
Bennington’s Rylee Benien – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
For Rylee Benien, the season was less about individual milestones and more about building something lasting with her teammates. “This year, a big focus for

Salina South’s Marcus Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
For Salina South High School golfer Marcus Chavez, success this season came down to two simple goals: compete hard and enjoy the game. “My focus

Salina Central’s Tommy Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
Tommy Payne, a 12th-grade student at Salina Central High School, is entering his final golf season with a strong sense of determination and excitement. As

Southeast of Saline Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
With only one senior on the roster and a lineup filled with inexperienced players, the Southeast of Saline softball team entered the season with questions

Minneapolis’ Aiden Anderson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
For Minneapolis senior Aiden Anderson, success on the baseball diamond has never been about overpowering opponents. Instead, Anderson has built his game around trust, preparation

McPherson’s Paxton Ingles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Paxton Ingles has made mental toughness the centerpiece of his golf season, using a stronger mindset and steady improvement around the greens to elevate his

Ell-Saline’s Delaney Fouard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
Ell-Saline High School senior Delaney Fouard adjusted her track and field role this season after a hip injury from cross country limited her ability to

Southeast of Saline’s Regan Duran – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
For Southeast of Saline High School junior Regan Duran, success in track and field is about more than medals and records. It is about growth,

Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a

53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl – June 27th 2026
For more details on all of the events happening in Emporia as part of the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl, please visit www.KansasShrineBowl.com/Events.

Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
It has been about growth, leadership and making the most of every opportunity alongside a close-knit team chasing big goals for Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop.

Salina Central’s Isak Howe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After missing an entire season because of a devastating ankle injury, Isak Howe has returned stronger than ever for Salina Central High School. The senior











