Marion’s Zayden Janzen and Josh Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
Zayden Janzen and Josh Smith enter the cross country season with similar goals: improve individually, build on Marion’s success and help the Warriors return to
Minneapolis’ Emmalina Stevens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
Emmalina Stevens enters her senior cross country season with familiar teammates, new additions to the roster and a clear goal in mind: getting back to
McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
The 2026 season is about McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh getting one last chance to compete together. The McPherson High School doubles partners have
Salina South’s Adrian Lara-Castro – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
After a standout season for Salina South, Adrian Lara-Castro is eager to get back on the field and see what the Cougars can accomplish together.
Salina South’s Yaden Montanez – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
For Salina South soccer standout Yaden Montanez, the upcoming season is about more than individual accomplishments. It is an opportunity to continue playing a sport
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a
Salina South’s Kobie Henley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
After years of falling short of expectations, Salina South senior Kobie Henley believes the Cougars are poised to change the narrative in 2026. With the
Salina South’s Cruz Carlos – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Steam Team
While many freshmen spend their first high school football season simply adjusting to the speed of the game, Salina South’s Cruz Carlos has bigger aspirations.
Salina South’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After a standout season a year ago at Salina Sacred Heart, Noah Hines is looking forward to a new challenge and the opportunity to compete
Salina South’s Izzy Telles – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Salina South quarterback Izzy Telles enters the 2026 season with unfinished business after helping the Cougars make a late-season playoff push a year ago. Now,
Salina South’s Christien Ozores – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Entering his third season as Salina South’s head football coach, Christien Ozores believes building a successful program goes well beyond wins and losses. For Ozores,