Girard’s Aiden Ashbacher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Aiden Ashbacher is ready to make the most of his final season at Girard High School. A left fielder and pitcher, Ashbacher enters his senior year eager to return to the diamond and embrace every moment with his teammates. “I am most excited to get back onto the field and have […]
Campus’ Owen Glamann – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Owen Glamann is entering his senior season at Campus High School with confidence and big goals on his mind. The 12th-grade standout, who plays pitcher and outfield, has his sights set high for his final year. “I’m going for best pitcher in the state of Kansas this year, so I’m ecstatic about […]
Hutchinson’s Gabriel Valadez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior leadership will take the mound this spring at Hutchinson High School as 12th-grader Gabriel Valadez prepares for his final season in Salthawk colors. A pitcher and utility player, Valadez brings versatility, experience, and a team-first mindset to a roster filled with young talent moving up to varsity. “I am super excited […]
Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season for her contributions and was awarded First-Team All-AVCTL (Division I) as a Designated Player. An untimely injury prevented Parra from playing with the Panthers at state as a junior. Now, as a senior, she […]
Bishop Carroll Boys Wrestling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning In the January 27th rankings by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association, the Bishop Carroll boys wrestling team is ranked third in Class 5A. The Golden Eagles have six wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes, including freshman Parker Landes No. 1 at 106 and junior Connor Landes No. 2 at 138. “The […]
Derby’s Lexi Schott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo Credit Shelby Laine Photography By Joanna Chadwick When Kari Schott became the assistant cheer coach at Derby, her daughter, Lexi, was in third grade. “I have practically grown up in the sport,” Lexi Schott said. “I think the biggest positives of cheer is the people I have met because of it. The relationships I […]
Andale’s Tristen Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Tristen Cox is a senior wrestler for Andale high school who wrestles at the 150 pound weight class. Cox is very excited for his last year of high school wrestling, and hopes to make it a special one. One thing Cox is excited about specifically is making it to, and competing at state, […]
Goddard’s Kaytee Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Kaytee Smith has spent most of her life on the sidelines and mat, and as a member of the Goddard High School cheer team, her impact reaches far beyond game day. Smith credits her leadership style to positivity and a genuine care for her teammates. “My biggest strength is being positive and […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff is ready to make his senior season one to remember, focused on teamwork and competing at the highest level. “Since it’s my senior year, I’m excited to have one last year to go out and compete with my teammates,” Huff said. “But I’m most excited for the […]
Wichita Trinity’s Tyler Wertenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity boys basketball coach Nate Awbrey describes senior Tyler Wertenberger as a player whose impact goes far beyond the box score. “He consistently sets hard screens, boxes out his man, and dives for loose balls—always doing the little things that make a big difference,” Awbrey said. “Off the court, he is one […]