Clearwater’s Alex Smith – Athlete Spotlight
Photo Credit: Creative Visions Photography By Cooper Chadwick Senior Alex Smith competes in the long jump and triple jump for Clearwater and is excited for the upcoming season. “I’m most excited to see the progression of our entire team, especially the freshman and sophomore class because they have a lot of depth coming into this […]
Newton’s Cody Jay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Newton senior Cody Jay plays third base and pitches for the Railers. He has been a key piece of the program since stepping into varsity as a sophomore. Since then, he has grown into one of the team’s most reliable arms and a steady presence in the lineup. “Cody has been a […]
Cheney’s Trinity Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Distinct Locker
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a stellar junior year, Cheney’s Trinity Griffin is excited to finish her final year of high school track. Last season, Griffin ran 15.62 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles, 13.26 in the 100, 27.71 in the 200 and threw 115 feet in the javelin. She is currently third all-time in the […]
Clearwater’s Callie Noland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Optimal Performance
By Blake Chadwick Clearwater senior sprinter Callie Noland has built her career on becoming one of the most relentless sprinters in the state. Competing in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4×100 relay, Noland’s explosiveness out of the blocks immediately sets her apart. That early edge, combined with years of experience, has allowed her to […]
Rose Hill’s Nick Bentley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by El Paso Animal Hospital
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Nick Bentley has spent the past nine years developing into a versatile sprinter, competing in the 100, 200, 400 and 4×400 relay. “My biggest strengths are discipline and being coachable,” Bentley said. “My coaches put me in the 800 at the first meet, and I never complained about it.” […]
Cheney’s Cash Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rescue Lawn Care
By Blake Chadwick Cheney senior distance runner Cash Young has built his career on being a competitor, no matter the situation. “My dedication, work ethic and leadership skills are my biggest strengths as an athlete,” Young said. “My dedication is shown through my year-round training.” Even outside the regular season, he continues to put in […]
Valley Center’s Laney Hooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off an injury last season, senior Laney Hooper is excited to compete again. “After two months of not running, being back for the season means the world to me. I am so blessed to be able to compete and work harder than ever,” Hooper said. Hooper runs the 400-meter dash, 800-meter […]
Maize South’s Joe Binger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Maize South senior golfer Joe Binger has set his sights high for his final high school season, with goals centered on both individual and team success. “My primary focus for my senior season is to place top 5 at state, and win state as a team,” Binger said. Binger enters the season […]
Goddard’s Sariah Potter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Goddard senior softball player Sariah Potter has three goals she wants to accomplish before her final season as a Lion comes to an end. “First I want to just for fun try to break the single season record for stolen bases,” Potter said. “Secondly, I want our team to have a winning […]
Goddard’s Nick Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Nick Miller, wrestling has never been something he casually participated in; it has simply been his life. Now a senior competing at 138 pounds, Miller has built his identity around effort and pressure. “I’ve wrestled since I was 4,” he said. “My strength is pushing pace and hand-fighting my opponents into […]