Republic County’s Owen Harms – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Republic County’s Owen Harms has come a long way since suffering a devastating knee injury in eighth grade. He broke his kneecap while running the hurdles and had to have four screws in his knee for seven months. Fast forward to last season, and Harms qualified for state in the 100-meter hurdles. […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brayden Henry – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College baseball player Brayden Henry has settled into life as a Blue Dragon, and everything has been just as he hoped. “So far, my experience at Hutch has been very good,” Henry said. “I have established good relationships with all of my teammates and coaches. Our season is also off […]
Buhler’s Max Harmony – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Ken Hansard Max Harmony, a senior at Buhler High School, has built a reputation as a hardworking multi-sport athlete who embraces leadership, competition, and team culture. Representing the Crusaders in the AVCTL’s Division 3, Harmony competes in football, wrestling, and track and field, bringing dedication and determination to every season. Harmony’s wrestling season […]
Haven’s Jaxson Wilder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Angela Brunk Jaxson Wilder is a senior at Haven High School who has become a dependable presence in the outfield and a key contributor to his team’s success. As he enters his final season, Wilder is most excited to see how the underclassmen step up after the graduation of a large senior class. Throughout […]
Buhler’s Luke Kerns – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Luke Kerns is entering his senior season with the Crusader wrestling program in the 165-pound weight class with one goal in mind: to win a state championship. The senior is known for his hard work, determination, and relentless drive to win. Kerns has spent 12 years on the mat honing […]
Abilene’s Cael Casteel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Entering his junior year for Abilene, Cael Casteel is excited to see what his team can do at state this year. Casteel wrestles at 175 pounds and spent his offseason lifting lots of weights and going to some small tournaments to just get on the mat a little during the offseason and […]
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 […]
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Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kaia Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College basketball player Kaia Smith sees both athletic and academic advantages from being a Blue Dragon. “I wanted to go somewhere where I knew I would be pushed to work harder than everyone around me,” said Smith, about Hutch CC’s athletic department. “From an academic standpoint, I really enjoy how engaging […]
Haven’s Karlee Cooprider – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Casey Cooprider By Angela Brunk Entering her senior year at Haven High School, Karlee Cooprider is ready to make her mark as a dependable force on the team. Playing center/post positions, Cooprider has grown into a steady, physical presence for the Wildcats, and this season she’s focused on elevating her impact even further. […]