Bishop Carroll’s Max Farber – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll golfer Max Farber recently completed an offseason training program that is unusual for the sport. The senior, who is committed to Washburn, finished in a tie for sixth at last season’s 5A Golf Tournament. “I am currently coming off about 18 weeks of marathon training which I really feel like […]
Valley Center’s Emily Freeby – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Emily Freeby is excited to return to the field and enjoy one final season of the sport she loves as graduation approaches. “I am excited to be back out on the field and have a fun senior season with my friends before high school is over,” Freeby said. “This is my last […]
Derby Softball Seniors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Primerica
By Blake Chadwick For the Derby softball senior class, this season is about finishing a story that has been years in the making. Head coach Christy Weve believes the foundation laid by this senior group is what makes Derby a serious contender. “We have high expectations for this season,” Weve said. “Our seniors bring experience […]
Augusta’s Becca Skov – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to have a successful season her senior year, Augusta’s Becca Skov is excited to work with her new coaches. “This season, I am hoping to improve as a team and individually. Over the last three years we haven’t had the best seasons, but with the team we have and our new […]
Chaparral’s Daxton Hostetler, Ty Hadsall, Kale Greve – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Celco
By Hayden Swope With baseball season finally here, Chaparral is gearing up to take on the long spring season. Three strong athletes return to make the season a little easier. Daxton Hostetler, Ty Hadsall, and Kale Greve couldn’t be more excited to take the field together again. “I am most excited about the amount of […]
Goddard’s Kane Dunlavy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Kane Dunlavy, the game of baseball has always been about putting in work. The Goddard junior has spent years developing his game, and now he’s stepping into a bigger role as someone his team can rely on. Dunlavy, who has been playing baseball since he was five years old, knows that […]
Maize’s Gabi Uffendell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Senior Gabi Uffendell will be a huge part of the Maize High Eagles success. “My biggest strength is being able to play anywhere my coach puts me,” Uffendell said. “I also try to hide my frustrations when I make a mistake or have a bad game, and I like being able to […]
Wichita Heights’ Secret Dye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Hayden Swope As the track season quickly approaches, SecretDye is eager to see how her hard work will pay off on the track. Dye took second in the 100 meter hurdles at the City League track meet and then took second in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at the Wichita Northwest regional. She […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile is the defending Class 3-1A singles state champion, but that hasn’t stopped the senior from setting lofty goals for 2026. “Individually, I hope to go undefeated in all matches, singles or doubles,” Gentile said. “I have always had the mentality to set my goals as high as possible. […]
Wichita Northwest’s Kiera Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to get her name out there more, Wichita Northwest senior Kiera Smith hopes all the work she has put in will do just that. “I really want to improve on my 200 time and I want to make it to state in that and not just one solo event this year,” […]