Kapaun’s Boys Track – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning As the defending 5A state champion, the Kapaun Mount Carmel boys track understand the expectations they face this year. But they wouldn’t have it any other way. “We expect to compete at the highest level that the school ever has,” said head coach Gage Garcia. “These expectations include winning a league, regional, […]
Inman Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Inman girls track team is the defending Class 2A champions and the cupboard is plenty full for the 2025 season. Multiple state qualifiers return including seniors Kate Nichols and Dakota Nees, juniors Suttyn Harris, Morgan Froese and Allison Schrag and an emerging and talented sophomore class. “While we know the competition […]
Hodgeman County Girls Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
There’s something special about a team that returns seasoned athletes who know what it takes to reach the podium. That’s exactly the case for the Hodgeman County High School girls track team this spring. With three state placers back in the fold, the Lady Longhorns have high expectations—and the firepower to back them up. “We […]
Wichita South’s Austin Nguyen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk Austin Nguyen, a senior student-athlete at Wichita South High School, has made a name for himself not only as a dominant force on both sides of the football line, playing left tackle and defensive tackle, but also on the track. This season, Nguyen entered with clear goals during football to deepen his […]
Sunrise Hoopsfest – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning For the third year in a row, the top high school basketball talent gathered at Fugate Gymnasium on the Newman University campus in Wichita, Kansas on February 7th and February 8th. The two-day boys basketball showcase featured four of the top high school basketball programs in the country: Sunrise Christian Academy, Link […]
Salina South Baseball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South baseball team had one of its best seasons in recent memory last season as the Cougars took fourth at the 5A Tournament. With many of those players graduated, South faces an uphill battle to get back to Eck Stadium in Wichita, but head coach Kris Meis said his team […]
Wichita Trinity Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Wichita Trinity softball team took third at the 3A Tournament last year, after narrowly falling to Frontenac in the semifinals. Head coach Steve Cross thinks this year’s team could be even better. “This is the most athletic roster we have ever had, so we would like to see the team pick […]
Chapman’s Girls Wrestling – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Chapman girls wrestling team was ranked No. 1 in the most recent rankings released by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. That top ranking can be attributed to hard work and dedication of a loaded roster. “Our team this year is made up of a hand full of new and seasoned wrestlers […]
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 […]
Salina Central’s Cheer Squad – Team Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Being a cheerleader for Salina Central is more than just remembering cheers and routines. It’s about being a welcoming ambassador for the school. They (cheer squad) help build school pride and school spirit, which is especially important at high-energy events like football and basketball games,” said Salina Central coach, Breahna McCool. “The team’s […]