Andover’s Jack Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For most of his life, Jack Powell imagined himself playing tennis in college. The Andover High School senior spent years developing his game and preparing for that opportunity. But after a serious mountain biking accident last summer, Powell gained a new perspective on both tennis and his future. The accident left Powell […]
Andover’s Seth Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off another strong season, senior golfer Seth Benjamin enters the year as one of the key leaders for Andover High School. Because of his work ethic, he has developed into one of the area’s most consistent competitors and is looking to finish his high school career with a memorable final season. […]
Campus’ Trace Van Arsdale – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick As a two-year starter for Campus high school junior Trace Van Arsdale plays middle infield, center field and pitcher for the Colts. “Trace is a hard working player that brings his best attitude and effort each day whether it is a game or practice. As a coach it is great to have […]
Circle’s Anderson Helmer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope As the golf season approaches, AndersonHelmer of Circle is excited to see new talent emerge and to compete alongside his teammates. “This season I am excited to see all the new kids coming out and what new talent we have,” Helmer said. “The golf season is so much fun with all the […]
Rose Hill’s Braxton Frazier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill pitcher Braxton Frazier dealt with multiple tears in the UCL of his throwing arm, along with nerve damage and tendinitis in his elbow. Frazier shut down pitching from July through November but still didn’t feel 100 percent until January. “It mostly came from overuse from pitching and not doing enough […]
Maize’s Gavin Short – Baseball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
Maize baseball player Gavin Short said his offseason was the most productive one he has ever had, and for that reason alone, he’s ready for the season to begin. “I’m excited to carry that momentum into the season and do my part to help the team,” Short said. Calling it an offseason may actually be […]
Derby’s Macayla Askew – Player of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo credit to Kaelyn Kissack. For Macayla Askew, basketball has been about much more than just the game. Askew, who has been playing basketball for seven years, credits the sport for teaching her discipline and perseverance through both the highs and the challenges. “It’s been a huge part of my life,” Askew said. “I’ve had […]
Minneapolis’ Grant Rice – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Carrico Implement
By Hayden Swope: As his final high school season approaches, Grant Rice of Minneapolis is focused on making the most of every moment on the field with his teammates. “I’m really excited to just go out and have fun this season,” Rice said. “Since it’s my last season, I want to make sure I enjoy […]
Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the spring season kicks off. “I am extremely excited to lead a young team and help to coach them up,” Mercer said. “I believe that helping younger players is the best […]
McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a ton of new players stepping up and we have put in a ton of work this offseason and I believe it’s going to show on the field. I have been […]