Augusta’s Kendra Gresham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Holiday Bowl
By Matt Browning Augusta bowler Kendra Gresham is hoping a new addition will pay off for her this season. “One area I want to improve on is figuring out how to throw my new bowling ball on the wood lanes that I practice on,” Gresham said. “I have been going to the bowling alley with my […]
Andover’s Madden Pumphrey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists
By Hayden Swope Madden Pumphrey of Andover enters the new bowling season coming off of a high from last year’s successful season. Pumphrey was a second team all-league bowler for the Trojans last season. “I haven’t prepared for the season as much as I would have liked to with football and Science Olympiad, but I […]
Circle’s Katy Flores – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm Insurance
By Matt Browning Last season, Circle bowler Katy Flores qualified for the state tournament. This season, Flores hoping others will join her. “I’m most excited about another chance to go to state as hopefully a team,” Flores said. “And to finally see what all the past years were leading up to.” Flores’ life is busy, so […]
Buhler’s Macey Parks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Macey Parks is ready to take on the new wrestling season to show off her determination and every part of her skillset. “I am preparing for my season by staying super focused and drilling the things I am good at to make them muscle memory,” Parks said. “A weakness that I […]
Andover Central’s Boys Swimming – Team Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Andover Central boys swimming is entering the 2025 season with high expectations under the guidance of head coach Kirsten Nicholas. Coach Nicholas is in her second season for both her and her assistant; each bringing prior coaching experience in swimming and soccer. Nicholas began swimming at 8 years old, and has built […]
Andale’s Riley Stoll – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reign Real Estate
By Hayden Swope Riley Stoll of Andale has been putting in extra work this offseason, focusing on both skill development and time in the alley. Stoll was a first team all-league bowler for Andale last season. “I’ve been preparing by getting private lessons with a coach and making sure I get into the alley whenever […]
Maize South’s Stratten Ebers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Stratten Ebers has emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile receivers in Kansas. “Stratten is a talented player who can fit into several positions offensively,” head coach Brent Pfeifer said. “He catches the ball really well in tight spaces and is talented at getting extra yards after […]
Wichita Southeast’s Maxwell Case – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advantage Marketing
By Matt Browning Every year Wichita Southeast’s Maxwell Case has bowled for the Buffaloes, he has learned something valuable from his teammates and he is hoping this season is no different. “The people around me are awesome and will make the season so much more enjoyable,” Case said. “I hope this year we all make it […]
Augusta’s Brayden Luinstra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick Augusta junior Brayden Luinstra enters the 2025–26 season as one of Kansas’ most proven and motivated wrestlers. Competing at 126 pounds, Luinstra already has a really good track record with a 20–5 freshman season and a third place state finish, followed by a 34–7 sophomore year where he placed second. Now sitting […]
Circle’s Lily Hamel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Superior Renovations and Remodeling
By Hayden Swope For Lily Hamel of Circle, the journey hasn’t been an easy one. Health challenges have made training difficult at times, but her passion for the sport and the support surrounding her have carried her forward. “I haven’t exactly had the easiest road being a wrestler,” Hamel said. “I found a passion and […]