Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Connally Agency
By Matt Browning Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore understands that volleyball can be a frustrating sport at times, but being able to overcome the mental hurdles is just one area she is focused on improving for the 2025 season. My main area for improvement is ‘controlling the controllables,’” Moore said. “I want to be able to brush […]
Salina Central’s Bodie Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick For his senior year, Salina Central’s Bodie Rodriguez has hopes that he and the Mustangs will make a deep run into the playoffs. Rodriguez has spent a lot of his offseason preparing to do just that. “I’ve been in the gym in the offseason and put on some pounds and increased my […]
Northwest’s Cooper Lutkenhaus – Presented by Hellas
Northwest High School is home to a new star! Cooper Lutkenhaus set a new high school world record in the 800M, with a staggering 1:42.27 finish. At just 16 years old, Lutkenhaus has earned his place in Tokyo for The World Championships. Way to go Cooper! Hellas is honored to provide Northwest High School a […]
Ellsworth’s Carson Jacob – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning When he was four or five years old, Ellsworth’s Carson Jacob knew he was going to be passionate about the outdoors. “My mom and I were always doing something outside whether it was going fishing, hunting or going out to the lake,” Jacob said. Jacob’s interests in the outdoors vary and are […]
Little River Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Little River volleyball team has gone a combined a 153-18 over the past four years and the philosophy head coach Kim Rolfs has is building momentum over the season so that her team is playing their best in the postseason. “My expectations for this season is for our kids to practice […]
Teegan Haines – Blue Dragon Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning There are many reasons why Teegan Haines chose to play football at Hutchinson Community College. From the quality of the athletic programs, to the way students are pushed academically, to the community support, Haines loves being a Blue Dragon. “All of the athletics we provide have great opportunities to continue your sport […]
Hanover’s Melissa Holle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning Melissa Holle has been coaching volleyball at Hanover for eight years and in that span she has won three state championships. Those are the memories, and rightfully so, that stand out to her. “Being in an atmosphere like that is surreal,” Holle said. “Seeing all the support our girls get and watching them play […]
Frontenac’s Ellie Bloom – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
For Frontenac junior Ellie Bloom, one word describes her favorite part of being an athlete: community. “My favorite part about being a student-athlete at Frontenac is the community and support. We are a close group who show up and support each other,” she said. Bloom has been on the court since she was little. “I […]
Emporia’s Brylie Rodriguez – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
Every athlete has that one thing that fuels their passion, and for Emporia senior Brylie Rodriguez, it’s simple: “My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at EHS is being able to do what I love every day of the week!” Rodriguez has been dancing since she was just three years old, and this season marks […]
Q&A with Emporia’s Avery Mendoza – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Emporia HS? Avery Mendoza: What I love about being a student athlete for my high school is being involved in activities and always doing things around the community. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject in school and do you have a favorite teacher? AM: My […]