Herington’s Leslyn Kremeier – Presented by Montgomery Production
Breaking records and surpassing goals on the court is nothing new for senior Leslyn Kremier, who continues to push herself physically and mentally. This senior libero from Herington High School created an impressive resume in 2023, breaking the school’s single-season dig record, the total serve school record, the total serve/receive school record, and the Kansas […]
Rock Hills’ Halle Mizner – Presented by Mankato Livestock
By Cooper Chadwick Junior Halle Mizner and the Rock Hills Grizzlies are looking to return to the top third in the league after placing third in 2023, their highest finish in school history. Mizner, an outside hitter, believes the chemistry of her team and some of its more skilled players will be the key to […]
McPherson’s Addison Chapman – Presented by People’s Bank and Trust
Stepping into a new role, senior Addison Chapman is looking to help the McPherson Bullpups make it back to state. After losing their two-year starting setter, the Bullpups need Chapman, who is usually an outside hitter, to step into that position and help lead the team. As a result, she put in a lot of […]
McPherson’s Borin Heang – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick Just two years ago, McPherson’s Borin Heang moved to the USA from Cambodia, and his whole life changed. As a senior, Heang is very comfortable setting himself up to have a great last season as a Bullpup. “Borin is a great attacking player,” head coach Chris Adrian said. “He has the technical […]
SAFE Spotlight: Ark City High School
By Matt BrowningAt the beginning of each school year, the Ark City SAFE program has a signup day where sponsor Adam Utt promotes all of the perks and benefits of the club. From there, the club has multiple eventsthroughout the year for the school. “Most of the students in my club were either in it […]
Goessel’s Aimee Funk – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Blake Chadwick Aimee Funk is a senior setter for Goesse,l who was a pivotal piece for the Bluebirds last year after they finished 30-10. Funk has been playing volleyball since she was in third grade and has seen herself progress year after year, thanks to all four sports she plays throughout the year. “Aimee […]
Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan – Presented by NexTech
By Matt Browning Ellsworth football player Cooper McGowan said being a leader is someone who creates a positive and uplifting environment on a daily basis. “It can be in different ways, such as leading by example, encouraging others, or something as little as being positive each day,” McGowan said. “I value being a leader heavily because […]
Salina’s Rodrigo Palacios – Presented by Salina Orthopedics
By Blake Chadwick Salina South finished their 2023 season short of their state championship goal after a final-four loss stopped them from reaching the state championship game. After winning the third-place game, junior Rodrigo Palacios will do everything in his power to get back to that point. Palacios is a striker for the Cougars, and […]
Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
By Matt Browning Many athletes don’t view their sport as a way to relax and separate themselves from reality, but that is not the case for Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia. While he is your typical teenager and likes to hang out with friends or play video games, Lachia decompresses by playing the game he […]
Hillsboro’s Sandy Arnold: Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick It was 21 years ago, when Hillsboro High School hired a star in head coach Sandy Arnold to coach the Trojans. The head coach is a firm believer in fundamentals and doing things the right way all the time, on and off the court. “I am a firm believer in teaching the […]