Kapaun Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The seniors on the 2025 Kapaun Mount Carmel volleyball team were able to experience playing in the state tournament last season. That valuable experience is why the Crusaders have lofty expectations again this season. “You set a goal to win sub-state and go to state but it’s hard to work for something […]
Valley Center’s Rylan Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Senior Valley Center football player Rylan Bailey has several goals he wants to achieve in his final season as a Hornet. But there are three that stand above them all. “I want to leave my team with a lasting legacy of strong leadership, ‘all in’ mentality and persistence,” Bailey said. Bailey rushed […]
Campus’ Alex Chantivong – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning A family connection is the main reason why Campus student Alex Chantivong is interested in pursuing the business program. “My interest in business is largely due to my sister, Amy Chantivong,” Alex said. “She’s a current business student at Wichita State University and has been a role model for me throughout my life. […]
Hutchinson’s Gael Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Blake Chadwick Being a goalkeeper is always one of the hardest positions to play. Especially when you start playing as a freshman in high school. For Gael Parra, switching positions was hard, but necessary. “I started playing keeper the summer going into my Freshman year,” Parra said. “It was mentally tough as my whole […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Carlyle Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For her high school career, Wichita Collegiate’s Carlyle Johnson has racked up 851 kills, with 350 of which coming last year alone. Safe to say her goal of 1,000 career kills is quite achievable. “One of the biggest goals I have for this season is to reach 1,000 kills,” Johnson said. “Coach Zandler […]
Eisenhower’s Owen Dent – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Eisenhower’s Owen Dent has had quite the cross country journey over his four years. After years of season-ending injuries, training, and conditioning, Dent is ready to take the course. “I am glad I had a summer of training leading up to this season,” Dent said. “In my freshman year, I broke my […]
Rose Hill’s Landon Marshall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning When Rose Hill’s Landon Marshall was little, his dad, Keith, spent a lot of time working nights. Combine that with Landon and his sisters being in school, they didn’t get to spend much time with their dad. But as they grew older, his work schedule changed so that they could all be […]
Bishop Carroll’s Mary Bina – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Bishop Carroll’s Mary Bina, received high praise from Golden Eagle’s head coach Pat Easum for not just her skill but work ethic. “One thing that stands out about Mary is her determination and work ethic. On the course she’s very focused and sets high expectations for herself. She’s the type of athlete […]
Newton’s Naomi Koontz – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning A golfer would be hard-pressed to find a resume as good as Newton’s Naomi Koontz. The senior had a low round of 65 at Salina Municipal, a 2024 stroke average of 70.3, which was ranked No. 2 in all classes and No. 1 in Class 5A, she won the Derby Invitational, Salina […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker ended last season on a high note, and the work she put in over the offseason says she’s ready to be back even stronger. “Before the season started I ran a lot to have a good base to build off of, and I’m ready to see where my […]