Maize South’s Paige Schuler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Paige Schuler had quite a career for the Maize South bowling team – a career that she will now parlay into the opportunity to bowl at the collegiate level. Schuler bowled for the Mavericks in each of her four years, and in each of those years, her season finished on the lanes […]
Buhler’s Cruz Hershberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Buhler High wrestler Cruz Hershberger just wrapped up a career that included a lot of big milestones. Hershberger has wrestled since he was a fourth grader and has never failed to make it to state, whether in high school or with Kids’ Club. He has been an undefeated First-Team All-League nominee. As […]
Rose Hill’s Colton Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard The Rose Hill baseball squad finds itself in the position of having to replace nine graduates – including two pitchers who went on to pitch at the next level – from last year’s state qualifying team. The Rockets will have to piece together the team with a lot of players who saw […]
Salina Central’s Mark Vaughn – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine

By Matt Browning For the past three years, Salina Central head baseball coach Mark Vaughn has been on staff with the Mustangs, but now gets the chance to lead the program. He has also been a volunteer assistant at Iowa Western CC and a graduate assistant at Arkansas Tech. “I really enjoy teaching and coaching […]
Hays High School Softball – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction

By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed work on the Hays High School softball field, installing new turf. Hellas will also be installing new turf at Hays’ football/soccer field, as well as a new practice field. “(Hellas) was very professional with top-notch quality,” said Hays Athletic Director Lance Krannawitter. “They were very receptive to our […]
Smoky Valley’s Kenzley Haxton – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Matt Browning As a three-sport athlete, Smoky Valley’s Kenzley Haxton understands the importance of taking care of her body in order to prevent injury. From what she consumes to how to she prepares before games, Haxton is cognizant of how important it is to be healthy. “It’s really beneficial to be hydrated and eat […]
Haysville Campus’ Brandon Andino – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Although bowling is a lifelong sport, very few people ever achieve perfection – even for one game. Brandon Andino, who just finished his senior bowling campaign at Campus High School, is definitely the exception to that rule; he rolled a perfect game in only his second year of competition. Andino’s story about […]
Hutchinson’s Caiden Beavers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior shortstop Caiden Beavers and his teammates have some unfinished business that they would like to attend to. The Salthawks finished last season 18-10, falling short of the 5A state tournament by one game, as they lost a heartbreaker to Salina Central in the regional championships. Almost an entire year later, […]
Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her sights high for this season. As she enters her final year of high school softball, Sweat’s focus is not just on personal growth but also on leading her team to a state title. “Individually, […]
Canton-Galva’s Ethan Brozek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Ethan Brozek, a sophomore at Canton-Galva High School, has shown impressive growth and determination on the basketball court this season. Playing the one and two guard positions, Brozek helped lead his team through a competitive season. While the team didn’t reach the outcome they had hoped for, Brozek’s […]