
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

Lyons’ Logan Isaac – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Logan Isaac from Lyons has been fortunate to play on state tournament teams for football and basketball, so he wants to add

Ellsworth’s Josie Kueser – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Agriculture, FFA, and the outdoors have been ingrained in Ellsworth’s Josie Kueser for as long as she can remember. “I have grown

Field of the Month – Obrate Indoor Facility – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed an extensive project—an indoor multipurpose facility—for the Refinery Project in Garden City. “On this project they designed the

Inman’s Marlee Ballard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Inman’s Marlee Ballard had to utilize Advanced Physical Therapy after injuring her shoulder while playing summer softball. “This injury occurred when I

Salina Central’s Tommy Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Tommy Payne, a 12th-grade student at Salina Central High School, is entering his final golf season with a strong sense of determination










