Derby’s Michael Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Glassman
After a productive junior season, Derby senior Michael Castillo has spent the offseason focused on preparing for what he hopes will be a memorable final year of high school football. Castillo said his offseason has centered on improving both physically and mentally through consistent work in the weight room and on the practice field. “I […]
Valley Center’s Spencer Crumrine – Football Spotlight – Presented by Cardboard & Plastic
After earning all-league and all-state recognition as one of Valley Center’s top offensive weapons a season ago, Spencer Crumrine isn’t entering his senior season chasing statistics. Instead, the standout wide receiver is focused on helping the Hornets take the next step as a team. Crumrine, who hauled in 50 receptions for 735 yards and seven […]
Bishop Carroll’s Cooper Herman – Football Spotlight – Presented by The Barbershop Old Town
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School senior running back Cooper Herrman is looking forward to one more Friday night stretch under the lights, with hopes that his offseason work translates into a deep postseason run. “I am most excited to play on Friday nights with my guys and see our hard work from this offseason pay […]
Southeast of Saline’s Tristan Swank – Salina Area Defensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Ortho
Southeast of Saline senior Tristan Swank is looking forward to one more opportunity to compete alongside his teammates and build on the success the Trojans have established in recent seasons. As the upcoming season approaches, Swank said one of the things he is most excited about is sharing the field with his friends while watching […]
Hutchinson’s Taylor Riemen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
For Taylor Riemen, the start of his senior football season represents more than just another year on the field. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Hutchinson High School. With a new head coach leading the Salthawks, Riemen believes the program is headed in the […]
Osage City – Girls Flag Football – Presented by Visit Wichita
Osage City enters its second season of girls flag football as a club team after launching the program in fall 2025 through the Kansas City Chiefs’ pilot program. Osage City was one of 29 schools selected for the pilot, which helped lead to the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s April 2026 vote to adopt […]
Derby’s Mason Moaliitele – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mark May Allstate
After putting together one of the most productive defensive seasons in Class 6A last year, Derby linebacker Mason Moaliitele is focused on helping his team reach the next level. Moaliitele recorded 108 tackles in just eight games because of an injury, averaging 13.1 tackles per game, the highest mark in Class 6A. He also added […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Jack Runyan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nicholas Larson American Family Insurance
The Kapaun Mount Carmel football team enters the 2026 season with a chance to accomplish something that hasn’t been done at the school in decades — win back-to-back state championships. Returning offensive lineman Jack Runyan has embraced the responsibility that comes with defending a title and is determined to do everything possible to help Kapaun […]
Andover Central’s Jaxson Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by One Shot Sports Apparel
Andover Central running back Jaxson Green is heading into the new high school football season with a clear focus on finishing strong, building on a breakout junior campaign and chasing another major statistical milestone. Green, who earned All-State honors last season, said the upcoming schedule is one of the biggest sources of excitement as the […]
Derby’s Arieus Finley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
After rushing for nearly 1,600 yards and earning first-team all-league and Class 6A all-state honors last fall, Derby senior running back Arieus Finley isn’t shying away from lofty expectations entering his final high school season. In fact, he’s embracing them. Finley, who rushed for 1,590 yards and 16 touchdowns on 186 carries while averaging 144 […]