Inman’s Matt Harris – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning At the time of this article being written, the Inman girls basketball team has won eight straight games after starting the season 2-2. This is coming off a combined 33-11 record over the past two seasons, including a third place finish at the 2A Tournament last season. Leading the Lady Teutons is […]
Marion’s Jackson Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Matt Browning Standing 6-7, Marion’s Jackson Howard often times can use his size and strength to overpower opponents. But he wanted to be more in 2025-2026, which is his junior season. His offseason reflected his desired change. “My offseason was all about staying versatile,” Howard said. “I played a few games of MAYB with the […]
Beloit’s Luke Cheney – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
The Beloit boys basketball team fell short of the state tournament last season, losing to Lakin in sub-state. Returning starter Luke Cheney is determined to get the Trojans to the state tournament this season. Through January, Beloit was 11-3, ranked third in Class 3A in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association rankings and the top-ranked team […]
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Salina South’s Elle Barth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Salina South girls basketball team went 10-11 last season and returning starter Elle Barth is hopeful that number wins will increase dramatically in 2026. “As a team, I hope we have a winning record, not by just a few games, but by several,” Barth said. “It would be really exciting to host […]
Salina Central’s Brooke Banninger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to lead her team to a more successful season than last year, shooting guard Brooke Banninger is excited for this season. “I’m most excited to play our crosstown rival, South. Early in the schedule, we face a lot of tough competition, and I believe those games will prepare us to be […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Nicole Richards – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Hayden Swope As the season approaches, Salina Sacred Heart’s NicoleRichards enters her senior year with months of preparation and ball-knowledge behind her. “This past summer, I participated in workouts with my team while in the weight room to improve in strength and speed to increase my rebounds for the team,” Richards said. “I also […]
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Southeast of Saline’s Suttyn Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Ben Heinrich By Angela Brunk Southeast of Saline senior Suttyn Douglas enters her final season with high expectations and the determination to make it her best yet. Primarily a post player, Douglas brings size, strength, and consistency to a Trojans team aiming for another standout year. Her team goals are ambitious but well […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kaia Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College basketball player Kaia Smith sees both athletic and academic advantages from being a Blue Dragon. “I wanted to go somewhere where I knew I would be pushed to work harder than everyone around me,” said Smith, about Hutch CC’s athletic department. “From an academic standpoint, I really enjoy how engaging […]