Southeast of Saline’s Tristan Swank – Salina Area Defensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Ortho
Southeast of Saline senior Tristan Swank is looking forward to one more opportunity to compete alongside his teammates and build on the success the Trojans have established in recent seasons. As the upcoming season approaches, Swank said one of the things he is most excited about is sharing the field with his friends while watching […]
Concordia’s Ayden Krier – Special Teams Poll Winner – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Concordia High School’s Ayden Krier is easy to spot on Friday nights, lining up in the slot or dropping back at safety, but the work that defines him often happens far from the stadium lights. A rising junior, Krier said his biggest inspiration comes from home. “Who inspires me is my dad because he works […]
Salina South’s Jay Curtis – Salina Area Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
With plenty of familiar faces returning to the lineup, Salina South senior wide receiver Jay Curtis believes the Cougars are positioned to build on last season’s playoff success and take another step forward in 2026. After advancing to the third round of the postseason a year ago, Curtis said the experience changed the mindset of […]
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a championship run this fall. “The thing that I am most excited for the next football season is finally being able to put everything together,” Franco said. “It felt as if […]
Salina South’s Izzy Telles – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Salina South quarterback Izzy Telles enters the 2026 season with unfinished business after helping the Cougars make a late-season playoff push a year ago. Now, with experience under his belt and lofty expectations for both himself and his team, the junior signal-caller is focused on taking the next step. For Telles, few games on the […]
Solomon’s Matt Hamm-Jones – Salina Area Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Solomon’s Matt Hamm-Jones gets the final opportunity this season to suit up alongside teammates who have become like family throughout his high school career. As he enters his senior season at Solomon High School, Hamm-Jones is motivated by the relationships he’s built and the chance to help the Gorillas continue moving forward. “I’m most excited […]
McPherson’s Brody Milleson – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
After gaining valuable experience as a young player last season, McPherson’s Brody Milleson believes the Bullpups are in position to take the next step in 2026. With much of last year’s roster returning, Milleson said the combination of experience and continuity has created plenty of excitement heading into the fall. “I’m very excited for this […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Tennis Athlete Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 8/13)
The high school girls tennis season is right around the corner! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Tennis Poll! The winner will be featured in the upcoming fall sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Thursday, August 13. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine (Poll ends 4/10)
The high school cross country season is right around the corner! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Cross Country Poll! The winner will be featured in the upcoming fall sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, August 10. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy (Poll ends 8/9)
The high school cross country season is right around the corner! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Cross Country Poll! The winner will be featured in the upcoming fall sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Sunday, August 9. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount […]