Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
Kaylie Shultz has accomplished plenty during her cross country career at Salina Central, but as she enters her final season, her focus is on making the most of every opportunity with her teammates. Shultz is coming off a remarkable junior season that included a Class 5A state championship and several other major honors. Now, she […]
Southeast of Saline’s Piper Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After narrowly missing a trip to the Class 3A state cross country meet as a team last season, Southeast of Saline senior standout Piper Brown has a clear goal for the year ahead. She wants to return to Rim Rock Farm with her teammates. Brown was one of the area’s top individual runners last season, […]
Southeast of Saline’s Zachary Carlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After helping Southeast of Saline capture a Class 3A state championship last season, Zachary Carlin enters this year with a different responsibility. With two of the Trojans’ top runners and leaders gone, Carlin is ready to step into a larger leadership role and help guide a younger team. “I am most excited to take on […]
Kansas Fall Sports Players To Watch List – Presented by Visit Wichita
Here are some of the top Kansas high school boys soccer, cross country, girls golf, and volleyball players to look out for this fall.BOYS SOCCER Owen Hughes (Bishop Miege) A returning captain, Hughes is expected to lead Bishop Miege after establishing himself as one of the program’s top all-around players. He can excel anywhere on […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine (Poll ends 4/10)
The high school cross country season is right around the corner! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Cross Country Poll! The winner will be featured in the upcoming fall sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, August 10. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy (Poll ends 8/9)
The high school cross country season is right around the corner! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Cross Country Poll! The winner will be featured in the upcoming fall sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Sunday, August 9. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount […]
May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – McPherson
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following McPherson athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Manny Morales – Dordt College soccer Kayden Friesen – Bethel cross country/track Jayren Stutzman – McPherson College football Braxton Burgess – Sterling College football Aurelia Potter – Central Methodist dance Aaron […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – McPherson
The next stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour was at McPherson! Congratulations to the following Bullpups on signing to continue their athletic careers: Karsen Burris, Cloud County CC track/field Andi Buschbom, Missouri Western State University golf Topher Skelton, Hesston College Esports Cade Strathman, Barton Community College baseball Caden Wenderott, McPherson College […]
McPherson’s Reesa Whorton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Traci Whorton By Angela Brunk As a senior on the McPherson High School cross country team, Reesa Whorton has taken on her final season with determination, consistency, and a positive mindset. After an injury-plagued junior year, Whorton returned focused on dropping her time by at least a minute while listening to her body […]