Beloit’s Brogan Monty – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Beloit senior Brogan Monty is one of the best wrestlers in the state. Competing at 144 pounds, Monty enters his final high school season as one of Kansas’ most decorated and respected competitors, and his goals remain as ambitious as ever. Monty’s strengths begin with the mentality that has shaped him since he firststepped onto […]
McPherson’s Colton Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Colton Johnson suffered a bulging disc in his back that caused nerve damage. This led him with no left side core activation. He chose to use Advanced Physical Therapy to get him back on the football field. “It just took time and I let my back heal,” Johnson said. “I didn’t get […]
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership role. “I had a nagging knee injury from volleyball, so I’m taking a couple of weeks to heal my body for the season,” Swilley said. “Mentally, we have spent the […]
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with one last time. “My sister didn’t play with me last year, but for our senior year she decided to play so I’m really excited to play with her again,” Pfeifer […]
Coffeyville’s Kaylin Caron – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Angela Brunk Coffeyville High School senior Kaylin Caron enters her final season ready to embrace a larger leadership role and guide a new team toward big goals. A versatile point guard and shooting guard, Caron brings scoring ability, court vision, and experience to a roster that will rely heavily on her presence and poise. […]
El Dorado Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL Division IV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 2-19 2023 – 3-17 2022 – 14-8 2021 – 4-17 Key Returning Players: Peyton Wight, 6-0, jr., G; Jase Peffly, 6-3, jr., G; Will Lechtenberg, 6-3, jr., F Coach Culbertson says: “We return some solid contributors from a […]
Circle Thunderbirds – Basketball Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 19-4 2023 – 19-4 2022 – 11-10 2021 – 6-16 Key Returning Players: Clay Gilbertson, 6-3, sr., G; Easton Smith, 5-9, sr., G; Keenan Boldra, 5-9, sr., G Coach Crawford says: “On paper we may not scream off […]
Augusta Orioles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Ryan Petty Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 11-11 2024 – 6-15 2023 – 13-9 2022 – 7-14 2021 – 17-6 Key Returning Players: Brody Haskell, 6-1, sr., F; Beckham Stoops, 6-3, so., F; Brody Chappell, 6-1, so., F; Brecken Albert, 6-2, sr., F Coach Petty says: “We have […]
Hutchinson Salthawks – Basketball Preview – Presented by Greg West State Farm
League: AVCTL, Division I BOYS Head Coach: Bryan Miller Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 9-11 2024 – 15-7 2023 – 22-3 2022 – 12-10 2021 – 7-14 Key Returning Players: Tremel Walker, 5-10, sr., G; Danny Boone, 5-10, sr., G; Jalen Crable, 6-3, sr., F; Draydon Hippen, 5-10, sr., G; Corbin Thomson, 6-3, sr., F […]
Andover Central – Basketball Preview – Presented by Tony Durano State Farm
League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Tyler Richardson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 14-8 2023 – 17-5 2022 – 18-4 2021 – 6-11 Key Returning Players: Carter Inslee, 5-11, sr., G; Jaxson Green, 5-8, jr., G; C.J. Allen, 5-10, jr., G; Jace Gouge, 6-1, jr., F; Cooper Mason, 6-1, jr., F […]