Ell-Saline’s Trey Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jenna Hull By Angela Brunk Trey Williams, a junior at Ell-Saline High School, is making waves in both basketball and athletics. As a small forward for the Ell-Saline basketball team, Williams has a clear vision for his future. His personal goal is to be the most efficient player on his team, excelling in […]
Derby’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning There are three components to the tryout process to be on the Derby cheer squad and it’s more than just being a talented cheerleader. “Our tryout process consists of three components: teacher evaluations, judge evaluations, and coach evaluations,” said Derby cheer coach Kari Schott. “We are looking for well-rounded student athletes.” Year in […]
Pretty Prairie Cheer – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Before each school year, Pretty Prairie cheerleading coach Haley Hedrick tells her team that having the best spirit and excitement you can is so important and can really make an impact on the players and game day experience. “I tell the squad, ‘if it was easy, everyone would be a cheerleader,’” Hedrick said. “The […]
Cheney’s Kylee Trego – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There was no time away from bowling for Cheney’s Kylee Trego after the school season concluded. The senior spent the majority of her offseason on the lanes. “I have been doing leagues since last bowling season ended with my best friend/co teammate Emily Alumbaugh,” Trego said. “During the summer, I did a Saturday […]
Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Being able to hit his mark is something that Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson is determined to improve in the 2025 season. “I’m always trying to perfect the timing in my swing and how accurate I’m hitting my mark,” Grajeda-Sisson said. “Just being accurate that’s the thing I struggle with the most. I just feel super […]
Winfield’s Parker Mah – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Winfield’s Parker Mah has big expectations for his 2025 season. “This season I am pretty excited to be able to spend time with my team and be able to compete with them,” Mah said. “Also the opportunity to attempt breaking a few of Winfield High School’s records.” Being able to maintain his ability and form […]
Andover’s Brett Ziser – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Andover’s Brett Ziser had a solid swimming season a year ago, finishing fifth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100. Ziser also won both relays he participated in. But he is planning on those individual race numbers being a thing of the past once he gets to the state meet […]
Clay Center’s Gabrielle Koopes – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Clay Center’s Gabrielle Koopes knows there is always work to put in. No matter how much success she has, Koopes can find little intricacies that need to be fixed. “I focus improving my strength and technique,” Koopes said. “Technique is something we can always improve on and practice to get better at.” There are […]
Hays’ Molly Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick En route to a 14-0 record, the Hays girls success has been impressive. “We’ve beaten really good teams, which has overall built our confidence,” Molly Martin said. “We beat Wellington, Manhattan, Life Prep and other good teams, along with winning both tournaments we’ve played in this year, which definitely helps our confidence […]
Basehor-Linwood’s Kinley Christopher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick The role that Kinley Christopher needed to take on for Basehor-Linwood was clear from the start of the season – she had to be a leader. “Since there are no seniors this year, the other juniors and I have been stepping up and taking that role,” she said. “Personally, I have worked […]