Minneapolis’ Oliver White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by D&M Body Shop
After a breakout junior season, Minneapolis senior Oliver White is looking to take another step forward this fall. White is especially excited about something he has not experienced during his high school career: competing with a full team. “I am most excited to be able to run with a full team,” White said. “That’s something […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Noah Beavers – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Noah Beavers is a redshirt freshman at Hutchinson Community College, where he is a defensive lineman for the Blue Dragons. Beavers redshirted last season, but has played sparingly for the Blue Dragons this season, where he has recorded two tackles and half of a sack. Prior to playing for Hutchinson CC, Beavers played at Fort […]
Linn’s Sophia Hiltgen – Athlete Spotlight
Sophia Hiltgen, a sophomore at Linn High School, is looking forward to seeing what the Bulldogs can accomplish after one of the best seasons in school history. “I am excited to see what our team can do this season,” Hiltgen said. “We have a great group of girls and all get along so well on […]
Canton-Galva’s Mag Cathey – Call of the Wild Student – Presented by Commercial Tire
For Mag Cathey, the outdoors has always been more than a place to spend time. It has been a place to find peace. According to Cathey’s mom, that connection began when Cathey was a toddler. Whenever Cathey became upset, going outside was a way to calm down and clear the mind. “The great outdoors has […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Cohen Girard – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After finishing just outside the medal stand at last year’s Class 2A state cross country meet, Clifton-Clyde senior Cohen Girard is entering his final season with a clear goal: earning a medal at Wamego. Girard finished 17th at last year’s state meet and posted a personal-best 5-kilometer time of 16:34. With one final opportunity ahead […]
Ellsworth’s Reygan Coonrod – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
After helping Ellsworth capture a state tennis championship last season, Reygan Coonrod enters her final season with plenty of motivation — and an appreciation for the teammates who helped make the previous year special. Coonrod finished last season with a 34-1 record and captured the Class 3-2-1A No. 1 doubles state championship. She also helped […]
Ellsworth’s Molly Ehrlich – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
After a successful junior season that included a sixth-place finish at the state cross country meet, Ellsworth senior Molly Ehrlich is entering her final season with a mixture of experience, motivation and excitement. Ehrlich returns to the course looking to build on a season in which she posted a personal-record time of 19:47, won the […]
Sylvan-Lucas’ Codie Huehl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
Codie Huehl enters Sylvan-Lucas’ cross country season with plenty of motivation after finishing as the regional runner-up last year. This season, she hopes to take the next step by winning the regional championship, qualifying for state and earning the highest state finish of her career. “I am most excited for regionals and state,” Huehl said. […]
Hillsboro Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
After a 35-11 season in 2025, the Hillsboro High School volleyball team will enter the new season with a much different look. The Trojans return just two letterwinners from last year’s team, creating plenty of opportunities for younger players to step into new roles. Coach Sandy Arnold said the early part of the season will […]
Goessel’s Eli Gaeddert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As Eli Gaeddert enters his senior cross-country season at Goessel High School, he is approaching the year with a simple goal: make it his best and most enjoyable season yet. Gaeddert will face a different challenge this fall. He will be the lone boys runner representing Goessel, meaning he will spend the season competing without […]