McPherson’s Alivia Villalobas – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Focusing more on the mental aspect of things this season senior Alivia Villalobos wants to make her last season of soccer one to enjoy. One way Villalobos is working to make this season special is by helping create a family dynamic at McPherson that will pick you up when you are down. […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Luke Newell – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning Salina Sacred Heart golfer Luke Newell placed in the top five last season at the Class 2A Tournament, but that has not stopped him from focusing on ways to improve for his senior season. “One area that I want to improve on this year is my driving ability off the tee,” Newell […]
McPherson Boys Tennis – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Cooper Chadwick After finishing tied for fifth place last year at the 4A tennis state tournament, McPherson is looking to return nearly the same roster and have hopes of surpassing that fifth place finish. Some key returners for the Bullpups this season are senior Alex Berger who finished fourth in doubles last year and […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Sevy Wurtz – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick As a junior, not many athletes around the state accomplish even half of the feats that Clifton-Clyde’s Sevy Wurtz has accomplished on the court and on the track. Wurtz, who has been running since the age of six, has always been one of the top athletes in the state. As a young […]
SE-Saline’s Brayden Walker – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick Since 2019, when SE-Saline junior Brayden Walker started running track, he has made his mark as one of the best distance runners in the state. “Brayden is a great young man,” head coach Wade Casselman said. “He works very hard to be the best that he can be both academically and when […]
Republic County’s Avery Stindt – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning When most baseball or softball players work on their hitting in the offseason, the focus is on adding power or cutting down on strikeouts. For Republic County’s Avery Stindt, she wanted to improve on something else at the plate. “I am wanting to improve on my bunting and my hitting placement in […]
Little River’s Spencer Strecker – Baseball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning The 2025 baseball season is going to be a little more special for Spencer Strecker of Little River. “The biggest thing I’m excited about would have to be that I get to play with my brother Camden for the first time, because he will be a freshman,” Strecker said. “My younger brother in seventh […]
Hillsboro’s Lauryn Vogt – Salina Area Girls Swimming Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick The older you get, the more an athlete understands, whether they like the sport, love the sport, or live the sport. For Hillsboro junior Lauryn Vogt, she is one who lives the sport. “Lauryn is a hardworking swimmer,” head coach MacKenzie Magee said. “When she is in the pool for a practice […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Boys Golfer Should We Feature? Presented by Salina Tech (Poll ends 3/3)
The high school boys golf season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Boys Golf Poll, so we know who to feature in the March issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Monday, March 3rd at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Track Athlete Should We Feature? Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine (Poll ends 2/26)
The high school girls track season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Track Poll, so we know who to feature in the March issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, February 26 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]