Centre’s Olivia Carlson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Considering all she has been through, just being able to compete in diving again is something Centre’s Olivia Carlson is thankful for. “I suffered a severe neck injury in July of 2023 while doing gymnastics,” Carlson said. “I was attempting to learn a new skill and got lost in the flip, causing me to […]
Salina Central’s Caroline Fields – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Daran Neuschafer American Family Insurance
By Hayden Swope While swimming has made a big impact on Salina Central’s Caroline Fields, a sport she did when she was younger set her up for recent success, and she wasn’t even expecting it. “I started swimming and diving for Salina Central High School when I was a freshman, but I did gymnastics for […]
McPherson’s Bree Pickerell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Southview Veterinary Hospital
By Hayden Swope Bree Pickerell of McPherson has been waiting a long time for this exciting year, and has high hopes and expectations for herself and her swim team. “This year is a little bittersweet. I am excited since this is my senior year, but I’m also sad as it will be my last year […]
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 […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Swimmer Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 2/19)
The high school girls swimming season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Swimming Poll, so we know who to feature in the March issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, February 19 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]