Beloit’s Brad Gober – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic

By Cooper Chadwick After leading Beloit to a 9-3 record and getting second place in their district, head coach Brad Gober is excited to get back on the field with his boys. Gober has been coaching high school football since 2010. He has coached at Rock Creek, as well as Augusta, and has been the […]
Beloit’s Joel Rexroat – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Cooper Chadwick Finishing last season with nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Beloit senior Joel Rexroat wants to take this offseason to grow his skills. “I have been going to morning weights during the week. Going to football camps with my team. Also having offensive and defensive practices to prepare for our upcoming […]
Minneapolis’ Owen Just – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by C and R Plating

By Cooper Chadwick As a quarterback there are a lot of things to work on and prepare for the upcoming season, and senior Owen Just has done just that. Just last year had 1,900 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, as well as 300 rushing yards for Minneapolis. This offseason Just went to camps and worked […]
Minneapolis’ Brayton Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance

By Cooper Chadwick After finishing with a record of 3-6 last year, senior Brayton Peters is working hard to turn that around for his last season at Minneapolis High School. Peters is a running back for the Lions, who had six touchdowns last year as well as 413 rushing yards. Head coach Garrett Galinski gives […]
Clay Center’s Eisaac Girton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by TCS and Longford Water Co.

By Matt Browning Clay Center senior linebacker Eisaac Girton has some lofty team goals he wants to accomplish this season. In order to do that, week one has to happen first. “As a team I’m hoping to host a playoff game for the fourth season in a row,” Girton said. “My freshman year we went undefeated […]
Abilene’s Heath Hoekman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Don’s Tire & Supply

By Hayden Swope Abilene’s Heath Hoekman was a first team all-league lineman last season. Returning this year, it’s so much more than just a game for Hoekman. “I’m excited to play with my teammates this year, especially my twin brother who is our running back,” Hoekman said. “I’m excited to block for him and to […]
McPherson’s Dylan Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate

By Hayden Swope Dylan Hall was a dominant force on the offensive line for McPherson last season. Hall was a second team all-league lineman for the Bullpups. “One of my biggest goals is to earn recognition and make a name for myself this season,” Hall said. “I only gave up one sack last year, and […]
McPherson’s Ashton Malm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace

By Hayden Swope Having almost 1,000 receiving yards last season, first team all-league receiver Ashton Malm returns for McPherson. Malm, along with the rest of the team, has spent most of the offseason in the weight room. “Our team is definitely preparing for the season by having a high percentage of our guys in the […]
Salina South’s Gabe Wheelbarger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech

By Matt Browning The Salina South football team struggled to a 1-8 record last season, but returning linebacker Gabe Wheelbarger is excited about the Cougars’ chances for 2025. “I’m excited about the potential of our team this year and all the support we have from fans,” Wheelbarger said. “The hope for my team is to […]
How to Prevent Knee Pain – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints across all age groups. Chances are, you’ve dealt with a nagging knee issue at some point. In fact, studies show nearly 25% of adults experience knee pain that limits function. But here’s something many people don’t realize – just because you’ve had an old injury, […]