Wichita Collegiate’s Kamari Jennings – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Heydman Law LLC
By Blake Chadwick Coming off of a 16-6 season, the Collegiate Spartans return a lot of experience at the class 3A level. A player who will be one of the main reasons for that confidence is junior guard Kamari Jennings, a versatile scorer and leader who’s ready to take the next step. “My biggest strengths […]
Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Garden Plains Booster Club
By Hayden Swope Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz has been putting in the work this offseason to prepare for what promises to be an exciting senior season. “I have been preparing for this season by weightlifting every day this semester,” Stuhlsatz said. “We’ve also done summer workouts with Coach Kasselman and lifted all summer.” A long […]
Haven’s Avery Brawner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Target Application LLC
By Hayden Swope A long offseason left Avery Brawner of Haven with a lot of time to prepare for the season by getting in the gym. After all the work and training, Brawner knows she is ready to take on whatever this season throws at her. “Over the summer I focused on two very specific […]
Collegiate’s AJ Batiste – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Collegiate senior AJ Batiste has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic and gifted athletes in the state. A true combo guard, Batiste’s ability to impact the game at all three levels has made him a nightmare for opposing defenses and a key leader for a Spartan team looking […]
Cheney’s Raegen Black – Athlete Spotlight
By Hayden Swope After a summer of workouts and skill training, Cheney’ Raegan Black is eager to hit the court to make this her best season yet. “Over the summer I attended summer weights and open gym every week,” Black said. “The team and I went down to Pittsburgh State for their summer basketball camp […]
Cheney’s Quaid Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Midwest Shelving
By Blake Chadwick Cheney High School junior Quaid Thomas enters the 2025-26 season as one of the best basketball players in the state — and he’s ready to prove why. A three-star recruit according to Rivals, Thomas has the rare combination of athleticism, versatility, and leadership that every coach dreams of building around. Playing primarily […]
Halstead’s Piper and Jordy Schroeder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
By Hayden Swope Halstead High School has a number of threats returning for the upcoming season. Twins Piper and Jordy Schroeder are just two of those who will be making big moves on the court this season. While they play on the same team, their 2024-2025 seasons ended quite differently. “Last season it ended with […]
Dotted Line Tour – Presented by Wichita Tractor Company
Our first stop on the state-wide Dotted Line Tour presented by Wichita Tractor Company! Congratulations to Lyndon’s Allie Kneisler on signing to play basketball at the University of St. Mary’s!
Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit of back-to-back titles. A key contributor in last year’s title run, Bartell averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 58.5 percent from the […]
El Dorado’s Peyton Wight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by FYG Construction
By Matt Browning El Dorado’s Peyton Wight averaged 10 points and three rebounds per game last season on his way to an honorable mention all-league selection. But the Wildcats were unable to achieve anything as a team and that’s what Wight is focused on for the 2025-2026 season. “Some goals I have is to really […]