North Central Kansas Winter Sports Magazine
Goddard’s Bryer Rojas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard To outsiders, Bryer Rojas, senior first baseman and outfielder for the Goddard Lions, may appear to live a charmed life. He comes from a great family, and his love of the game stems from his dad, Jaime, who taught Bryer to love the sport and additionally taught him the ins-and-outs of […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services -Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Behr Coulter
Photos by Madison Coulter By Angela Brunk As a senior at Fredonia High School, Behr Coulter has made the most of his high school experience by balancing athletics, academics, and leadership while preparing for an exciting future. A key member of the school’s baseball program, Coulter plays both second base and pitcher, bringing versatility and […]
Leavenworth’s Frank Giamalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Many kids fall in lovewith sports after being thrust into them by parents who simply want them to “try something” or to “get involved.” ForFrank Giamalva, senior shortstop for the Leavenworth Pioneers baseball squad, that love of competition came from a mom and dad who both played sports at the collegiate level. […]
McPherson’s Cade Strathman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Cade Strathman is preparing for one final season in the Bullpup uniform. A versatile player who can line up just about anywhere on the field, Strathman primarily plays middle infield and pitches, bringing consistency and leadership to his team. “One last ride with my teammates, […]
Maize South’s Brody Epke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior, Brody Epke is ready to make his final high school baseball season one to remember. A standout outfielder and left-handed pitcher for Maize South High School, Epke is focused on finishing his high school career on a high note, especially with the opportunity to compete alongside his closest friends […]
Lansing’s Bryce Fullen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
By Ken Hansard Bryce Fullen was just seven years old when the 2014 Royals made their first run at a World Series Championship since the 1980’s. The following year he watched as the Royals lifted the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time in 30 years. Fast forward 11 years. Fullen, a senior first baseman […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – McPherson
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following McPherson athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Manny Morales – Dordt College soccer Kayden Friesen – Bethel cross country/track Jayren Stutzman – McPherson College football Braxton Burgess – Sterling College football Aurelia Potter – Central Methodist dance Aaron Winter – […]
Salina Central’s Oscar Perez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by CHS Pylon, Elizabeth Yoxall By Angela Brunk Oscar Perez is a senior at Salina Central High School and a cornerstone behind the plate for the Mustangs. As a catcher, Perez brings leadership, toughness, and a deep love for the game. What excites him most is getting one more year with his high school […]
Derby’s Cooper Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Cooper Williams, a senior outfielder and catcher for the Derby Panthers, has some very simple and very attainable goals in mind for his final year with the Panthers, “I want to be someone who models positivity. Mostly, I am just excited to go out and play the game I love one more […]