Wichita Southeast’s Kenny Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wichita Southeast football team is off to a 3-1 start and linebacker Kenny Jackson is optimistic that this just the beginning to a special season. “With big games ahead, while being 3-1 and breaking a streak by beating Heights, we’re making history and we plan on finishing the regular season 7-1.” […]
Fredonia’s Kadyn Ellis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Fredonia High School senior Kadyn Ellis is gearing up for a strong final season as a key member of the Yellowjackets football team. A dynamic two-way player, Ellis lines up at safety on defense and wide receiver on offense, bringing leadership, intensity, and experience to both sides of the ball. As he […]
Wellington’s Ethan Boyd – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
Ethan Boyd, who is a sophomore football player at Wellington, has been raised on his family farm in South Central Kansas, where hard work and responsibility have shaped his strong character. He has a deep passion for wheat harvest, working cattle, and spending time in the saddle with his horse. Known as a great hand, […]
Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line, senior Wyatt Griffin is excited to play his last season of football with his teammates. “I am also excited to go out there and compete every week,” Griffin said. Playing left guard and defensive end for the Lions, Griffin spent the majority of […]
Wellington’s Grant Giefer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Wellington’s Grant Giefer was always told by his parents that being involved was important, so when he had the opportunity to join SCCDAT, he jumped at the chance. “Joining SCCDAT wasn’t just a club; it was a second family where we could share to make Wellington High a better school,” Giefer said. “My […]
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 […]
Kingman’s Gabe Andersen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeri’s Kitchen
By Blake Chadwick Kingman running back and linebacker Gabe Andersen made his mark last season, rushing 121 times for 797 yards, catching 13 passes for 100 yards, and finding the end zone 11 times. His production earned him Kingman’s Offensive MVP award, along with second-team all-league and honorable mention all-state recognition. That success didn’t come […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ridge Trail – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The fear Bishop Carroll football player Ridge Trail felt when he tore his ACL is one that he doesn’t want to feel again. “It was scary at first, when your leg and muscles don’t work like they are supposed to,” Trail said. “The sudden loss of strength in my thigh and balance […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Salina Sacred Heart football team has dealt with a multitude of injuries throughout the early part of the season. But with those players slowly coming back, wide receiver Noah Hines is confident the season can be turned around. “Having the team back fully healthy definitely boosted our confidence level as a […]
Salina Central’s Bodie Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick For his senior year, Salina Central’s Bodie Rodriguez has hopes that he and the Mustangs will make a deep run into the playoffs. Rodriguez has spent a lot of his offseason preparing to do just that. “I’ve been in the gym in the offseason and put on some pounds and increased my […]