McPherson’s Drake Timson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Blake Chadwick McPherson freshman Drake Timson may be young, but he has already made a huge impact in his short time at the high school. Timson is involved in everything athletically. The sophomore participates in football, basketball, and golf, and he competes in track and trap shooting during the spring. “I played football last […]
Salina Central’s Cooper Colson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Ken Hansard Salina Central senior golfer Cooper Colson is enjoying his first season playing varsity golf for the Mustangs. As such, his goals coming into the season were pretty simple. He wanted to enjoy the sport; he wanted to enjoy playing with his teammates; and he wanted to play well enough to help his team. […]
Salina South’s Brady Oliver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Hayden Swope Brady Oliver, a track and field athlete at Salina South High School, had an exciting end to his season at the 2025 state track meet. After helping get his team’s bid to state at regionals, it has only been up for Oliver and his 4×400 meter relay team. Oliver’s training and workouts […]
Salina Central’s Tyler Zuege – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Daran Neuschafer American Family Insurance
By Hayden Swope Salina Central’s Tyler Zuege started his golf career as a fun bonding moment, but little did he know that it would turn into something much more than that. “I started playing in seventh grade about six years ago,” Zuege said. “I started because my grandpa bought me a golf set to play […]
Wichita Trinity Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity girls soccer coach Andrew Hackett understands the impact the sport he coaches goes far past the wins and losses. He tries to convey that message throughout the season for the Knight, who just so happen to be the top team in Class 4-1A West. “Goals and expectations can only be […]
Southeast of Saline’s Landon Albrecht – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning Southeast of Saline’s Landon Albrecht grew up with grandparents who were farmers, so it was natural that he would also be interested in FFA. However, he did not become passionate in the organization until he was in high school. Now he takes great pride in being competitive in FFA. “In FFA there […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brie Brawner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the more appealing aspects to attending Hutchinson Community College is how easy it is to connect with the students and professors. That was one of biggest reasons Brie Brawner, a Haven graduate, chose Hutch CC. “Since being on campus, I’ve really come to appreciate the close-knit community,” Brawner said. “There’s a lot of pride in being a Blue Dragon, and you can feel that energy at games and events. The instructors are approachable and genuinely want to see you succeed. The reputation Hutch CC has with its academics and athletics was another […]
McPherson’s Ethan Elder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Cooper Chadwick McPherson high school senior Ethan Elder is an athlete that is dedicated to his craft and has shown the results of all his hard work. Elder runs the 800, 1600 and 3200 for the Bullpups track and field team as well as being a part of the cross country team and swim […]
Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Minneapolis baseball coach Tyler Konrade had a straightforward description of his senior, Wyatt Griffin. “Wyatt works hard and does everything that is asked of him,” Konrade said. “He has great character, and cares for and about others. He is a player that every coach wants to have on their team because you know […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Dalton Dooley – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning Led by head coach Dalton Dooley, the Salina Sacred Heart baseball team went 18-8 this season and advanced to the regional semifinals. Dooley is in his eighth year at Sacred Heart and has led the baseball program for seven of those years. “I started my first year as an assistant and then I […]