Salina Central’s Tori Shuler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Hayden Swope As the bowling season begins, Salina Central’s ToriShuler has been putting in work to build confidence and sharpen her skills before the first competition arrives. “I am practicing once or twice a week before the season starts so I can be more confident for when it actually does,” Shuler said. “Weaknesses I […]
Southeast of Saline’s Killian Vaughan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Blake Chadwick For Southeast of Saline senior Killian Vaughan, wrestling at 175 pounds is the product of 14 years of hard work on and off the mat. The senior credits his attitude, confidence, and hard work as his greatest strengths. No matter the drill, situation, or opponent, he approaches everything with purpose. “My mindset […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Cody Burr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Matt Browning Cody Burr, a bowler at Salina Sacred Heart, has ambitions and desires for the 2025 season that will hopefully improve his 535 high series and had an average of 158. That high series was at the state tournament. “This year I am hoping to get improved on consistency, higher spin rates, and increasing […]
Salina South Bowling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South bowling program – both boys and girls teams – have had a tremendous run of success since 2020. The girls program has made it state for the past six years, including a state title in 2020 and a second place finish in 2023. The boys program’s highest finish was […]
Minneapolis’ Lennah Monts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Hayden Swope Lennah Monts of Minneapolis enters this season with months of nonstop preparation behind her. Monts trained, traveled, and pushed every part of her wrestling skill set. “I have not stopped wrestling since the end of February,” Monts said. “I’ve been working with multiple different styles and coaches including some college coaches. I’ve […]
McPherson’s Simon Blake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Simon Blake, bowling is more than a competitive outlet. It’s a passion built on focus, composure, and shared growth. Now entering his third year on the Bullpups’ roster, Blake has become a steadying presence for a team aiming to return to the state stage. “I tend to keep an open […]
Salina South’s Elle Barth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Salina South girls basketball team went 10-11 last season and returning starter Elle Barth is hopeful that number wins will increase dramatically in 2026. “As a team, I hope we have a winning record, not by just a few games, but by several,” Barth said. “It would be really exciting to host […]
Salina Central’s Brooke Banninger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to lead her team to a more successful season than last year, shooting guard Brooke Banniger is excited for this season. “I’m most excited to play our crosstown rival, South. Early in the schedule, we face a lot of tough competition, and I believe those games will prepare us to be […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kade Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the main reasons football player Kade Smith loves Hutchinson Community College is the support the students and staff provide. But it’s also nice how good the athletics and academics are, too. “There’s a multitude of people on and off campus who are so loving and willing to support,” Smith said. “Athletically […]
McPherson’s Carsen Bruce – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem
By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Carsen Bruce, bowling is more than a sport — it’s a discipline that has shaped who he is. “Bowling requires an insane amount of focus and repetition to be consistent,” Bruce explained. “Staying relaxed helps me stay focused and not get upset with myself if I’m doing badly.” This […]