Goessel’s Delaney Duerksen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pine Edge Golf Course and Funk Electric
With nearly all of Goessel High School’s varsity volleyball players returning, Delaney Duerksen is excited about what the Bluebirds can accomplish this season. “I am most excited to play with my teammates again and see what we can do this year, given that almost all of our varsity players are back this season,” Duerksen said. […]
Abilene’s Josie Keener – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by LeDuc Memorial Design
The 2026 volleyball season is one final opportunity for Abilene’s Josie Keener to take the court alongside teammates who have been part of her life for years. “I am most excited to play with my senior teammates,” Keener said. “We have all played this sport together since we were young kids, and we have unbelievable […]
Abilene Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Family Eye Care of Abilene
The Abilene High School volleyball team enters the 2026 season with a veteran core and a belief that it can build on last year’s progress. The Cowgirls finished 18-19 last season after going 12-23 the year before, and head coach Jade Koch believes the team’s six seniors will play a major role in taking another […]
Ellsworth’s Sydney Soukup – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by K&K Carwash LLC
With a new-look roster and a new role to embrace, Sydney Soukup is ready to help guide Ellsworth High School volleyball into another successful season. The Bluebirds return after making a trip to the state tournament last season, but they will have to replace a strong senior class. Soukup is the team’s lone senior this […]
McPherson’s Carmin Pavlovich – Athlete Spotlight
McPherson’s Carmin Pavlovich has put in consistent work during the offseason to prepare for another season. She practices with her sister, Elles, who will be a freshman, while also staying in shape through consistent work in the school weight room and continued softball training. One area Pavlovich has targeted for improvement is her hitting. She […]
Little River’s Saelyn Raleigh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Raleigh Insurance
Little River’s Saelyn Raleigh is coming off a standout season in which she recorded 361 kills, 199 digs, 55 blocks and 66 aces. Her performance earned her first-team All-State Tournament Team, first-team All-State and first-team Wheat State League honors. “I’m looking forward to being able to step back out on the court one last time […]
Inman’s Taylor Froese – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Data Center Inc
Taylor Froese sees plenty of potential in the Inman Teutons as the volleyball season progresses, and she believes the team’s chemistry could be one of its biggest strengths. Froese said the close relationship among the players has created an environment where teammates feel comfortable communicating and helping one another. At the same time, younger players […]
Sylvan-Lucas’ Caleb Dlabal – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wilson State Bank
Sylvan-Lucas junior Caleb Dlabal approaches cross country with a mindset rooted in improvement, community and the relationships built along the way. Dlabal, who also competes in track and manages the basketball team, has found a home on the cross country course. Whether he is training on dirt roads near home, running in town with friends […]
Ellsworth Bearcats – Volleyball Team – Presented by Berkeley Capital Management and Relentless Training
The Ellsworth Bearcats enter the volleyball season with something the program had not experienced in three decades: the confidence that comes with reaching the state tournament. After making their first state tournament appearance in 30 years last season, the Bearcats return several players who played significant roles in key positions, giving the team valuable experience […]
Canton-Galva’s Jaxon Chrislip – Athlete Spotlight
As the Canton-Galva Eagles prepare for another season, Jaxon Chrislip is eager to see the work he and his teammates put in during the offseason translate to success on the field. “The first thing that comes to mind is that I have the opportunity to play football,” Chrislip said. “I’m extremely lucky to have the […]