
Minneapolis’ Grant Rice – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Carrico Implement
By Hayden Swope: As his final high school season approaches, Grant Rice of Minneapolis is focused on making the most of every moment on the

Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the

McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a

Garden Plain’s Jaicey Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Garden Plain senior volleyball and basketball player Jaicey Stuhlsatz chose to volunteer and host a hygiene drive at her high school because

Lyons’ Hendrix Starbuck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tory Tipp Insurance & Partners
By Cooper Chadwick After placing sixth at state last year, Lyons senior Hendrix Starbuck is excited for his last year of high school track and

Marion’s Wyatt Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Hayden Swope Marion’s Wyatt Soyez has been a two-time all-state track athlete, and is looking forward to seeing how his team comes together during

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

Salina South’s Marin Morris – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Salina South’s Marin Morris has high expectations for the Cougars soccer team this season, and from the very first game she wants

Bennington’s Haylee Blake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick As a senior and three-year team captain for the Bennington softball program, Haylee Blake understands the responsibility that comes with leading from

McPherson’s Cade Strathman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Cade Strathman is preparing for one final season in the Bullpup uniform. A versatile player

Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – Smoky Valley
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop on signing to run track at Kansas Wesleyan!

Salina Central’s Keaton Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Blake Chadwick For Keaton Smith, baseball has never just been about statistics or wins. For the Salina Central senior, the game has always been










