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...

Independence’s Haley Marchant – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Carole King Coach Haley Marchant, who is in her tenth year as coach for the Independence High School Lady Swim...

Baxter Springs’ Kenton ‘Cole’ Parrish – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Carole King  Baxter Springs High School’s Golf Coach Art Roberts knew exactly who to spotlight for up-and-coming players in 2025:...

Independence’s Brad Smith – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Ken Hansard  Coach Brad Smith, Independence High School’s head boys’ basketball coach, throughout all of his years of shaping young...