Abilene’s Cael Casteel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Entering his junior year for Abilene, Cael Casteel is excited to see what his team can do at state this year. Casteel wrestles at 175 pounds and spent his offseason lifting lots of weights and going to some small tournaments to just get on the mat a little during the offseason and […]
Ellsworth’s Micah Galvan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Micah Galvan doesn’t have the typical wrestling story. While many kids start on the mat as early as age four, Galvan didn’t begin until eighth grade which was a late start that he believes ultimately sharpened his approach. “(Micah) prioritizes his goals and doesn’t allow for interruptions to get in […]
Southeast of Saline’s Killian Vaughan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Blake Chadwick For Southeast of Saline senior Killian Vaughan, wrestling at 175 pounds is the product of 14 years of hard work on and off the mat. The senior credits his attitude, confidence, and hard work as his greatest strengths. No matter the drill, situation, or opponent, he approaches everything with purpose. “My mindset […]
Minneapolis’ Lennah Monts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Hayden Swope Lennah Monts of Minneapolis enters this season with months of nonstop preparation behind her. Monts trained, traveled, and pushed every part of her wrestling skill set. “I have not stopped wrestling since the end of February,” Monts said. “I’ve been working with multiple different styles and coaches including some college coaches. I’ve […]
Abilene’s James Stout – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning James Stout has been the head wrestling coach at Abilene for 23 years and during that span, his teams have won four state titles. But more than any trophy or award, Stout is proud of the impact he and his staff have had on so many young men. “I have seen so […]
Beloit’s Brogan Monty – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Beloit senior Brogan Monty is one of the best wrestlers in the state. Competing at 144 pounds, Monty enters his final high school season as one of Kansas’ most decorated and respected competitors, and his goals remain as ambitious as ever. Monty’s strengths begin with the mentality that has shaped him since he firststepped onto […]
North Central Kansas Winter Sports Magazine Preview
Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Beloit
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Beloit’s Brogan Monty on signing to wrestle at Colorado Springs Pueblo!
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Wrestler Should We Feature? Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy (Poll ends 10/31)
The high school wrestling season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Wrestling Poll, so we know who to feature in the winter sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Friday, October 31 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Wrestler Should We Feature? Presented by Hutchinson Community College (Poll ends 10/29)
The high school wrestling season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Wrestling Poll, so we know who to feature in the winter sports preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small […]