Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore – Presented by Hoft Red Angus
By Blake Chadwick Year after year, Ellsworth junior Alexis Moore continues improving and remains a key piece for the Bearcats. “Alexis loves volleyball,” head coach Amy Johnson said. “She is a talented athlete and has become a strong middle hitter and blocker. She reads the floor well. Alexis’ passion for volleyball really shows when she’s […]
Sylvan-Lucan’s Serenity Steinike – Presented by Wilson Communications
“We over Me” is Sylvan-Lucas’s mantra for 2024, and it’s one that senior outside hitter Serenity Steinike lives by. Steinike is looking to step into leadership this year with four new starters and only two returning starters. “As a senior this year it is my role to step out on the court and be a […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 11/1)
The high school girls basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Basketball poll so we know who we should feature in the Basketball Preview issue of the magazine. Voting ends on November 1 at 10 pm.
Clay Center Community’s Janae Crimmins – Presented by Heck Farms
Senior setter Janae Crimmins’ primary focus this year is improving her setting abilities, even though she had 905 assists at 10.2 assists per set in 2023. Crimmins helped Clay Center finish last season 25-12 and take second place in their league. During the offseason, Crimmins was doing morning workouts with her teammates as well as […]
Goessel’s Brooklyn Wuest – Presented by Studio 120 Underground
By Cooper Chadwick From the early days of barely getting the ball over the net on serves to serving 22 aces in 2023, senior Brooklyn Wuest of Goessel High has seen so much improvement in her game. As an outside hitter is essential to be able to serve well if you want to play all […]
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 […]