Leavenworth’s Frank Giamalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Many kids fall in lovewith sports after being thrust into them by parents who simply want them to “try something” or to “get involved.” ForFrank Giamalva, senior shortstop for the Leavenworth Pioneers baseball squad, that love of competition came from a mom and dad who both played sports at the collegiate level. […]
McPherson’s Cade Strathman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Cade Strathman is preparing for one final season in the Bullpup uniform. A versatile player who can line up just about anywhere on the field, Strathman primarily plays middle infield and pitches, bringing consistency and leadership to his team. “One last ride with my teammates, […]
Maize South’s Brody Epke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior, Brody Epke is ready to make his final high school baseball season one to remember. A standout outfielder and left-handed pitcher for Maize South High School, Epke is focused on finishing his high school career on a high note, especially with the opportunity to compete alongside his closest friends […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Smoky Valley
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Kaitlyn Leis of Smoky Valley on signing to play tennis at Kansas Wesleyan!
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Wichita Northwest
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Wichita Northwest athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Cavin Rundell – Kansas Wesleyan baseball Brennan Bean – Hutchinson CC football Jauquin Swalley – Southern Nazarine football Bishop Smith – Hutchinson CC football Ja’Mari Bland – Butler CC football Johnmichael […]
Lansing’s Bryce Fullen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
By Ken Hansard Bryce Fullen was just seven years old when the 2014 Royals made their first run at a World Series Championship since the 1980’s. The following year he watched as the Royals lifted the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time in 30 years. Fast forward 11 years. Fullen, a senior first baseman […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Maize athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Taylor Dill – Friends soccer Lexee Shipp – Butler CC soccer Skylar Johnson – SW Baptist volleyball Jayden Ronk – McPherson football Conrad Litton – Tabor football Ty Willits – Emporia State […]
Salina Central’s Oscar Perez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by CHS Pylon, Elizabeth Yoxall By Angela Brunk Oscar Perez is a senior at Salina Central High School and a cornerstone behind the plate for the Mustangs. As a catcher, Perez brings leadership, toughness, and a deep love for the game. What excites him most is getting one more year with his high school […]
Derby’s Cooper Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Cooper Williams, a senior outfielder and catcher for the Derby Panthers, has some very simple and very attainable goals in mind for his final year with the Panthers, “I want to be someone who models positivity. Mostly, I am just excited to go out and play the game I love one more […]
Haven’s Jaxson Wilder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Angela Brunk Jaxson Wilder is a senior at Haven High School who has become a dependable presence in the outfield and a key contributor to his team’s success. As he enters his final season, Wilder is most excited to see how the underclassmen step up after the graduation of a large senior class. Throughout […]