Liberal’s James Fieser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk As Liberal High School gears up for another exciting basketball season, senior shooting guard James Fieser is stepping into a bigger leadership role. A member of the Class of 2026, Fieser is coming off an impressive year and is determined to help his team make noise in the WAC conference. With a […]
NJCAA DII Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championship semifinals and finals to be played at Stryker
The NJCAA DII Men’s and Women’s Soccer championships will be played at Stryker this weekend. The schedule is as follows: Women’s Game Schedule Thursday, November 20, 2025 Game 13 (Semifinal #1): 10:00 AM — Stadium FieldGame 14 (Semifinal #2): 12:30 PM — Stadium Field Saturday, November 22, 2025 Game 15 (Final): 1:00 PM — Stadium Field Men’s Game […]
Oswego’s Demitri Williamson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Tonya Williamson By Angela Brunk Oswego High School’s Demitri Williamson has quickly established himself as one of the most versatile and determined athletes in the program. Williamson, a sophomore, plays safety on defense and running back on offense, bringing intensity, athleticism, and leadership to both sides of the ball. Reflecting on his 2025 […]
Piper’s Derrick Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Piper High School senior point guard Derrick Jackson enters this basketball season with high expectations, strong motivation, and a championship mindset. A member of the Class of 2026, Jackson leads the Pirates from the point guard position, where his court vision, speed, and competitiveness set the tone for his team. Jackson’s biggest […]
Wyandotte’s Keelan Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a member of Wyandotte High School’s Class of 2026, Keelan Jackson is a point guard stepping into this season to lead, elevating his game, and guiding his team to new heights. Known for his energy, competitiveness, and unselfish play, Jackson is focused on keeping the team united while having an outstanding […]
Seaman’s Maddie Gragg – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Photo by Gena Marie Photography By Angela Brunk Seaman High School senior Maddie Gragg has made her mark as a versatile and determined athlete. Known primarily as a shooting guard, Gragg’s ability to adapt and play multiple positions has made her an invaluable part of Seaman’s basketball team. As she enters her final season, she’s […]
Shawnee Mission East’s Paige Stanfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Paige Stanfield, senior post player for the Shawnee Mission East Lancers, has a sports resume that is as long as it is impressive. She is the rebounding record leader – both for the Sunflower League and for her high school. She recorded 303 rebounds in a single season – an astounding 14.7 […]
Lansing’s Jordyn Koontz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jordyn Koontz, a senior forward for the Lansing Lions, comes by her skills and her love for basketball naturally. She grew up around the game, watching her father coach high school basketball. Watching her father also meant growing up around the players and learning the game at a young age, which certainly […]
Derby’s Gavin Chadwick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Gavin Chadwick is ready to lead the Panthers into an exciting season, setting his sights on one thing above all else- winning. As the team’s point guard, Chadwick embraces his role as both a floor general and motivator, driving his teammates to reach their full potential. “I have […]
Hutchinson’s Jalen Crable – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jamar Crable By Angela Brunk Hutchinson High School senior Jalen Crable is entering his final basketball season with big goals and an even bigger sense of purpose. The versatile small forward/power forward has his sights set on helping the Salthawks make a deep postseason run while leaving his mark as a leader on […]