Eisenhower’s Zeke Schroeder – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Salina Tech
Last season, Zeke Schroeder and the Eisenhower bowling team took sixth at the 5-1A Tournament, which did not meet their expectations. So Schroeder only has one hope for the 2024 season. “Going into my senior year of high school bowling I can only think of going out with a bang,” Schroeder said. “As a team […]
Winfield’s Brandon Kendall – Athlete Spotlight Presented By WSU Tech
Last season, Winfield’s Brandon Kendall finished ranked 14th in the 100 fly, which really is quite the accomplishment. But not for Kendall. He has big plans for 2024 and it includes a much-improved time in that event and others. “My personal goal is to break a school record in the fly, as well as help […]
Derby’s Jared Hays – Athlete Spotlight Presented By WSU Tech
Over the past few swimming seasons, Derby’s Jared Hays has been so close to being an individual school record breaker. He has been a part of some record breaking relay teams, but now he wants to be by himself, too. There is no better time than the present for Hays. “My dad told me that […]
Wellington’s Aubrey Hunter – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
It was so close for Wellington wrestler Aubrey Hunt last season, as she took third at regionals and then second at state. Her season was still a huge success, as she had a 37-7 record and 24 pins, with wins at five tournaments and a runner-up at another tournament. But it is easy to see […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Taylor Barringer – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Taylor Barringer has a unique way to get herself mentally and physically prepared for the rigors of the high school wrestling season. “I just finished my cross country ceason, and I believe that cross country has helped me with my mental strength and my physical endurance for the upcoming wrestling season,” Barringer […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Omari Elias – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Wichita
Omari Elias had a dream season for the Kapaun Mount Carmel Crusaders. Whether it was rushing for 3,000 yards, earning accolade after accolade after the season was over or getting the Crusaders to the 5A championship game, Elias had so much to be proud of. But there was one particular moment that stood out above […]
Goddard’s Jacob Goodwin – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
Goddard’s Jacob Goodwin went 36-6 and won a state title last season. How can it get any better? “This year I am looking forward to the team going out and battling for a state title,” Goodwin said. “We have the team and coaches to do it and I’m excited to show everyone that we are […]
Adley Mayo, South Haven HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning South Haven softball player Adley Mayo suffered serious injuries to both knees, which required surgery and subsequent rehabilitation at Advanced Physical Therapy. It was an arduous process, but one that Mayo is thankful for. “They really cared about how you were doing in recovery as well as well as outside,” Mayo said. […]
Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Salina Regional Sports Medicine
Even as the defending Class 5-1A individual champion, the process of improvement is a long and arduous one for Salina South’s Rylee Lambeth. Not only does she focus on fundamentals and her weaknesses, but she goes above and beyond when analyzing her game. “I have been in the bowling alley every chance I get and […]
Salina South’s Campbell Peterson – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Salina Tech
Campbell Peterson of Salina South carried a series average of 698 last season, which was the third best on the Cougars’ team. Salina South returns so much talent this season, including Peterson, which has him thinking big things in 2024. “I am excited for the state meet at the end of the season as I […]