Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Ayva Gooch – Neodesha High School
By Angela Brunk Neodesha High School’s Ayva Gooch enters the upcoming season ready to embrace a larger role on and off the court. As a versatile small forward, Gooch brings a combination of athleticism, toughness, and quiet leadership that her teammates rely on. This year, she’s focused on building confidence and stepping into a stronger […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Rose Hill
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks (Allen County) and Bridget Mohr (Walters State CC) on signing to continue their softball careers!
Chanute’s Sarah Uhner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Chanute High School junior Sarah Uhner enters this season with confidence, experience, and a growing sense of leadership. A skilled point guard who can also slide into the shooting guard role, Uhner brings scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive energy to the Blue Comets, qualities that make her one of the team’s top […]
Oswego’s Owen Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jim Jackson By Angela Brunk Oswego High School senior Owen Jackson enters his final season determined to elevate both his game and his team, building on years of hard work and steady improvement. As a shooting guard, Jackson’s offseason began the moment last season ended. He spent hours in the gym, whether in […]
Fredonia’s Behr Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
Photo by Madison Coulter By Angela Brunk Fredonia High School senior Behr Coulter is entering his final basketball season with clear goals, strong leadership, and confidence built from years of hard work. A versatile shooting guard and small forward, Coulter is determined to help elevate the team to the top of their league and close […]
Salina South’s Brooklyn Jordan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Salina South senior Brooklyn Jordan enters her final basketball season with passion, purpose, and a mindset shaped by years of hard work. A skilled point guard and shooting guard, Jordan is determined to make every moment count, playing each game as if it were her last and striving not just for standout […]
Perry-Lecompton’s Dayton Tucker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Photo by Tanner Wheat By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Perry-Lecompton High School, Dayton Tucker is stepping into his final basketball season with clarity, purpose, and a renewed sense of leadership. A versatile small forward and shooting guard, Tucker has been a reliable contributor for the Kaws, and this year he’s […]
Eisenhower’s Romari Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
Photo by Jonovan Howard By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Eisenhower High School, Romari Howard is preparing for a season filled with high expectations, leadership growth, and unfinished business. Playing power forward, Howard brings strength, athleticism, and a relentless work ethic to the Tigers’ lineup, qualities that have shaped him into […]
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. […]
Moundridge’s Macy Kaminkow – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Paityn Kaminkow By Angela Brunk Moundridge High School senior Macy Kaminkow is entering her final basketball season with focus, faith, and fire. As a post player, Kaminkow embraces the physical side of the game and takes pride in her role as one of the team’s toughest competitors. “Scoring may not be my specialty,” […]