Marion’s Gavin Wasmuth – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Oliver’s Sports
By Hayden Swope Marion’s Gavin Wasmuth has been playing baseball for as long as he could remember. It’s more than a hobby – it’s a passion. “Watching, playing, and just being around the game is what I loved most growing up,” Wasmuth said. “Playing travel baseball every summer since elementary school only grew my love […]
Beloit High School Cheer – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Beloit cheerleader coach Jody Vowinckel says a quality cheerleading program is vital to the athletic experience and she has the proof to back it up. “Studies have shown that cheerleaders can play a significant role in winning games by leading the crowd to support and encourage the players,” Vowinckel said. “Beloit cheer […]
McPherson’s Cory Muehler – Poll Winner Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For McPherson’s Cory Muehler, there is only one way to describe the 2023-2024 Bullpup season: it was a dream. “We had our storyline we had to accomplish based on how last year ended and we weren’t going to stop until we accomplished it,” Muehler said. From winning the 4A Tournament, to playing […]
Smoky Valley’s Adrian Hazelwood – Poll Winner Presented By Salina Tech
By Matt Browning The 2023-2024 season was the last one for Smoky Valley’s Adrian Hazelwood, but in her mind, it was by far the most enjoyable one. “It was the most fun season I have had in all four years,” Hazelwood said. “Not only were we very successful on the court, but off the court […]
Hanover State Basketball – Spotlight Presented By Visit Wichita
In a game where Cunningham led for most of the game, the title hopes were slowly becoming realer and realer for a team full of kids that knew they wanted to be a part of history again. “It was crazy for sure,” junior all-league frst-team guard Luke Albers said when talking about winning the frst […]
Moundridge State Basketball – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
New coach, no problem for the now back-to-back class 2A state champion Moundridge Wildcats. One year after legendary coach Vance Unrau retired, first-year head coach Dustan Kanitz and the Wildcats are still the team to beat in class 2A. “I would say there were high expectations,” Kanitz said. “The Moundridge community loves the game of […]
McPherson State Basketball – Team Of The Month Presented By Bluestem Pace
25-0 always has a good ring to it. Now, as state championships, head coach Kurt Kinnamon is adding his seventh state championship ring to his trophy case. The McPherson Bullpups would have to get through the then 22-2 defending champion Hugoton Eagles. Down 11 points with less than four minutes to go, the Bullpups were […]
McPherson State Basketball – Team Of The Month Presented By Bluestem Pace
25-0 always has a good ring to it. Now, as state championships, head coach Kurt Kinnamon is adding his seventh state championship ring to his trophy case. The McPherson Bullpups would have to get through the then 22-2 defending champion Hugoton Eagles. Down 11 points with less than four minutes to go, the Bullpups were […]
Salina South’s Aunisty McNeal – Poll Winner Presented By Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick Whether it is breaking school records or leading the team, Aunisty McNeal from Salina South is one of the most consistent performers in the state. The senior has a current PR of 36-4 in the shotput, a 126-5 in the discus and a 124-10 in the javelin. McNeal has been participating in […]
Hillsboro’s Lauryn Vogt – Poll Winner Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Hayden Swope Lauryn Vogt of Hillsboro has spent years dedicating herself to swimming, and it all paid off last season as she came home a state champion in the 50 free. “I swim with my club swim team the Nitros of Kansas during the offseason and before the season starts I set goals and […]