Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin is entering with key elements she hopes will shape a strong year ahead. Chaffin was a second team all-league bowler for Andale last season. “I am preparing for the season by practicing as much as I can without wearing myself out,” Chaffin said. […]
Maize South’s Kenzie Kalb – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Maize South’s girls bowling team made themselves known at last year’s the 5A state championship. Placing second as a team, the Mavericks also had two individual placers. Coming off of such an exciting victory, the work didn’t stop there. After graduating a few seniors, new leaders came to step up to the […]
Mulvane’s Jaxon Hornecker – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Mulvane boys bowling team took second at the 4A Tournament last season and returning is Jaxon Hornecker, who took sixth individually. Hornecker is excited to get back to that level again in 2026. What I am most excited about for this upcoming bowling season is our chance to try to make […]
Wichita Southeast’s Maddox Siharath – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Last season, Wichita Southeast bowler Maddox Siharath finished seventh at the 6A Tournament and he is hungry to get back there again. “What excites me most this season is the chance to get back to the biggest stage: state,” Siharath said. “That’s the goal everything I’ve trained for points toward. Every hour, […]
Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He knows he has to improve those numbers this season for the Orioles. “I want to improve on being a reliable and efficient basketball player this year,” Roberts said. “I have been […]
Andale’s Gage Cooper – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo Credits: Flex Whalen By Matt Browning Andale diver Gage Cooper is back as a defending state champion, as well as a two-time league champion. More than any finish Cooper places this season, he is most curious to see how much better he is. Whether that means first place trophies or simple fundamental improvement, Cooper […]
Andover’s Blake Royse – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning At last season’s Class 5-1A Tournament, Andover’s Blake Royse took second in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. Improving in both of those events is Royse’s primary focus for his upcoming season. This season, I’m most excited to see how much progress I can make in the 200 and […]
Maize South’s Paxton Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Paxton Scott is quickly becoming one of the most electric guards in the AVCTL, and his rise is only beginning. Scott describes his biggest strengths as shooting and on-ball defense, two skills that make him a true two-way presence. But behind the talent is a mindset built for long-term […]
Eisenhower’s Malachi Rothenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
Eisenhower senior, Malachi Rothenberger, has already built one of the better resumes in the state. Entering his last year, he has already been a state qualifier, a fifth-place finisher, a club state qualifier, and a club state second-place finisher. The senior competes at 150 pounds and enters the year as a proven contender with state […]
Wichita Southeast’s Tyler Barnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Cooper Chadwick Ending last season with a record of 31-8, Wichita Southeast junior Tyler Barnett is excited to show everyone the work he put in. “What I’m most excited about for the upcoming season is the state tournament. I’m especially looking forward to it because I want to show how much I’ve improved from the […]