Hays High School Softball – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed work on the Hays High School softball field, installing new turf. Hellas will also be installing new turf at Hays’ football/soccer field, as well as a new practice field. “(Hellas) was very professional with top-notch quality,” said Hays Athletic Director Lance Krannawitter. “They were very receptive to our […]
Smoky Valley’s Kenzley Haxton – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning As a three-sport athlete, Smoky Valley’s Kenzley Haxton understands the importance of taking care of her body in order to prevent injury. From what she consumes to how to she prepares before games, Haxton is cognizant of how important it is to be healthy. “It’s really beneficial to be hydrated and eat […]
Haysville Campus’ Brandon Andino – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Although bowling is a lifelong sport, very few people ever achieve perfection – even for one game. Brandon Andino, who just finished his senior bowling campaign at Campus High School, is definitely the exception to that rule; he rolled a perfect game in only his second year of competition. Andino’s story about […]
Hutchinson’s Caiden Beavers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior shortstop Caiden Beavers and his teammates have some unfinished business that they would like to attend to. The Salthawks finished last season 18-10, falling short of the 5A state tournament by one game, as they lost a heartbreaker to Salina Central in the regional championships. Almost an entire year later, […]
Canton-Galva’s Ethan Brozek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Ethan Brozek, a sophomore at Canton-Galva High School, has shown impressive growth and determination on the basketball court this season. Playing the one and two guard positions, Brozek helped lead his team through a competitive season. While the team didn’t reach the outcome they had hoped for, Brozek’s […]
Northwest’s Cavin Rundell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Cavin Rundell, a junior at Northwest High School, is making a name for himself as a key player on the baseball team. Primarily a catcher, Rundell also plays all around the infield, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. With the new season underway, Rundell has set clear goals for both […]
Rock Hill’s Ethan Wirth – Q & A – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Rock Hills? I love the support from the teachers and the dual credit and other college courses that are offered to help get a jump start towards college. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject and who is your favorite teacher? My favorite subject is the […]
Sedan’s Brycen Dickens – Q & A – Presented by Uplink
VYPE: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in baseball? BD: I’m Brycen Dickens, a senior at Sedan High School, and I play shortstop, and pitch for our varsity baseball team. I started playing baseball when I was about five years old. My dad introduced me to the game, […]
Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Joanna Chadwick After undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus last basketball season, Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber went through it mentally. “The rehab for this was tough because all the stuff I had been doing, I had to relearn how to do,” said Barber, who suffered the injury in practice after the season’s third […]
Wichita West’s Treg Hardeman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Treg Hardeman, a junior point guard, is one of the standout players for the Wichita West High School basketball team. As he works through the current season, Hardeman has set several individual goals for himself. These goals include improving his free throw percentage to 90%, increasing his assists per game, and becoming […]