Emporia’s Brylie Rodriguez – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor

Every athlete has that one thing that fuels their passion, and for Emporia senior Brylie Rodriguez, it’s simple: “My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at EHS is being able to do what I love every day of the week!” Rodriguez has been dancing since she was just three years old, and this season marks […]
Q&A with Emporia’s Avery Mendoza – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor

VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Emporia HS? Avery Mendoza: What I love about being a student athlete for my high school is being involved in activities and always doing things around the community. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject in school and do you have a favorite teacher? AM: My […]
Q&A with Emporia’s Madelynne Brown – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor

VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Emporia HS? Madelynne Brown: I love being a student-athlete because it means we get to represent our school in the best ways possible, we are always making friends through school and sports, and we learn so many life lessons. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject […]
Emporia’s Jazlene Gonzalez – Pom Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor

The heartbeat of Emporia High’s school spirit is powered by athletes like senior Jazlene Gonzalez. “What I love most about being a student athlete at Emporia High is getting to be involved with the school’s spirit and atmosphere while still being able to do what I love! It is so fun to see students and […]
Salina Central’s Liam Deniam-Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener

By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Liam Deniam-Young has all of the accolades any cross country runner would want. He won both the AVCTL Division II title as well as the regional title. But Deniam-Young is always looking at what his team can do, rather than what he can do. “Every year I strive to improve, […]
Beloit’s Brecken Boudreaux – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech

By Matt Browning Beloit’s Brecken Boudreaux recently received the devastating news that she tore her meniscus and won’t be able to play for the majority of her senior season. It would have been easy for Boudreaux to feel sorry for herself, but she has chosen to be a good teammate instead and be there for […]
Great Bend’s Heidi Jording – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech

For Great Bend senior cheerleader Heidi Jording, this season is all about growth and leaving her mark. “My goal this season is to become a better cheerleader all-around,” Jording said. “I want to become the best leader I can be for my team, work hard to improve on new skills, and make the most out […]
Parsons’ Chandler Hentzen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance

Photo by Tryston Ridgeway By Angela Brunk Entering his senior year at Parsons High School, Chandler Hentzen is more motivated than ever to leave everything on the field. As a dynamic two-way player at running back and strong safety, Hentzen’s personal goal is simple. To give the team 110% every play, no matter the situation. […]
Chanute’s Kris Harding II – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance

Photo by Kaanin Pontious By Angela Brunk Kris Harding II enters his senior season with the Chanute Blue Comets carrying high expectations, strong leadership, and a focus on making history. As the starting quarterback, Harding’s personal and team goals are aligned; he wants to help lead the team to a deep playoff run and, ultimately, […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]