Eisenhower’s Jackson Loomis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita

For Jackson Loomis, golf became a lot more enjoyable once the pressure disappeared. The Eisenhower High School senior entered this season with a different mindset than in years past. Knowing he would not continue golfing in college allowed him to focus less on proving himself and more on appreciating his final high school season. “Honestly […]
Minneapolis Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning The Minneapolis softball team went 21-5 last season and qualified for the Class 3A Tournament, but the Lions lost a significant amount of talent from that squad. However, head coach Bryan Weatherman remains optimistic about his team’s chances in 2026. “We are replacing six seniors, but we can be as successful as […]
Wichita Heights’ Zoe Wallace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Cooper Chadwick Center fielder and senior Zoe Wallace plays a key leadership role for Wichita Heights. “This season I am excited to develop my skills and show up for my team by breaking bad habits and teaching my fellow teammates how to throw properly. I am also excited to go through this last high […]
Rose Hill Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Blake Chadwick For the Rose Hill girls soccer program, the identity has been built slowly, intentionally and with a clear vision from head coach Shelby Kaba. Now in his third year leading the program, Kaba has helped guide Rose Hill into a more defined tactical direction centered around possession, composure and control. “I have […]
Labette County Cheer – Cheer Squad Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Angela Brunk The cheer program at Labette County High School is building momentum under the leadership of head coach Angela Wininger. LCHS Cheer is focused on growth, performance, and pride as they prepare for another exciting year supporting Grizzly athletics. This season, the team is looking forward to continuing to build skills, improve stunt […]
Pittsburg Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Ken Hansard Coming off a standout 26-4 season, the Pittsburg Purple Dragons softball team enters this season with high expectations under head coach Chanc Gomez. After finishing 13-1 to place first in SEK Conference play, the Dragons advanced deep into the postseason before falling in the state semifinals to eventual champion St. Thomas Aquinas. […]
Bishop Carroll’s Max Farber – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll golfer Max Farber recently completed an offseason training program that is unusual for the sport. The senior, who is committed to Washburn, finished in a tie for sixth at last season’s 5A Golf Tournament. “I am currently coming off about 18 weeks of marathon training which I really feel like […]
Visit Wichita Lands 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships, Marking First USA Badminton National Event in Kansas

Photo Credit: USA Badminton Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: 316.660.6319, [email protected] Wichita, Kan. (March 26, 2026) – For the first time in history, a USA Badminton national championship event will be hosted in Kansas. Visit Wichita, in partnership with Wichita’s Edge Sports Complex, will host the USA Badminton 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships. […]
Wichita East’s Kaitlyn Ly – Swim Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Wichita East’s Kaitlyn Ly was one of the top swimmers in the City League last season. She was the 100 breaststroke champion and also took second in the 200 individual medley. “I am most excited to be with both my returning and new teammates this season,” Ly said. “Additionally, I am excited […]
Visit Wichita to Host Kansas’ First USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling National Competition

Wichita, Kan. (April 2, 2026) – For the first time in history, Kansas will host a USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling national-level event, and it’s coming to Wichita, which was recently named the Best Sports-Event Host City in the 2025 SportsTravel Awards, presented by SportsTravel magazine. Visit Wichita announced today that it has successfully secured the 2026 […]