Andover’s Bella Bouddhara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 23-2 season, Andover junior Bella Bouddhara has solidified herself as one of the top guards in Kansas. The returning AVCTL Division II MVP and first team all-state selection has been a driving force behind the Trojans’ success, averaging 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, and 2.5 steals per game […]
Maize South’s Jaela Thompson – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Coming off another strong season, Maize South junior Jaela Thompson has solidified herself as one of the top guards in Class 5A — and one of the main reasons the Mavericks are considered among the best teams in Kansas. The smooth guard averaged 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 3.9 steals per game last […]
Andover’s Walker McClellan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Andover’s Walker McClellan and his teammates have been going the extra mile in preparations for the upcoming season. “Our team has been lifting together in the mornings at 6:15 am,” McClelland said. “I’ve also been doing trainings and shooting outside of that. I just went to UChicago for a basketball camp and had […]
Ark City’s Maliyah Bell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Friendly Ford
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 19-3 season, Arkansas City junior Maliyah Bell is ready to help lead the Bulldogs back to the top. The versatile power forward has become a cornerstone of the program. “My biggest strengths are my leadership and communication skills, which allow me to support my teammates and coaches both on […]
Maize’s Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Maize boys basketball team took third at the 6A Tournament last season, so new head coach Zach Bush understands the expectations that come with the job. “When you do have high expectations, I think your goals always start with wanting to compete for a league championship, and after that a sub-state […]
Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons understands how important his job as a senior this season will be. “The thing I am most excited about this upcoming season is being a leader, brother and role model to my team as a senior this year,” Simmons said. Being able to play effectively in both the halfcourt […]
Wichita South’s Valentina Hart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Blake Chadwick Wichita South senior forward Valentina Hart has quietly turned herself into one of the premier interior forces in the City League. Standing out for her rebounding dominance and relentless motor, Hart has become the heartbeat of South’s team — a player whose energy and consistency lift everyone around her. “Valentina is a […]
Derby’s Aysia Fox – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Derby High School’s Aysia Fox has built her reputation as one of the most relentless defenders in Kansas. A junior guard for the Panthers, Fox’s energy and competitive nature make her a cornerstone for a Derby team that finished as the Class 6A state runner-up last season. “I feel like my biggest […]
Wichita Heights’ Jalihn Timmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance Associates
By Matt Browning While Wichita Heights’ senior Jalihn Timmons was an all-state performer last season, he was not asked to be a leader. But Timmons knew he would have to be one this year. “(I knew) I would be stepping into being the leader of the team,” Timmons said. “(I know I need to) having […]
Campus’ Jayden Starbird – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Matt Browning Last season, Campus’ Jayden Starbird averaged nine points per game on 31 percent shooting from the three-point line and 43 percent total from the field. Now a junior, Starbird is eyeing a couple of goals for the 2025-2026 season. “Individually, my goal is to continue improving my game and take on a […]