
Marion’s Eli Klenda – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
After a standout cross country season, Marion’s Eli Klenda entered track season with one clear goal in mind: getting faster when it mattered most. “I

Sylvan-Lucas’ Cody Charvat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wilson State Bank
Cody Charvat is the kind of student-athlete who measures success by more than wins and losses. The Sylvan-Lucas High School sophomore competes in football, basketball

Bennington’s Rylee Benien – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
For Rylee Benien, the season was less about individual milestones and more about building something lasting with her teammates. “This year, a big focus for

Salina South’s Marcus Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
For Salina South High School golfer Marcus Chavez, success this season came down to two simple goals: compete hard and enjoy the game. “My focus

Salina Central’s Tommy Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
Tommy Payne, a 12th-grade student at Salina Central High School, is entering his final golf season with a strong sense of determination and excitement. As

Southeast of Saline Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
With only one senior on the roster and a lineup filled with inexperienced players, the Southeast of Saline softball team entered the season with questions

Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
It has been about growth, leadership and making the most of every opportunity alongside a close-knit team chasing big goals for Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop.

Salina Central’s Isak Howe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After missing an entire season because of a devastating ankle injury, Isak Howe has returned stronger than ever for Salina Central High School. The senior

Concordia’s Skyler Hittle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
The game of baseball has always been about more than wins and losses for Concordia coach Skyler Hittle. In his first season as interim head

Beloit’s Tripp Stillwell – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
Tripp Stillwell’s passion for the outdoors started early, shaped by time spent in the field with his father and strengthened through years of hunting whenever

Ellsworth’s Tucker Goss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Leadership has become just as important as production for Tucker Goss this season at Ellsworth High School. While the senior has focused on improving his

Abilene’s Nolan Wilkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Abilene junior Nolan Wilkins focused his season on becoming a steady presence his team could count on in every situation, whether at the plate, in











