Oxford’s Tucker Ruyle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As he heads into his senior season at Oxford, Tucker Ruyle is wanting to embrace a specific role with the Wildcats. “One thing I’ve always wanted to be is a team leader and somebody that people look up to,” Ruyle said. “So I have been trying to be the best teammate I […]
Wichita Central Christian Girls Bowling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Wichita Central Christian girls bowling team took fourth at the 4-1A Tournament a year ago and bring back so much talent from that team, including Bella Cunningham, who won state in 2024 and finished eighth last season. Also back is Kara Hornbaker, who finished fifth last season. The Lions’ other returners […]
Derby’s Cash Carnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick When it comes to senior bowler Cash Carnes, Derby coach Ryker Percival knows exactly what to expect. “Cash is the exact type of kid you want on your team,” Percival said. “Whatever role you need him to fill, he’s going to do it and do it well. As a freshman on varsity, […]
Winfield’s Abby Brenn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope Abby Brenn of Winfield is entering the season focused, and is building the mindset it takes to compete at a high level. “So far it’s just been getting back into routine, conditioning, and preparing to be in that mat ready mind set,” Brenn said. “I think the main thing I tried to […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Trinity has always depended on Cienna Maskil on being a rebounder, but this season Maskil would like to be leaned on for her scorer, as well. “Rebounding has always been a strength of mine, but this year I want to expand my game and become a more versatile scorer,” Maskil said. “I’m […]
Maize’s Vincent Rosas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick As a leader for the Maize Eagles, junior Vincent Rosas hopes to lead his team to a state title. “There is no better feeling than winning a state title with some of your best friends,” Rosas said. “We recently brought on some new coaches, and they will have a big impact on […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye is the defending Class 5A champion at 125 and is preseason No. 1 at that class. But throughout the offseason conditioning, Nye took on a new role. “I was acting as a coach during our team’s off-season conditioning, which lasted four weeks,” Nye said. “Alongside a few other […]
Caney Valley’s Silas Good – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Silas Good, a senior from Caney Valley High School, is making the most of his final season on the wrestling mat. Competing in the 120-pound weight class, Good has emerged as one of the top wrestlers in the state, combining talent, discipline, and leadership both on and off the mat. This season […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has grown into a cornerstone of the Hutchinson wrestling program and a role model for younger athletes. Entering her senior season, she was especially excited for the chance to compete at […]