Goessel’s Aimee Funk – Presented by Oliver’s Sports

By Blake Chadwick Aimee Funk is a senior setter for Goesse,l who was a pivotal piece for the Bluebirds last year after they finished 30-10. Funk has been playing volleyball since she was in third grade and has seen herself progress year after year, thanks to all four sports she plays throughout the year. “Aimee […]

Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan – Presented by NexTech

By Matt Browning Ellsworth football player Cooper McGowan said being a leader is someone who creates a positive and uplifting environment on a daily basis. “It can be in different ways, such as leading by example, encouraging others, or something as little as being positive each day,” McGowan said. “I value being a leader heavily because […]

Salina’s Rodrigo Palacios – Presented by Salina Orthopedics

By Blake Chadwick Salina South finished their 2023 season short of their state championship goal after a final-four loss stopped them from reaching the state championship game. After winning the third-place game, junior Rodrigo Palacios will do everything in his power to get back to that point. Palacios is a striker for the Cougars, and […]

Wichita Classical Soccer – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Blake Chadwick The boys soccer team at Wichita Classical is led by co-head coaches Justin Kenas and Nathan Wilkey, who have been around each other for a long time both having ties to Tabor College and Maize high school. For the co-head coaches, they believe that this will be a good one as they […]

Minneapolis’ Raelyn Robinson – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance

By Matt Browning Minneapolis’ Raelyn Robinson seemed destined to be a high school volleyball player. “My mom played volleyball for Nemaha Valley, who had a very successful program, so she always loved the game and encouraged me to play,” Robinson said. “It wasn’t long before I developed a strong love and passion for volleyball as well.” […]

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.” […]