Wabaunsee’s Grace Zeller – Northeast Kansas Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Grace Zeller didn’t need a reminder of how close Wabaunsee High School had been. For two straight years, the Chargers’ season ended just one game short of the State Tournament, each loss lingering a little longer than the last. Heading into her junior season, that memory wasn’t a burden, it was fuel. “The thing that […]
Moundridge’s Mackie Conkling – North Central Kansas Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
For Mackie Conkling, competition is about more than wins and losses, it’s about purpose. The Moundridge High School sophomore balances a demanding three-sport schedule in basketball, volleyball, and track, but her approach remains steady no matter the season. Every practice, every game, and every race is rooted in something deeper than the scoreboard. “Playing to […]
Blue Valley Southwest’s Kylie Workizer – Kansas City Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Kylie Workizer is just getting started, but her mindset already sets her apart. The Blue Valley Southwest freshman balances basketball and volleyball with a focus that goes beyond her years, driven by a simple goal: constant improvement. “I’m trying to be the best I can be.” That mindset showed itself in key moments this past […]
Pittsburg’s Cole Hayden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Angela Brunk Cole Hayden, a senior at Pittsburg High School, is gearing up for his final baseball season with a strong mix of excitement and determination. As the team’s third baseman, Hayden is especially looking forward to sharing the field one last time with the teammates he’s grown up playing alongside. During the offseason, […]
McPherson’s Caden Wenderott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
By Angela Brunk Caden Wenderott is a senior thrower at McPherson High School and is entering his final track and field season with high expectations. Specializing in shot put and discus, Wenderott has steadily improved throughout his high school career and is determined to make this season his best season yet. With his personal records […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the Maize South’s Reese Pauly and Braxton Libby on signing with Friends continue their football careers!
Independence’s Kamen Sprague – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Anna Lawless Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Ken Hansard As a senior at Independence High School, Kamen Sprague is preparing for one final run with the Bulldogs, and he has his sights set on something big. Sprague, who pitches and plays first base, is a First-Team All-SEK and Second-Team All-State performer who has a “team first” mindset, “I look forward to helping […]
J.C. Harmon’s Jesus Portillo Carrillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Jesus Portillo Carrillo, a junior for the J.C. Harmon Hawks, is carving out a name as one of the most impactful arms in 5A baseball. A pitcher and first baseman, Portillo Carrillo emerged last season as one of the classification’s leaders in strikeouts, a milestone that continues to fuel his confidence heading […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Maize South athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Kinley Davis – Barton CC softball Kiley Thornquist – Murray State softball Clara Stover-Brown – Friends swim Jayson Angle – Hesston tennis Kaylee Brunton – Tabor basketball Sydney Hansen – Johnson […]
Independence’s Spencer Crain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union
By Angela Brunk Senior Spencer Crain is preparing for his final baseball season at Independence High School, ready to make the most of every inning in a Bulldogs uniform. A versatile player, Crain fills multiple roles for the team, including shortstop, catcher, pitcher, and second base. His ability to contribute wherever he’s needed makes him […]