon is ready to take another step forward and help the Salthawks make their mark this season. Galyon was a major contributor for Hutchinson last season, earning first-team All-Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division I honors. He also earned second-team All-Class 5A recognition. Now, Galyon is focused on building […]
Andale Cross Country – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Andale cross country program enters the season with a mix of youth, experience and a commitment to putting in the work. The girls team will rely heavily on a young group of runners, many of whom are new to cross country. Coach Matt Goetz said the group has already shown a willingness to learn […]
Andover’s Bella Bouddhara – Athlete Spotlight
As a senior at Andover High School, Bella Bouddhara values the relationships, lessons and laughter that come with competing alongside her teammates. Bouddhara, who also participates in girls basketball and National Honor Society, said athletics has helped her develop skills that will extend far beyond high school. “Sports has taught me how to fight through […]
Andover’s Brooke Parham – Athlete Spotlight
Andover High School senior Brooke Parham brings energy, competitiveness and a close connection with her teammates to the volleyball court. Parham, a 12th grader, values the people around her, both in athletics and away from school. She said her father has been one of the biggest influences in her life. “My dad inspires me because […]
Andover’s Brynn Eilert – Athlete Spotlight
As a senior at Andover High School, Brynn Eilert has built her athletic career around a simple but demanding principle: showing up with purpose. A three-season athlete who also competes in basketball, track and swimming, Eilert brings an appreciation for effort and teamwork to every court, pool and track she enters. She is listed as […]
Andover Central’s Corbyn Holcomb – Athlete Spotlight
After getting her first taste of varsity volleyball as a freshman, Andover Central’s Corbyn Holcomb is entering her sophomore season with a greater sense of confidence — and an expanded leadership role. Holcomb started on varsity as a freshman and recorded 137 digs and 177 serve receptions. Now, she is looking forward to building on […]
Andover Central’s Emmy Kaberline – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
Andover Central’s Emmy Kaberline is looking forward to playing alongside the Jaguars’’ six seniors, who she said have helped push her to become a better player. “Our team is blessed with six amazing senior girls who are awesome on and off the court,” Kaberline said. “They push me to be better every day and I […]
Andover Central’s Olivia Lewis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
Andover Central senior Olivia Lewis is embracing a new leadership role while helping the Jaguars chase a pair of championships and a trip to the state tournament. Lewis was voted a team captain alongside Avery Unruh, a responsibility she is eager to take on as she enters her final high school season. “I’m ready to […]