
Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
Rock Hills High School senior Ethan Wirth has built his high school career around versatility, steady work and a team-first mindset, competing in football, basketball

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

Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and

Republic County Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Trigard Concrete Products
By Blake Chadwick The Republic County track and field program continues to build a culture centered on daily improvement, strong finishes and consistent competitiveness across

Sylvan-Lucas’s Harlee Nelson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BRM Farms and Heller Chiropractic LLC
By Blake Chadwick Harlee Nelson is a senior at Sylvan-Lucas who has built her softball career through years of experience, consistency and leadership in the

Inman’s Riley Roots – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fuqua Construction
By Blake Chadwick Riley Roots is a senior at Inman High School who has built his identity as a distance runner through consistency. The senior

Ellsworth’s Reagan Hansen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Svaty’s Produce
By Hayden Swope As the season nears, Ellsworth’s Reagan Hansen is driven by a familiar goal — qualifying for the state meet — while embracing

Marion’s Jesse Snyder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Matt Browning Rather than focusing on speed or acceleration, Marion’s Jesse Snyder emphasized strength during the offseason to improve his performance. “Throughout my off










