Goddard’s Kaytee Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Kaytee Smith has spent most of her life on the sidelines and mat, and as a member of the Goddard High School cheer team, her impact reaches far beyond game day. Smith credits her leadership style to positivity and a genuine care for her teammates. “My biggest strength is being positive and […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff is ready to make his senior season one to remember, focused on teamwork and competing at the highest level. “Since it’s my senior year, I’m excited to have one last year to go out and compete with my teammates,” Huff said. “But I’m most excited for the […]
Wichita Trinity’s Tyler Wertenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity boys basketball coach Nate Awbrey describes senior Tyler Wertenberger as a player whose impact goes far beyond the box score. “He consistently sets hard screens, boxes out his man, and dives for loose balls—always doing the little things that make a big difference,” Awbrey said. “Off the court, he is one […]
Wichita East’s Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita East seniors and co-captains Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne are excited to go out with a bang. “Being a senior is already emotional and exciting enough but being captain and having new opportunities, such as the Dodge City Tournament and, fingers crossed, state basketball games adds a cherry on top for […]
Wellington’s Vivienne Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Since she started in SCCDAT last year, Wellington’s Vivienne Wright has learned so much about her school and what goes on in it. “I have learned about how common drugs and alcohol are in students my age,” Wright said. “I have also learned more about mental health. SCCDAT has impacted me by making […]
Wichita Southeast’s Marcus Johnson – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Helping his team make history this year, senior Marcus Johnson and the Southeast Buffaloes finished their season with a record of 7-3 which hasn’t happened since the late 90’s. Johnson plays linebacker for the Buffaloes but also produced a lot at punter and kicker as well. He also earned awards such as […]
Kingman’s Alyson Earley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Alyson Earley has become a familiar face of leadership, energy, and positivity for the Kingman High School cheer program, and as a senior, her impact reaches far beyond the sidelines. Earley has been involved in cheer for five years, beginning in eighth grade, and over that time she has grown into both […]
Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley is ready for an unforgettable season, focused on leadership, teamwork, and chasing championships alongside family. “A couple of things I’m excited for is to win four championships with all my teammates and I’m really excited to be playing alongside my cousin Jalihn Timmons and Jordan Timmons,” Hadley said. […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have a successful senior year. “During off season I just go to the gym and workout. I also play AAU basketball during the summer…One thing I want to improve on this […]
Maize’s Talon Verbeck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Last season as a junior, Maize wrestler Talon Verbeck took third at the 138 pound division at the Class 6A tournament. Verbeck views last season a stepping stone towards a monster senior season. “So far, things have been going well. I would rate my individual performance as an 8 out of 10,” Verbeck said. “There […]