Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kade Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the main reasons football player Kade Smith loves Hutchinson Community College is the support the students and staff provide. But it’s also nice how good the athletics and academics are, too. “There’s a multitude of people on and off campus who are so loving and willing to support,” Smith said. “Athletically […]
McPherson’s Colton Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Colton Johnson suffered a bulging disc in his back that caused nerve damage. This led him with no left side core activation. He chose to use Advanced Physical Therapy to get him back on the football field. “It just took time and I let my back heal,” Johnson said. “I didn’t get […]
53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl Coaching Staff Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is excited to announce the coaches who will lead the East and West teams in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Emporia, Kansas. Each classification of 11-man football, 1A through 6A, is represented on the coaching staff, while the Head Coach of each team is selected from […]
Fort Hays State – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The Fort Hays State athletic program used Hellas Construction for its remodeling of its football stadium. “Hellas removed our existing track at Lewis Field and put down a new Helix Matrix playing surface and covered the remaining asphalt from the track with a Real Turf product,” said Matt Cook of Fort Hays […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Wichita Northwest
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Wichita Northwest athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Jaylen Mason – KU football Dustin Cochran – South Dakota football Deongelo Williams – South Dakota football
Derby’s Mason Moaliitele – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Derby has produced its share of defensive stars over the years, but junior middle linebacker Mason Moaliitele carved out his own space in that lineage this fall — through toughness, leadership and a motor that never shut off, even when his body demanded otherwise. Moaliitele, who moved to Derby just last semester, quickly proved he […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Coach of the Month – Oswego’s Matt Fowler
By Angela Brunk Oswego High School football coach Matt Fowler has dedicated 17 years to the sidelines, eight of them leading the Indians, and his impact continues to be felt far beyond Friday nights. Known for his steady leadership, strong values, and commitment to developing young athletes, Fowler approaches every season with a clear purpose: […]
Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role well and have been doing my job on defense,” he said. “I became a leader for this team, and it all started because of my faith.” Following Week 8, Wright […]
Sasha Pichnenko – Paola High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick It doesn’t matter the moment, there’s little question for the Paola football team on who will bring energy. It’s Sasha Pichnenko. “Whether it’s making a big play or just encouraging my teammates, I try to keep the energy high every game,” he said. “I want to be someone my teammates can count […]
Wichita Southeast’s Vernon Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Being the strong safety for Wichita Southeast, senior Vernon Williams earned high praise from head coach Corby Milleson. “Vernon is a terrific player. Extremely athletic and strong. He is a hard worker both on the field and in the weight room, and has earned the respect of his team by being voted […]