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 […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Wrestler Should We Feature? Presented by Hutchinson Community College (Poll ends 10/29)

The high school wrestling season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Wrestling Poll, so we know who to feature in the winter sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small […]
Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Huey Counts By Angela Brunk Salina Central junior Kaylie Shultz is no stranger to success on the cross country course, and this season she’s aiming even higher. A standout distance runner, Shultz has set her sights on qualifying for the state meet both individually and with her team. A goal well within reach […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 10/24)

The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Basketball Poll, so we know who to feature in the basketball preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Friday, October 24 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]
Wichita Named Best Sports-Event Host City in the Country in 2025 SportsTravel Awards

Visit Wichita, in conjunction with Northstar Meetings Group,today announced that Wichita has been named the Best Sports-Event Host City in the2025 SportsTravel Awards, presented by SportsTravel magazine during the TEAMS ’25Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio.The national recognition validates Wichita’s excellence in hosting and its proven ability toattract and deliver high-caliber sporting events with seamless […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 10/22)

The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Basketball Poll, so we know who to feature in the basketball preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, October 22 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]
Wichita Named Multi-Year Host of US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in 2026, 2027 and 2028

US Youth Soccer (USYS) has selected Wichita as the host cityfor the 2026, 2027 and 2028 National Presidents Cup, marking the first time the event willbe held in Wichita, and in any single host city, for three consecutive years. This multi-yearcommitment is a testament to a strong relationship with USYS, community and state-levelpartnerships, Wichita’s central […]
McPherson’s Manny Morales – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace

By Hayden Swope Manny Morales of McPherson has some high expectations for the season, including a goal that every team strides to complete. The first team all-league athlete returns for his final season. “I’m highly focused on just getting results in each of our games,” Morales said. “I would love to get all of the […]
McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services

By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Maryn Sandbo, tennis has been about far more than just matches—it’s been about representing one of the state’s premier programs and carrying on its tradition of success. “Playing for such a special program like this means a great deal to me,” Sandbo said. “Since I’ve been here, we’ve been […]
Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance

By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line, senior Wyatt Griffin is excited to play his last season of football with his teammates. “I am also excited to go out there and compete every week,” Griffin said. Playing left guard and defensive end for the Lions, Griffin spent the majority of […]