Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank

Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary focus this season was being a team leader and to achieve a .400 batting average by the end of the season and have at least 25 strikeouts,” Werner said. Werner […]
Wichita Northwest’s Amaia Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance

Leadership became a major point of emphasis this season for Amaia Alvarez as the Wichita Northwest senior stepped into a new role as one of the team captains. While Alvarez has always focused on improving her technical skills and overall development on the field, this season brought a different perspective as she looked to lead […]
Conway Springs’ Eli Benge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet

For Eli Benge, growing up in a military family has meant learning lessons about sacrifice, strength and appreciation from someone he admires most — his father. Benge’s dad has spent the last 22 years serving in the military, beginning his career by recruiting people into the National Guard before steadily rising through the ranks. Today, […]
Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events. “My primary focus this track and field season was to have fun, grow as team, build new friendships and train hard,” Thomison said. Thomison said one of his biggest strengths […]
Andover Central’s Jackson Friesen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

For Jackson Friesen, golf this season has been about more than scores and standings. It has been about enjoying the game, staying positive and helping lift his team. “My primary goal this season was to make sure I enjoyed it,” Friesen said. “My goal this season was to have fun playing golf and try to […]
Valley Center’s RayJ Logan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School

For RayJ Logan, the goal entering the season was simple: compete with the best teams in the league and continue building consistency as a group for Valley Center High School basketball. “My primary focus for the past season was mainly to compete with the best of the best in our league and to steadily improve […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance

This track and field season has been about more than just individual success for Oxford’s Chase Douglas. It has been about helping his team win, chasing school history and ending his high school career on a high note. Douglas entered the season with clear goals in mind, particularly in the 4×100-meter relay and triple jump. […]
Cheney Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

After entering the season with only four returning starters, the Cheney Cardinals softball were not entirely sure how quickly things would come together. What followed, however, was a season that exceeded expectations and turned into one defined by chemistry, resilience and belief. “This team really likes to be around each other on a daily basis,” Cheney […]
Campus’ Tristan Synder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance

For Campus High School senior Tristan Synder, this tennis season was about more than wins and losses. It was about growth, confidence and learning how to trust the work he put in behind the scenes. “My primary focus this season was fixing a lot of my technique and playing a lot more confident,” Synder said. […]
Campus’ Lainey Rhea – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank

At Campus, Lainey Rhea has found a strong connection to the school’s business department through hands-on experience, classroom opportunities, and relationships built along the way. Rhea said her interest in the program began with the people and possibilities she encountered early in high school. “What initially led my interest into the business department was the […]