Wichita Northwest’s Johnmichael Fountain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest will field one of their best teams since they came up short in the championship game in 2020. One of their big time guys and leaders this year will be senior linebacker and running back, Johnmichael Fountain. “Johnmichael has grown into an all-around skilled player for us,” head coach Steve […]
Independence’s Stanley Kowalczyk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Independence Bulldogs are looking to make some noise this football season in the highly competitive Southeast Kansas League. Much of the optimism surrounding the Bulldogs’ preseason starts up front with senior left tackle Stanley Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk started every game as a junior, playing several different positions depending on the team’s […]
Beloit’s Joel Rexroat – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing last season with nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Beloit senior Joel Rexroat wants to take this offseason to grow his skills. “I have been going to morning weights during the week. Going to football camps with my team. Also having offensive and defensive practices to prepare for our upcoming […]
Independence Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Coach: Kendall Fiscus SCHEDULE9/5 vs Columbus9/12 vs Mulvane9/26 at Field Kindley10/3 at Chanute10/10 at Eudora10/17 vs Labette County10/24 vs Rose Hill Part of the Southeast Kansas League is the Independence High School Bulldogs. This year,the football team is ready to take the field, led by coach Kendall Fiscus. One disadvantage theteam faced […]
Maize’s Scotty Hadley – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After an injury cut his junior season short, Maize senior safety Scotty Hadley is ready to lead one of the toughest defenses in Class 5A. “Scotty Hadley will be one of our leaders on the defensive side of the ball,” Maize High head coach Gary Guzman said. “He plays smart and fast and does a […]
Derby’s Kaelin Scarth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Year in and year out, the Derby Panthers football team is state championship contenders – this year is no different. And year in and year out, the Panthers know they can count on the big boys up front. Junior right tackle Kaelin Scarth is the next one to fit that mold. Scratch, who has been […]
Canton-Galva’s Jaxon Nightingale – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Canton-Galva junior Jaxon Nightingale is entering his 11th-grade year with big goals and a strong mindset. As a two-way starter at tight end and linebacker, Nightingale is ready to take on a leadership role both on and off the field. “One of my biggest goals this year is […]
Hutchinson’s GaVaughn Embers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As the upcoming football season approaches, Hutchinson High School senior GaVaughn Embers is laser-focused on making his final year as a Salt Hawk count, both on and off the field. Embers, a standout Defensive Tackle, has set a personal goal of 15 sacks this season, nearly tripling his total from last year. […]
Maize’s Peyton Norwood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Peyton Norwood, a rising senior at Maize High School and standout Defensive Tackle, the upcoming football season isn’t just about stats. It’s about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Class of 2026, Norwood has one main goal: to lead. “This year, I want to push myself and my teammates toward the success I […]
Campus’ Jalen Harper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Laura Nichols By Angela Brunk As Jalen Harper enters his senior year at Campus High School, the returning starting center is taking a team-first approach to the 2025 football season. Harper, a key anchor on the Colts’ offensive line, isn’t focused on personal accolades. The main goal for Harper is to help the […]