McPherson’s Cora Pavlovich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning The definition of hard work for McPherson softball player Cora Pavlovich is more than just the physical aspect of it. It’s being mentally tough, too. “These challenges can be during games, practices, or even in your personal life,” Pavlovich said. “Persevering through these issues is hard work and takes both effort and endurance.” […]
Salina South’s Morgan Janousek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Morgan Janousek, a right fielder for Salina South High School softball team, is stepping into her final season with focus, fire, and a clear set of goals shared with Janousek and her teammates. The team would like to host regionals this year and make it to state. After putting in hours […]
Abilene’s Kambree Bryson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by West’s Country Mart
By Blake Chadwick Abilene senior Kambree Bryson was named an all-league outfielder last season, after a .388 batting average, .351 on base percentage, and a .392 slugging percentage. Bryson has played softball for close to six years but has taken a different approach from a lot of other athletes like herself. “I am a senior […]
Beloit’s Ella Manning – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Solomon Valley Veterinary Hospital
By Ken Hansard The Beloit Trojans softball team finished 17-8 a year ago, but their season ended on a disappointing note when they were bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Senior first baseman Ella Manning was a big reason for the Trojans’ success, and she would like to finish off her high school […]
Republic County’s Avery Stindt – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning When most baseball or softball players work on their hitting in the offseason, the focus is on adding power or cutting down on strikeouts. For Republic County’s Avery Stindt, she wanted to improve on something else at the plate. “I am wanting to improve on my bunting and my hitting placement in […]
Salina South’s Morgan Jenousek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
Photo Credit : 311’s By Blake Chadwick Salina South senior Morgan Jenousek has been playing softball since she was five years old, always being one of the most positive and best teammates and players on her team. “Morgan is a great player and a kind person,” head coach Brea Vidrine said. “She is a player […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]