Salina Central’s McKynlee Dunlap – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
McKynlee Dunlap Salina Central By Angela Brunk As a senior at Salina Central, McKynlee Dunlap is stepping into her final volleyball season with purpose and pride. A versatile athlete playing both setter and opposite hitter, Dunlap has made it her mission to grow as a leader. “One goal I’m focusing on this season is to […]
Inman’s Malachi Brunk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
Photo by Doug Neufeld By Blake Chadwick Inman junior Malachi Brunk has become one of the top all-around players in Class 1A. Brunk is the Teutons’ quarterback and starting strong safety. Brunk’s leadership and playmaking on both sides of the ball give Inman a serious shot at returning to the state championship conversation like they were […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Maddox Wells – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Timothy VonDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Cooper Chadwick As a sophomore quarterback last year, passing for 1,549 yards and 17 touchdowns, junior Maddox Wells is looking to step into a leadership role as an upperclassman. Wells gets high praise from Salina Sacred Heart head coach Ryan Krajicek, not just for his athletic skill, but his character as well. “Maddox is […]
Beloit’s Brad Gober – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick After leading Beloit to a 9-3 record and getting second place in their district, head coach Brad Gober is excited to get back on the field with his boys. Gober has been coaching high school football since 2010. He has coached at Rock Creek, as well as Augusta, and has been the […]
Beloit’s Joel Rexroat – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing last season with nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Beloit senior Joel Rexroat wants to take this offseason to grow his skills. “I have been going to morning weights during the week. Going to football camps with my team. Also having offensive and defensive practices to prepare for our upcoming […]
Minneapolis’ Owen Just – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by C and R Plating
By Cooper Chadwick As a quarterback there are a lot of things to work on and prepare for the upcoming season, and senior Owen Just has done just that. Just last year had 1,900 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, as well as 300 rushing yards for Minneapolis. This offseason Just went to camps and worked […]
Minneapolis’ Brayton Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After finishing with a record of 3-6 last year, senior Brayton Peters is working hard to turn that around for his last season at Minneapolis High School. Peters is a running back for the Lions, who had six touchdowns last year as well as 413 rushing yards. Head coach Garrett Galinski gives […]
Clay Center’s Eisaac Girton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by TCS and Longford Water Co.
By Matt Browning Clay Center senior linebacker Eisaac Girton has some lofty team goals he wants to accomplish this season. In order to do that, week one has to happen first. “As a team I’m hoping to host a playoff game for the fourth season in a row,” Girton said. “My freshman year we went undefeated […]
Abilene’s Heath Hoekman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Don’s Tire & Supply
By Hayden Swope Abilene’s Heath Hoekman was a first team all-league lineman last season. Returning this year, it’s so much more than just a game for Hoekman. “I’m excited to play with my teammates this year, especially my twin brother who is our running back,” Hoekman said. “I’m excited to block for him and to […]
McPherson’s Dylan Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Hayden Swope Dylan Hall was a dominant force on the offensive line for McPherson last season. Hall was a second team all-league lineman for the Bullpups. “One of my biggest goals is to earn recognition and make a name for myself this season,” Hall said. “I only gave up one sack last year, and […]