Eureka’s Elle Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Steve Coulter
By Matt Browning The Eureka girls basketball team made it to the Class 2A State Tournament last season and returner Elle Coulter thinks that is just the beginning. “The absolute main reason that has me feeling excited about this season is getting the chance of being able to play for a team that is as […]
Eureka’s Laynie Winfrey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Steve Coulter
By Matt Browning Laynie Winfrey from Eureka was certainly busy this past summer in hopes that it would translate to even more success for her this winter. Winfrey averaged 13 points, six rebounds and five assists last season en route to first team all-league selection. “In the offseason I played on the Oklahoma Swarm out […]
Perry Lecompton’s Macie Corcoran – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Jeremy Stone
Perry Lecompton sophomore Macie Corcoran is one of the best underclassmen in the area despite some of the struggles from her and the rest of the team. Corcoran is a five sport athlete who gives her all every second she can. “The one word that comes to mind when I think of Macie is a […]
Perry Lecompton’s Eli Dean – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Jeremy Stone
Perry Lecompton’s point guard Eli Dean has done his fair share of winning over his four years as a varsity basketball player Dean has always had a special place in his heart for basketball since he was five. Last year Dean was an All Big-7 League First Team Selection, as well as an All-State Honorable […]
Dodge City’s Hannah Durler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Troy McCain
With a young team and a tough schedule, senior power forward Hannah Durler is hoping to bring more scoring to the Demons this year. “One of the things that I am most excited for this season is seeing how we grow and work together,” Durler said. “I’m excited to see us learn and show that […]
Friday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 17)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 57, Haven 53 — Potucek and Horsch both had 15 points for Andale, and Baalmann had 11. Dalton Bontrager scored 16 and Nash Wray 15. Andover 80, Arkansas City 46 — Owen Allman led Andover with 19 points, Josh Kim 18, Paul Evans 12 and Walker McClellan 11. Allman hit […]
Garden City’s Kierrah Pinchon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Rachel Janes
Being a leader is exactly what this young Garden City team needs, and junior Kierrah Pinchon is excited and prepared to step into that role. Pinchon is a seasoned small forward who plays on the EYBL circuit and travels with CyFair Elite during the summer. Over the offseason Pinchon has picked up three offers to […]
Russell’s Jake Mooney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Sarah Waechter
After not getting many looks at the varsity level last season, junior Jake Mooney is ready to make waves this year for the Broncos. Mooney last year didn’t play a lot of varsity until six games into the season and ended up finishing the season as Russell’s leading scorer. Head coach Brent Mooney attributes Jake […]
Russell’s Aubrey Birney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Sarah Waechter
Hoping to lead her team to a winning record, senior power forward Aubrey Birney has put in work over the offseason to improve her scoring ability. Birney, who averaged seven points per game last year along with four rebounds, worked on lots of shooting to widen her range and improve her shooting percentage to help […]
Tuesday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 14)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 64, Clearwater 19 Andover 48, Andover Central 40 — Andover trailed 26-16 at the half, but got within 32-31 at the end of the third quarter. Andover outscored Andover Central 17-8 in the final period. Andover’s Josh Kim scored 14 points, Owen Allman 12 and Walker McClellan 12. Kim set […]