Garden Plain’s Jaicey Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Garden Plain senior volleyball and basketball player Jaicey Stuhlsatz chose to volunteer and host a hygiene drive at her high school because helping others is something she is passionate about. “I like to volunteer and help those in need,” Stuhlsatz said. “Simply Hygiene gave me that opportunity and it opened me up […]
Salina South’s Brylee Moss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to leave a legacy at Salina South, senior shooting guard Brylee Moss is excited to see what her team can accomplish. “Having a big senior class that has played together for so long, I think we can accomplish a lot,” Moss said. “Our team knows we can do something that hasn’t […]
Bennington’s Isaiah Garrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo by Megan Casper-Rose By Angela Brunk For Isaiah Garrett, this season at Bennington High School is about making the most of every final moment. The senior guard is embracing his last opportunity to suit up alongside teammates he has battled with for years. “Having one last season with the guys” is what means the […]
South East of Saline’s Tiernan Ptacek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Tiernan Ptacek has grown up around basketball, and now, as a junior at Southeast of Saline, he’s applying that lifelong experience to lead his team on the court. “My biggest strengths are giving effort and staying calm under pressure,” Ptacek said. “For our team, I think our biggest strength is resilience. Even […]
Smoky Valley’s Kristian Ryan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kristian Ryan of Smoky Valley is excited to build strong connections both on and off the court this season, and put his offseason training to use. “I am most excited to build my relationship with my teammates and coaches,” Ryan said. “This offseason I played summer ball with Heart Over Hustle, coached […]
Little River Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning As of January 30th, the Little River boys basketball team was 11-1 and ranked No. 3 in Class 1A in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association poll. “We have done a great job of coming to practice with high energy and effort daily,” said head coach Erik Base. “We feel like we are continuously […]
Little River’s Jaxson Konen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Blake Chadwick Jaxson Konen has been a driving force for Little River basketball for over a decade, and as a senior, his leadership continues to set the tone for the program. “My biggest strengths are my leadership and ability to create and set up my teammates,” Konen said. “The team’s strength is all the […]
Salina Central’s Macy O’Hara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central’s power forward Macy O’Hara is excited to finish her high school career playing with this group of girls one last time. “We’ve built such a strong bond, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how much we can grow together throughout the season. I think we have a lot of […]
Little River’s Evie Look – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick Evie Look has been a standout athlete for Little River High School, making an impact both on and off the basketball court. “For me, my biggest strength would be shooting from the outside,” Look said. “Coach Rolfs and Coach Crump are always reminding me to stay confident in my shot and to […]
Salina South’s Sawyer Walker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Sawyer Walker was a major weapon on the court for the Cougars last season. This year, he knows the chemistry on the court will get him far. “I’m looking forward to building a team that works together and wins games,” Walker said. During his time off, Walker spent his time […]