Eisenhower’s Elleigh Tarpley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard As the Eisenhower Tigers prepare for another softball season, senior catcher and third baseman Elleigh Tarpley is ready to lead the way. A veteran presence behind the plate, Tarpley enters her final high school season determined to leave a lasting mark on the program while helping guide a new generation of […]
U.S. Figure Skating’s Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship Returning to Wichita in 2027
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: 316.660.6319, [email protected] U.S. Figure Skating’s Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship Returning to Wichita in 2027 Wichita, Kan. (March 25, 2026) – U.S. Figure Skating has selected Wichita, Kansas, as the host city for the 2027 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship, bringing one of the sport’s premier qualifying competitions back […]
Hugoton’s Vaelynn Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Vaelynn Cox, a senior at Hugoton High, is preparing for her final track season with the Eagles and hopes to turn a year of progress into a trip to the state meet. Competing in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and serving as the 4×100 relay anchor, Cox brings a mix of […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Before the start of the cheer season, Hutchinson Trinity coach Bernadett Dillon talks to her team about the importance they have for sporting events. “At the start of each cheer season, we talk about the importance of being involved in school, school activities and other sports, while still making cheer a priority,” […]
Rose Hill’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick The Rose Hill cheer team has taken meaningful steps forward this season, and head coach Aleesa Werbin has seen that growth firsthand. Now in her third year as head coach, Werbin has helped guide the Rockets through a season built on both competitive goals and team connection. “The team’s goals coming into […]
Bishop Carroll Boys Wrestling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning In the January 27th rankings by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association, the Bishop Carroll boys wrestling team is ranked third in Class 5A. The Golden Eagles have six wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes, including freshman Parker Landes No. 1 at 106 and junior Connor Landes No. 2 at 138. “The […]
Wichita Southeast’s Marcus Johnson – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Helping his team make history this year, senior Marcus Johnson and the Southeast Buffaloes finished their season with a record of 7-3 which hasn’t happened since the late 90’s. Johnson plays linebacker for the Buffaloes but also produced a lot at punter and kicker as well. He also earned awards such as […]
McPherson’s Cheer Squad – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope The loud roundhouses, playful chants, and upbeat energy at football and basketball games does not come from nowhere. There on the sidelines at every event, you’ll find McPherson’s cheer team bringing the energy and spirit. Led by Shrine Bowl Coach of the Year Jessie Bernal and assistant coach Megan Werts, the team […]
Ulysses’ Alex Hostetler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard The Ulysses Tigers missed the postseason last year in baseball, and catcher Alex Hostetler, coming off of an impressive season, both behind the dish and offensively, was eager to make off-season adjustments to help improve both his game and his team’s overall record. However, after suffering an injury in football that […]
Goddard’s Harrison Glover – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard The Goddard Lions’ wrestling team is no stranger to success. The Lions have been a mainstay on the Kansas 5A wrestling scene over the past couple of decades, winning multiple state titles. They owe much of that success to a culture that has been built by great coaches and wrestlers. Goddard senior […]