Minneapolis’ Oliver White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by D&M Body Shop
After a breakout junior season, Minneapolis senior Oliver White is looking to take another step forward this fall. White is especially excited about something he has not experienced during his high school career: competing with a full team. “I am most excited to be able to run with a full team,” White said. “That’s something […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Noah Beavers – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Noah Beavers is a redshirt freshman at Hutchinson Community College, where he is a defensive lineman for the Blue Dragons. Beavers redshirted last season, but has played sparingly for the Blue Dragons this season, where he has recorded two tackles and half of a sack. Prior to playing for Hutchinson CC, Beavers played at Fort […]
Linn’s Sophia Hiltgen – Athlete Spotlight
Sophia Hiltgen, a sophomore at Linn High School, is looking forward to seeing what the Bulldogs can accomplish after one of the best seasons in school history. “I am excited to see what our team can do this season,” Hiltgen said. “We have a great group of girls and all get along so well on […]
Canton-Galva’s Mag Cathey – Call of the Wild Student – Presented by Commercial Tire
For Mag Cathey, the outdoors has always been more than a place to spend time. It has been a place to find peace. According to Cathey’s mom, that connection began when Cathey was a toddler. Whenever Cathey became upset, going outside was a way to calm down and clear the mind. “The great outdoors has […]
Little River’s Cooper Hjetland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sean Thomas Midwest Land Group
Cooper Hjetland has spent all four years of high school involved in FFA at Little River High School, an experience that has allowed him to build on his family’s agricultural background while gaining new experiences beyond the classroom. Hjetland’s interest in agriculture began with his family, which has a long history in the industry through […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Cohen Girard – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After finishing just outside the medal stand at last year’s Class 2A state cross country meet, Clifton-Clyde senior Cohen Girard is entering his final season with a clear goal: earning a medal at Wamego. Girard finished 17th at last year’s state meet and posted a personal-best 5-kilometer time of 16:34. With one final opportunity ahead […]
Ellsworth’s Reygan Coonrod – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
After helping Ellsworth capture a state tennis championship last season, Reygan Coonrod enters her final season with plenty of motivation — and an appreciation for the teammates who helped make the previous year special. Coonrod finished last season with a 34-1 record and captured the Class 3-2-1A No. 1 doubles state championship. She also helped […]