Clearwater’s Easton Carter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ

For Easton Carter, success this season has been measured by much more than statistics. The Clearwater standout has embraced a leadership role while helping guide a young team through the ups and downs of the season. “My main focus was playing free and being a leader for the young team we have this year,” Carter […]

Bishop Carroll’s Landon Englert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago

For Bishop Carroll Catholic High School distance runner Landon Englert, this track and field season has centered on one goal — proving he belongs among the state’s elite long-distance runners. Englert entered the spring with lofty expectations after a breakout junior campaign that included all-state finishes and conference honors. Now, the senior has his sights […]

Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Carson Bachrodt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel

Carson Bachrodt has set a high standard for himself this season, balancing individual goals with a focus on leadership for the Kapaun Mount Carmel boys golf team. “My primary focus this season is to become a better golfer, but also become the best leader and teammate I can be,” Bachrodt said. “At the start of […]

YMCA for all – Kelly Hardwell – Presented by The YMCA

Since 2022, Kelly Hardwell has spent countless hours at the YMCA helping young athletes grow both on and off the basketball court. Hardwell volunteers as a coach for girls and boys basketball, focusing on teaching fundamentals while also building confidence and character in the athletes he works with. “I coach girls and boys basketball, working […]

Andover’s Lili Thiessen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

Lili Thiessen has spent her final high school soccer season trying to do more than score goals. Off the field, Thiessen focused on reshaping the team culture at Andover, prioritizing intensity, respect and unity within a program she said had previously dealt with internal challenges. “My primary focus for this season was creating a team […]

Andover’s Brody Fox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

Andover golfer Brody Fox is closing out a standout high school career defined by consistency, growth and a steady presence in high-pressure moments, while also preparing to continue his golf career at Friends University. Fox said his goals this season centered on competing at a high level every tournament and helping lead his team in […]

Campus’ Madilyn Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District

Campus softball standout Madilyn Harris has embraced a leadership role this season while continuing to develop her versatility and defensive range in the outfield. Heading into the year, Harris said her main focus was helping guide a younger group of players while also sharpening her own game in key areas. “For this season I wanted […]

Maize’s Yareli Garcia – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm Insurance

For Yareli Garcia, this soccer season at Maize centered on growth, adaptability and building confidence on both sides of her game. “My primary focus this season was to get a better first touch and becoming more confident using my left foot,” Garcia said. “I wanted to become more consistent with my left foot, help my […]

Wichita Heights’ Joshua Banks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Wichita Heights runner Joshua Banks has spent this season focused on consistency, improvement and contributing to his team’s success every time he steps on the track. “My primary focus this season was becoming more consistent and continuing to improve my times at every meet,” Banks said. “I wanted to push myself both mentally and physically, […]

Circle’s Wyatt Sharp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm Insurance

For Wyatt Sharp, success this golf season has been about more than scores and medals. The Circle High School standout has embraced a leadership role while continuing to establish himself as one of the top golfers in Kansas Class 4A. “My focus for this season has been to help the new kids coming up and […]