Rock Hills’ Boys Golf – Team Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
Rock Hills brings back a veteran boys golf lineup that believes it is ready for another deep postseason run under coach Jamie Harvey. Coming off a state runner-up finish last season, the group has been anxiously awaiting the chance to compete with state on its home course and is eager to deliver a strong performance […]
Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
Rock Hills High School senior Ethan Wirth has built his high school career around versatility, steady work and a team-first mindset, competing in football, basketball and golf while also serving his community in meaningful ways. Wirth said one of the proudest moments of his athletic career came in 2025, when Rock Hills finished as the […]
Salina South’s Marcus Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
For Salina South High School golfer Marcus Chavez, success this season came down to two simple goals: compete hard and enjoy the game. “My focus this season was to try my best and have fun,” Chavez said. That mindset helped Chavez put together one of his strongest seasons yet for the Cougars. Known for his […]
Salina Central’s Tommy Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
Tommy Payne, a 12th-grade student at Salina Central High School, is entering his final golf season with a strong sense of determination and excitement. As a senior leader on the team, Payne is especially focused on the collective success of the squad. With a solid varsity lineup this year, he is eager to compete and […]
McPherson’s Paxton Ingles – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Paxton Ingles has made mental toughness the centerpiece of his golf season, using a stronger mindset and steady improvement around the greens to elevate his game and help anchor a McPherson team with high expectations. Ingles said his primary focus this season was not just physical skill, but consistency under pressure. “My primary focus for […]
Salina South’s Chase Freeman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Chase Freeman focused his season on becoming a reliable contributor to the Salina South varsity golf roster, aiming to help the team post competitive scores and advance toward state competition. “My primary focus on the season was being a strong part of the varsity roster, one that would help the overall team […]
Sacred Heart’s Ben Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Sacred Heart golfer Ben Marrs isn’t one of those guys you will find grinding on the range hour after hour. Instead, Marrs has his own preference for how to improve his game. “I spent most of my time last summer getting out and playing as much golf as possible,” Marrs said. […]
Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Matt Browning During the 2024 high school golf season, Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth shot a personal best score of 74. That would be a difficult score to better in 2025, but Wirth was determined to do so. “One of my individual goals was to improve my personal best score through 18 holes,” Wirth said. “Last […]
Sterling’s Waylon Schmidt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Sterling’s Waylon Schmidt had the best season of his high school golf career, but more than anything else, he found a deeper love for the sport that he never had. “I have really been able to enjoy golf a lot more,” Schmidt said. “I’ve played in several scramble tournaments and am planning to […]
Salina Central’s Cooper Colson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Ken Hansard Salina Central senior golfer Cooper Colson is enjoying his first season playing varsity golf for the Mustangs. As such, his goals coming into the season were pretty simple. He wanted to enjoy the sport; he wanted to enjoy playing with his teammates; and he wanted to play well enough to help his team. […]