Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
By Matt Browning Many athletes don’t view their sport as a way to relax and separate themselves from reality, but that is not the case for Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia. While he is your typical teenager and likes to hang out with friends or play video games, Lachia decompresses by playing the game he […]
Hillsboro’s Sandy Arnold: Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick It was 21 years ago, when Hillsboro High School hired a star in head coach Sandy Arnold to coach the Trojans. The head coach is a firm believer in fundamentals and doing things the right way all the time, on and off the court. “I am a firm believer in teaching the […]
Wichita Classical Soccer – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick The boys soccer team at Wichita Classical is led by co-head coaches Justin Kenas and Nathan Wilkey, who have been around each other for a long time both having ties to Tabor College and Maize high school. For the co-head coaches, they believe that this will be a good one as they […]
Minneapolis’ Raelyn Robinson – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Matt Browning Minneapolis’ Raelyn Robinson seemed destined to be a high school volleyball player. “My mom played volleyball for Nemaha Valley, who had a very successful program, so she always loved the game and encouraged me to play,” Robinson said. “It wasn’t long before I developed a strong love and passion for volleyball as well.” […]
Inman’s Suttyn Harris – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Inman volleyball’s Suttyn Harris is one of the best, if not the best, juniors in the state of Kansas. Harris has played volleyball since she was in fourth grade, first starting to play more competitively when she got into middle school. Now, the junior is the starting outside hitter for the Teutons […]
Steve Fritz – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Being a national champion is the most treasured memory Steve Fritz has from his time at Hutchinson Community College. “The support we received from the student body and community that season was fantastic,” Fritz said. “To be able to win the national title in Hutchinson just made it that much more memorable.” […]
Beloit’s Addison Budke – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Blake Chadwick It’s been a long journey for Addison Budke, the outside hitter who started playing volleyball at the age of three. After earning Class 3A first-team honors for the last three years, she’s now focused on adding a state championship to her resume. “Addison is blessed with great physical ability, a natural drive […]
Smoky Valley High School’s Katja Blanchat – Presented by Evan Reinert Advanced PT
By Matt Browning While the Smoky Valley volleyball team lost five of six seniors from last season’s team, returning senior Katja Blanchat is optimistic about her team’s prospects. “We lost five of our six starters from last year and will have a young group with a lot of talent just not as much court time,” […]
Anna Jueneman – Presented by Hog Wild BBQ
As a first team all-state selection last season, Hanover’sAnna Jueneman recorded 277 kills, 510 digs, 22 aces and 304serve receives.Jueneman is hoping for a repeat performance in 2024.“I am most excited to work and play with this group of girls andsee how we grow in many different aspects,” Jueneman said. “Ican’t wait to get back […]
Ell-Saline’s Collin Dent – Presented by Commercial Tire
Collin Dent from Ell-Saline has loved being an outdoorsmen from a very young age. “Growing up, my parents took my brother and I hunting, fishing, riding horses, working cattle, etc.” Dent said. “We also traveled on trips to Montana to see my mom’s family and I would hunt and fish there, too.” “I can remember […]