Canton-Galva’s Makinlee Hoppes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As her senior season approaches, Canton-Galva’s Makinlee Hoppes is looking forward to competing alongside familiar faces while embracing both the individual and team aspects of the sport. “I am excited to be able to compete against the same people I have been competing against since junior high,” Hoppes said. “Being a senior, […]
Salina Central’s Phoebe Bohrer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central senior Phoebe Bohrer competes in the 800-meter run and high jump for the Mustangs and is ready to go all out in her final season. “I am most excited for the upcoming season, exceeding my personal goals and making new PRs,” Bohrer said. During the offseason, Bohrer stays active in […]
Southeast of Saline’s Kanyon Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Blake Chadwick Southeast of Saline senior sprinter Kanyon Douglas has spent the last four years building a reputation defined by effort, consistency and a constant push to improve. As a senior, Douglas competes primarily in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 4×100-meter relay, where his mindset has always centered on one thing: getting better every time […]
Little River’s Kal-El Robinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Blake Chadwick For most athletes, pressure can be overwhelming, but for Little River’s Kal-El Robinson—named after Superman—pressure is part of the process. It’s something he embraces rather than avoids. For Robinson, pressure is earned through preparation, and it’s where he believes his best performances come. “We compete in practice every day and push each […]
Salina South’s Jakub Szyndlar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Salina South’s Jakub Szyndlar saw significant progress in his javelin throwing toward the end of his junior season. He hopes that momentum carries into a successful senior campaign. “I want to build on the groundwork that I set at the end of last season,” Szyndlar said. “Improving not only in my form […]
Canton-Galva’s John Erskin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning John Erskin has spent this track and field season focused on refinement, resilience and running faster in the sprint events for Canton-Galva. This season, he has recorded a 12.32 in the 100-meter dash and a 24.67 in the 200-meter dash while anchoring the 4×100 relay. His personal bests from the 2024 season […]
Salina South’s Jalen Cheeks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Last season, Salina South’s Jalen Cheeks made significant strides in his two main events, triple jump and 800 meter. Now the plan is to take last year’s momentum and continue it into the 2026 season. “I want to focus more on my triple jump and 800 meter this season,” Cheeks said. “I felt […]
Southeast of Saline’s Malachi Hopkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Senior standout Malachi Hopkins is approaching his final season at Southeast of Saline with a clear mindset: push beyond limits and chase a state title. “My primary focus this year was to give it all I got and even when that’s all I got give more,” Hopkins said. “If I keep working […]
Abilene’s Kit Barbieri – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Abilene’s Kit Barbieri is a three-event runner for the Cowboys, and her focus throughout the offseason has been improving in the 300-meter hurdles so she can be a valuable contributor to the 4×1 and 4×4 relay teams. “I’m working on my speed and endurance to contribute to every race I’m in,” Barbieri […]
McPherson’s Dylan Cabezas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Angela Brunk Dylan Cabezas, a senior at McPherson High School, is making his mark in track and field through dedication, versatility, and a vision for his future. Competing in the triple jump, high jump, and 300-meter hurdles, Cabezas has developed into a well-rounded athlete who continues to push himself both physically and mentally. As […]