Ellsworth’s Carson Jacobs – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning When he was four or five years old, Ellsworth’s Carson Jacobs knew he was going to be passionate about the outdoors. “My mom and I were always doing something outside whether it was going fishing, hunting or going out to the lake,” Jacobs said. Jacobs’ interests in the outdoors vary and are […]
Beloit’s Brecken Boudreaux – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Beloit’s Brecken Boudreaux recently received the devastating news that she tore her meniscus and won’t be able to play for the majority of her senior season. It would have been easy for Boudreaux to feel sorry for herself, but she has chosen to be a good teammate instead and be there for […]
Northwest’s Cooper Lutkenhaus – Presented by Hellas
Northwest High School is home to a new star! Cooper Lutkenhaus set a new high school world record in the 800M, with a staggering 1:42.27 finish. At just 16 years old, Lutkenhaus has earned his place in Tokyo for The World Championships. Way to go Cooper! Hellas is honored to provide Northwest High School a […]
Salina Central’s Liam Deniam-Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Liam Deniam-Young has all of the accolades any cross country runner would want. He won both the AVCTL Division II title as well as the regional title. But Deniam-Young is always looking at what his team can do, rather than what he can do. “Every year I strive to improve, […]
McPherson’s Brooke Doile – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Jami Buchman By Angela Brunk As a senior at McPherson High School, Brooke Doile is entering her final volleyball season with focus, leadership, and no shortage of ambition. Spending time as an outside hitter and defensive specialist, Doile plays a vital role on a Bullpup squad, all who have their eyes set on […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – L.T. Robinson – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The history and prestige is what led Wichita East’s L.T. Robinson to choose Hutchinson Community College to play football. Year after year, the Blue Dragons produce some of the best junior college players in the nation. “They have produced so many players year in and year out that are currently at the […]
Kansas State Football – Presented by Hellas
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction installed its Matrix Helix turf at Kansas State’s Bill Snyder Family Stadium and two other practice fields last spring. “We are excited to install this product in our football facilities,” said Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics at K-State in a press release by Hellas. “Hellas’ single-source model provides us a top-tier […]
Peabody-Burns’ Aiden Hurst – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Middlecreek Corporation
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a memorable season last year, making it farther than any Peabody-Burns team has in the last 20 years, the state quarterfinals, junior Aiden Hurst hopes to build on that season and make it all the way to the state championship game this year. Hurst plays quarterback and safety for Peabody-Burns […]
Hanover’s Tanner Bruna – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Hanover senior Tanner Bruna is excited to play his last season as a Wildcat, and is motivated to make his community proud. “This program has a proud history, and people expect us to win – but over the last few years, we haven’t fully lived up to that. I take that personally. […]
Ell-Saline’s Kas Kramer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Kas Kramer gets ready to return to Ell-Saline for his senior year after a standout junior season. With over 1,000 rushing yards, over 100 carries, and 20 touchdowns, and an all-league and All-State mention, Kramer is eager to get back out on the field to do it again. “My main goal for this season is […]