Wichita Heights’ Aaliyah Bolden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Blake Chadwick For Aaliyah Bolden, the Wichita Heights senior has turned years of dedication into one of the top sprint resumes in the area, all while emerging as a leader for her team. Bolden first found the sport in 7th grade, encouraged by her parents to give it a shot. What started as something […]
Campus’ Tiana Murphy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Campus Booster Club
By Blake Chadwick For Tiana Murphy, toughness and determination have defined her career with the Campus girls wrestling program. Now a senior competing at 110 pounds, Murphy has developed into one of the experienced leaders for the Colts while building an impressive resume along the way. Murphy first stepped onto the mat four years ago […]
Wichita Southeast’s Loyd Mwangi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Southeast’s Loyd Mwangi was an all-league outfielder last season, but he’s not done growing to be the best athlete he can be just yet. “I’m most excited about being able to improve my game while having the chance to play the sport I love,” Mwangi said. Over the offseason, Mwangi spent […]
Udall’s Jordan and James Hornecker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning For Udall brothers Jordan and James Hornecker, having their dad in the military has come with both pros and cons. On the plus side, Jordan has seen his future influenced by his father’s career. “As of right now I want to pursue a career in piloting,” Jordan said. “Growing up, my father […]
Trinity’s Drew Dechant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Blake Chadwick Leadership has become a main quality for Hutchinson Trinity senior Drew Dechant. The senior has years of experience across multiple levels of baseball and a commitment to setting the tone for his teammates. “One of my biggest strengths is the experience and leadership I’ve gained over the years,” Dechant said. “I’ve played […]
Campus’ Laney Welch – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning From the very first day senior Laney Welch saw the Campus business program in action, she knew she wanted to get involved. “I knew I wanted to be a part of the business program when I saw the members of Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas (YEK) lead market day,” Welch said. “Seeing them […]
Andover Central’s Ethan Armendariz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope With a handful of experienced and talented track and field athletes, Andover Central often makes a name for themselves at the KSHSAA State Meet every season. The Jaguars are always looking to bring home some hardware, and it isn’t that much different for a competitive junior on the team. Andover Central’s Ethan […]
Andover Central’s Allison Saunders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to obtain yet another school record, senior Allison Suander’s has big plans for her final year with Andover Central. Saunders is a very decorated athlete with the Jaguars. She is the 300-meter hurdle record holder, Class 5A state champion in the 300-meter hurdles and runner up in high jump and 100-meter […]
Valley Center’s Abreya Perry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Becoming a more powerful hitter is what Valley Center softball player Abreya Perry focused on throughout the offseason. “I want to up the amount of home runs I hit,” Perry said. “My sophomore season I got injured in my shoulder and that took me out of that year. My junior year I […]
Haven Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The optimism is high for the Haven softball team this season. The Wildcats return three all-state players — Mayzie Warden, Morgan O’Neal and Avery Brawner — along with four other starters from last year’s 24-5 squad. “I think we have the potential to be one of the top teams in 3A,” said […]