Salina South’s Ledger Michel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by H & M Saloon
By Cooper Chadwick As a leader for Salina South bowling junior Ledger Michel is very excited for the upcoming season. Michel spent a lot of his offseason not only improving himself but improving school team as well. “I have spent time during this offseason recruiting some new team members, helping my teammates become better, and […]
Chapman’s Alyssa Calovich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DK Sports & Fitness and Keating Chiropractic
By Cooper Chadwick Chapman high school senior Alyssa Calovich who wrestled at 125 pounds last year finished with a record of 34-5 and led the NCKL in takedowns and tech falls. She also was league champ, regional runner-up and placed fourth at state. This season Calovich is excited to make more bonds with her teammates […]
Southeast of Saline’s Matthew Whelchel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bennington State Bank
By Cooper Chadwick As a one man team for Southeast of Saline, senior Matthew Whelchel is looking to go to state for the third time. Whelchel has been participating in competitive swimming since he was seven years old. Now as a senior he has put in tons of off-season work to be fully prepared. “During […]
The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. These invitations are the result of a selection process combining statewide media votes and Kansas Shrine Bowl […]
Southeast of Saline’s Annabelle Soell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Coring & Cutting
By Hayden Swope For Annabelle Soell of Southeast of Saline, preparation didn’t wait for the season to begin. “I have been preparing for the season by practicing a lot,” Soell said. “I wrestle with Central Kansas Young Lions and have been working with Ryan and Matt, who are some incredible coaches who have helped me […]
McPherson’s Kenzie French – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the season approaches, McPherson returner Kenzie French is putting in the work to make this year her best yet. “I’m preparing for the season by practicing as much as I can,” French said. “My weakness I want to improve is my walk up throw.” With a full season ahead, French is […]
Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman recognizes he doesn’t have much of an offseason. He is always trying to get better. “I wouldn’t say there is much of an offseason for me, but some of the things I do outside of high school bowling are, try to make it to the bowling alley two or […]
Abilene’s Cael Casteel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Entering his junior year for Abilene, Cael Casteel is excited to see what his team can do at state this year. Casteel wrestles at 175 pounds and spent his offseason lifting lots of weights and going to some small tournaments to just get on the mat a little during the offseason and […]
Ellsworth’s Micah Galvan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Micah Galvan doesn’t have the typical wrestling story. While many kids start on the mat as early as age four, Galvan didn’t begin until eighth grade which was a late start that he believes ultimately sharpened his approach. “(Micah) prioritizes his goals and doesn’t allow for interruptions to get in […]
McPherson’s Ali Stevens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As her senior season approaches, McPherson’s Ali Stevens is making sure she returns to the lanes fully prepared and mentally stronger than ever. “To prepare for this bowling season, I have been prepping my bowling balls and have been out on the lanes fairly consistently so I can make sure everything is […]