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McPherson’s Haely Hagemann – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McPherson Quality Air and Plumbing
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Haely Hagemann has had an accomplished softball career as a Bullpup, but this season brought perhaps one of her fondest memories. “The highlight of my season so far was definitely winning the 18 inning game against Wamego,” Hagemann said. That game was the craziest game of my softball career and I’ve […]
Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Matt Browning During the 2024 high school golf season, Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth shot a personal best score of 74. That would be a difficult score to better in 2025, but Wirth was determined to do so. “One of my individual goals was to improve my personal best score through 18 holes,” Wirth said. “Last […]
Minneapolis’ Sydney Parks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Messenger Clothing Co
By Matt Browning There was one thing Minneapolis’ Sydney Parks wanted to accomplish this season: make it to the 3A Tournament. After the Lions defeated Beloit in the regional championship, Parks’ mission was complete. “The one thing I really wanted to accomplish this year was go to state,” Parks said. “We had a good chance of […]
Salina Central’s Alonzo Guillen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Ken Hansard For someone who was named an Honorable Mention All-AVCTL lineman in football and who was a state qualifier and Second Team All-AVCTL in wrestling, throwing weights around in track’s field events may seem second nature. However, for Salina Central senior Alonzo Guillen, it never came easily; he had to work hard to get […]
Salina South’s Mackenzie Langer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Salina South’s senior Mackenzie Langer finished her high school softball career reaching goals she set in place for herself at the start of the season. Langer, who is a center fielder, was first team outfield this year and made a big jump from earning only honorable mention as a junior. Langer’s success […]
Sterling’s Waylon Schmidt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Sterling’s Waylon Schmidt had the best season of his high school golf career, but more than anything else, he found a deeper love for the sport that he never had. “I have really been able to enjoy golf a lot more,” Schmidt said. “I’ve played in several scramble tournaments and am planning to […]
McPherson’s Drake Timson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Blake Chadwick McPherson freshman Drake Timson may be young, but he has already made a huge impact in his short time at the high school. Timson is involved in everything athletically. The sophomore participates in football, basketball, and golf, and he competes in track and trap shooting during the spring. “I played football last […]
Salina Central’s Cooper Colson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Ken Hansard Salina Central senior golfer Cooper Colson is enjoying his first season playing varsity golf for the Mustangs. As such, his goals coming into the season were pretty simple. He wanted to enjoy the sport; he wanted to enjoy playing with his teammates; and he wanted to play well enough to help his team. […]
Salina South’s Brady Oliver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Hayden Swope Brady Oliver, a track and field athlete at Salina South High School, had an exciting end to his season at the 2025 state track meet. After helping get his team’s bid to state at regionals, it has only been up for Oliver and his 4×400 meter relay team. Oliver’s training and workouts […]