Emporia’s Alivia Barrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Alivia Barrett has built a reputation as a strong leader, talented athlete, and dedicated student. A standout on the softball field, Barrett primarily plays pitcher, but her impact reaches far beyond the mound. Motivated by her coaches, teammates, and faith, Barrett pours everything into her […]
Emporia’s Atlyn Heffron – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Atlyn Heffron, a junior at Emporia High School, brings a blend of passion, versatility, and leadership to the softball field. As a primary catcher and true utility player, capable of handling almost any position except the pitcher’s mound, Heffron is the kind of athlete every coach dreams of. Her motivation is rooted […]
Maize’s Grady Carlson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Grady Carlson, a senior at Maize High School, has high expectations for his final cross country season, and he’s putting in the work to achieve his goals. A dedicated runner in both cross country and track, Carlson is aiming to break the 16-minute barrier in the 5K and place in the top […]
Rose Hill’s Rylee Wooten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Rose Hill High School senior Rylee Wooten may be new to cross country, but she’s already making her presence known. In her first season competing with the girls’ varsity team, Wooten has set her sights high. She is aiming for a 22-minute 5K, and she wants to help her team qualify for […]
Wichita Southeast’s Vernon Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Being the strong safety for Wichita Southeast, senior Vernon Williams earned high praise from head coach Corby Milleson. “Vernon is a terrific player. Extremely athletic and strong. He is a hard worker both on the field and in the weight room, and has earned the respect of his team by being voted […]
Garden City’s Josslynn George – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
For Garden City High School’s Josslynn George, the balance between books and volleyball comes naturally. “What I love most about being a student-athlete at Garden City High School is how supportive and understanding everyone is,” George said. “The teachers always help me catch up on anything I miss, and the coaches make sure school comes […]
F.L. Schlagle’s Kenadee Anderson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
At F.L. Schlagle High School, senior volleyball standout Kenadee Anderson has become known for much more than her athletic ability. “The number one thing I love most is being known in my school as a good person,” Anderson said. “I’m looked at as a strong leader as I not only succeed in volleyball, but I […]
Wellington’s Ethan Brungardt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Colby Zeka Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wellington football team graduated a talented senior class from a year ago, but with players like starting center Ethan Brungardt, the Crusaders’ cupboard is far from empty. “We’ve been able to establish the run game well, with huge improvement in our offensive line and a good running back in Jalik Armstrong,” […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Isaac Hammersmith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Hutchinson Trinity Celtics have just one loss on the season, to a ranked Inman team, but senior Isaac Hammersmith is pleased with how his team has played. “I think that every game we are improving on both sides of the ball,” Hammersmith said. “The last game, we were especially clean on offense, […]
Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Berry Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney is a senior ready to face any challenge that comes his way. McKinney lines up at running back and wide receiver, but is a very versatile athlete. Last season, McKinney racked up an impressive 1,288 all-purpose yards, earning second-team all-conference honors in a league stacked with talent. “I […]