Peabody-Burns’ Aiden Hurst – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning At the very young age one, Peabody-Burns’ Aiden Hurst fell in love with the outdoors. “My dad started to take me fishing now that I was able to sort of learn how to do things,” Hurst said. “I may have not been very good at fishing when I started but I still loved […]
Clay Center’s Lauren Smith – Presented by Hog Wild BBQ
For her first three seasons of high school, Clay Center crosscountry runner Lauren Smith pushed herself as hard asshe could. Now dealing with an injury during her senior season, Smith istaking a different approach. “I want to improve on listening to my body and learning toadvocate for myself when things have become too much,” Smithsaid. […]
Salina Central’s Mallory Renfro – Presented by American Family Insurance Daran Neuschafer
By Blake Chadwick Three is better than one for Salina Central Tennis. The Mustangs have the rare combination of having triplets on the team. Mallory, Claire and Addison Renfro have been really good for the Mustangs as they have all reached 100 wins throughout their career. For Mallory Renfro, she and her sister Addison finished […]
State Volleyball Recap – Presented by Salina Tech
Class 1A D1 The Little River Redskins closed out the season with an impressive 40-6 record, securing their third consecutive state championship for the program. Despite the graduation of five seniors, the Redskins upheld their winning culture, demonstrating resilience and commitment to excellence. Junior Arika Feldman led the way, recording a match-high 13 kills in […]
State Cross Country Recap – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Class 5A After not running cross country her freshman year, Salina Central’s Katelyn Rupe has won three state championships in a row, putting her in the likes of some pretty elite company. “I was really excited for her to win her third State Championship because I’ve seen the sacrifices she has made to be in […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Ethan Gonzalez, Abilene
Ethan Gonzales has signed his letter of intent to continue his education and run cross country and track at Hesston College next year.
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Abilene High School
Congratulations to Arissa Cathey of Abilene, who has signed her letter of intent to continue her education and run cross country & track at Hesston College!
Valley Center Playground – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction was busy this summer in Valley Center, installing turf on the playgrounds at Abilene Elementary, West Elementary and the Intermediate School. “These playgrounds had turf installed to give outdoor access after bad weather,” said Valley Center Facilities director Dan Gentry. “Which will keep the mud out of the buildings. It also […]
Southeast of Saline‘s Jacob Bircher – Presented by Timothy VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
Jacob Bircher has been putting in the miles for this season of cross country for Southeast of Saline. Bircher has set some big goals this season for himself and his team. “Our big team goal for the season is to win state. I would also like to place in the top 10 at state, and if […]
Southeast of Saline High School – Presented by KTSRO Safe
By Matt Browning There have been times where the Southeast of Saline SAFE program has had up to 60 students involved. While they have not had a meeting yet this year, sponsor Braden Long said there are several events SAFE puts on each year. “We are involved in the seatbelt surveys, we have had speakers, […]