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 […]
Kentucky Football – Field Of The Month Presented By Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The University of Kentucky Wildcats unveiled a new field at Nutter Field House prior to the start of the 2023 season. The field is dedicated to and named after former Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks and his wife Karen. Hellas was chosen to design and install the field, who also manufactured and […]
Bennington’s Cooper Matthews – Call Of The Wild Athlete Of The Month Presented By Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning When it comes to Bennington’s Cooper Matthews being an outdoorsman, it has as much to do with family than anything else. “I’ve been going hunting with my dad for as long as I can remember, but my knowledge and drive for it has continued to grow over the years,” Matthews said. At […]
Salina South’s Mercedes Tarver – Athlete Spotlight Presented By American Family Insurance, Daran Neuschafer
By Hayden Swope Mercedes Tarver of Salina South was beyond ready for this year’s basketball season. Between the team chemistry and talent, Tarver and the Cougars have already gone to prove themselves only halfway through the season. “One of my favorite memories so far was when the team was ranked number eight in the KBCA […]
Cunningham’s Luke Albers – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick Coming off of a year where Cunningham guard Luke Albers averaged 15.7 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game, he was able to help lead the Wildcats to a 14-win season where they found themselves just two points away from the state tournament. Albers is a shooting […]
Taylor Reed – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Taylor Reed is in her fifth season as an assistant basketball coach at Houston Christian University after her playing career at Louisiana Tech. Prior to Louisiana Tech, Reed played basketball at Hutchinson Community College, where she took many aspects to coaching with her. “The biggest thing that I take into the coaching […]