Dodge City High School – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently made major updates to Memorial Stadium at Dodge City High School. “The Hellas Team was transparent and organized,” Dodge City athletic director Jay Gifford. “We started with drawings that were approved by our BOE. The install team showed up on time and were on the job two weeks – finishing in […]
McPherson’s Amelia Smith – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
The captain of the debate and forensics team is Amelia Smith, a senior at McPherson High School. Smith, above all this year, is focusing on and encouraging improvement and growth. Another goal for Smith this year is to win another state title. McPherson has held a long-standing tradition of excellence in debate and forensics and […]
McPherson’s Reese Elliott – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Reese Elliott of Mcpherson is a clear example of hard work paying off. Head golf coach Treg Fawl tells the story of how as a sophomore Elliott missed the state roster by one spot, being the seventh best player. At her first tournament she shot 72 for 9 holes. Fast forward […]
Ell-Saline’s Garrison Zerger – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Cooper Chadwick Ready for the big meets ahead, Ell-Saline’s senior Garrison Zerger is looking to improve on his fifth place finish last year at the state meet. Zerger, who is comfortable with performing at big meets, is beyond excited to run Wamego, Rim Rock, Wild Wind Festival, and especially the state meet. Head coach […]
Republic County’s Ellie Callaway – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Republic County’s Ellie Callaway had one objective this cross country season. “My goals for the season are to qualify for the state meet, not only as an individual but as a team,” Callaway said. “So I’m doing my best to hold my team accountable and help them achieve their goals.” Callaway’s offseason was […]
Chapman’s Drew Elliott – Presented by Salina Ortho Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick From running competitively as a second grader, Chapman high school senior Drew Elliott is continuing to make his mark. Elliot has qualified for state each year and has finished top 15th as well. Elliott finished 13th as a freshman, eighth as a sophomore and fourth as a junior and is hoping to […]
Salina Central’s Claire Renfro – Presented by American Family Wells Agency
By Blake Chadwick Claire Renfro is a senior tennis player from Salina Central who will go down as one of the best players in school history. The best part about it for Renfro is she will be joined by her sisters Addison, and Mallory who are her triplets. Renfro is a three time regional champion […]
Sylvan-Lucas Football’s – Ben Labertew – Coach of the Month Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick After Wilson High School closed a year ago, Sylvan-Lucas head coach Ben Labertew inherited five juniors who would be first-timers in his program. The Mustangs were 7-2 a season ago, and now, with an undefeated start to the season, Labertew and his senior class of six have been seeing everything pay off. […]
Wichita Collegiate Tennis – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Collegiate head coach Simon Norman is a living legend in the state of Kansas whenever you mention high school tennis. Norman has been coaching for 40 years which include high school for 25 of them with 22 being at Wichita Independent and the last three of them being at Wichita Collegiate […]
Minneapolis’ Hunter Milum – Presented by American Family Auscherman
By Cooper Chadwick The atmosphere of high school football is the most exciting thing for senior kicker Hunter Milum of Minneapolis. Friday night lights, as some people call it, has all the feels, the popcorn and hotdogs from the concession stand and the bright lights shining on the field. The sense of community, that is what […]