Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]
Wichita North’s Jairo Manudjano-Lopez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Javier Jimenez By Angela Brunk As a senior at Wichita North High School, Jairo Mandujano-Lopez is stepping into his final soccer season with high goals and a clear vision both as a player and a team leader. Playing primarily on the wing or striker, Mandujano-Lopez brings speed, energy, and passion to every match. […]
McPherson’s Brooke Doile – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Jami Buchman By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Brooke Doile is entering her final volleyball season with focus, leadership, and no shortage of ambition. Spending time as an outside hitter and defensive specialist, Doile plays a vital role on a Bullpup squad, all who have their eyes set on […]
Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]
Augusta’s Brecken Albert – Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Hayden Swope Brecken Albert was one of Augusta’s key weapons on offense last season, and he plans to make just as much of a difference this season as he did last, and that includes stepping up in a leadership role. “Me and the team have been preparing for the season by putting ourselves against […]
Ark City’s Jordy Pierce – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Ark City’s Jordy Pierce is excited to start his senior season, and after four years of hard work and dedication, he’s ready for week one. “I am preparing for the season by working out everyday, getting a closer bond with coaches and teammates, to go into game one with full confidence,” Pierce […]
Kingman’s Logan Birkenbaugh – Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
By Cooper Chadwick Coming into his second year at Kingman, Logan Birkenbaugh has made a huge impression on head coach Tanner Hageman. “Logan is a coach’s dream to coach. He is extremely dedicated to his sports as well as his studies. He is a loyal and reliable young man and will only continue to get better […]
Eisenhower’s Brayden Pappas – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning It’s difficult to imagine Eisenhower running back Brayden Pappas being much better than he was last season when he rushed for 1,215 yards with seven touchdowns. But there was something he noticed in his running style that perhaps prevented him from even more yards. “One area I want to Improve on is […]
Clearwater’s Garrison Wells – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning With many younger players joining the roster, Clearwater running back Garrison Wells is looking forward to seeing how they blend with the returning varsity players. “I can’t wait to see how the younger players joining the varsity team this year will contribute,” Wells said. “Their involvement is a great chance for them to […]