Clifton-Clyde’s Oliver Nobert – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning Clifton-Clyde has gone 14-5 over the past two seasons, but has not been able to advance deep into the playoffs. The Eagles’ Oliver Nobert wants that to change in 2024. “One of my team goals is to win every game possible,” Nobert said. “I want to see us return as Divisional Champs […]
Sterling’s Chelsie Brown – Presented by Salina Tech
By Blake Chadwick Sterling sophomore Chelsie Brown returns with state tournament experience after a great freshman season on the court. “Chelsie is a very powerful tennis player,” head coach Janae Ryan said. “She hits a heavy ball and has a really nice serve. Chelsie is an incredibly hard worker. She has put in a ton […]
Concordia’s Mya Niehues – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Sterling sophomore Chelsie Brown returns with state tournament experience after a great freshman season on the court. “Chelsie is a very powerful tennis player,” head coach Janae Ryan said. “She hits a heavy ball and has a really nice serve. Chelsie is an incredibly hard worker. She has put in a ton […]
Sylvan-Lucan’s Codie Huehl – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Sylvan-Lucas sophomore cross country runner Codie Huehl is looking to come back better than ever. The sophomore excelled in 2023 right out of the gates, taking her success in league and then finishing fourth regionals in Sabetha and 16th at state in Wamego. Because her goal is to improve on 2023, Huehl trained hard this […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Brady Wells – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick While looking forward to finally having a full team to compete at meets, senior Brady Wells continues to get better so he can lead a group of inexperienced runners. Through Wells’ first three years, Salina Sacred Heart has struggled to recruit kids to the cross country team so they have not had […]
Salina Central’s Yandel Ramos – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Yandel Ramos is a key player in the success of the Salina Central Mustangs. As a senior, he has excelled in multiple positions, including left back, attacking midfielder, and both wings, and he is currently playing primarily as a striker. “Yandel is a natural-born athlete,” head coach Leonel Alvarado said. “His speed […]
Girls Tennis State Meet Recap – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
Sophomore Chelsie Brown set her sights on an undefeated season and a state championship, and she achieved just that with a 36-0 record. Her remarkable performance made history, as she became the first girl from Sterling to win a state championship since 1986. Brown’s relentless determination and drive propelled her to this impressive milestone, solidifying […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Calyn Baker – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning Clifton-Clyde volleyball Calyn Baker considers a competitive person, so just getting back on the court is something she is looking forward to. “We also play in a tough league and so I like having competitive games each time you play a team,” Baker said. “I especially think that competition during practice makes the […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Lillian Steinbrock – Presented by Kaw Valley State Bank
By Matt Browning The Clifton-Clyde volleyball team returns five starters from last season’s fourth place team at the state tournament. One of those returners, Lillian Steinbrock, said all of the returning players are locked in so they can improve on where the season ended in 2023. Every single one of us has been working countless […]
Southeast of Saline’s Christina Wingo – Presented by Wango LLC
By Matt Browning Southeast of Saline’s Christina Wingo recorded 287 kills to go along with 236 digs and 43 aces on her way to being a first team all-league selection in 2023. But she recognized there were some areas that she needed to improve. “This year, I am specifically focusing on improving my serve receive […]