Wellington’s Logan Robinson and Addi Thomson – Poll Winners – Presented by KTAG
By Hayden Swope One of Wellington’s best double teams is back for another year. Logan Robinson and Addi Thomson had one exciting season last year, and are looking to be even stronger this fall. “We really practiced this summer to get our net game down and build some confidence and IQ,” Robinson said. “I particularly […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Taylor Barringer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Cross country meets can be grueling, so it’s important to maintain mental strength. That was one of the primary areas Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Taylor Barringer focused on throughout the offseason. “One area I want to improve is my mental focus,” Barringer said. “One of the ways I worked on this in the offseason was by […]
Wichita North’s Ryann Daggett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Cooper Chadwick Junior Ryann Daggett, an outside hitter at Wichita North high school, led her team last season in kills, blocks and digs as a sophomore. “She is an incredible athlete. Best in the Wichita-metro area,” head coach Jesica Keys said. Daggett plays a leading role for her team, a team of young girls […]
Argonia’s Autumn Coleman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Matt Browning The Argonia volleyball team went 38-10 last season and returning all-league selection Autumn Coleman thinks big things are in store for the 2025 campaign. “I’m most excited for just getting back on the court and playing with my teammates again this season, new and old,” Coleman said. “I’m also excited because it’s my […]
Bishop Carroll’s Diego Medina – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Since Bishop Carroll senior goalkeeper Diego Medina was young, he stood out on the soccer field. Now he continues to do the same, whether that was being named an all-state or all-league player or earning the honor to play in a Kansas vs Oklahoma all-state game. Medina has made sure that he […]
YMCA Yi Belong Patrick Charlsen – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning All it took was his daughter asking to play basketball when Patrick Charlsen became interested in coaching at YMCA. “I was more than willing to jump in and coach,” Charlsen said. “I didn’t realize how much fun I would have doing it and how much I would learn about myself as well.” In […]
Andover’s Amanda Stumpe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Amanda Stumpe spent all offseason finding fun and effective ways to stay active, all in preparation for the quick-paced season ahead. “In addition to summer conditioning led by my cross country coach, I prepared for the season by exercising every day, including yoga, bike rides, lifting, and, of course, runs,” Stumpe […]
Andover’s Madelyn Wallace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Madelyn Wallace, an Andover cross country runner, is ready to put it all out there on the course for one last season. After an impressive state appearance from her and the Trojans, Wallace has high expectations for the year. “This season I really have the goal of soaking in every race and […]
Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton took no time off to prepare for the 2025 season. The first team all-league forward has been training year-round, and hasn’t slowed down either. “Preparation for the season started back when last season ended in October,” Carlton said. “We’ve been having training sessions either privately or as a […]
Andover Central’s Breckin Carman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Breckin Carman of Andover Central was a first team all-league midfielder for the Jaguars last season. Hoping to come back even stronger this season, Carman spent the offseason staying determined and disciplined. “I have been lifting weights and running outside of practice,” Carman said. “Another focus I’ve had is really putting in […]