Luke and Jake Gebhardt are juniors on the Trojan football team. The twin brothers are hoping to help their undefeated team past the state semifinal round.
The 2021 season will go down in history for Wichita North soccer, completing an undefeated run in the City League to bring home the program’s first league title.
A big reason behind the Wildcat’s turnaround is the return of North Dakota State commit and senior quarterback Mason Ellis, who missed most of last season with a broken elbow.
One of the most talented tight ends in Kansas this season is Kapaun’s Will Anciaux. He’s a top five recruit in the class of 2023 and will be a big time factor for the Crusaders on both sides of the ball this season.
More eyes than ever before are on the Hays football program, as senior Jaren Kanak, whose recruiting exploded after running the second fastest 100-meter dash time in Kansas, returns for one final season before playing at Clemson.
Steven Nguyen, a local MMA fighter and Heights graduate, needed just 30 seconds to land the jab that would knock out his opponent back in February, earning him a second shot at a UFC contract this September.
After graduating high school just months ago, Tolle is getting adjusted to Wichita and next-level baseball competition before heading to Wichita State.
Maize High quarterback Avery Johnson and Derby high running back Dylan Edwards are two of the top football recruits in Kansas, holding a combined 21 Division I offers and counting entering their junior seasons.
Kasey Nickel, a sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington where she competes in adaptive track, is now just one step away from qualifying for the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic games, defying the odds and inspiring others with her message along the way.
After losing her junior track season due to COVID-19, Smoky Valley’s Belle Peters, the reigning 3A pole vault champion, is focused not only on bringing home another title, but breaking the class record of 13′7″ in the event.
Andover softball is off to a 6-0 start, and the Trojan’s ace, senior Tess Eubank, has been dominant in the circle to start the season. She’s posted a .840 ERA through 33 innings.
After two years, it’s finally high school track season in Kansas and one of the best high jumpers in the country is Sterling’s Tyus Wilson. The Nebraska commit will look to repeat as a three-time state champion this season.
Andale/Garden Plain softball was a favorite to win the class 4A title last year before COVID-19 canceled the season. This year, the Indians will look to continue their quest for another state title behind senior leadership from Division I commit Kyla Eck.
The high school wrestling postseason is just two days away, and Wichita West junior Quentin Saunders has his sights set on bringing home his third consecutive state title.
At 7-0, Mulvane basketball is off to its best start since 1958. The Wildcats are led by senior Trey Abasolo, who averages 22 points a night and is third on Mulvane’s all-time career scoring list.
This season, with two Division I prospects in the starting five and star junior guard Zyanna Walker, who has more than 20 Division I offers, returning from a torn ACL in January, the Falcons are hungry for redemption.
Trinity’s Austin Broadie is one of the best attackers in Kansas. She entered her senior season with 1,067 kills. The outside hitter has her mindset on finishing her high school career with a trip to the 3A state tournament.