Kingman Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Jon Wollen
League: Central Plains League BOYS Head Coach: Tanner Hageman Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 6-15 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 11-11 2022 – 6-15 2021 – 5-13 Key Returning Players: Dawson Wood, sr., F; Trent Clark, jr., G; Logan Birkenbaugh, so., G; Grayson Smith, jr., G; Jackson Campbell, so., G Coach Hageman says: “I feel […]
YMCA Yi-Belong – R.J. Michel – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning For the past three years, R.J. Michel has been coaching at the YMCA and he did it to be an influence on kids. “Expressing interest in coaching a group of kids and having a passion for educating them, in addition to helping them gain life-lasting lessons is the first step,” Michel said. “The […]
Newton Railers – Basketball Preview – Presented by Caleb Hanke
League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Paul Reichenberger Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 11-10 2024 – 2-18 2023 – 2-18 2022 – 1-18 2021 – 2-20 Key Returning Players: Cole Dillon, 6-3, sr., G; Maddox Williams, 5-10, sr., G; Aiden Weeks, 6-2, sr., F; Nathan Bungard, 6-2, sr., F; Christian Henderson, 6-5, sr., F […]
Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Caleb Hanke
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Dale Faber Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 10-11 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 10-11 2022 – 8-13 2021 – 19-3 Key Returning Players: Landon Steven, 6-0, sr., G; Nathan Goertz, 6-4, sr., F; Brody Kreutzer, 6-4, sr., F; Judd Blasi, 6-1, sr., G; Keatyn St. Vrain, 6-0, sr., G Coach […]
Axtell’s Colin Shaughnessy – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Colin Shaughnessy – Axtell A Breakout Star On a defending state championship roster stacked with weapons, senior wing Colin Shaughnessy found a way to stand out even while coming off the bench. A 6-foot-1 guard/forward, he led Axtell in scoring last season and now steps into a larger starring role. Head coach Jayson Tynon noted […]
Sylvan Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Zayne Maupin – Sylvan Lucas A Difference Maker For Sylvan Lucas, physical football starts with the way No. 2 finishes runs and tackles. Running back and starting linebacker Zayne Maupin gives the Mustangs a rugged identity on both sides of the ball, setting the tone with his workload and toughness. His presence is felt between […]
Piper’s Faith McCallop – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Faith McCallop – Piper The Engine of Piper’s Offense At Piper, the keys to the offense belong to senior point guard Faith McCallop. As the Pirates transition from an excellent graduating class, her leadership and guard play give them a proven star to build around. Head coach Shane Stout called her “a true PG” who […]
Republic County’s Connor Martin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Connor Martin – Republic County The Heart and Soul of the Defense Republic County’s defense had a clear heartbeat this season, and it wore No. 22. Senior outside linebacker Connor Martin was the “everywhere” player for the Buffaloes, erasing space with his range and giving the unit its edge. Head coach Jesse Hodgson put it […]
Oberlin-Decatur’s Brylee Minnick – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Brylee Minnick – Oberlin-Decatur Versatility at Small Forward Oberlin-Decatur’s offense leans heavily on the versatility of 5-foot-10 senior wing Brylee Minnick. She brings size to the perimeter as a small forward who can play like a guard or punish smaller defenders in the post. Head coach Brandon Gehring described Minnick as “very versatile,” “long and […]
Greeley County’s Braxon Mangan – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Braxon Mangan – Greeley County A Sharpshooter on the Rise Greeley County’s young roster is anchored by the shot-making of junior guard Braxon Mangan. On a team without seniors, his scoring and poise help stabilize a group still defining roles. Head coach Josh Gooch highlighted Mangan as a “very good shooter” and “smart player,” noting […]