Rising Star

Bell has committed to swim at the University of Alabama next season.

The Hesston senior came back from a torn ACL, just in time to help his team to a 3A State Basketball Championship.

Between athletic successes, she and her family faced a life-changing challenge.

Andover Central guard Kobe Smith has helped the Jaguars to an undefeated record this season

Derby girls basketball is undefeated and ranked in the top five in the state in class 6A. The Panthers are led by one of the top players in the country in the class of 2023 in junior Addy Brown, a versatile forward who can strike from anywhere on the court.

Andover boys basketball is 6-0 on the season and ranked second in class 5A, winning every game by double digits. Junior Eli Shetlar has helped lead the Trojans to its undefeated start.

The Concordia Panthers are led by one of the most efficient scorers in the state through the first month of the season in senior Cav Carlgren.

Ellinwood boys basketball is off to an undefeated start to the season. The Eagles are led by one of the best players in class 2A in junior Britton Dutton.

Maize girls basketball is ranked in the Top 5 in the state in Class 5A, and the Eagles are led by one of the state’s top point guards in senior Kyla Frenchers.

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.

Wichita-area athletes commit to Division 1 sports programs.

Cantu is not only one of the top running backs in the state, he has overcome many hardships with the help of football.

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.

Kate and Meg Tilma lead the KMC girls' golf team in their first season with the Crusaders.

Caleb Day returned as the Panthers leading scorer from last season, leading the team with seven goals on the season through eight games this year.

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.

Northwest volleyball hit the ground running this season,

Senior Jentrie Alderson anchors the Trojans and his hungry to finish her high school with another championship.

McPherson's Rhian Swanson looks forward to her senior volleyball season before playing for the Jayhawks.

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.

Osunsanmi looks forward to his future with K-State football as he makes the switch from safety to linebacker.

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.

Height's Zyanna Walker talks about her decision to commit to Louisville for basketball, and the adverse journey she's had to get to this point.

After graduating high school just months ago, Tolle is getting adjusted to Wichita and next-level baseball competition before heading to Wichita State.

Former Andover Central baseball player helps lead Cowley CC Tigers to a JUCO World Series appearance.

Little River's Jayden Garrison will focus on just one sport next year as he continues his basketball career at Hutchinson Community College.

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.

One of the state's top recruits decides to follow his heart to pursue basketball instead of football.

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.