Inman’s Suttyn Harris – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Inman volleyball’s Suttyn Harris is one of the best, if not the best, juniors in the state of Kansas. Harris has played volleyball since she was in fourth grade, first starting to play more competitively when she got into middle school. Now, the junior is the starting outside hitter for the Teutons […]
Steve Fritz – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Being a national champion is the most treasured memory Steve Fritz has from his time at Hutchinson Community College. “The support we received from the student body and community that season was fantastic,” Fritz said. “To be able to win the national title in Hutchinson just made it that much more memorable.” […]
Beloit’s Addison Budke – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Blake Chadwick It’s been a long journey for Addison Budke, the outside hitter who started playing volleyball at the age of three. After earning Class 3A first-team honors for the last three years, she’s now focused on adding a state championship to her resume. “Addison is blessed with great physical ability, a natural drive […]
Smoky Valley High School’s Katja Blanchat – Presented by Evan Reinert Advanced PT
By Matt Browning While the Smoky Valley volleyball team lost five of six seniors from last season’s team, returning senior Katja Blanchat is optimistic about her team’s prospects. “We lost five of our six starters from last year and will have a young group with a lot of talent just not as much court time,” […]
Anna Jueneman – Presented by Hog Wild BBQ
As a first team all-state selection last season, Hanover’sAnna Jueneman recorded 277 kills, 510 digs, 22 aces and 304serve receives.Jueneman is hoping for a repeat performance in 2024.“I am most excited to work and play with this group of girls andsee how we grow in many different aspects,” Jueneman said. “Ican’t wait to get back […]
Ell-Saline’s Collin Dent – Presented by Commercial Tire
Collin Dent from Ell-Saline has loved being an outdoorsmen from a very young age. “Growing up, my parents took my brother and I hunting, fishing, riding horses, working cattle, etc.” Dent said. “We also traveled on trips to Montana to see my mom’s family and I would hunt and fish there, too.” “I can remember […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Natalya Christy, Abilene
Congratulations to Natayla Christy of Abilene, who signed to cheer at Missouri Valley College next year!
Hanover’s Rieken Stallbaumer-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Hanover’s Rieken Stallbaumer has been training for the season all summer, spending countless hours at the field. Last season, Stallbaumer was a second team all-league athlete for the Wildcats. “I’ve been preparing for the season by attending team camps, weights, and conditioning sessions and participating in seven on seven drills,” Stallbaumer said. […]
Rural Vista’s Logan Tate-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Hayden Swope Rural Vista’s Logan Tate has been looking forward to the upcoming football season since he stepped off the field last year. The all-league athlete has been staying in shape by training all offseason. “I focused the majority of my summer preparing for the season,” Tate said. “I go to morning weights every […]
Sylvan-Lucas’ Cade Brokes-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Salina Tech
By Hayden Swope Cade Brokes of Sylvan-Lucas spent all offseason working and training to ready himself for the fall season. “To prepare for the upcoming season, I attended numerous camps and combines along with lifting weights the majority of the week,” Brokes said. Even in a short amount of time, Brokes is looking forward to […]