Hillsboro’s Lauryn Vogt – Salina Area Girls Swimming Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick The older you get, the more an athlete understands, whether they like the sport, love the sport, or live the sport. For Hillsboro junior Lauryn Vogt, she is one who lives the sport. “Lauryn is a hardworking swimmer,” head coach MacKenzie Magee said. “When she is in the pool for a practice […]
Southeast of Saline’s Kimber Ogorzolka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Timothy VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick First baseman Kimber Ogorzolka has been playing softball since she was eight years old and has built a strong reputation at the plate for her powerful hitting. Additionally, her exceptional defensive skills at first base have made her a key player and a cornerstone of the Southeast of Saline Trojans. “Kimber brings […]
SE of Saline’s Ian Nickelson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho Clinic
By Ken Hansard Senior third baseman Ian Nickelson of Southeast of Saline seeks to end his high school athletics career on a high note and add to an already impressive resume. Nickelson has won a North Central League championship (North Central Athletics Association) as well as a Kansas 3A State Championship in football. In baseball […]
Salina Central’s Valerie VanZant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Daran Nueschafer – American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Committed to play D-ll softball next year at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, Salina Central senior Valerie VanZant’s skills are not limited to just the softball field. VanZant has a love for working with large exotic animals as well, that’s why she will be majoring in Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine when she gets […]
Wichita Trinity Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Wichita Trinity softball team took third at the 3A Tournament last year, after narrowly falling to Frontenac in the semifinals. Head coach Steve Cross thinks this year’s team could be even better. “This is the most athletic roster we have ever had, so we would like to see the team pick […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Landon Forbes – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning When Landon Forbes had the opportunity to transfer from Fort Hays State to Hutchinson Community College to play basketball, it was too good to pass up. “First, Hutch fits my style of play better,” Forbes said. “The game is played at a much quicker pace, allowing for more transition opportunities. Also, I […]
McPherson’s Logan Beede – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Logan Beede admitted he was never the star-studded athlete from the time he started playing sports. But he has dedicated himself to working harder than others so that he can make an impact. “I would say my definition of hard work is having a mindset as well as pushing myself till failure […]
McPherson’s Addie Herrera – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick With a new head coach, you never know what you will get from the team and coaches. Despite the change, the constants you can count on for the McPherson Bullpups will be the excellent coaching from Daryl Hoelting and on the mound from Bullpup senior Addie Herrera. The senior has established herself […]
Salina Central’s Mark Vaughn – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Matt Browning For the past three years, Salina Central head baseball coach Mark Vaughn has been on staff with the Mustangs, but now gets the chance to lead the program. He has also been a volunteer assistant at Iowa Western CC and a graduate assistant at Arkansas Tech. “I really enjoy teaching and coaching […]
Salina South’s Caden Stauffer – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning All it took was a target practice session with his dad for Salina South’s Caden Stauffer to be hooked. “After that, I was addicted and asked every weekend to go out and we did,” Stauffer said. “I shortly evolved to a 20-gauge and the rest is history.” Being in the outdoors is […]