Blue Dragon Spotlight – Noah Beavers – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Noah Beavers is a redshirt freshman at Hutchinson Community College, where he is a defensive lineman for the Blue Dragons. Beavers redshirted last season, but has played sparingly for the Blue Dragons this season, where he has recorded two tackles and half of a sack. Prior to playing for Hutchinson CC, Beavers played at Fort […]
2026 High School Football Previews – Out for Delivery
2026 High School Football Previews magazines are on the road and headed to distribution points throughout the regions! If you just can’t wait, check out the digital edition link below! To nominate someone for a story email [email protected]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Andre Williams – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Andre Williams, choosing the right college wasn’t just about finding a place to play football. It was about finding an environment that would help him grow on and off the field. That search led Williams to Hutchinson Community College, where he found a program built on accountability, high expectations and a commitment to developing […]
May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Reese Goetz – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For softball player Reese Goetz, the decision to continue her athletic and academic career at Hutchinson Community College came down to a combination of strong facilities, supportive coaches and a welcoming team environment. “When I was being recruited, the facilities really stood out to me,” Goetz said. “They have a really nice […]
Salina Central’s Allison Robinett – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Last season, Salina Central’s Allison Robinett finished in the top five in Class 5A in discus, javelin and shot put. But that is not enough. Robinett has big plans for her 2026 season. “In the off season, I really focus on strength training and working on my technique,” Robinett said. “I added in […]
Republic County’s Owen Harms – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Republic County’s Owen Harms has come a long way since suffering a devastating knee injury in eighth grade. He broke his kneecap while running the hurdles and had to have four screws in his knee for seven months. Fast forward to last season, and Harms qualified for state in the 100-meter hurdles. […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brayden Henry – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College baseball player Brayden Henry has settled into life as a Blue Dragon, and everything has been just as he hoped. “So far, my experience at Hutch has been very good,” Henry said. “I have established good relationships with all of my teammates and coaches. Our season is also off […]
Inman’s Maddison Parsons – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Inman softball player Maddison Parsons put together an impressive stat line last year. She hit .543 with an OPS of 1.298 and scored 51 runs. However, the Teutons fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a state championship. Because of that, Parsons is determined to improve her game so the final […]
Abilene’s Cael Casteel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Entering his junior year for Abilene, Cael Casteel is excited to see what his team can do at state this year. Casteel wrestles at 175 pounds and spent his offseason lifting lots of weights and going to some small tournaments to just get on the mat a little during the offseason and […]