Riverton Ram Archery – State Champions – Presented by Uplink

State Champions – TWICE Congratulations to our Riverton Ram Archery team for their state championships in the Bullseye Division and in the 3D division. What a great day! Bailey Hodge – STATE CHAMPION in both divisions. Shelbey Barnett – Third place in the Bullseye division Ethan Kirk – Third Place in the Bullseye division They […]
Olathe South’s Eve Long named VYPE Kansas girls basketball player of the year, sponsored by Shelter Insurance

By Joanna Chadwick There’s a side of Eve Long that coach Nikki Hoffman points to as incredibly important when talking about the 6-foot-3 junior, who is ranked No. 8 in the nation for the Class of 2027. “She has made an enormous impact on the future of women’s basketball by her positive interactions with young […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner named VYPE Kansas boys basketball player of the year, sponsored by Shelter Insurance

By Joanna Chadwick Missing most of his junior season due to an achilles injury was devastating for Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner. “I was going to make a game-winning pass and planted hard to push off, and that’s when it happened. It was one of those moments that occurs really quickly, but it forced me to […]
Eisenhower’s Elleigh Tarpley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Ken Hansard As the Eisenhower Tigers prepare for another softball season, senior catcher and third baseman Elleigh Tarpley is ready to lead the way. A veteran presence behind the plate, Tarpley enters her final high school season determined to leave a lasting mark on the program while helping guide a new generation of […]
South Central Kansas March 2026 Magazine
North Central Kansas March 2026 Magazine
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Rose Hill

Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Rose Hill’s Grace Schlenker on signing to cheer at Allen County Community College!
Campus’ Ava Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Senior Ava Marrs is making an impact at Campus High School as a dedicated multi-sport athlete in both track and field and powerlifting. She competes in shot put, discus, and javelin, while also participating in bench, squat, clean, and deadlift. Marrs attributes her success to year-round training and consistency. From summer conditioning […]
Derby’s Ashlyn Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Senior pitcher Ashlyn Hamilton is ready to take the field for her final season at Derby High School. As a 12th grader, Hamilton is looking forward to competing alongside her teammates and building on the progress they made a year ago. “I’m most excited about competing with my teammates again and seeing […]
Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Angela Brunk Senior distance runner Rowan Ake is entering his final track and field season at Derby High School. After months of offseason training, Ake is eager to prove he can compete in every race he enters while giving his full effort throughout his senior campaign. “I’m most excited to show how well my […]