The Basketball Tournament Returns to Wichita

Fredonia’s Jay Evans – Football Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau 

All-state honors aren’t just something Jay Evans talks about—they’re a driving force behind everything he does. “My personal goals this year...

Chanute’s Tyler Rowden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance

Sometimes the best teams are built on more than just talent—they’re built on friendship. For Chanute senior Tyler Rowden, that’s exactly...

Fredonia’s Brayden O’Leary – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance

There’s a difference between playing football and leading a football team—and Brayden O’Leary knows exactly where he stands. As the starting...

Fredonia’s Samuel Stierwalt – Football Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance 

For Samuel Stierwalt, Fredonia football isn’t just a season—it’s a legacy. “When I leave Fredonia, I want to leave my name...

Independence’s Megan Foster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Carole King   Independence High School’s senior Megan Foster, senior MVP for the 2025 Lady Bulldogs Swim Team, pulled ahead to...

Independence’s Esme McAfee – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Carole King   Independence High School’s Esme McAfee, junior MVP for Lady Bulldogs Swim Team, pulled ahead to contribute 341 points...

Independence’s Morgan McLenon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Carole King  Even as a freshman on the Lady Bulldogs Swim Team in 2025, Morgan McLenon’s fiercely competitive spirit caught...

Independence’s Kaylie Flenar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Carole King  When Independence High School swim coach Haley Marchant needs an athlete for an event at the last minute,...

Frontenac’s Dominic Ricciardi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance

There’s something about the atmosphere at Frontenac High School that makes it feel like home for Dominic Ricciardi. A senior with...