Derby’s Tobin Snider – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Tobin Snider is ready to make his final season one to remember. As the Panthers’ center, Snider plays a key role on the court, bringing size, strength, and leadership to a team with championship aspirations. “My goals are getting this team a championship and playing my role the […]
Wichita South’s Maliek Saunders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita South senior Maliek Saunders is ready to make his final high school basketball season his best yet. A dynamic point guard and shooting guard, Saunders has grown into a confident leader who’s determined to guide the Titans to success on and off the court. “My goal for myself is to become […]
Wichita Southeast’s Kiasia Allen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Southeast junior Kiasia Allen is stepping into the new basketball season with confidence, focus, and determination. As a versatile point guard and combo 2-3 guard, Allen is ready to elevate her game and help lead the team to a stronger year. “This season, I want to focus more on attacking and […]
Shawnee Heights’ Reianna Vega – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
Photo by Kirk Hockman By Angela Brunk Shawnee Heights High School senior Reianna Vega is ready to make her mark this basketball season. A versatile forward/guard for the class of 2026, Vega enters the year with confidence, determination, and clear goals both for herself and her team. Individually, she hopes to average around 15 points […]
Blue Valley’s Enoch Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Blue Valley boys’ basketball team finished last season 7-0 in the Eastern Kansas League and 18-4 overall. They ran off 18 consecutive victories. But as great as their season was, it came to a disappointing end when they suffered a crushing loss to Olathe North in the second round at sub-state. […]
Wyandotte’s Germya Sanford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Germya (Mya) Sanford, senior shooting guard for the Wyandotte, has already accomplished a lot in her time at Wyandotte. She has scored over 400 career points. She earned First Team All-League honors as a sophomore and followed that up by receiving Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior averaging double-digit scoring. To prepare […]
Lansing’s Mekhi Stephens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Mehki Stephens, a junior shooting guard for the Lansing Lions, was named second team UKC (United Kansas Conference) and Honorable Mention All-State after averaging nearly 18 points per game as a sophomore. Despite those lofty achievements, Stephens, like most great athletes, still found several holes in his game that he wanted to […]
Blue Valley North’s Will Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Reid Stites By Angela Brunk Blue Valley North junior Will Davis is quickly becoming one of Kansas’ most talked-about young talents. The 6’6” small forward has built a reputation for his scoring ability, relentless energy, and leadership on and off the court. Davis’ recruitment process is heating up, with his most recent offer […]
Dodge City’s Ty Scheck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Ty Scheck, senior shooting guard for the Dodge City Demons, was a 6A Honorable Mention player as a junior. He was additionally named Second-Team All-League in the competitive Western Athletic Conference. Regardless of those personal accomplishments, Ty has had to live an entire year with a disappointing first round playoff loss, “After […]
Elyria Christian’s Grace Prescott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Caleb Froese By Angela Brunk As she steps into her final basketball season, Grace Prescott, a senior point guard at Elyria Christian High School, is determined to leave a legacy built on leadership, teamwork, and selflessness. While she’s focused on personal growth, Prescott’s ultimate goal is to guide the young team toward a […]