Newton’s Naomi Koontz – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning A golfer would be hard-pressed to find a resume as good as Newton’s Naomi Koontz. The senior had a low round of 65 at Salina Municipal, a 2024 stroke average of 70.3, which was ranked No. 2 in all classes and No. 1 in Class 5A, she won the Derby Invitational, Salina […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker ended last season on a high note, and the work she put in over the offseason says she’s ready to be back even stronger. “Before the season started I ran a lot to have a good base to build off of, and I’m ready to see where my […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Chloe and Caroline Hocker – Poll Winners – Presented by KTAG
By Hayden Swope Just recently winning the Collegiate Classic, Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Chloe and Caroline Hocker are back and better than ever this season. After spending all offseason preparing together, they are ready to take on the competition. “We prepared for the season by working hard every day and playing tournaments throughout the summer,” the […]
Bishop Carroll’s Brea Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Blake Chadwick Being a starter for all four years is no easy feat, but for Bishop Carroll senior volleyball player Brea Martin, she has made it look easy. “Brea is an all-around athlete,” head coach Teri Larson said. “She is quick, strong, and has an excellent vertical. She used to play basketball and made […]
Valley Center’s Nathan Hinds – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick A good goalie is a key piece for every soccer team. For last year’s 13-4-1 Valley Center team, senior goalkeeper Nathan Hinds was a huge part of their success because of his big-time shot-stopping ability, soccer IQ and experience. Hinds was a second-team all-league player last season, contributing to the team with […]
Circle’s Gracie Tucker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gambino’s Pizza
By Cooper Chadwick Three-year starter Gracie Tucker is looking to be a force this year and lead her team to a successful season. Last year Tucker played middle hitter for Circle, but for her senior year she is making the switch to outside hitter. “Gracie is an extremely athletic young lady who brings energy and […]
Maize’s Cooper Shaw – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dillehay Orthodontics
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Maize High’s Cooper Shaw averaged 12.8 saves a game, earning him first team all-league goalkeeper. This season, Shaw is leading his team as captain and anchoring their defense from the goal line. “An exceptional athlete and an even better teammate, Cooper leads with intensity, composure and unmatched vision. His ability […]
Haven’s Mayzie Warden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Synergy Insurance LLC
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Haven senior libero Mayzie Warden earned honorable mention all-league and this season she hopes all her work over the offseason will help her improve on that. Warden did a variety of things this summer to help improve her game. “I’ve played club for a while and have done a few […]
Wellington’s Taryn Viramontes – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Golf can be a game that affects the mental side more than the physical side, so Wellington’s Taryn Viramontes made that a priority to work on in the offseason. “One area I would like to improve on is the mental game of golf,” Viramontes said. “To work on that during the offseason I’ve just […]
Eisenhower’s Sydney Nance – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning The Eisenhower volleyball team returns five starters from last season’s team that finished 22-14. This has Sydney Nance, a first team all-league selection, excited about what the Tigers’ prospects are for 2025. “I am most excited about the team dynamic this year,” Nance said. “We have a bunch of talent this year […]