Beloit’s Brad Gober – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick After leading Beloit to a 9-3 record and getting second place in their district, head coach Brad Gober is excited to get back on the field with his boys. Gober has been coaching high school football since 2010. He has coached at Rock Creek, as well as Augusta, and has been the […]
Beloit’s Joel Rexroat – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing last season with nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Beloit senior Joel Rexroat wants to take this offseason to grow his skills. “I have been going to morning weights during the week. Going to football camps with my team. Also having offensive and defensive practices to prepare for our upcoming […]
Derby’s Kaelin Scarth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Year in and year out, the Derby Panthers football team is state championship contenders – this year is no different. And year in and year out, the Panthers know they can count on the big boys up front. Junior right tackle Kaelin Scarth is the next one to fit that mold. Scratch, who has been […]
Hutchinson’s GaVaughn Embers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As the upcoming football season approaches, Hutchinson High School senior GaVaughn Embers is laser-focused on making his final year as a Salt Hawk count, both on and off the field. Embers, a standout Defensive Tackle, has set a personal goal of 15 sacks this season, nearly tripling his total from last year. […]
Maize’s Peyton Norwood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Peyton Norwood, a rising senior at Maize High School and standout Defensive Tackle, the upcoming football season isn’t just about stats. It’s about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Class of 2026, Norwood has one main goal: to lead. “This year, I want to push myself and my teammates toward the success I […]
Campus’ Jalen Harper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Laura Nichols By Angela Brunk As Jalen Harper enters his senior year at Campus High School, the returning starting center is taking a team-first approach to the 2025 football season. Harper, a key anchor on the Colts’ offensive line, isn’t focused on personal accolades. The main goal for Harper is to help the […]
Derby’s Houston Bowlin – Q & A – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jack Shot It VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year? My goals are to have better stats and attract some college attention. VYPE: What is the most fun you have had in the last year? The most fun I’ve had in the last year was going on vacation to Puerto Rico. […]
Wichita North’s Eli Judson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
Photo by Ann Haberly By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Wichita North High School, wide receiver and kick returner Eli Judson is locked in on making this season his best yet. After an impressive junior campaign that earned him Honorable Mention All-City as both a wide receiver and kick returner, and […]
Southeast of Saline’s Kanyon Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by @benslensss By Angela Brunk Southeast of Saline High School senior Kanyon Douglas is entering his final football season with a clear mission. By building on what he has gained from last season, and continuing to find improvement throughout this season. A dynamic two-way player, Douglas excels as an outside linebacker and slot receiver, […]
Goddard’s Trey Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Class of 2026 defensive end Trey Wright is ready to step on the field for Goddard High School this upcoming season. After a strong showing last year, Wright is more determined than ever to help his team make a deep playoff run and win a state championship. “My biggest goal is to […]