Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Minneapolis baseball coach Tyler Konrade had a straightforward description of his senior, Wyatt Griffin. “Wyatt works hard and does everything that is asked of him,” Konrade said. “He has great character, and cares for and about others. He is a player that every coach wants to have on their team because you know […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Dalton Dooley – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning Led by head coach Dalton Dooley, the Salina Sacred Heart baseball team went 18-8 this season and advanced to the regional semifinals. Dooley is in his eighth year at Sacred Heart and has led the baseball program for seven of those years. “I started my first year as an assistant and then I […]
Halstead Baseball and Softball – Fields of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The Halstead School District was in need of upgrading its baseball and softball facilities and there was only one company for the job. “Hellas helped design and build both baseball and softball fields from the ground up,” said Halstead athletic director Nick Barnes. Hellas offered the whole package for Halstead and it was so much […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Ryan Ruggiero – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College’s Ryan Ruggiero has a unique situation as a Blue Dragon. Not only does the redshirt freshman play baseball, but he also plays in the jazz band. The fact that he was able to do both was one of the things that was so appealing about Hutch CC for Ruggiero. […]
Salina Central’s Grayton Gross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning As one of the top pitchers in Class 5A, Grayton Gross’ most valuable asset is his arm. So being able to maintain it throughout the baseball season is vital. “You have to get every part of your body moving well so it doesn’t put extra stress on your arm,” said Gross, who […]
Salina South Baseball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South baseball team had one of its best seasons in recent memory last season as the Cougars took fourth at the 5A Tournament. With many of those players graduated, South faces an uphill battle to get back to Eck Stadium in Wichita, but head coach Kris Meis said his team […]
Ell-Saline’s Quinten Ernzen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Precision Electrical Contractors LLC
By Cooper Chadwick Coming from a small 2A school there is not a lot of experience playing high school baseball. That is why junior Quinten Ernzen is so important for Ell-Saline High school. Ernzen is a very versatile player as well. Last year he played mostly second base but is looking to be moved to shortstop […]
Bennington’s Kemper Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pinups Hair Salon
By Ken Hansard Kemper Wilson, a senior leftfielder and pitcher for Bennington high school, has one goal that he is laser-focused on coming into his final season of high school baseball – heal up and play. Wilson was just coming into his own during his junior season, earning considerable varsity time. He was happy with […]
Clay Center’s Colten Tadtman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Utility Maintenance Contractors LLC
By Hayden Swope The first team all-league catcher from Clay Center, Colten Tadtman, is looking forward to continuing the team’s tradition of making a state appearance. Of course this year, he’s looking to take it all. “This season, I would love to help lead my team back to state; that is a goal that we […]
Beloit’s Ashton Bletscher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hansen Auction & Realty
By Ken Hansard Ashton Bletscher, senior third-baseman and pitcher for Beloit, is also a three-year starter in baseball and a highly decorated athlete in football and baseball. He would love to finish his career off strong and leave his legacy on the Trojans’ proud program, “My role is to encourage and pump up my teammates. […]