Ellsworth’s Jason McWilliams – Coach of the Month Presented By Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth High School baseball head coach Jason McWilliams has been coaching for 13 years, starting at Ellsworth in 2018 and taking over as head coach in 2019. Being around baseball his whole life, McWilliams credits his grandfather as the one who helped him first fall in love. “I remember watching baseball with […]
Maize South Softball – Team Of The Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Maize South softball took the area by storm this year with a record of 25-3 before reaching the state tournament. The Mavericks are led by head coach Cody Stucky, who is in his 20th year coach, 19th as a head coach and second year at Maize South. “I definitely knew we had […]
Travis Kirk – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Travis Kirk has a long history at Hutchinson Community College and just finished his 22nd season as a Blue Dragon basketball women’s assistant coach, which ended in a national championship. Originally hired by Rob Edmisson to join the women’s staff before the 2001-02 season, Kirk stayed on staff when Nathan Daume was […]
Southeast’s Jacob Brannan-Athlete of the Month-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Tommy Leach
Southeast’s Jacob Brannan had quite the spring season, as he juggled baseball and golf at the same time. Even with focusing on improving in both sports, Brannan was proud of what he accomplished this golf season. “The season went well,” Brannan said. “I’m looking to improve over the summer both physically and mentally as a […]
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How to Get Relief from Foot Pain
Our feet are the vehicle through which we explore our surrounding landscape, so experiencing any pain can feel debilitating. A recent study reports that 81% of Americans have reported foot pain in 2024, and 21% of adults have experienced foot discomfort for one to five years. Not surprisingly, those whose careers cause them to be on their feet for […]
How to Choose Shoes for Walking and Running – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Finding the perfect walking or running shoe isn’t an easy task. With countless options on the market, navigating through various features and styles can be overwhelming. However, proper footwear is crucial for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Keep reading for expert advice on picking the right shoe to set you off on the right foot. […]
Ray and Stella Dillon lecture series with guest speaker Jerome Tang – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang will be the guest speaker at the Barbara Peirce Memorial Lecture, which is part of the Ray and Stella Dillon lecture series. It will take place on October 8th at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.hutchcc.edu/dls.
Shawn Marshall – Derby HS-Student of the month-Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
September 18th was day that Derby’s Shawn Marshall will never forget. “I suffered a torn ACL and torn meniscus on September 18th during a football game and had to be carted off, unable to walk,” Marshall said. “I was told it would take months off physical therapy to get to where I was.” Marshall then went to […]
Noah Lau, Hutchinson Trinity HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Multiple health problems forced Hutchinson Trinity’s Noah Lau to attend Advanced Physical Therapy. “I first injured myself during basketball in 2023,” Lau said. “I had a stress fracture in my lumbar spine and sciatic nerve pain. During the most recent basketball season, I had a high ankle sprain and tore several ligaments […]