Derby Softball Seniors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Primerica
By Blake Chadwick For the Derby softball senior class, this season is about finishing a story that has been years in the making. Head coach Christy Weve believes the foundation laid by this senior group is what makes Derby a serious contender. “We have high expectations for this season,” Weve said. “Our seniors bring experience […]
Augusta’s Becca Skov – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to have a successful season her senior year, Augusta’s Becca Skov is excited to work with her new coaches. “This season, I am hoping to improve as a team and individually. Over the last three years we haven’t had the best seasons, but with the team we have and our new […]
Chaparral’s Daxton Hostetler, Ty Hadsall, Kale Greve – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Celco
By Hayden Swope With baseball season finally here, Chaparral is gearing up to take on the long spring season. Three strong athletes return to make the season a little easier. Daxton Hostetler, Ty Hadsall, and Kale Greve couldn’t be more excited to take the field together again. “I am most excited about the amount of […]
Goddard’s Kane Dunlavy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Kane Dunlavy, the game of baseball has always been about putting in work. The Goddard junior has spent years developing his game, and now he’s stepping into a bigger role as someone his team can rely on. Dunlavy, who has been playing baseball since he was five years old, knows that […]
Maize’s Gabi Uffendell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Senior Gabi Uffendell will be a huge part of the Maize High Eagles success. “My biggest strength is being able to play anywhere my coach puts me,” Uffendell said. “I also try to hide my frustrations when I make a mistake or have a bad game, and I like being able to […]
Wichita Heights’ Secret Dye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Hayden Swope As the track season quickly approaches, SecretDye is eager to see how her hard work will pay off on the track. Dye took second in the 100 meter hurdles at the City League track meet and then took second in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at the Wichita Northwest regional. She […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile is the defending Class 3-1A singles state champion, but that hasn’t stopped the senior from setting lofty goals for 2026. “Individually, I hope to go undefeated in all matches, singles or doubles,” Gentile said. “I have always had the mentality to set my goals as high as possible. […]
Wichita Northwest’s Kiera Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to get her name out there more, Wichita Northwest senior Kiera Smith hopes all the work she has put in will do just that. “I really want to improve on my 200 time and I want to make it to state in that and not just one solo event this year,” […]
Frontenac’s Gracen McLaren – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Frontenac High School junior Gracen McLaren has already built an impressive resume for the Raiders softball program, and she enters the new season determined to help her team continue its success in the CNC. McLaren, a second baseman, was a key contributor to Frontenac’s remarkable 30-1 season last year that ended with […]
Derby’s Lilly Emmerson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Lilly Emmerson has spent her high school career establishing herself as a steady presence in the midfield for Derby High School, and now the senior center-mid is embracing one final opportunity to lead the Panthers in the AVCTL-D1. With experience, resilience, and a team-first mindset, Emmerson is focused on making her […]