Salina South’s Yaden Montanez – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
For Salina South soccer standout Yaden Montanez, the upcoming season is about more than individual accomplishments. It is an opportunity to continue playing a sport he loves alongside a longtime friend and teammate while pushing himself to improve. “The most exciting part for me this upcoming season is being able to play a sport I […]
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in extra repetitions with teammates throughout the summer while also attending college camps, open gyms and Republic County’s summer weights program. “I’ve been putting a lot of reps in with a […]
Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
Kaylie Shultz has accomplished plenty during her cross country career at Salina Central, but as she enters her final season, her focus is on making the most of every opportunity with her teammates. Shultz is coming off a remarkable junior season that included a Class 5A state championship and several other major honors. Now, she […]
Southeast of Saline’s Piper Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After narrowly missing a trip to the Class 3A state cross country meet as a team last season, Southeast of Saline senior standout Piper Brown has a clear goal for the year ahead. She wants to return to Rim Rock Farm with her teammates. Brown was one of the area’s top individual runners last season, […]
Ellsworth’s Kristy Rodriguez – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Kristy Rodriguez has built her coaching career around more than wins and losses. For the Ellsworth head volleyball coach, the most rewarding part of the job is teaching the game, building relationships and watching her players grow. Rodriguez began her coaching career as an assistant under legendary Sacred Heart High School coach Mary Pat Weese. […]
Southeast of Saline’s Zachary Carlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After helping Southeast of Saline capture a Class 3A state championship last season, Zachary Carlin enters this year with a different responsibility. With two of the Trojans’ top runners and leaders gone, Carlin is ready to step into a larger leadership role and help guide a younger team. “I am most excited to take on […]
Southeast of Saline’s Tristan Swank – Salina Area Defensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Ortho
Southeast of Saline senior Tristan Swank is looking forward to one more opportunity to compete alongside his teammates and build on the success the Trojans have established in recent seasons. As the upcoming season approaches, Swank said one of the things he is most excited about is sharing the field with his friends while watching […]
Concordia’s Ayden Krier – Special Teams Poll Winner – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Concordia High School’s Ayden Krier is easy to spot on Friday nights, lining up in the slot or dropping back at safety, but the work that defines him often happens far from the stadium lights. A rising junior, Krier said his biggest inspiration comes from home. “Who inspires me is my dad because he works […]
Concordia Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Last Season: 4-5 Concordia heads into 2026 with a veteran core under third-year head coach Brad Wildeman after finishing 4-5 last season. The Panthers run a spread offense and 4-2-5 defense, and they return a long list of experienced seniors that should give them a chance to take a step forward. Senior quarterback Drake Blochlinger […]
2026 High School Football Previews – Out for Delivery
2026 High School Football Previews magazines are on the road and headed to distribution points throughout the regions! If you just can’t wait, check out the digital edition link below! To nominate someone for a story email [email protected]