Ellsworth’s Lainey Peschka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Berkeley Capital Management
By Matt Browning Since fifth grade, Lainey Peschka from Ellsworth has played with the same group of players. It has led to cohesion in the Ellsworth program and is one of the main reasons Peschka is excited for the upcoming season. “We have a really talented junior class and we’ve been playing competitively together since […]
Beloit’s Cassandra Thompson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Thompson’s Ok Tire
By Matt Browning The Beloit girls basketball program has a new coach, Keith Kresin, this season and that has returning starter Cassandra Thompson excited about what that means for the team’s prospects. “I think he is going to really help our whole team get in shape and become the best version of ourselves as players and […]
Beloit High School’s Eli Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by S&S Drug
By Matt Browning Beloit’s Eli Johnson is ready to take over the lead role this season rather than “just picking up the trash” like he did last year. All-state selection Bryce Beisner graduated for Beloit, so Johnson is ready to roll. “Without Bryce, I’ve had to step up my game and focus on moving without […]
Concordia High School’s Charlize Cash – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick After a 13-9 finish last season, the Concordia Panthers brought back one of their best players in Charlize Cash. As a junior, Cash showcased her all-around talent by averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 4.1 steals per game. Her impressive stats earned her a spot on the all-state team for […]
Salina Area Boys Bowling Spotlight – Nathan Frees from Salina South (Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy)
By Matt Browning There is a balance between competition and fun and Salina South bowler Nathan Frees tried to find that throughout the offseason. I constantly went out with friends to practice together but also have fun at the same time,” Frees said. Now a veteran of Cougar bowling, Frees wants to insure he can […]
Salina Area Girls Bowling Spotlight – Rylee Lambeth from Salina South (Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy)
By Matt Browning While Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth would undoubtedly like to accomplish so much this bowling season, she also just wants to soak in the memories. “I am excited to get the goals I have set but most of all, it being my last season, I am going to enjoy every little bit of […]
Minneapolis High School’s Braedee Weatherman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by American Family Ausherman
By Matt Browning Minneapolis’ Braedee Weatherman considers herself a shooting guard, but she knows she has to expand her game. “To prepare for this upcoming basketball season, I have been putting a lot of time in at the gym, not only working on my shot but developing other dimensions of my game,” Weatherman said. This […]
Salina Area Boys Swimmer Spotlight – Sean Iselin from Salina South (Presented by Visit Wichita)
By Matt Browning While Salina South’s Sean Iselin did not spend a ton of time in the pool this offseason, he still focused on working on his health. “I worked a decently physically demanding job over the summer as well as played football and attended all the lifting and agility sessions that went along with that,” Iselin said. […]
SE-Saline High School’s Gannon Jacobson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Farm Bureau
By Matt Browning Southeast of Saline’s Gannon Jacobson summer was basketball all of the time. “This offseason I have been playing in the Pro16 circuit for Team Kansas 2026,” Jacobson said. “Dan Pyle my summer coach has really pushed me this offseason to add more to my game than just being a 3 and D player. […]
McPherson’s Gabe Pyle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Cooper Chadwick This offseason has been difficult for McPherson senior Gabe Pyle, who has been struggling with bad tendonitis in both knees. Pyle made the decision to rest this offseason, missing out on AAU basketball and other summer basketball activities. “What I am doing right now is going to work out and I am […]