Medicine Lodge’s Lane Crenner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Lane Crenner, senior point guard for the Medicine Lodge Indians, has watched his team jump out to a fast start at 5-2. As a fourth-year varsity player, Crenner has learned the importance of culture, and his greatest wish is simply to enjoy his final season and leave the program in a […]
Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman recognizes he doesn’t have much of an offseason. He is always trying to get better. “I wouldn’t say there is much of an offseason for me, but some of the things I do outside of high school bowling are, try to make it to the bowling alley two or […]
Salina South Bowling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South bowling program – both boys and girls teams – have had a tremendous run of success since 2020. The girls program has made it state for the past six years, including a state title in 2020 and a second place finish in 2023. The boys program’s highest finish was […]
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Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit of back-to-back titles. A key contributor in last year’s title run, Bartell averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 58.5 percent from the […]
Andale’s Caden Fowler – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Despite being a three-sport athlete for Andale, senior Caden Fowler still made an effort to work on his game in preparation for the upcoming season. I was invited and attended to a Fort Hays State camp at the beginning of the summer,” Fowler said. “I also went to high school camps during the […]
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 […]
Elyria Christian’s Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick The motto for the Elyria Christian boys basketball team this year is “discipline in the details,” which head coach Zach Goodrich explains as learning how to do every little thing well as a unit. Goodrich has coached at Elyria for 15 years and has hopes that this season’s tough schedule will prepare […]
Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Cooper McGowan has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and complete athletes in the state. At 6’4”, McGowan is a do-it-all forward who thrives on both ends of the court. McGowan’s strengths come from his defensive versatility, allowing him to guard nearly every position on the floor. […]
Eisenhower’s Romari Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
Photo by Jonovan Howard By Angela Brunk As he enters his senior year at Eisenhower High School, Romari Howard is preparing for a season filled with high expectations, leadership growth, and unfinished business. Playing power forward, Howard brings strength, athleticism, and a relentless work ethic to the Tigers’ lineup, qualities that have shaped him into […]