Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have a successful senior year. “During off season I just go to the gym and workout. I also play AAU basketball during the summer…One thing I want to improve on this […]
Maize’s Talon Verbeck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Last season as a junior, Maize wrestler Talon Verbeck took third at the 138 pound division at the Class 6A tournament. Verbeck views last season a stepping stone towards a monster senior season. “So far, things have been going well. I would rate my individual performance as an 8 out of 10,” Verbeck said. “There […]
Bishop Carroll’s Owen Newell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Owen Newell has built his wrestling career on toughness, grit, and an unbreakable mindset, and as a senior at Bishop Carroll wrestling at 150 pounds, that approach continues to define who he is on the mat. Newell has been wrestling nearly his entire life, a journey that started back in first grade. […]
Goddard’s Kolton McElwain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Kolton McElwain of Goddard placed fifth at the state meet last season, and he’s ready to lead his young wrestling team this year to the best of his abilities. “I’m most excited about this year is getting back in the room and working with the young guys since we are a young […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain was the captain and leader of a skilled 2025 football team. Chastain played H-back and outside linebacker and earned honors such as first team all-league tight end and first team all-state Going into his senior season, Chastain had big goals for him and his team. “My goals coming […]
Maize’s Alexa Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Alexa Davis is a junior at Maize High School, but her cheer journey began long before high school. “I started competitive cheer in Kindergarten on a tiny Level 1 team, and am now in my 12th season on a Senior Medium Coed Level 6 World’s team,” Davis said. The junior has also […]
YMCA for All – Tim Peintner – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Since 2018, Tim Peintner has been volunteering at the YMCA and is now coaching four of his five children. From tee ball to sixth grade intermediate boys basketball, Peintner spends a significant amount of time donating his time and efforts to young people. “There is a great joy in seeing the kids […]
Campus’ Kenzie Lever – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Kenzie Lever of Campus is looking forward to her final season with a team she has grown up alongside, cherishing the bonds built over years of playing the sport they love. “I’m most excited to just play basketball with my team,” Lever said. “I grew up with all of these girls and […]
Andover’s Megan Evans – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Megan Evans of Andover has had quite the cheer career, and she’s hoping to finish out even stronger. “This past football season I was most excited about stepping into my role as co-captain and continuing to grow as a leader for my team,” Evans said. “Being able to help guide my teammates, […]
Andover’s Audrey Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Audrey Bailey has spent lots of time on the sidelines, but even more time putting in work on the outside. Bailey was an NCA All-American last summer at camp. “During the offseason, I have stayed consistent with my physical training by lifting weights at the gym multiple times a week to […]