Inman Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Inman girls track team is the defending Class 2A champions and the cupboard is plenty full for the 2025 season. Multiple state qualifiers return including seniors Kate Nichols and Dakota Nees, juniors Suttyn Harris, Morgan Froese and Allison Schrag and an emerging and talented sophomore class. “While we know the competition […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Ryan Ruggiero – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College’s Ryan Ruggiero has a unique situation as a Blue Dragon. Not only does the redshirt freshman play baseball, but he also plays in the jazz band. The fact that he was able to do both was one of the things that was so appealing about Hutch CC for Ruggiero. […]
Salina Central’s Grayton Gross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning As one of the top pitchers in Class 5A, Grayton Gross’ most valuable asset is his arm. So being able to maintain it throughout the baseball season is vital. “You have to get every part of your body moving well so it doesn’t put extra stress on your arm,” said Gross, who […]
Hodgeman County Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
There’s something special about a team that returns seasoned athletes who know what it takes to reach the podium. That’s exactly the case for the Hodgeman County High School girls track team this spring. With three state placers back in the fold, the Lady Longhorns have high expectations—and the firepower to back them up. “We […]
Wamego’s Conner Blume – Baseball Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Wamego HS? Connor Blume: I love the small community and the people that I’m surrounded with. I know I have a great supporting cast between my friends, teammates, coaches and teachers. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject in school and do you have a favorite […]
Russell’s Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
A program once fighting just to qualify athletes for state has become a contender. The Russell High School girls track team turned heads last season by finishing 15th at the state meet, racking up 17 points and sending multiple competitors to Wichita. Now, they’re aiming even higher. “We didn’t qualify anyone two years ago, and […]
Wichita South’s Austin Nguyen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk Austin Nguyen, a senior student-athlete at Wichita South High School, has made a name for himself not only as a dominant force on both sides of the football line, playing left tackle and defensive tackle, but also on the track. This season, Nguyen entered with clear goals during football to deepen his […]
Andover’s Trey Kelly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Alex Tatpati By Angela Brunk Trey Kelly, a senior multi-sport athlete, continues to make waves at Andover High School. A standout in both football and track & field, Kelly showcases his talents in a wide range of events like hurdling, long jump, mid-distance, and sprinting. Whether he’s leading his team as a varsity […]
Salina South’s Morgan Janousek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Morgan Janousek, a right fielder for Salina South High School softball team, is stepping into her final season with focus, fire, and a clear set of goals shared with Janousek and her teammates. The team would like to host regionals this year and make it to state. After putting in hours […]
Sacred Heart’s Makenna Soukup – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Angelica Stillion By Angela Brunk Makenna Soukup, a senior sprinter at Salina Sacred Heart High School, is making the most of her final season on the track. Known for her speed and leadership, Soukup has already made a name for herself as a key contributor to the girls’ relay teams and as a […]