Valley Center Playground – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction was busy this summer in Valley Center, installing turf on the playgrounds at Abilene Elementary, West Elementary and the Intermediate School. “These playgrounds had turf installed to give outdoor access after bad weather,” said Valley Center Facilities director Dan Gentry. “Which will keep the mud out of the buildings. It also […]
Southeast of Saline‘s Jacob Bircher – Presented by Timothy VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
Jacob Bircher has been putting in the miles for this season of cross country for Southeast of Saline. Bircher has set some big goals this season for himself and his team. “Our big team goal for the season is to win state. I would also like to place in the top 10 at state, and if […]
Southeast of Saline High School – Presented by KTSRO Safe
By Matt Browning There have been times where the Southeast of Saline SAFE program has had up to 60 students involved. While they have not had a meeting yet this year, sponsor Braden Long said there are several events SAFE puts on each year. “We are involved in the seatbelt surveys, we have had speakers, […]
McPherson’s Hendrix Nelson – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
In McPherson forensics, Hendrix Nelson is making name in informational speeches and exempt. As a Junior, Nelson continues to set goals and continues to improve as the years progress. “This season I am hoping to be better during the state competition. It has been important for me to do well in forensics ever since I […]
McPherson’s Abilene Frye – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Junior from McPherson High School Abilene Frye is ready for forensics competition. A goal for this year’s season is for Frye to be able to help the team with another state victory. McPherson has been extremely successful in forensics and Frye wants to continue the tradition of Bullpup success. Frye shared with Vype Magazine about […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Oliver Nobert – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning Clifton-Clyde has gone 14-5 over the past two seasons, but has not been able to advance deep into the playoffs. The Eagles’ Oliver Nobert wants that to change in 2024. “One of my team goals is to win every game possible,” Nobert said. “I want to see us return as Divisional Champs […]
Sterling’s Chelsie Brown – Presented by Salina Tech
By Blake Chadwick Sterling sophomore Chelsie Brown returns with state tournament experience after a great freshman season on the court. “Chelsie is a very powerful tennis player,” head coach Janae Ryan said. “She hits a heavy ball and has a really nice serve. Chelsie is an incredibly hard worker. She has put in a ton […]
Concordia’s Mya Niehues – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Sterling sophomore Chelsie Brown returns with state tournament experience after a great freshman season on the court. “Chelsie is a very powerful tennis player,” head coach Janae Ryan said. “She hits a heavy ball and has a really nice serve. Chelsie is an incredibly hard worker. She has put in a ton […]
Sylvan-Lucan’s Codie Huehl – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Sylvan-Lucas sophomore cross country runner Codie Huehl is looking to come back better than ever. The sophomore excelled in 2023 right out of the gates, taking her success in league and then finishing fourth regionals in Sabetha and 16th at state in Wamego. Because her goal is to improve on 2023, Huehl trained hard this […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Brady Wells – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick While looking forward to finally having a full team to compete at meets, senior Brady Wells continues to get better so he can lead a group of inexperienced runners. Through Wells’ first three years, Salina Sacred Heart has struggled to recruit kids to the cross country team so they have not had […]