Concordia’s Skyler Hittle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
The game of baseball has always been about more than wins and losses for Concordia coach Skyler Hittle. In his first season as interim head coach at Concordia High School, Hittle has centered his program around relationships, accountability and helping players grow beyond the diamond. “My coaching philosophy is built around relationships, accountability, and helping […]
Beloit’s Tripp Stillwell – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
Tripp Stillwell’s passion for the outdoors started early, shaped by time spent in the field with his father and strengthened through years of hunting whenever he has the chance. “My interest in the outdoors started when I was really young,” Stillwell said. “My dad would always take me deer hunting, and my love for it […]
Ellsworth’s Tucker Goss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Leadership has become just as important as production for Tucker Goss this season at Ellsworth High School. While the senior has focused on improving his numbers at the plate, he has also embraced the responsibility of guiding a younger baseball team through the season. Goss entered the year with clear goals for himself offensively. “My […]
Abilene’s Nolan Wilkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Abilene junior Nolan Wilkins focused his season on becoming a steady presence his team could count on in every situation, whether at the plate, in the field or in the dugout. “My primary focus this season was being more consistent in every part of my game,” Wilkins said. “I wanted to become someone my team […]
Labette County’s Reece Ludwig – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Tech
This season has been about more than scores for Labette County’s Reece Ludwig. It has been about growth, consistency and making the most of his final opportunity with teammates he has competed alongside for four years. “My main focus was to make it to state,” Ludwig said. “In the last three years individually I have […]
Chanute’s Kobe Patterson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Consistency and confidence have become the foundation of success for Kobe Patterson of Chanute as he continues to make strides on the golf course. After a solid 2024-25 season that included three top-10 finishes and a tie for 37th place at the Class 4A State Tournament, Patterson entered this season focused less on mechanics and […]
May/June 2026 Southeast Kansas Magazine
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May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
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Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a legacy built on leadership, perseverance and service. Schumaker stayed involved in a variety of activities during her high school career, participating in tennis, diving, National Honor Society and math club. […]