Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brie Brawner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the more appealing aspects to attending Hutchinson Community College is how easy it is to connect with the students and professors. That was one of biggest reasons Brie Brawner, a Haven graduate, chose Hutch CC. “Since being on campus, I’ve really come to appreciate the close-knit community,” Brawner said. “There’s a lot of pride in being a Blue Dragon, and you can feel that energy at games and events. The instructors are approachable and genuinely want to see you succeed. The reputation Hutch CC has with its academics and athletics was another […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Dalton Dooley – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning Led by head coach Dalton Dooley, the Salina Sacred Heart baseball team went 18-8 this season and advanced to the regional semifinals. Dooley is in his eighth year at Sacred Heart and has led the baseball program for seven of those years. “I started my first year as an assistant and then I […]
Chapman’s Maddie Harold – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Chapman’s Maddie Harold is one of the top pitchers in Class 3A and being able to adequately take care of her arm during both the season and offseason is critical. “After games there are stretches I do at home to help my arm recover quicker,” Harold said. “Some of my stretches involve me […]
Southeast of Saline’s Kanyon Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by @benslensss By Angela Brunk Southeast of Saline High School senior Kanyon Douglas is entering his final football season with a clear mission. By building on what he has gained from last season, and continuing to find improvement throughout this season. A dynamic two-way player, Douglas excels as an outside linebacker and slot receiver, […]
Goddard’s Trey Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Class of 2026 defensive end Trey Wright is ready to step on the field for Goddard High School this upcoming season. After a strong showing last year, Wright is more determined than ever to help his team make a deep playoff run and win a state championship. “My biggest goal is to […]
Wichita West’s Colby Eck-Watkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Aben-Johnson By Angela Brunk As he heads into his senior season at Wichita West High School, quarterback Colby Eck-Watkins is determined to make it a year to remember. A returning leader for the Pioneers, Eck-Watkins has set his sights on both personal and team milestones for the 2025 season. “My individual goal […]
Wichita West’s X’Zaivous Evans – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk Wichita West High School senior X’Zaivous Evans is stepping into his final season with high expectations and is ready to prove to any doubters that they are wrong. A versatile athlete who plays middle linebacker, running back, and halfback, Evans is determined to prove that West is a force to be reckoned […]
Wichita Northwest football numbers finally recover following 2020 season
By Joanna Chadwick When Covid-19 hit in 2020, high school sports were affected as the number of participating athletes dropped in many sports. The City League definitely felt it, largely because Wichita schools had major Covid protocols in place, including a mix of onsite and remote learning through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. […]
Independence’s Megan Foster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Carole King Independence High School’s senior Megan Foster, senior MVP for the 2025 Lady Bulldogs Swim Team, pulled ahead to contribute 374 points this season, the most points contributed by any team member. In addition, Megan made All League First Team, finishing in the top five times in all four of her events. At […]
Independence’s Morgan McLenon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Carole King Even as a freshman on the Lady Bulldogs Swim Team in 2025, Morgan McLenon’s fiercely competitive spirit caught coach Haley Marchant’s eye. “Morgan has been swimming on the city’s summer rec team for several summers and came into the High School level this year as a fierce competitor,” Coach Marchant said. In […]