Ellsworth’s Reygan Coonrod – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
After helping Ellsworth capture a state tennis championship last season, Reygan Coonrod enters her final season with plenty of motivation — and an appreciation for the teammates who helped make the previous year special. Coonrod finished last season with a 34-1 record and captured the Class 3-2-1A No. 1 doubles state championship. She also helped […]
McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
The 2026 season is about McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh getting one last chance to compete together. The McPherson High School doubles partners have been playing together since they were 11 years old, building a partnership that has already produced regional championships, league titles and a state doubles medal. Now, with their high school […]
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 […]
May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Sterling
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Sterling’s Chelsie Brown on signing to play tennis at McPherson College!
Hillsboro’s Jace Forkner – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Hillsboro’s Jace Forkner did not qualify for the state tournament last season as a junior, but he is optimistic that will not be the case this year. For his senior season, Forkner plans to primarily focus on singles rather than splitting time between singles and doubles like he did in 2025. “My […]
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Smoky Valley
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Kaitlyn Leis of Smoky Valley on signing to play tennis at Kansas Wesleyan!
McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Maryn Sandbo, tennis has been about far more than just matches—it’s been about representing one of the state’s premier programs and carrying on its tradition of success. “Playing for such a special program like this means a great deal to me,” Sandbo said. “Since I’ve been here, we’ve been […]
Sterling’s Chelsie Brown – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Returns After Perfect 36-0 State Championship Season Sterling senior Chelsie Brown is coming off a historic season—finishing 36-0 and capturing a state championship. Now, she’s back with her sights set on doing it again. “To elevate myself this season, I just want to continue to improve my game,” Brown […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Tennis Player Should We Feature? Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine (Poll ends 8/13)
The high school girls tennis season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Tennis Poll, so we know who to feature in the September issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]