Basehor-Linwood Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
The Basehor-Linwood boys soccer team is working to establish consistency early in the 2026 season as the Bobcats navigate a challenging schedule. Basehor-Linwood entered the season with a mix of returning players and younger contributors. Jacob Christensen is back for the Bobcats. He was an honorable all-league midfielder last season. Jaxon Vaughn, also an honorable […]
Lansing Lions Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
The Lansing Lions enter the 2026 volleyball season looking to build on one of the program’s strongest recent seasons. Lansing finished 31-12 in 2025, including a 9-0 record in United Kansas Conference play. The Lions advanced to the Class 5A state tournament in Salina, where they finished third. That postseason experience gives Lansing a strong […]
Bishop Miege Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
The Bishop Miege Stags enter the 2026 volleyball season looking to continue one of the most successful traditions in Kansas high school volleyball. Bishop Miege has won 29 state championships, including three consecutive Class 4A titles entering the 2025 season. The Stags claimed their most recent championship in 2024, defeating Rock Creek in the title […]
Emporia Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
For the Emporia High School boys soccer team, success this season will be about more than simply having talented players. The Spartans are coming off a 10-6-1 season under coach Victor Ibarra and enter the new campaign focused on the details that can separate a good team from a championship contender. Ibarra said the Spartans […]
Tonganoxie Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
Coming off a 5-18 season, the Tonganoxie boys basketball team enters the 2026-27 season looking to establish a new identity. For third-year head coach KC Simmons, that identity starts with pace. With only two projected varsity players standing taller than 6 feet, the Chieftains will look to counter their lack of size by leaning on […]
Bishop Ward Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
The Bishop Ward boys soccer program enters the 2026 season looking to continue a tradition of success that has made the Cyclones a consistent presence in Kansas high school soccer. Antonio Subasic, a Bishop Ward alumnus, continues to lead the program. He is joined on the coaching staff by Tom Auge and Oscar Solis, another […]
De Soto Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
De Soto boys soccer has gotten off to a promising start in the 2026 season, opening with a 3-1-1 record while continuing to establish itself as a competitive program. The Wildcats have shown the ability to compete against quality opponents, including a 1-1 overtime draw against Washburn Rural. The early results provide a solid foundation […]
St. James Academy Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
St. James Academy has already reached the top. Now, the Thunder are looking to stay there. Coming off a 23-5 season that ended with the 5A state championship, St. James Academy enters the upcoming season with a roster that combines experienced veterans, proven production and an intriguing group of newcomers. “We are approaching the upcoming […]
Wichita Northwest’s Cordale Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Insurance Shoppe
Cordale Johnson enters his senior season believing the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies have the talent and chemistry to compete for the school’s first state football championship. “I’m excited that I get to go to battle with my brothers for one last season,” Johnson said. “I feel like this is the team that can bring Northwest their […]
Derby’s Blade Clark – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Morgan’s Steakhouse
Blade Clark knows success on the football field is measured by more than touchdowns and passing yards. For the Derby High School quarterback, the relationships built with his teammates are what make each season memorable. “I am most excited to compete with all of my teammates,” Clark said. “All the guys around me are what […]