Abilene’s Weston Rock-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Cloud County Community College
By Hayden Swope Abilene’s Weston Rock has been preparing for the upcoming football season with one thing and one thing only on his mind. The first team all-league wide receiver has big aspirations for his team this season. “The whole summer we’ve been in the weight room with one goal in mind, to win each […]
Salina Central’s Tyrus Young-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by American Family Insurance-Wells
By Matt Browning Tyrus Young from Salina Central was one of the best linebackers in the state last season, as he recorded 62 tackles – three of which were for a loss. He was then voted as a first team all-state selection. What does Young have in store for 2024? “This year I would like […]
Salina Central’s Gage Gibson-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by American Family Insurance-Neuschafer
By Matt Browning There are so many aspects to blocking that makes an offensive lineman a good one. Salina Central’s Gage Gibson, who was a first team all-state selection in 2023, knew he wanted to break down each nuance of the position, so that he can be even better this season. “Technique is something I […]
Inman’s Dylan Larson-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by McMannis Cattle and Sawyer Family Angus
By Hayden Swope Dylan Larson of Inman often reminisces back to his freshman year when the Teutons made it all the way to the state championship game. “My favorite memory of high school football is from my freshman year when we went to state,” Larson said. “Although we lost in a heartbreaking fashion it was […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Oliver Nobert-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Elk State Bank
By Matt Browning Clifton-Clyde has gone 14-5 over the past two seasons, but has not been able to advance deep into the playoffs. The Eagles’ Oliver Nobert wants that to change in 2024. “One of my team goals is to win every game possible,” Nobert said. “I want to see us return as Divisional Champs […]
Salina Central’s Jack Gordon-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Jack Gordon already has one game circled on the 2024 schedule. “I’m very excited to play Salina South week one knowing they are a cross-town rival,” Gordon said. Being the Mustangs’ starting quarterback means being the unofficial leader of the team. Gordon made it a point to develop chemistry with […]
Macy Yost, Salina South Volleyball-Presented by Farm Bureau
Macy Yost is a senior at Salina South. She has been gearing up for this final season of high school volleyball by spending time in the gym during the offseason. “It is important to keep working over the summer, so we are not behind all the other schools when we come back in the fall. […]
Haely Hagemann, McPherson High School-Volleyball Spotlight-Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Haely Hagemann a senior and outside hitter for McPherson High School’s volleyball team is looking forward to trying to make it back to the state championship game. “We definitely have the talent and belief to get there, so we just need to work hard everyday in practice and regular season to give us the best […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy (Poll Ends 8/29)
The high school girls cross country season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Cross Country poll so we know who we should feature in the September issue of the magazine. Voting ends on August 29 at 10 pm. Please note that the use of voting software or bots […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Cross Country Runner Should We Feature? Presented By WSU Tech (Poll Ends 8/27)
The high school boys cross country season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Cross Country poll so we know who we should feature in the September issue of the magazine. Voting ends on August 27 at 10 pm. Please note that the use of voting software or bots […]