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 […]
Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
By Matt Browning Many athletes don’t view their sport as a way to relax and separate themselves from reality, but that is not the case for Salina Central’s Jose Manuel Lachia. While he is your typical teenager and likes to hang out with friends or play video games, Lachia decompresses by playing the game he […]
Hillsboro’s Sandy Arnold: Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick It was 21 years ago, when Hillsboro High School hired a star in head coach Sandy Arnold to coach the Trojans. The head coach is a firm believer in fundamentals and doing things the right way all the time, on and off the court. “I am a firm believer in teaching the […]
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.” […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 10/30)
The high school boys basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Basketball poll so we know who we should feature in the Basketball Preview issue of the magazine. Voting ends on October 30 at 10 pm. Please note that the use of voting software or bots will […]
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.” […]