Bennington’s Rylee Benien – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
For Rylee Benien, the season was less about individual milestones and more about building something lasting with her teammates. “This year, a big focus for our team was continuing to grow together,” Benien said. “Since many of us have played with each other for the past few years, we already had a strong bond. Because […]
Salina South’s Marcus Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
For Salina South High School golfer Marcus Chavez, success this season came down to two simple goals: compete hard and enjoy the game. “My focus this season was to try my best and have fun,” Chavez said. That mindset helped Chavez put together one of his strongest seasons yet for the Cougars. Known for his […]
Salina Central’s Tommy Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
Tommy Payne, a 12th-grade student at Salina Central High School, is entering his final golf season with a strong sense of determination and excitement. As a senior leader on the team, Payne is especially focused on the collective success of the squad. With a solid varsity lineup this year, he is eager to compete and […]
Southeast of Saline Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
With only one senior on the roster and a lineup filled with inexperienced players, the Southeast of Saline softball team entered the season with questions surrounding how quickly the younger players would develop. Instead, the Trojans have turned youth into one of their biggest strengths. Southeast of Saline has stormed to a 21-1 record, captured […]
Minneapolis’ Aiden Anderson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
For Minneapolis senior Aiden Anderson, success on the baseball diamond has never been about overpowering opponents. Instead, Anderson has built his game around trust, preparation and experience. Heading into the season, Anderson knew exactly what kind of pitcher he wanted to be for his team. “My primary focus on this baseball season was to fill […]
McPherson’s Paxton Ingles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Paxton Ingles has made mental toughness the centerpiece of his golf season, using a stronger mindset and steady improvement around the greens to elevate his game and help anchor a McPherson team with high expectations. Ingles said his primary focus this season was not just physical skill, but consistency under pressure. “My primary focus for […]
Ell-Saline’s Delaney Fouard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
Ell-Saline High School senior Delaney Fouard adjusted her track and field role this season after a hip injury from cross country limited her ability to run distance events, leading her into a new event and a new mindset in the throwing circle. Fouard, who previously stayed involved as a track manager, decided this spring to […]
Southeast of Saline’s Regan Duran – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
For Southeast of Saline High School junior Regan Duran, success in track and field is about more than medals and records. It is about growth, leadership and sharing unforgettable moments with teammates. Duran has already built an impressive résumé across multiple sports, but her focus this spring has remained clear. “My primary focus for this […]
Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
It has been about growth, leadership and making the most of every opportunity alongside a close-knit team chasing big goals for Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop. “My primary focus for my senior season was improvement and enjoying it,” Bishop said. “With it being my last season, I wanted to continually get better and take in every […]
Salina Central’s Isak Howe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After missing an entire season because of a devastating ankle injury, Isak Howe has returned stronger than ever for Salina Central High School. The senior runner has turned perseverance, discipline and leadership into a standout final high school track and field season while helping lead the Mustangs’ relay teams toward a potential state berth. “My […]