Derby’s Liam Coultis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Liam Coultis, a senior wrestler from Derby High School, is having an impressive final season on the mat. Competing in the 138-pound weight class, Coultis has set ambitious goals for himself this year. One of his primary objectives was to reach his 100th career high school varsity win, which he accomplished in […]
Wichita West’s Chance Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Chance Johnson, a dedicated wrestler from Wichita West High School, has made a significant mark in his athletic career. Competing in the 285-pound weight class, Johnson is focused on finishing his senior wrestling season strong. Although the season is well underway, his sights are set on taking first place at regionals and […]
Ell-Saline’s Trey Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jenna Hull By Angela Brunk Trey Williams, a junior at Ell-Saline High School, is making waves in both basketball and athletics. As a small forward for the Ell-Saline basketball team, Williams has a clear vision for his future. His personal goal is to be the most efficient player on his team, excelling in […]
Derby’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning There are three components to the tryout process to be on the Derby cheer squad and it’s more than just being a talented cheerleader. “Our tryout process consists of three components: teacher evaluations, judge evaluations, and coach evaluations,” said Derby cheer coach Kari Schott. “We are looking for well-rounded student athletes.” Year in […]
Pretty Prairie Cheer – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Before each school year, Pretty Prairie cheerleading coach Haley Hedrick tells her team that having the best spirit and excitement you can is so important and can really make an impact on the players and game day experience. “I tell the squad, ‘if it was easy, everyone would be a cheerleader,’” Hedrick said. “The […]
Cheney’s Kylee Trego – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There was no time away from bowling for Cheney’s Kylee Trego after the school season concluded. The senior spent the majority of her offseason on the lanes. “I have been doing leagues since last bowling season ended with my best friend/co teammate Emily Alumbaugh,” Trego said. “During the summer, I did a Saturday […]
Wichita Heights’ Tai Level – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A family connection has helped Wichita Heights’ Tai Level develop her game throughout the offseason and sometimes she’s not even aware. “Since my grandpa works at Bowlero Northrock, during the offseason I’m usually getting signed up for leagues and bowling in tournaments without even knowing,” Level said. There is one area to Level’s […]
Cheney’s Andrew Phelps – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning With a new season on the horizon, Cheney’s Andrew Phelps knows there will be many challenges and obstacles, but he has a new weapon he will be using. “I am excited about getting back into the swing of the season and competing each week,” Phelps said. “I am getting a new ball and […]
Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Being able to hit his mark is something that Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson is determined to improve in the 2025 season. “I’m always trying to perfect the timing in my swing and how accurate I’m hitting my mark,” Grajeda-Sisson said. “Just being accurate that’s the thing I struggle with the most. I just feel super […]
Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning There are very few days where Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth isn’t on the wrestling mat. But she is hoping that work translates until success this season. “For the past four years I’ve been wrestling pretty much year round,” Landreth said. “So in the off season I do club wrestling and we train freestyle and […]