Pittsburg’s Emily Shriver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Ken Hansard As preseason begins, Emily Shriver is ready to make another strong impact for the Pittsburg Dragons softball team. The talented outfielder is eager to reunite with her teammates and build on last year’s impressive success. After finishing the season with a 23–3 overall record, earning regional champion honors, placing fourth at state, […]
Labette County’s Keegan Stritzke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Keegan Stritzke, a 12th-grade thrower from Labette County High School, is entering his final track and field season with clear goals and strong determination. Specializing in shotput and discus, Stritzke has already built an impressive resume and is focused on pushing his performance to the next level. This season, he is aiming […]
Frontenac’s Cera Schenck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Cera Schenck, a senior and distance runner, is heading into her final track season for Frontenac High School with both excitement and gratitude. After four years in the program, she reflects on the strong bonds she has built with her teammates. Relationships, she says, have grown into something more like a family. […]
Pittsburg’s Breck Slaughter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Ken Hansard As her senior season approaches, Breck Slaughter is ready to lead the way for Pittsburg. The standout pitcher helped guide the Dragons to a 26-5 record last season, including a perfect 12-0 mark and a first-place finish in SEK league play. Pittsburg ultimately placed fourth at state after a loss in the […]
Independence’s Brock Sanders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk At Independence High School, senior Brock Sanders is embracing his final baseball season with a strong sense of purpose and pride. A true utility player, Sanders brings versatility to the field, contributing as a catcher, pitcher, third baseman, and shortstop. His ability to adapt wherever he’s needed makes him a key piece […]
Ell-Saline’s Landon May – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Track season is underway for senior Landon May of Ell-Saline High School. May covers the distance events, competing in the 800m, the mile, or the 400m as well as the 4×800 relay, and is looking forward to seeing time improvement throughout the season. “I’m most excited to see how much I can […]
Buhler’s Kenzie Polk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Kenzie Polk, a senior at Buhler High School, is stepping onto the soccer field for her last year as a Crusader. Polk plays right back on the defensive line and is excited to play one last year with her teammates. “I have so much faith in this team to make it to […]
Maize’s Taylor Dill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Taylor Dill, a senior from Maize High School, is ready to finish out her senior soccer season strong. Dill plays forward and outside midfielder for the Eagles and expressed how much this team feels like a family. “I really want to enjoy my last season with this team and winning would make […]
Kansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year – Sebastian Hines-Turner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Missing most of his junior season due to an achilles injury was devastating for Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner. “I was going to make a game-winning pass and planted hard to push off, and that’s when it happened. It was one of those moments that occurs really quickly, but it forced me to […]
2026 Kansas Spring Sports Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. BASEBALL Caden Puderbaugh (Basehor-Linwood)Set to be a four-year contributor for the Bobcats, Caden has already proven he will do whatever the team […]