
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 10/22)
The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Basketball Poll, so we know who to

Wichita Named Multi-Year Host of US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in 2026, 2027 and 2028
US Youth Soccer (USYS) has selected Wichita as the host cityfor the 2026, 2027 and 2028 National Presidents Cup, marking the first time the event

McPherson’s Manny Morales – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Hayden Swope Manny Morales of McPherson has some high expectations for the season, including a goal that every team strides to complete. The first

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

Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line, senior Wyatt Griffin is excited to play his last season of football with

Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson has always had an agricultural background, so being involved in FFA was seamless transition. I’ve been involved in FFA

Salina Sacred Heart’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Salina Sacred Heart football team has dealt with a multitude of injuries throughout the early part of the season. But with

Hanover’s Katie Holle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Collins Land & Cattle and Wildcat Express
By Blake Chadwick After winning the Class 1A-II state championship a year ago to become back-to-back state champions, the Wildcats return all but one member

McPherson’s Tripp Pelzel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The McPherson boys cross country team took third at the state meet last season and returner Tripp Pelzel is excited that even

Moundridge’s Haylee Jantz – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning For her sophomore season, Moundridge cross country runner Haylee Jantz was the only girl on her team and then as a junior,

Ellsworth Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wildlife Properties Land Company
By Matt Browning With so many players back from last season’s 21-19 team, optimism is abound for the Ellsworth volleyball team this season. “We had

Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Connally Agency
By Matt Browning Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore understands that volleyball can be a frustrating sport at times, but being able to overcome the mental hurdles is











