McPherson’s Ian Razak – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Bluestem Pace
By Hayden Swope Ian Razak of McPherson was an honorable mention all-league baseball player as a sophomore last season for the Bullpups. The pitcher spent an endless amount of time preparing for the upcoming spring season. “This offseason I worked a lot on my offspeed pitches and felt more comfortable throwing them for strikes,” Razak […]
Clay Center’s Emma Pfizenmaier – Athlete of the Month Presented By Oliver’s Sports
By Hayden Swope Emma Pfizenmaier of Clay Center knows what’s on the line for the upcoming season. The first team all-league softball selection is the only returning varsity senior, with big goals for her and her team throughout the season. “I feel like the success of our season is on my shoulders,” Pfizenmaier said. “Our […]
Sedgwick Baseball – Team of the Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Fresh off of a regional championship and an 18-6 record the season before, Sedgwick comes into the 2024 season as a Class 2-1A favorite to win their second state championship and first since 2021. Head coach Doug Mabry enters his 16th year as the coach at Sedgwick with a 220-69 record. The […]
Wendy Rusco – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Wendy Rusco attended Hutchinson Community College from 2003 to 2005 and was a basketball player for the Blue Dragons. She received her Associates Degree in Science. “The support I received from great coaches, teammates, and my academic advisor played a significant role in my growth and success,” Rusco said. “Whether on the […]
Minneapolis’ Shelby Davidson – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Scott Ausherman
By Hayden Swope Shelby Davidson of Minneapolis finished off her junior year with a bang. Leading the softball team in home runs, Davidson is proud of how far the team finished last season. “Last year our second game against Ellsworth got rained out so they traveled back a couple of days later on my birthday […]
Marion’s Cooper Bailey – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick After falling short in the state championship game a year ago, Cooper Bailey and the rest of the Marion baseball team now know what it takes to make it to that stage and have every intention of winning one this season. Bailey is a center fielder and a pitcher, who has played […]
Ellsworth’s, Lane Rolfs – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Oliver’s Sports
By Hayden Swope Ellsworth’s Lane Rolfs was a first team all-league baseball player last season, and he’s hoping to add on to his accolades this year. Rolfs spent the offseason staying with a bat and a ball to keep up his training and conditioning. “Preparing for the upcoming season I play summer and fall ball […]
Carter Long, Clay Center – Prep Performance of the Month Presented By Hog Wild
By Matt Browning Clay Center’s Carter Long was a prolific hitter last season. He hit .509 with three home runs and 12 runs batted in. He was a first team all-league and second team all-state selection. But Long wants to make his offensive abilities even more extensive. “I have been hitting in the local batting […]
It’s Masters Week! Learn How Golfers Prevent and Treat Injury – Presented by APT
Since 1934, the first full week in April has been known as the Masters Tournament week. For four days, golfers worldwide meet in Augusta, Georgia, to compete for the coveted Green Jackets. While we see the golfers perform at the top of their game, we often don’t see all the preparatory work that happens beforehand, including injury […]
Bennington’s Karson Hobby – Call of the Wild Athlete of the Month Presented By Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning When it comes to being an outdoorsman, it all started when he was six for Bennington’s Karson Hobby. “I started hunting when I was six years old,” Hobby said. “My dad got me started hunting and fishing.” One of the best things about being outside for Hobby is the tranquility and peacefulness. […]