McPherson’s Manny Morales – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Hayden Swope Manny Morales of McPherson has some high expectations for the season, including a goal that every team strides to complete. The first team all-league athlete returns for his final season. “I’m highly focused on just getting results in each of our games,” Morales said. “I would love to get all of the […]
McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Maryn Sandbo, tennis has been about far more than just matches—it’s been about representing one of the state’s premier programs and carrying on its tradition of success. “Playing for such a special program like this means a great deal to me,” Sandbo said. “Since I’ve been here, we’ve been […]
Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line, senior Wyatt Griffin is excited to play his last season of football with his teammates. “I am also excited to go out there and compete every week,” Griffin said. Playing left guard and defensive end for the Lions, Griffin spent the majority of […]
Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson has always had an agricultural background, so being involved in FFA was seamless transition. I’ve been involved in FFA for two years, going into my third and I love it,” Farson said. “Hearing about all the things they do for the community, and environment got me even more motivated […]
Salina South’s Sophie Daily – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Sophie Daily spent the time leading up to the season preparing for all the new things coming at her and the Cougars this year. “In preparation for this season I played club volleyball and worked on my front row,” Daily said. “I haven’t played front row in a couple of […]
Southeast of Saline’s Jacob Bircher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Cooper Chadwick Southeast of Saline senior Jacob Bircher, has been putting in work all offseason to prepare for the season. Last season, Bircher placed top three at every meet, but at state placed 14th, this has given Bircher a major confidence boost for his last season running high school cross country. “I’ve been running […]
Salina South’s Juan Escobedo – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick “The pie is big enough for everyone if we all just do our job,” senior center defensive midfielder Juan Escobedo said. This is the motto for Salina South soccer team this year. A team that is led by Escobedo, and a team that will be hungry to make it back to state […]
Salina South’s Elian Moreno – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Hoping to break his school record in his senior year, Salina South’s Elian Moreno is excited for this upcoming season. Last season Moreno ran 17:06 at state and hopes to break that this year in his very first meet. He hopes his offseason training will have him prepared. “I have been involved […]
Sterling’s Chelsie Brown – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Returns After Perfect 36-0 State Championship Season Sterling senior Chelsie Brown is coming off a historic season—finishing 36-0 and capturing a state championship. Now, she’s back with her sights set on doing it again. “To elevate myself this season, I just want to continue to improve my game,” Brown […]
Clay Center’s Kylie Pfizenmaier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Rain or shine, Clay Center cross country runner Kylie Pfizenmaier was at this summer, working with her coach. Last season, the senior took fourth at the state meet, but she wants to place even higher in 2025. “We start at 6:30, five days a week, no matter if it’s raining outside, and he expects us […]