Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour – McPherson
Another stop on the Salina Regional Sports Medicine Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following McPherson athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Manny Morales – Dordt College soccer Kayden Friesen – Bethel cross country/track Jayren Stutzman – McPherson College football Braxton Burgess – Sterling College football Aurelia Potter – Central Methodist dance Aaron […]
Salina Central’s Oscar Perez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by CHS Pylon, Elizabeth Yoxall By Angela Brunk Oscar Perez is a senior at Salina Central High School and a cornerstone behind the plate for the Mustangs. As a catcher, Perez brings leadership, toughness, and a deep love for the game. What excites him most is getting one more year with his high school […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Softball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 2/11)
The high school softball season is on the way! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Softball poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a “cooling off period.” Rest assured, […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Baseball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 2/9)
The high school baseball season is on the way! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Baseball poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, February 9th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a “cooling off period.” Rest assured, […]
Salina Central’s Cooper Reves – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Salina Central, Cooper Reves is entering the upcoming wrestling season with experience, purpose, and a deep love for the sport. A proven competitor on the national stage, Reves is most excited to get back on the mat, not just to compete, but to help those around him improve […]
Lyons’ Hendrix Starbuck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tory Tipp Insurance & Partners
By Cooper Chadwick As a dual-sport athlete for Lyons, senior Hendrix Starbuck has had a very busy offseason. Starbuck, who plays linebacker and quick guard for the Lions, also participated in track and field. Starbuck was looking forward to his senior season with the Lions this year. “I’m excited for how physical and fast our team […]
Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young female athletes, that kind of challenge can be daunting, but Griffin has used it as an opportunity to learn and grow, “From a young age, I was drawn to the […]
Benefits of a Strong Core – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Ask ten people what the “core” is, and you’ll get ten different answers.For some, it’s the abs. For others, it includes the hips, back, or eventhe shoulders. The confusion makes sense when you think about howoften the term gets tossed around in fitness, often without context orconsistency. What’s not confusing is that a strong core […]
Clay Center’s Thayne Pfizenmaier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reed Seed
By Matt Browning Being ranked third at the 120 class in the preseason Class 4A rankings, Clay Center’s Thayne Pfizenmaier is already being tabbed as one of the wrestlers to beat for a state championship. But what if Pfizenmaier has a few new tricks up his sleeve? “In the offseason I have gone to a […]
Salina South’s Ledger Michel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by H & M Saloon
By Cooper Chadwick As a leader for Salina South bowling junior Ledger Michel is very excited for the upcoming season. Michel spent a lot of his offseason not only improving himself but improving school team as well. “I have spent time during this offseason recruiting some new team members, helping my teammates become better, and […]