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 […]
Wichita Northwest’s Coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman – Coaches of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard For Wichita Northwest Cheer coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman, coaching cheer has been, quite literally, a labor of love. Both have spent the past 10 years coaching for the Grizzlies. Both have over 25 years of experience coaching cheerleading. Both coached All-Star cheer for many years, and Zach additionally has coached cheer at […]
Wichita Northwest’s Audrie Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard As a freshman, Northwest bowler Audrie Thomas placed 1st at the 2024 GWAL League Tournament. She rolled the Ceremonial Ball at 6A State for high series (693). Additionally, her team placed fourth at the 20224 6A State competition. Even with all of that, Thomas has found a way to up her game […]
Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick When asked about the season, Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken is quick to pass praise to her teammates. “(It’s) the teamwork (that) me and my team have,” she said. “We are all like family, and it isn’t a one-person show. Everyone is out there scoring.” But give coach Pat Stiles a chance to […]
La Crosse’s Lee Holopirek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Losing four starters last year doesn’t faze junior point guard Lee Holopirek who is coming off a breakout sophomore season. Last year Holopirek averaged 14.2 ppg, three deflections per game and three assists per game. While shooting 44 percent from three. Holopirek has carried that through to this season and is looking […]