Salina South’s Juan Escobedo – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick “The pie is big enough for everyone if we all just do our job,” senior center defensive midfielder Juan Escobedo said. This is the motto for Salina South soccer team this year. A team that is led by Escobedo, and a team that will be hungry to make it back to state […]
Salina South’s Elian Moreno – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Hoping to break his school record in his senior year, Salina South’s Elian Moreno is excited for this upcoming season. Last season Moreno ran 17:06 at state and hopes to break that this year in his very first meet. He hopes his offseason training will have him prepared. “I have been involved […]
Sterling’s Chelsie Brown – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Returns After Perfect 36-0 State Championship Season Sterling senior Chelsie Brown is coming off a historic season—finishing 36-0 and capturing a state championship. Now, she’s back with her sights set on doing it again. “To elevate myself this season, I just want to continue to improve my game,” Brown […]
Clay Center’s Kylie Pfizenmaier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Rain or shine, Clay Center cross country runner Kylie Pfizenmaier was at this summer, working with her coach. Last season, the senior took fourth at the state meet, but she wants to place even higher in 2025. “We start at 6:30, five days a week, no matter if it’s raining outside, and he expects us […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Chase Douglas had a more diverse role for Oxford, playing multiple roles on offense, defense and special teams. Now as a senior, Douglas is Oxford’s starting quarterback. “I’m excited to run our revamped option offense this year—it plays to my strengths as a dual-threat QB. Being my last season, I’m […]
Derby’s Corey Koch – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Corey Koch, Derby’s new head cross country coach, brings a unique blend of experience and discipline to the Panthers. Koch is a 15-year military veteran who coached most recently at McMurry University, a Division III school in Abilene, Texas. Koch was named head coach in 2023 of the cross country program after […]
ACL Tear & Injury: Recovery & Physical Therapy Treatment – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is torn, it […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Jacob and John Lindstrom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick At Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, cross country isn’t just about running miles for seniors Jacob and John Lindstrom; it is about family. For the Lindstrom brothers, the sport has become a bond that pushes both brothers to new levels while shaping the identity of their team. Jacob, who returns as the fastest boy […]
Maize South’s Skylur Staley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South senior forward Skylur Staley has cemented himself over the last couple of years as one of the best players in the state. Part of the reason Staley is the player he has become is due to the mindset and mentality that he brings with him everywhere. “I’d say one of […]
Wichita Central Christian’s Jaye McCurdy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Central Christian volleyball player Jaye McCurdy has established herself as a leader for the Lions, which are coming off back-to-back state tournament appearances. How exactly does she lead on the court? “A good leader is someone whose attitude is not affected by the play of the game,” McCurdy said. “It doesn’t matter […]