Tejay Cleland
Sports Director
Wichita, Kan.
Tejay is a Kansan, born and raised and is thrilled to share stories from his home state with you all.
The Southeast Kansas native comes to us from Arma, KS. Tejay graduates from Newman University here in Wichita in 2022, receiving a degree in Communication with a minor in Journalism.
During his time as a Jet, Tejay was a part of the baseball team and served as Editor-In-Chief of Newman’s student newspaper, “The Vantage.” He also worked as a Sports Photographer and News Assistant at KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, KS.
In his free time, Tejay enjoys hanging out with family and friends, playing video games, working out and golfing with his girlfriend. Tejay is an avid sports fan, rooting on the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Phoenix Suns (yes, even when they were bad).
Tejay would love to hear from the viewers! Don’t hesitate to reach out with story ideas or just to say hi!
The Derby Panthers will be without one key player from their recent successful seasons: New Iowa State star Addy Brown. The good news for the Panthers, though, is that all 11 other players return this season, including their new leader Destiny Smith.
The Cheney Cardinals put the final chapter on their storybook 2023 season with a state title.
After a first half lead from the Crusaders, Mill Valley turned it on to win their 5th straight football state championship.
The Moundridge Wildcats, now led by Dustan Kanitz, are hoping they can win yet another state championship trophy.
The Salina South Cougars are heading to the state playoffs after a wild playoff experience.
The strength of the first round opponent likely wouldn’t have mattered with the offensive stats the Mavericks put up on Friday night, as they lit up the scoreboard with a 41-14 win.
The Lions came out quick jumping on a big lead, and never gave it up, winning 22-14 over Eisenhower.
Wichita Southeast freshman Alina Lam is off to a hot start to her young Buffalo career and is only looking up from here.
It was a big night Friday night for the Maize South Mavericks as they topped their cross-town rival in front of over 6,000 people
Sara Lungren Walkup has had success in her roles as both player and coach. This weekend she gets a new role of hall of famer.
Derby's athletic offense broke off big play after big play en route to Friday's road victory.
The Eisenhower Tigers have found win after win in their early-season turnaround
Months before his senior season as a Campus Colt, the number six ranked player in Kansas is heading to the Missouri Valley Conference.
Andover Central's late game heroics were able to take a lead and fend off the Maize attack to take a 24-21 win.
Maize South brings one of the most talented team in Kansas to the court, including already three D1 commits.
Steve Martin's group of Grizzlies were shaping up to be one of the most talented in the state. In week one, they proved just that.
Air Force running back commit Omari Elias rushed for 210 yards and four touchdowns in the win.
Abby Holt made it all the way to the state semifinals as a junior. Now after sniffing the top, she wants to make history.
After making history in 2020, the group that were freshman on that team are hoping to bring another title in their senior year.
Kent Teeter stepped down as the head coach of the Holcomb Longhorns this off-season. To find his replacement, he didn't have to look far.
One of the quickest growing 2025 prospects in the country resides in none other than Goodland, Kansas.
Emma Weiner is chomping at the bit to begin her senior season as she looks back at her already storied last two years in 1A
With returners such as Terrell King and Mason Jones, the Hutchinson Salthawks hope for a run at the top of class 5A.
After losing over 20 to graduation from a historic season, the Hays Indians will lean on senior star RB Malik Bah.
After falling short of the 6A title game in rare fashion in 2022, the new look Derby Panthers are hoping to be the group to return the program to dominance.
After a great three seasons as a Hesston Swather, Hudson Ferralez transferred schools to Wichita Collegiate for his senior year of high school
A group of Wichita area players bound together to win a national title lead by a coaching staff unlike the rest.
The Wichita State alumni team was lead in scoring by a non-shocker this year, but he's far from a stranger to Kansas.
Eight years ago, an accident happened that was inches away from taking the young athlete’s life.
The McPherson Bullpups win their second state championship in program history
On December 4, everything changed for the Chase County High School senior. What he faced goes far beyond any in-game situation.
Cheney didn't have a baseball program until seven years ago, now they're putting in the extra work to make sure they don't take it for granted.
Aidan Nguyen of Andover has shot a 69 already this season as he prepares for a 5A state run.
The fastest 100 time in Kansas currently resides at Wichita Collegiate High School
Bishop Carroll got it close, but was unable to end St. Thomas Aquinas' title streak
The Andover Trojans finished their miracle run at the top of Class 5A
The Derby Panthers' 12-game win streak was snapped Friday in the state tournament.
The Heights Falcons are back in the 6A championship game to defend their title.
The Southeast Buffaloes's special season came to an end with a state tournament loss Thursday night.
Derby joins their boys team counterpart in the 6A state semifinals after Thursday's win
Derby pulls off another March win to continue its season into the semifinal round
Heights took down Junction City 67-44 in quarterfinal action Wednesday
The Phillipsburg Panthers notched a win to move on to the state semifinals Friday
Kapaun takes down Hays in blowout fashion to clinch a state berth
The Derby girls and boys will both be competing at the 6A state tournament after a Saturday win
Wellington pulled off a 55 point turnaround between last game to this game, to blowout Circle in their third meeting
The Andover Trojans fended off an upset-minded Salina Central team tonight to clinch their spot in the 5A state tournament
Heights tops South on Tuesday with a big win
