McPherson’s Cheer Squad – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope The loud roundhouses, playful chants, and upbeat energy at football and basketball games does not come from nowhere. There on the sidelines at every event, you’ll find McPherson’s cheer team bringing the energy and spirit. Led by Shrine Bowl Coach of the Year Jessie Bernal and assistant coach Megan Werts, the team […]
Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman recognizes he doesn’t have much of an offseason. He is always trying to get better. “I wouldn’t say there is much of an offseason for me, but some of the things I do outside of high school bowling are, try to make it to the bowling alley two or […]
Salina South Bowling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South bowling program – both boys and girls teams – have had a tremendous run of success since 2020. The girls program has made it state for the past six years, including a state title in 2020 and a second place finish in 2023. The boys program’s highest finish was […]
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Elyria Christian’s Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick The motto for the Elyria Christian boys basketball team this year is “discipline in the details,” which head coach Zach Goodrich explains as learning how to do every little thing well as a unit. Goodrich has coached at Elyria for 15 years and has hopes that this season’s tough schedule will prepare […]
Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Cooper McGowan has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and complete athletes in the state. At 6’4”, McGowan is a do-it-all forward who thrives on both ends of the court. McGowan’s strengths come from his defensive versatility, allowing him to guard nearly every position on the floor. […]
Salina South’s Juan Escobedo – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick “The pie is big enough for everyone if we all just do our job,” senior center defensive midfielder Juan Escobedo said. This is the motto for Salina South soccer team this year. A team that is led by Escobedo, and a team that will be hungry to make it back to state […]
Little River Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Little River volleyball team has gone a combined a 153-18 over the past four years and the philosophy head coach Kim Rolfs has is building momentum over the season so that her team is playing their best in the postseason. “My expectations for this season is for our kids to practice […]
Sterling Football – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Entering his seventh season at the helm of Sterling High School football, head coach Brent Schneider has built the program around two constants, relationships and high expectations. “I want the kids to know that I truly care for them as individuals,” Schneider said. “I love Jesus and want to reflect that in […]
Wichita Trinity Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity girls soccer coach Andrew Hackett understands the impact the sport he coaches goes far past the wins and losses. He tries to convey that message throughout the season for the Knight, who just so happen to be the top team in Class 4-1A West. “Goals and expectations can only be […]