Collegiate Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Cooper Chadwick With only four days of work with his team over the summer ,head coach Nate Schmitt coached Wichita Collegiate to its first state title since 2016. Despite success in the end there were some challenges for Collegiate’s first-year coach. “Timing. Took the job late. Unexpectedly moving my family across the state. Only […]
Hutchinson’s Brooke Hogan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick A senior’s goals are to always leave the program better than they found it, and of course win a state championship. Hutchinson softball senior Brooke Hogan is no different. Hogan is more than ready to continue to step up her leadership role as she knows just how integral it will be to […]
South Haven’s Kelly Theurer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning South Haven’s Kelly Theurer has been involved in SCCDAT for four years, and it was a family connection that first piqued her interest in the club. “It all got started when my aunt talked to me about it,” Theurer said. “At the time, she was an SCCDAT staff member and was starting […]
Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley was a first-team all-league selection last season, but she knows there are still areas where she can improve. “My individual goal is to be a consistent player and leader,” Shurley said. “I want to continue improving my skills and be someone my teammates can rely on every day. […]
Kingman’s Parker Beam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Parker Beam is most excited to take the field with friends while chasing team success. Beam was a second team all-league athlete last season. “I’m excited about getting tan but mostly being able to play with all my friends and hopefully going to state,” Beam said. During the offseason, Beam stayed […]
Wichita Heights’ Isabel Einwich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Heights’ senior Isabel Einwich has big plans for her senior season, and has the motivation to fuel all her hard work. “I started running track at about 4 years old with leg braces as support, and started using a racing chair at 9 and never really looked back. It’s given me […]
Washington’s Chris Reno – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
By Ken Hansard Chris Reno enters his senior season with the Washington High School Wildcats determined to leave his mark on the Meadowlark League. A versatile player who contributes as a pitcher, a first baseman, and as an outfielder, Reno has embraced both the responsibility and opportunity that come with his final high school campaign. […]
St James Academy’s John West – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At St. James Academy, junior pitcher John West is preparing for a season defined by growth, leadership, and renewed team focus. As a key member of the varsity baseball team, West is eager to showcase both his personal development and the collective improvement of his squad. With high expectations, he is especially […]
Bishop Carroll’s Liza Dugan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
As Bishop Carroll looks to build on its recent success, senior Liza Dugan will once again be a key piece for the Golden Eagles. “Some of my individual strengths are my ability to read the game well and being a technically skilled player who can attack out of the back and create chances for my […]
Wichita East’s Jordan Kleeman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick After placing third at state for the 100-yard butterfly and fifth in the 100-yard backstroke, Wichita East’s Jordan Kleeman is excited for her final year of swim. “With it being my senior year I wanted to have fun and be more involved in school activities and with my friends. But now that […]