Lyons’ Kennedy Grizzle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Angela Brunk Kennedy Grizzle is a senior at Lyons High School and a leader both on and off the wrestling mat. Competing in the 105-pound weight class, Grizzle has built an impressive career as she finishes her final high school season. The opportunity to work with underclassmen and show them the joy of being […]
Minneapolis’ Kegen Wheeler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ senior Kegen Wheeler, a wrestler at 120 pounds made the switch his senior year from 113 pounds and is excited for his final year of high school wrestling. “I am most excited to accomplish my dream of being on the podium at the State tournament with the help of not only […]
Salina South’s Jennifer Nguyen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Jennifer Nguyen is eager to return to competition, motivated by the journey that shaped her season a year ago and ready to make the most of her final run. “This upcoming season I’m most excited about getting back out on the mat and competing after everything that happened last year, […]
Ell-Saline’s Hailey Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Only a junior, Ell-Saline’s Hailey Miller has made great strides on the wrestling mat. She was ranked No. 6 at 235 in the January 27th Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association rankings. “So far my season has been very eye opening and overall a fun time,” Miller said. “I have learned and accomplished so much […]
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Salina Central’s Cooper Reves – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Salina Central, Cooper Reves is entering the upcoming wrestling season with experience, purpose, and a deep love for the sport. A proven competitor on the national stage, Reves is most excited to get back on the mat, not just to compete, but to help those around him improve […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Clay Center’s Thayne Pfizenmaier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reed Seed
By Matt Browning Being ranked third at the 120 class in the preseason Class 4A rankings, Clay Center’s Thayne Pfizenmaier is already being tabbed as one of the wrestlers to beat for a state championship. But what if Pfizenmaier has a few new tricks up his sleeve? “In the offseason I have gone to a […]
Chapman’s Alyssa Calovich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DK Sports & Fitness and Keating Chiropractic
By Cooper Chadwick Chapman high school senior Alyssa Calovich who wrestled at 125 pounds last year finished with a record of 34-5 and led the NCKL in takedowns and tech falls. She also was league champ, regional runner-up and placed fourth at state. This season Calovich is excited to make more bonds with her teammates […]
Southeast of Saline’s Annabelle Soell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Coring & Cutting
By Hayden Swope For Annabelle Soell of Southeast of Saline, preparation didn’t wait for the season to begin. “I have been preparing for the season by practicing a lot,” Soell said. “I wrestle with Central Kansas Young Lions and have been working with Ryan and Matt, who are some incredible coaches who have helped me […]