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 […]
Maize South’s Reece Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Reece Pauly, a versatile guard/forward for Maize South High School, this basketball season is all about growth, grit, and reaching new heights as a team. After a productive offseason, Pauly enters the year with one clear goal of helping lead the Mavericks to the state tournament. “I’m looking forward to competing […]
Emporia’s Marley Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Emporia High School senior Marley Sewell has made her mark both on and off the softball field. As a 12th-grade outfielder for the Spartans, Sewell plays with a blend of quiet leadership and fierce determination. Her biggest motivation is being a leader on the team. The sense of purpose is clear to […]
Emporia’s Yzabel Ultreras – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Yzabel Ultreras has carved out her place both on and off the softball field. A dedicated athlete, she proudly represents her school as a third baseman and left fielder, known not only for her talent but also for her unwavering work ethic and determination. Softball […]
Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role well and have been doing my job on defense,” he said. “I became a leader for this team, and it all started because of my faith.” Following Week 8, Wright […]