Salina Central’s Lexie Guerrero – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Blake Chadwick Salina Central senior Lexie Guerrero embodies everything a coach looks for in a leader. As the Mustangs’ returning point guard, Guerrero enters her final season ready to guide her team with composure and confidence. Basketball has been part of Guerrero’s life since kindergarten, and over the years, she’s grown from a young […]
Salina South’s Easton Wilcox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
Photo Credit Brittany Pappada By Matt Browning Even though the Salina South boys basketball team won just seven games last season, returner Easton Wilcox has high hopes that the Cougars can fly under the radar this season. “I am most excited that we have a lot of returning players and we could surprise a lot […]
Washington’s Jamari Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior guard from KC Washington High School, Jamari Williams, enters his final high school season with a sharp focus and high expectations, both for himself and for his team. A dynamic point guard and combo guard, Williams has earned a reputation for his defensive intensity, efficient scoring, and ability to control the […]
St. James Academy’s Elle Robinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy
Photo by Drew Rich, No Coast Media By Angela Brunk St. James Academy senior Elle Robinson is entering her final season determined to leave a lasting legacy on the program she’s helped elevate during her high school career. A versatile forward who thrives at both the 3 and 4 spots, Robinson has become known for […]
Lansing’s Brady Heim – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lansing High School senior Brady Heim is gearing up for a defining year for the Lions, ready to step into his full leadership role and help steer his team in a competitive conference. A combo guard who plays both point guard and shooting guard, Heim brings scoring, playmaking, and a steady presence […]
Olathe Northwest’s Kyra Clark – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy
Photo by Brandon Lewis By Angela Brunk Olathe Northwest’s Kyra Clark enters the upcoming basketball season with versatility, experience, and a renewed drive to push both herself and her team to new heights. Known for her ability to play every position on the court, Clark gives the Ravens a rare level of flexibility, something she […]
Frontenac’s Marlee Stout – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
Photo by Push Pause Photography By Angela Brunk Frontenac High School senior Marlee Stout enters her final season with a clear mission and an unwavering work ethic. As a power forward, Stout is known for her toughness in the paint, her leadership, and her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Ava Tindle – Altoona Midway High School
Photo by Emma Walker By Angela Brunk Altoona Midway senior Ava Tindle enters her final high school basketball season with a unique blend of responsibility, excitement, and determination. Though officially the team’s post player, Tindle plays “a little bit of everything” out of necessity since her team includes only seven players, making versatility essential for […]
Russell’s Sam Thielen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Russell High School senior Sam Thielen enters his final season with a renewed edge and a clear mission to help his team win 15 or more games and prove that the Broncos are no longer the team opponents can push around. As a shooting guard and forward, Thielen brings a blend of […]
Pittsburg’s Landyn Jesse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Mike Moguin Landyn Jessee loves basketball enough to the point where he lives and breathes the game. The Pittsburg High School junior, known by his team as “LBJ,’ says the accomplishment he is most proud of is “getting my first in-game dunk.” “To work together and trust each other,” Jessee said, are values that […]