Derby’s Cash Carnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick When it comes to senior bowler Cash Carnes, Derby coach Ryker Percival knows exactly what to expect. “Cash is the exact type of kid you want on your team,” Percival said. “Whatever role you need him to fill, he’s going to do it and do it well. As a freshman on varsity, […]
Winfield’s Abby Brenn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope Abby Brenn of Winfield is entering the season focused, and is building the mindset it takes to compete at a high level. “So far it’s just been getting back into routine, conditioning, and preparing to be in that mat ready mind set,” Brenn said. “I think the main thing I tried to […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Trinity has always depended on Cienna Maskil on being a rebounder, but this season Maskil would like to be leaned on for her scorer, as well. “Rebounding has always been a strength of mine, but this year I want to expand my game and become a more versatile scorer,” Maskil said. “I’m […]
Maize’s Vincent Rosas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick As a leader for the Maize Eagles, junior Vincent Rosas hopes to lead his team to a state title. “There is no better feeling than winning a state title with some of your best friends,” Rosas said. “We recently brought on some new coaches, and they will have a big impact on […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye is the defending Class 5A champion at 125 and is preseason No. 1 at that class. But throughout the offseason conditioning, Nye took on a new role. “I was acting as a coach during our team’s off-season conditioning, which lasted four weeks,” Nye said. “Alongside a few other […]
Caney Valley’s Silas Good – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Silas Good, a senior from Caney Valley High School, is making the most of his final season on the wrestling mat. Competing in the 120-pound weight class, Good has emerged as one of the top wrestlers in the state, combining talent, discipline, and leadership both on and off the mat. This season […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has grown into a cornerstone of the Hutchinson wrestling program and a role model for younger athletes. Entering her senior season, she was especially excited for the chance to compete at […]
Lawrence’s Lou Elsten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Lou Elsten is a highly decorated senior wrestler for the Lawrence High Lions. As a junior, Elsten finished with a record of 44-5, culminating in a third-place finish at the KSHSAA State Championships. He is a three-time State qualifier. He has placed at State each year (4th, 3rd, and 3rd), and he […]
Medicine Lodge’s Lane Crenner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Lane Crenner, senior point guard for the Medicine Lodge Indians, has watched his team jump out to a fast start at 5-2. As a fourth-year varsity player, Crenner has learned the importance of culture, and his greatest wish is simply to enjoy his final season and leave the program in a […]