Mulvane’s Grey Sanders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Cooper Chadwick Being a senior comes with all the feels and that experience is no different for Mulvane’s Grey Sanders. “I am super excited to see our team actually go out and perform, but more than anything I’m looking forward to spending time on the baseball field with my friends one last time,” Sanders […]
Clearwater’s Taylor Nielson – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The 2025 Clearwater softball team finished fourth at the 4A Tournament and ended the season with a 25-6 record. Returning first team all-league outfielder Taylor Nielson is looking forward to seeing what the Indians have in store this year. “I am excited to see how far our team will go this year […]
Maize’s Parker Meirowsky – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As his senior season approaches, Maize’s Parker Meirowsky has spent the offseason preparing both physically and mentally to contribute to his team. Meirowsky was a first-team All-League selection at first base last season for the Eagles. “In the offseason I have been working on putting on healthy weight and continuing to get […]
YMCA for All – Brittney Cuer – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Brittney Cuer has coached basketball at the YMCA for three years. She began when her twin boys were in Pre-K. She has also coached her daughter’s soccer team. “My initial reasoning for volunteering at the Y was because I know there is also a need for coaches,” Cuer said. “I also grew […]
Gardner Edgerton’s Charlee Latteman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk At Gardner Edgerton High School, senior shortstop and utility standout Charlee Latteman is entering her final softball season with high expectations and unfinished business. Latteman is energized by the talent and chemistry surrounding this year’s team, believing the group has the potential to make a deep postseason run and compete for a […]
St. James Academy’s Dalton Ashley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
By Angela Brunk At St. James Academy, 11th grader Dalton Ashley is gearing up for an exciting 2026 baseball season. Known for his versatility, Ashley can play first base, second base, third base, and pitch. An attribute that makes him a key utility player for the Thunder. Heading into the season, his main focus is […]
Blue Valley’s Maria Portela – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At Blue Valley High School, junior sprinter and jumper Maria Portela is entering the track and field season with big goals and a relentless drive to improve. Competing in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4×1 relay, and long jump, Portela has already established herself as one of the top athletes in Kansas, […]
Blue Valley’s Amelia Hansen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At Blue Valley High School, senior Amelia Hansen is entering her final track and field season with momentum, confidence, and ambitious goals. A standout in pole vault, Hansen is equally excited about expanding her role on the team by competing in the 4×1 and 4×4 relays, embracing every opportunity to contribute alongside […]
Andover’s Jack Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For most of his life, Jack Powell imagined himself playing tennis in college. The Andover High School senior spent years developing his game and preparing for that opportunity. But after a serious mountain biking accident last summer, Powell gained a new perspective on both tennis and his future. The accident left Powell […]
Andover’s Seth Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off another strong season, senior golfer Seth Benjamin enters the year as one of the key leaders for Andover High School. Because of his work ethic, he has developed into one of the area’s most consistent competitors and is looking to finish his high school career with a memorable final season. […]