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 […]
Chapman’s Girls Wrestling – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Chapman girls wrestling team was ranked No. 1 in the most recent rankings released by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. That top ranking can be attributed to hard work and dedication of a loaded roster. “Our team this year is made up of a hand full of new and seasoned wrestlers […]
Basehor-Linwood’s Kinley Christopher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick The role that Kinley Christopher needed to take on for Basehor-Linwood was clear from the start of the season – she had to be a leader. “Since there are no seniors this year, the other juniors and I have been stepping up and taking that role,” she said. “Personally, I have worked […]
Wichita Northwest’s Coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman – Coaches of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard For Wichita Northwest Cheer coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman, coaching cheer has been, quite literally, a labor of love. Both have spent the past 10 years coaching for the Grizzlies. Both have over 25 years of experience coaching cheerleading. Both coached All-Star cheer for many years, and Zach additionally has coached cheer at […]
Wichita Northwest’s Audrie Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard As a freshman, Northwest bowler Audrie Thomas placed 1st at the 2024 GWAL League Tournament. She rolled the Ceremonial Ball at 6A State for high series (693). Additionally, her team placed fourth at the 20224 6A State competition. Even with all of that, Thomas has found a way to up her game […]
Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick When asked about the season, Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken is quick to pass praise to her teammates. “(It’s) the teamwork (that) me and my team have,” she said. “We are all like family, and it isn’t a one-person show. Everyone is out there scoring.” But give coach Pat Stiles a chance to […]
La Crosse’s Lee Holopirek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Losing four starters last year doesn’t faze junior point guard Lee Holopirek who is coming off a breakout sophomore season. Last year Holopirek averaged 14.2 ppg, three deflections per game and three assists per game. While shooting 44 percent from three. Holopirek has carried that through to this season and is looking […]