McPherson’s Cristian Garcia – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Bluestem Pace
By Matt Browning Perhaps the thing McPherson’s Cristian Garcia was most excited about for the swimming season was being able to show what kind of leader he is. “I could tell this team needed a leader figure to it so I knew that had to be me,” Garcia said. “We had a bunch of brand […]
Minneapolis’ Chas Hauck – Coach of the Month Presented By Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Blake Chadwick Minneapolis wrestling head coach Chas Hauck has been making impacts on kids’ lives for 26 years now. Hauck has been around wrestling since 5th grade when he decided to give it a chance. Now, he is the head wrestling coach, a title he has held for the last 10 years. “My absolute […]
Salina South’s, Will Krannawitter – Athlete Spotlight Presented By The Alley
The Salina South boys bowling team took eighth last season at the Class 5-1A Tournament and Will Krannawitter, who was one of the Cougars’ top bowlers last season, thinks big things are in store for his team this year. “The thing I’m most excited for this season is being able to spend another year with […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Jason Marrs – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Jeff Wells
By Hayden Swope Basketball has been a huge part of Salina Sacred Heart’s Jason Marrs’ life. Playing for his support system every game, Marrs is ready to prove himself on the court. “I have had a basketball in my hands for as long as I can remember,” Marrs said. “I have been playing with the […]
Sunrise Elite Basketball – Team Of The Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Once again, the Sunrise Elite Basketball Team has a collection of ranked high school players that have signed or committed to play at high level college programs across the country. According to 247 Sports, Sunrise has three players ranked inside the Class of 2024’s top 200 players. David Castillo, a 6-1 combo […]
Minneapolis’ Myka Deronett – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Scott Ausherman
By Hayden Swope Myka Deronett of Minneapolis has always leaned on basketball as a comfort sport, but for a long time, the career was a little rocky for her. “Basketball has always been my favorite sport,” Deronett said. “As a kid, I did not get to play very often because I was not very good. […]
Butler Community College’s Karly Girty – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Butler Community College
By Matt Browning It’s late in the recruiting period and despite the time constraints of the period, Butler volleyball player Karly Girty felt like her recruitment was simple. “Coach Lechtenberg and Cosby were very clear in their expectations of me,” Girty said. “I appreciated their efforts to make sure I was a good fit for […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Coy Steinbrock – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Having your parent coach you at the high school level is never easy, but it is something Justin Steinbrock and his son Coy, will always remember. Coy is the second of three kids and is the only boy in the family. The senior is a shooting guard who has just recently broken […]
Kylee Naccarato – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Kylee Naccarato still gets sentimental whenever she thinks about her time at Hutchinson Community College. To say it was a special time for her would be an underestimate. “It was an experience that provided me with a strong sense of community and belonging as well as an enjoyable college experience,” Naccarato said. […]
Aubrey Olander, Little River – Prep Performance Of The Month Presented By Hog Wild
Little River’s Aubrey Olander was one of Class 1A Division I’s top players last season, averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds per game, but that has not stopped her from grinding in the weight room and gym in order for the Redskins to get to the next level. “I missed out on summer basketball due […]