Concordia’s Joey Henderson – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Joey Henderson of Concordia was a first team all-league and all-state honorable mention basketball player last season. Henderson has stayed competitive throughout the offseason, and is ready for the 2024 basketball season. “I spent countless hours in the gym doing skill workouts, running, and getting up shots on the gun,” Henderson said. […]
Kyden Thompson, McPherson HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope McPherson’s Kyden Thompson has been nothing short of a basketball weapon for the Bullpups. As a junior last season, Thompson averaged 12 points per game, was the 4A Division III Player of the Year, and was first team all-league. Thompson has been eager to get back on the court and spent the […]
Abilene’s Brax Fisher – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Gerber Collision & Glass
By Hayden Swope Brax Fisher of Abilene has high hopes for the upcoming season, and is ready to compete. The honorable mention all-league athlete has been using the offseason to prepare for his senior year. “During the summer I really hit the weight room and got faster and stronger,” Fisher said. “I’ve always played AAU […]
Wellington’s Val Norwood – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope Wellington’s Val Norwood is back for the Crusaders, and after a standout sophomore season, she’s ready to take her game to another level. Last season, Norwood was named a first team all-league and all-state player, while also being named the league MVP. Norwood plans to add onto those accolades as Wellington returns […]
Reiya Komagata & Rassana Papa – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Cowley Community College
By Blake Chadwick Noah Doom from Classical is a military kid who, as he and his dad describe, has always been “sturdy.” “Being sturdy is something I know my dad has to be in the Air Force,” Doom said. “A lot of people depend on him, whether it’s the passengers he is flying, the airplanes […]
Minneapolis’ Maggie Shupe – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Scott Ausherman
By Blake Chadwick Basketball is a game of who wins and who loses, and a lot of times, the fun of it all gets lost in the competition. Minneapolis senior Maggie Shupe has set out to put the fun back into basketball. “One of my biggest goals this year is to be a player who […]
Stocton Timbrook, Abilene High School – Prep Performance Of The Month Presented By Hog Wild
By Hayden Swope Stocton Timbrook of Abilene was a first team all-league player for the Cowboys last season, and the training over the offseason has helped Timbrook become even better. Timbrook spent his time off in the gym strengthening himself to help hit those difficult shots. “I continued getting stronger in the weight room, I’d […]
McPherson’s Karter Alvord – Call of the Wild, Athlete Spotlight Presented By Commercial Tire
By Hayden Swope McPherson’s Karter Alvord has been involved in numerous high school sports over her four years as a Bullpup. The three-sport athlete was a first team all-league athlete in both basketball and softball. “I’ve played basketball for four years, softball for four years, volleyball for two years, and been involved in KAY Club […]
Salina Central’s Azbey Peckham – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family, Jeff Wells
By Matt Browning Being a senior, Salina Central’s Azbey Peckham understands her time with the Mustangs is drawing to a close. That is why she is willing to leave everything on the court this season. “My personal goal is just to finish off my career on a high note and leave everything out there, because […]
Eisenhower’s Reagan Rink – Athlete Spotlight Presented By KTA
By Matt Browning Eisenhower’s Reagan Rink understands how important it is to have a positive attitude day in and day out. It sets the standard that is expected to be met throughout every player in the program. “I think my character has a positive impact on all aspects of the team and I try to […]