Tonganoxie’s Lachlan McRae – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After overcoming various injuries over the summer, Junior Lachlan McRae is making every game count this season with the Chieftains. This summer McRae broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and broke his nose, even though it was a little bit of a setback, McRae did not let that stop any of […]
Marais De Cygne’s Akyra Traver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Junior guard Akyra Traver from Marais De Cygne is one of the most complete players in the state. The junior is a stat sheet stuffer who flirts with a triple-double game in and game out. The junior has played basketball for over eight years and is averaging 20 points per game, 8.5 […]
Oberlin’s Tyler Ostmeyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Oberlin High School junior Tyler Ostmeyer is having a standout season, averaging 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nearly 3 blocks per game for the Red Devils. His performance on both ends of the court has been a key factor in the team’s success. “Tyler is a great basketball player. He uses his […]
St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Junior standout Emmitt Peters from St. James Academy has been one of the most consistent players for the Thunder. After a 5-17 record last season, the Thunder have already surpassed that win total just 13 games into this year. Peters has played a key role in the team’s turnaround, providing steady performances […]
Wichita Heights’ Carson Ford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Coming off a bowling season where his team went undefeated in league play and saw then junior Carson Ford place eighth in the GWAL tournament individually, Ford was going to be hard-pressed to improve on those marks as a senior. However, like all great athletes, Carson committed himself in the off-season to […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Boys Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Alec Grill, Maize “Alec is a senior and a two-year starter for our varsity team. He has worked hard to become one of the best point guards in our league (AVCTL I). A young man who works hard every single day in practice and gives his best in every single drill and every single sprint […]
Southeast of Saline’s Adyson Rohr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Cale Sharp
Photo Credit to Salina 311’s – Jo Hurst Southeast of Saline senior Adyson Rohr does what it takes to win every single night. Whether that is playing a guard or now playing the post, there is a very good reason why Rohr has been a three year starter for head coach Shauna Smith and the […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Girls Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Lexee Shipp, Maize “Lexee is an all-around ball player. She can lock down on defense and make things happen offensively. She sees the floor so well.” Malaysia Ingram, Maize “Malaysia is a feisty freshman. She is a phenomenal defender and makes you work. She handles the ball well and can get to the rim.” Riley […]
Hanover’s Garrett Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The Hanover boys basketball team is 8-4 on the season, but that success is not enough for Garrett Martin. “I’m not even close to satisfied yet,” Martin said. “With half a season left yet there is plenty of time left to get better and be prepared for the postseason.” The Wildcats are […]
Friday’s high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 31)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Maize South 54, Hutchinson 48 Mulvane 56, Rose Hill 55 Remington 51, Central Christian 43 — Hochstetter scored 20 for Remington. Hudson Clark had 17 for Central Christian. SE-Saline 61, Ellsworth 58 West Elk 54, Udall 42 — Garett Usry scored 15, Peyton Fechter 11 and Kase Kill 10 for West […]