Chanute’s Averee Hicks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Dey-Leigh Umbarger By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year at Chanute High School, Averee Hicks is determined to make her final basketball season her strongest yet. Primarily a post player, with the versatility to step into a forward role when needed, Hicks has become a cornerstone for the Blue Comets thanks […]
Caney Valley’s Alexyus Theiss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sherri Montgomery By Angela Brunk As a junior at Caney Valley High School, Alexyus Theiss is stepping into the new basketball season with determination, excitement, and a clear vision for what she wants to accomplish. Playing as a shooting guard, Theiss brings energy, confidence, and a growing leadership presence to the Bullpups roster. […]
Erie’s Kylie Hodgden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Jennifer Han By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year, Kylie Hodgden is stepping onto the court with confidence, experience, and a clear vision for her final high school basketball season. Playing as a post player and forward, Hodgden has embraced the physicality and leadership her position requires, and this year, she’s […]
Andover’s Griffin Hand – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Aidan Dible By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Andover High School, Griffin Hand is embracing his role as a veteran guard capable of influencing the game on both ends of the floor. Splitting time between point guard and shooting guard, Hand is determined to make his final high school […]
Parsons’ Alex Stoneberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
Photo by Therese Kelley By Angela Brunk At Parsons High School, junior Alex Stoneberger is preparing for a new season full of opportunity, growth, and fresh leadership. Playing primarily at point guard or wing, Stoneberger jokes that she “wasn’t blessed with the height to be a post,” but what she may lack in size, she […]
Parsons’ Kadence Ball – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
Photo by Natylee Baughman By Angela Brunk As her senior basketball season begins, Kadence Ball, a dedicated guard for Parsons High School, is embracing both leadership and opportunity. Stepping into her final season, Ball’s focus goes beyond the stat sheet; she’s committed to creating a positive atmosphere for her teammates and helping build a stronger […]
Hutchinson’s Ava Krone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Heimerman Photography By Angela Brunk Hutchinson High School senior Ava Krone enters her final season as a vital leader and dependable teammate for the Salthawks. Playing primarily in the post position, Krone has embraced both her physical role on the floor and her responsibility as a guiding voice for the program. Krone’s personal […]
Eisenhower’s Ella Friend – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk Eisenhower senior Ella Friend enters her final high school season with renewed determination, strong leadership goals, and a deep love for the game. A versatile athlete who plays all around the court, but most often at small forward or power forward, Friend is ready to take on a major role this season. […]
Liberal’s James Fieser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk As Liberal High School gears up for another exciting basketball season, senior shooting guard James Fieser is stepping into a bigger leadership role. A member of the Class of 2026, Fieser is coming off an impressive year and is determined to help his team make noise in the WAC conference. With a […]
NJCAA DII Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championship semifinals and finals to be played at Stryker
The NJCAA DII Men’s and Women’s Soccer championships will be played at Stryker this weekend. The schedule is as follows: Women’s Game Schedule Thursday, November 20, 2025 Game 13 (Semifinal #1): 10:00 AM — Stadium FieldGame 14 (Semifinal #2): 12:30 PM — Stadium Field Saturday, November 22, 2025 Game 15 (Final): 1:00 PM — Stadium Field Men’s Game […]