Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Ava Tindle – Altoona Midway High School
Photo by Emma Walker By Angela Brunk Altoona Midway senior Ava Tindle enters her final high school basketball season with a unique blend of responsibility, excitement, and determination. Though officially the team’s post player, Tindle plays “a little bit of everything” out of necessity since her team includes only seven players, making versatility essential for […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Wichita Northwest
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Wichita Northwest athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Jaylen Mason – KU football Dustin Cochran – South Dakota football Deongelo Williams – South Dakota football
Russell’s Sam Thielen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Russell High School senior Sam Thielen enters his final season with a renewed edge and a clear mission to help his team win 15 or more games and prove that the Broncos are no longer the team opponents can push around. As a shooting guard and forward, Thielen brings a blend of […]
Pittsburg’s Landyn Jesse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Mike Moguin Landyn Jessee loves basketball enough to the point where he lives and breathes the game. The Pittsburg High School junior, known by his team as “LBJ,’ says the accomplishment he is most proud of is “getting my first in-game dunk.” “To work together and trust each other,” Jessee said, are values that […]
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Ayva Gooch – Neodesha High School
By Angela Brunk Neodesha High School’s Ayva Gooch enters the upcoming season ready to embrace a larger role on and off the court. As a versatile small forward, Gooch brings a combination of athleticism, toughness, and quiet leadership that her teammates rely on. This year, she’s focused on building confidence and stepping into a stronger […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Rose Hill
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks (Allen County) and Bridget Mohr (Walters State CC) on signing to continue their softball careers!
Chanute’s Sarah Uhner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Chanute High School junior Sarah Uhner enters this season with confidence, experience, and a growing sense of leadership. A skilled point guard who can also slide into the shooting guard role, Uhner brings scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive energy to the Blue Comets, qualities that make her one of the team’s top […]
Oswego’s Owen Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jim Jackson By Angela Brunk Oswego High School senior Owen Jackson enters his final season determined to elevate both his game and his team, building on years of hard work and steady improvement. As a shooting guard, Jackson’s offseason began the moment last season ended. He spent hours in the gym, whether in […]
Fredonia’s Behr Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
Photo by Madison Coulter By Angela Brunk Fredonia High School senior Behr Coulter is entering his final basketball season with clear goals, strong leadership, and confidence built from years of hard work. A versatile shooting guard and small forward, Coulter is determined to help elevate the team to the top of their league and close […]
Salina South’s Brooklyn Jordan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Salina South senior Brooklyn Jordan enters her final basketball season with passion, purpose, and a mindset shaped by years of hard work. A skilled point guard and shooting guard, Jordan is determined to make every moment count, playing each game as if it were her last and striving not just for standout […]