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 […]
Wellington’s Ethan Brungardt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Colby Zeka Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wellington football team graduated a talented senior class from a year ago, but with players like starting center Ethan Brungardt, the Crusaders’ cupboard is far from empty. “We’ve been able to establish the run game well, with huge improvement in our offensive line and a good running back in Jalik Armstrong,” […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Isaac Hammersmith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Hutchinson Trinity Celtics have just one loss on the season, to a ranked Inman team, but senior Isaac Hammersmith is pleased with how his team has played. “I think that every game we are improving on both sides of the ball,” Hammersmith said. “The last game, we were especially clean on offense, […]
Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Berry Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney is a senior ready to face any challenge that comes his way. McKinney lines up at running back and wide receiver, but is a very versatile athlete. Last season, McKinney racked up an impressive 1,288 all-purpose yards, earning second-team all-conference honors in a league stacked with talent. “I […]