Halstead’s Connor Herman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Connor Herman of Halstead has been thinking about the upcoming wrestling season for some time. He is ready to see where his game stands. “I am looking forward to seeing all of the hard work pay off,” Herman said. There were two key areas that Herman focused on throughout the offseason. “I […]
Derby’s Milan Colvin – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Derby’s Milan Colvin is a decorated two-sport athlete. He was an all-league and all-state football player and signed with Eastern Michigan. But he is no slouch on the mat, tool Colvin is ranked No. 1 by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association in the heavyweight division and has state title aspirations. “I’m most […]
Winfield’s Parker Mah – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Winfield’s Parker Mah has big expectations for his 2025 season. “This season I am pretty excited to be able to spend time with my team and be able to compete with them,” Mah said. “Also the opportunity to attempt breaking a few of Winfield High School’s records.” Being able to maintain his ability and form […]
Andover’s Brett Ziser – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Andover’s Brett Ziser had a solid swimming season a year ago, finishing fifth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100. Ziser also won both relays he participated in. But he is planning on those individual race numbers being a thing of the past once he gets to the state meet […]
Clay Center’s Gabrielle Koopes – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Clay Center’s Gabrielle Koopes knows there is always work to put in. No matter how much success she has, Koopes can find little intricacies that need to be fixed. “I focus improving my strength and technique,” Koopes said. “Technique is something we can always improve on and practice to get better at.” There are […]
Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning While Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth would undoubtedly like to accomplish so much this bowling season, she also just wants to soak in the memories. “I am excited to get the goals I have set but most of all, it being my last season, I am going to enjoy every little bit of it,” […]
Salina South’s Nathan Frees – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning There is a balance between competition and fun and Salina South bowler Nathan Frees tried to find that throughout the offseason. I constantly went out with friends to practice together but also have fun at the same time,” Frees said. Now a veteran of Cougar bowling, Frees wants to insure he can […]
Abilene’s Murphy Randolph – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The Abilene wrestling team is primed to be a state contender and one of the Cowboys’ top wrestlers, Murphy Rudolph, is excited for the challenge. “I’m excited to go to bigger tournaments this year and prove I’m one of the best wrestlers in the state and country,” Randolph said. The work never […]
Hays’ Molly Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick En route to a 14-0 record, the Hays girls success has been impressive. “We’ve beaten really good teams, which has overall built our confidence,” Molly Martin said. “We beat Wellington, Manhattan, Life Prep and other good teams, along with winning both tournaments we’ve played in this year, which definitely helps our confidence […]
Goddard’s Jayden Grijalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Most any fan of wrestling in the state of Kansas is well aware of the success that Goddard High School has enjoyed over the past couple of decades. The Lions have at least 14 state championships dating back to 1999, and in several other years they finished runner-up – or at least […]