Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]
Andover’s Camille Avila – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk As Camille Avila enters her senior year at Andover High School, she’s not just thinking about her final season of volleyball, she’s aiming high. A standout outside hitter, Avila has helped lead her team to state the past two seasons and has her eyes set on making it three years in a […]
Augusta’s Brecken Albert – Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College

By Hayden Swope Brecken Albert was one of Augusta’s key weapons on offense last season, and he plans to make just as much of a difference this season as he did last, and that includes stepping up in a leadership role. “Me and the team have been preparing for the season by putting ourselves against […]
Ark City’s Jordy Pierce – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Hayden Swope Ark City’s Jordy Pierce is excited to start his senior season, and after four years of hard work and dedication, he’s ready for week one. “I am preparing for the season by working out everyday, getting a closer bond with coaches and teammates, to go into game one with full confidence,” Pierce […]
Kingman’s Logan Birkenbaugh – Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority

By Cooper Chadwick Coming into his second year at Kingman, Logan Birkenbaugh has made a huge impression on head coach Tanner Hageman. “Logan is a coach’s dream to coach. He is extremely dedicated to his sports as well as his studies. He is a loyal and reliable young man and will only continue to get better […]
Eisenhower’s Brayden Pappas – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech

By Matt Browning It’s difficult to imagine Eisenhower running back Brayden Pappas being much better than he was last season when he rushed for 1,215 yards with seven touchdowns. But there was something he noticed in his running style that perhaps prevented him from even more yards. “One area I want to Improve on is […]
Clearwater’s Garrison Wells – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech

By Matt Browning With many younger players joining the roster, Clearwater running back Garrison Wells is looking forward to seeing how they blend with the returning varsity players. “I can’t wait to see how the younger players joining the varsity team this year will contribute,” Wells said. “Their involvement is a great chance for them to […]
Wichita Trinity’s Zac Zimmerman – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity’s Zac Zimmerman’s stat line from last season was impressive. The senior quarterback threw for 24 touchdowns and rushed for three more, as well totaling over 2,800 yards through the air and ground. So what does Zimmerman have planned for his junior season? “The biggest thing I want to improve on […]
Hesston Football – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

Photo by: Pam Weaver Photography By Matt Browning Hesston coach Tyson Bauerle does not define his team’s success based on wins and losses or how far they advance in the playoffs. It’s all about potential. “A successful season would mean the team reached as close to our overall potential as possible,” Bauerle said. “We have a […]