Maize’s Taylor Dill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Taylor Dill, a senior from Maize High School, is ready to finish out her senior soccer season strong. Dill plays forward and outside midfielder for the Eagles and expressed how much this team feels like a family. “I really want to enjoy my last season with this team and winning would make […]
Kansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year – Sebastian Hines-Turner – Presented 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 […]
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Bishop Ward’s Davontae Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Ken Hansard Davontae Davis has steadily built himself into one of the premier sprinters in the Kansas, and his senior season is shaping up to be his most impressive yet. Competing in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays, Davis has already posted early-season personal records of 10.7, 22.1, and 51.4. All are marks that […]
Smith Center’s Gavin Hickert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Gavin Hickert, a senior at Smith Center High School, is set to make his mark in his final season competing for the Redmen in the Mid-Continent League (MCL). A dedicated distance runner, Hickert competes in the 4×800-meter relay, 1600m, 3200m, and occasionally the 800m, bringing both talent and leadership to a team […]
Fredonia’s Brayden O’Leary – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Brayden O’Leary is making the most of his senior year at Fredonia High School, making the most of every opportunity to compete and grow as a multi-sport athlete. A member of the Yellowjackets baseball and track teams, O’Leary has taken on the roles of pitcher and runner while also stepping into […]
Wichita East’s Anahree Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick For Wichita East senior Anahree Smith, perseverance has become one of the defining traits of who she has been during her career as an East high Blue Ace. “I would say my biggest strength is keeping my head up,” Smith said. “Even in a bad situation I’m able to keep pushing through.” […]
Buhler’s Jared Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic Pediatrics
By Cooper Chadwick Earning second team all-league outfielder last year with Buhler, senior Jared Miller will play a vital role in the success of the Crusaders. “Jared is a fun guy to have around and this will be Jared’s 3rd year playing a key role for us at the Varsity Level. Defensively he plays with […]
Haven’s Mayzie Warden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Synergy Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Haven’s Mayzie Warden is excited to see how her team develops and grows together throughout the year. Warden was a first team All-League and All-State outfielder last season. “This season I’m most excited to watch our team grow into our full potential,” Warden said. “It’s always super […]
El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Willie’s
By Hayden Swope El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon is eager to see how the work he has put in throughout his career will show up on the field for his final season. “I’m most excited to see how all my hard work from my last three years will pay off in my last high school season,” […]