Kingman’s Dawson Wood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm

By Blake Chadwick Senior guard Dawson Wood enters his final season at Kingman High School ready to make a statement. A steady presence and one of the team’s top shooters, Wood has become a cornerstone for the Eagles both on and off the court. “My biggest strength is my three-point shooting,” Wood said. “It’s helped […]
Kingman Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Jon Wollen

League: Central Plains League BOYS Head Coach: Tanner Hageman Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 6-15 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 11-11 2022 – 6-15 2021 – 5-13 Key Returning Players: Dawson Wood, sr., F; Trent Clark, jr., G; Logan Birkenbaugh, so., G; Grayson Smith, jr., G; Jackson Campbell, so., G Coach Hageman says: “I feel […]
YMCA Yi-Belong – R.J. Michel – Presented by YMCA

By Matt Browning For the past three years, R.J. Michel has been coaching at the YMCA and he did it to be an influence on kids. “Expressing interest in coaching a group of kids and having a passion for educating them, in addition to helping them gain life-lasting lessons is the first step,” Michel said. “The […]
Newton Railers – Basketball Preview – Presented by Caleb Hanke

League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Paul Reichenberger Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 11-10 2024 – 2-18 2023 – 2-18 2022 – 1-18 2021 – 2-20 Key Returning Players: Cole Dillon, 6-3, sr., G; Maddox Williams, 5-10, sr., G; Aiden Weeks, 6-2, sr., F; Nathan Bungard, 6-2, sr., F; Christian Henderson, 6-5, sr., F […]
Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Caleb Hanke

League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Dale Faber Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 10-11 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 10-11 2022 – 8-13 2021 – 19-3 Key Returning Players: Landon Steven, 6-0, sr., G; Nathan Goertz, 6-4, sr., F; Brody Kreutzer, 6-4, sr., F; Judd Blasi, 6-1, sr., G; Keatyn St. Vrain, 6-0, sr., G Coach […]
North Central Kansas Winter Sports Magazine Preview
South Central Kansas Winter Sports Magazine Preview
Wyandotte’s Jaydon Bray – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone

By Angela Brunk Jaydon Bray, a sophomore at Wyandotte High School, is gearing up for the upcoming basketball season. A versatile combo guard, Bray fills multiple roles on the court, playing shooting guard, point guard, and small forward. His ability to adapt to different positions allows him to contribute wherever the team needs him most. […]
Fredonia’s Carleigh Compton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance

By Angela Brunk Carleigh Compton is a freshman ready to make her mark as she begins her first season of high school basketball at Fredonia High School. Compton plays the forward position and is eager to embrace the challenges and excitement that come with competing at the varsity level. For her, this season represents more […]
Independence’s Callie Anne Fairbank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Callie Anne Fairbank enters her senior season at Independence High School with experience, confidence, and clear goals in mind. Competing in the 155-pound weight class, Fairbank has established herself as one of the program’s leaders and is eager to finish her high school wrestling career on a strong note. One of the […]