Concordia’s Skyler Hittle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
The game of baseball has always been about more than wins and losses for Concordia coach Skyler Hittle. In his first season as interim head coach at Concordia High School, Hittle has centered his program around relationships, accountability and helping players grow beyond the diamond. “My coaching philosophy is built around relationships, accountability, and helping […]
Beloit’s Tripp Stillwell – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
Tripp Stillwell’s passion for the outdoors started early, shaped by time spent in the field with his father and strengthened through years of hunting whenever he has the chance. “My interest in the outdoors started when I was really young,” Stillwell said. “My dad would always take me deer hunting, and my love for it […]
Ellsworth’s Tucker Goss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Leadership has become just as important as production for Tucker Goss this season at Ellsworth High School. While the senior has focused on improving his numbers at the plate, he has also embraced the responsibility of guiding a younger baseball team through the season. Goss entered the year with clear goals for himself offensively. “My […]
Abilene’s Nolan Wilkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Abilene junior Nolan Wilkins focused his season on becoming a steady presence his team could count on in every situation, whether at the plate, in the field or in the dugout. “My primary focus this season was being more consistent in every part of my game,” Wilkins said. “I wanted to become someone my team […]
May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
Visit Wichita and KSHSAA Announce Wichita Region Will Host All Classifications of 2028 State Basketball Championships
Visit Wichita and the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) announced today that semifinal and final sites for the 2028 KSHSAA State Basketball Championships have been selected, with all championship sites located within the Wichita regional footprint – marking the first time since 1945 that all state championship games have been this close in […]
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: Gentry Aichele – Hutch CC Dance Jett Pyle, – McPherson College Basketball Ava Romero – McPherson College volleyball
McPherson’s Daniel Bowen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
Daniel Bowen’s season at McPherson High School wasn’t defined only by results on the scoreboard, but by a deliberate push to grow into a more complete player and teammate. Bowen, a fullback, said his primary focus this season was expanding his technical skills while also strengthening relationships within the team. “This season my primary focus […]
McPherson’s Caden Wendercott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Consistency has become the foundation of success for Caden Wendercott this season, and the McPherson standout thrower is seeing the results in both discus and shot put. After qualifying for state the past two seasons, Wendercott entered this year determined to take another step forward. His biggest goal was simple: become more consistent every meet […]
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 boys and girls events. Now in his 10th year coaching track, head coach Blake Erkenbrack has shaped the program around steady growth and accountability. “My coaching philosophy is to try […]