Hanover’s Camron Jueneman-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Commercial Tire

By Hayden Swope Camron Jueneman, a Hanover athlete, has been preparing for the season ever since last year’s season ended. The first team all-league defensive lineman is ready to be back. “To prepare for the upcoming season I’ve been actively participating in team camps and weightlifting, with hopes to improve my strength and speed,” Jueneman […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight-William Thacker-Presented by Hutchinson Community College

By Matt Browning William Thacker was a first generation college attendee and graduate and according to him he had “little support and faith that his journey through college would be a fruitful one.” But then the Hutchinson Community College football program came calling and Thacker’s life was forever changed. “The world class education, the pursuit […]
Little River’s Kyler Bergkamp-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services

By Matt Browning Kyler Bergkamp from Little River has already experienced success as a high school football player. He was a first team all-league defensive back last year and was also honorable mention all-state. Bergkamp will again be in the secondary for the Redskins in 2024, but he will also be Little River’s primary ball […]
Ell-Saline’s Lucas Correa-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning Lucas Correa plays wide receiver and defensive back for Ell-Saline, but it’s his kicking that he is most proud of. “I am most excited to kick again this season,” Correa said. “Out of many things I do it is definitely what I do best and felt as if I was born to […]
Ell-Saline’s Reese Krone-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Wikoff Accounting Solutions

By Matt Browning Playing for one of the top 8-Man I teams, Ell-Saline’s Reese Krone understands the expectations that not only this season, but every season brings, by being a Cardinal. “I am most excited for that very first snap of the year,” Krone said. All of the nerves are going and all of the […]
Canton-Galva’s Noah Collins-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Bluestem Pace

By Matt Browning Being that he was chosen first team all-league defensive line last season, it’s difficult to imagine just how much better Canton-Galva’s Noah Collins can be in 2024. But he was focused on do just that throughout the summer months. “One thing I would like to improve on this year is increasing my speed […]
Bennington’s Logan Gillett-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Salina Tech

By Hayden Swope Bennington’s Logan Gillett is walking into his senior season hungry for a postseason run. The first team all-league defensive lineman returns for the Bulldogs. “I am most excited for the group of guys we got,” Gillett said. “We have one great group of guys with a ton of skill. It’s just about […]
Sterling’s Wyatt Newberry-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Precision Engraving & Awards

By Hayden Swope Sterling’s Wyatt Newberry had a very memorable sophomore season, where he ended the year as a second team allleague piece to the Black Bears’ secondary. Newberry is thankful that all the time and effort he’s putting into the game is working. “It’s pretty cool to be recognized and I am really appreciative […]
Marion’s Brian Nguyen-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by The Rusty Edge Tonsorial Parlor II

By Hayden Swope After going 9-2 last season, Marion has a big target on their back heading into the 2024 season. All-league athlete Brian Nguyen still remembers that victory feeling that kept the Warriors alive. “My favorite memory that I have is being able to come together as a team and beat Smith Center last […]
Ellsworth’s Daxton Leiker-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Citizens State Bank & Trust Company

By Blake Chadwick After a 9-2 finish in 2023, the Ellsworth Bearcats are chomping at the bit, ready to get back at it. One of those guys who can’t wait to get back on the field is senior receiver and safety, Daxton Leiker. The senior started playing football in fourth grade and hasn’t stopped since. […]