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 […]
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 […]