Wichita North’s Eli Judson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
Photo by Ann Haberly By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Wichita North High School, wide receiver and kick returner Eli Judson is locked in on making this season his best yet. After an impressive junior campaign that earned him Honorable Mention All-City as both a wide receiver and kick returner, and […]
Andover Central’s Paxton McLeod – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Lindy McLeod By Angela Brunk As Paxton McLeod heads into his senior year at Andover Central, the veteran center and nose guard is embracing his role as both a leader and a competitor. After years of grinding in the trenches, McLeod is focused on setting the tone for the underclassmen and helping continue […]
State Tournament Photos – Presented by Visit Wichita
McPherson Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Over the past ten seasons, the McPherson girls soccer program has made it to the Class 4-1A Final Four six times. They have been a model of consistency churning out multiple all-state and all-league selections, while also producing gaudy win-loss records. The 2025 Lady Bullpups finished with a record of 12-6 after […]
Remington’s Annie Entz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Last season at the 2A Track Tournament, Remington’s Annie Entz placed fifth in the 100 meters and getting back to Cessna Stadium at Wichita State has been her focus all season long. “The goal for me is always to make it to state and medal,” Entz said. “The atmosphere and competition at state […]
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon understands the importance of taking care of her body during soccer season. “The best ways I know to take care of my body is to drink a lot of water and stretch good,” Gaylon said. “I knew this was the best way because staying hydrated keeps my energy up during […]
State Track Records Broken – Presented by Visit Wichita
6A BOYS HIGH JUMPAlan HannaMaize(Previous: Jason Archibald, Garden City, 7-3.25, 1995) 5A BOYS 200Jack GuthridgeKapaun Mount Carmel, 21.19(Previous: Kenny Wilson, Liberal, 21.44, 2003) 5A BOYS 400Jack GuthridgeKapaun Mount Carmel, 47.08(Previous: Grant Lockwood, KC Piper, 47.86, 2022) 5A BOYS 1600Daniel EnriquezKapaun Mount Carmel, 4:06:58(Previous: Luke Brock, Kapaun Mount Carmel,4:15:03, 2023) 5A BOYS 1600 RELAYDawson Grabendike, Will […]
Wichita Trinity Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity girls soccer coach Andrew Hackett understands the impact the sport he coaches goes far past the wins and losses. He tries to convey that message throughout the season for the Knight, who just so happen to be the top team in Class 4-1A West. “Goals and expectations can only be […]
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 […]