Minneapolis’ Grant Rice – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Carrico Implement
By Hayden Swope: As his final high school season approaches, Grant Rice of Minneapolis is focused on making the most of every moment on the field with his teammates. “I’m really excited to just go out and have fun this season,” Rice said. “Since it’s my last season, I want to make sure I enjoy […]
Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the spring season kicks off. “I am extremely excited to lead a young team and help to coach them up,” Mercer said. “I believe that helping younger players is the best […]
McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a ton of new players stepping up and we have put in a ton of work this offseason and I believe it’s going to show on the field. I have been […]
McPherson’s Cade Strathman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Cade Strathman is preparing for one final season in the Bullpup uniform. A versatile player who can line up just about anywhere on the field, Strathman primarily plays middle infield and pitches, bringing consistency and leadership to his team. “One last ride with my teammates, […]
Salina Central’s Keaton Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Blake Chadwick For Keaton Smith, baseball has never just been about statistics or wins. For the Salina Central senior, the game has always been about passion, perseverance, and the relationships built along the way. Smith has been around the game since he was four years old, and that lifelong connection to baseball has helped […]
Salina South’s Kolton Herbel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick After battling through adversity last season, Kolton Herbel is embracing his senior year with the Salina South baseball program and the opportunity to lead a veteran group of teammates. The senior has spent over 10 years playing baseball and much of that time has been alongside many of the same teammates he […]
Salina Central’s Parker Graves – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Salina Central’s Parker Graves is most excited to share one final year on the field with teammates he has known since childhood. “This season I am most excited to play one last year with my buddies,” Graves said. “I grew up playing tee ball and coach pitch with these guys so it’s […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brayden Henry – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College baseball player Brayden Henry has settled into life as a Blue Dragon, and everything has been just as he hoped. “So far, my experience at Hutch has been very good,” Henry said. “I have established good relationships with all of my teammates and coaches. Our season is also off […]
Chapman’s Aven Woods – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Chapman senior Aven Woods plays everywhere for the Fighting Irish. He can play catcher, first base and outfield. “Aven Woods has worked harder to become a great ballplayer than anyone I’ve coached. He is always working to be a better player and person. In his first three HS seasons, he played every infield position, including […]
Lyons’ Logan Isaac – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Logan Isaac from Lyons has been fortunate to play on state tournament teams for football and basketball, so he wants to add a third one to his career. “A main goal I have for this team is to get to state,” Isaac said. “I would love for that success to carry right […]