Salina Central’s Lydia Dong – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
One of the things Salina Central’s Lydia Dong is most excited about for her senior season as a wrestler is being able to work with her coaches one last time. She has developed a repour and relationship with them throughout her high school career and even longer. “I am most excited to wrestle for my […]
Salina Central’s Jase Adam – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
Winning a state title seems like a natural progression for Salina Central’s Jase Adam. Last season, the junior wrestler took second at the 5A Tournament, while taking third in his freshman season. As the preseason No. 1 wrestler at the 126 weight class, Adam has his sights set on getting that elusive state title, plus […]
Hillsboro’s Rachel Schafer – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Hillsboro’s Rachel Schafer has had a unique path towards being a Class 4-1A ranked wrestler in the 145 weight class. Schafer was homeschooled until last year, so being able to wrestle was the first her first sport ever. Over the last year, it has been a bumpy ride, that she hopes culminates […]
McPherson’s Cristian Garcia – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Bluestem Pace
By Matt Browning Perhaps the thing McPherson’s Cristian Garcia was most excited about for the swimming season was being able to show what kind of leader he is. “I could tell this team needed a leader figure to it so I knew that had to be me,” Garcia said. “We had a bunch of brand […]
Minneapolis’ Chas Hauck – Coach of the Month Presented By Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Blake Chadwick Minneapolis wrestling head coach Chas Hauck has been making impacts on kids’ lives for 26 years now. Hauck has been around wrestling since 5th grade when he decided to give it a chance. Now, he is the head wrestling coach, a title he has held for the last 10 years. “My absolute […]
Salina South’s, Will Krannawitter – Athlete Spotlight Presented By The Alley
The Salina South boys bowling team took eighth last season at the Class 5-1A Tournament and Will Krannawitter, who was one of the Cougars’ top bowlers last season, thinks big things are in store for his team this year. “The thing I’m most excited for this season is being able to spend another year with […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Jason Marrs – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Jeff Wells
By Hayden Swope Basketball has been a huge part of Salina Sacred Heart’s Jason Marrs’ life. Playing for his support system every game, Marrs is ready to prove himself on the court. “I have had a basketball in my hands for as long as I can remember,” Marrs said. “I have been playing with the […]
Sunrise Elite Basketball – Team Of The Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Once again, the Sunrise Elite Basketball Team has a collection of ranked high school players that have signed or committed to play at high level college programs across the country. According to 247 Sports, Sunrise has three players ranked inside the Class of 2024’s top 200 players. David Castillo, a 6-1 combo […]
Minneapolis’ Myka Deronett – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Scott Ausherman
By Hayden Swope Myka Deronett of Minneapolis has always leaned on basketball as a comfort sport, but for a long time, the career was a little rocky for her. “Basketball has always been my favorite sport,” Deronett said. “As a kid, I did not get to play very often because I was not very good. […]
Butler Community College’s Karly Girty – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Butler Community College
By Matt Browning It’s late in the recruiting period and despite the time constraints of the period, Butler volleyball player Karly Girty felt like her recruitment was simple. “Coach Lechtenberg and Cosby were very clear in their expectations of me,” Girty said. “I appreciated their efforts to make sure I was a good fit for […]