Tuesday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 21)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Haven 66, Liberal 31 — Nash Wray scored 17, and Blake Richey and Dalton Bontrager each had 14 for Haven. Hesston 64, Eureka 21 Hillsboro 61, Remington 28 — Shahan hit five three-pointers, scoring 22 points. Driggers and Wichert added 12 apiece for Hillsboro. Moundridge 56, Riley County 26 — Kepple […]
Washburn’s Maddie Vickery – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Ryan Berry
Averaging a near double-double last year as a freshman, Washburn Rural guard Maddie Vickery is ready to earn her way back to the State championship game. In her first year playing high school basketball Vickery averaged 15 points per game along with eight rebounds. She earned accolades such as; 6A Player of the Year Finalist […]
Beloit-St. John’s Edward Horinek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Cooper Chadwick After being told he couldn’t play sports again without having surgery, junior Edward Horinek is back and ready to lead his team to a state championship. Beloit-St. John’s point guard has been dealing with medical issues for the last eight months and was diagnosed with a heart condition in March where he […]
Moundridge’s Dustan Kanitz – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick After winning a state championship in his first year as a head coach with his two sons, Kreighton and Kaizer, Moundridge boys basketball coach Dustan Kanitz fits right into the winning history that the Wildcats had before him. “I knew when I accepted the position that we had a chance to be […]
Concordia High School’s Charlize Cash – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick After a 13-9 finish last season, the Concordia Panthers brought back one of their best players in Charlize Cash. As a junior, Cash showcased her all-around talent by averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 4.1 steals per game. Her impressive stats earned her a spot on the all-state team for […]
Canton-Galva High School’s Jayden Orth – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A scary life event led Canton-Galva’s Jayden Orth to Advanced Physical Therapy. “The morning of August 21st this year I was on my way to school and got into a car accident,” Orth said. “My car rolled twice and I was ejected. I sustained minimal injuries to the majority of my body, but […]
Wichita Heights’ Heaven Gilbert: KTA “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Heights’s Heaven Gilbert is one of the best players in the area for the class of 2025. Gilbert helped lead the Falcons to a 22-3 season a year ago and is coming back for a vengeance. “My team goals are to win state for women’s basketball, create a sisterhood, and to […]
Hutchinson’s Jamie Patrick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning A local product, Jamie Patrick came to Hutch CC from Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School where she was Class 1A all-state in both basketball and volleyball. After Hutch, Patrick played for two seasons at Colorado State University. Patrick’s first season on the bench was quite successful. The 2018-19 Blue Dragons posted a 33-4 […]
When Can Kids Start Strength Training? A Guide for Parents – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Physical activity plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of children. With the return to school happening soon, many parents and kids alike are looking to establish new routines and supplement their sport training. This blog aims to provide parents with the necessary information to safely and effectively introduce strength training to […]
Maize’s Conrad Litton – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Maize’s Conrad Litton has been through so much in his 16-plus years of his life. In 2023, he was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through six rounds of chemotherapy, which caused him to develop drop foot and weak joints. “After my remission I was allowed to play football again and […]