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Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine is proud to be the sports medicine provider to area high schools and colleges.

We offer comprehensive care that includes education to prevent sports injuries, sports performance, and the healing and preservation of damaged joints through surgery and rehabilitation.

Our team of physicians include Dr. Matthew Pyle, Sports Medicine Physician and orthopedic surgeons Drs. Travis Rump, Todd Reilly and Timothy Hawkes. They provide specialty sports medicine care, whether it’s general sports medicine such as treating sports injuries, ultrasound guided joint injections, nutrition, concussion management or surgery. Plus, an A-team including certified athletic trainers and physical therapists who work with athletes at every level.

At school, on the field or in our clinic, Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine has everything you need to get back in the game and keep you in the game.

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Student of the Month Cedar Vale/Dexter High School’s Mason Casebolt

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“Although it (ASTYM) hurts while she’s doing it, it helps a lot and makes my knees feel better,” Casebolt said.

Mason Casebolt of Cedar Vale/Dexter was chosen as the Advanced Physical Therapy Athlete of the Month. Casebolt used APT because of multiple injuries to his knees while playing football.

“Advanced Physical Therapy is great,” Casebolt said. “Amy and Cindy are both very caring and take the time to explain what we are doing and why.”

Casebolt said the ASTYM treatment,

If Casebolt were to recommend APT for prospective athletes, his advice would be simple.

“The girls at APT are great and will help you get back into sports quickly,” Casebolt said.

Casebolt participates in basketball and football at Cedar Vale/Dexter and after he graduates, he plans to either enlist in

Mason Casebolt the military or pursue employment in law enforcement.

STRAIN VS SPRAIN: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Strain vs sprain: those words are used interchangeably quite often and frequently, but what is the actual difference? A joint sprain is the overstretching or tearing of ligaments. Ligaments are the bands of tissue that connect two bones together in a joint. The most common location for a sprain is the ankle joint. A joint strain is the overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons. Tendons are the dense fibrous cords of tissue that connect bones to muscles.

The most common locations for a muscle strain are the hamstring muscle and the low back. Joint strains and joint sprains share common symptoms including pain around the affected joint, swelling, limited flexibility, and difficulty using the joint’s full range of motion. The main difference is that with a sprain you may have bruising around the affected joint and hear an audible “popping” noise during the injury, whereas with a strain, you may have spasms in the affected muscle. The symptoms of a sprain and a strain are remarkably similar and that is because the injuries themselves are terribly similar.

It’s no wonder the two conditions are frequently confused! So how do sprains typically occur?

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Sprains often occur in the following circumstances:

• Ankle: Walking or exercising on an uneven surface, landing awkwardly from a jump

• Knee: Pivoting during an athletic activity

• Wrist: Landing on an outstretched hand during a fall

• Thumb: Skiing injury or overextension when playing racquet sports, such as tennis

• Environmental conditions: Slippery or uneven surfaces can make you more prone to injury.

• Fatigue: Tired muscles are less likely to provide good support for your joints. When you are tired, you’re also more likely to succumb to forces that could stress a joint.

• Poor equipment: Ill-fitting or poorly maintained footwear or other sporting equipment can contribute to your risk of a sprain.

Strains may occur suddenly (acute) or develop slowly over time (chronic). This usually occurs because of fatigue, overuse, or improper use of a muscle. Strains can happen in any muscle, but they are most common in your lower back, neck, shoulder, and hamstring. These strains can cause pain and may limit movement within the affected muscle group. Mild to moderate strains can be successfully treated at home with ice, heat, and anti-inflammatory medications. Severe strains or tears may require medical treatment and or physical therapy.

Causes of acute strains include:

• lifting a heavy object

• running, jumping, or throwing

• slipping or falling

• Causes of chronic strains include playing sports and activities that involve repetitive movements, such as rowing, tennis or running.

• Sitting or standing in an awkward position for prolonged periods can also cause chronic strains.

It is important to follow the four-step RICE protocol for both sprains and strains to reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the affected area.

RICE stands for:

• Rest: Stop any exercise or physical activities and avoid putting any weight on the affected limb.

• Ice: Apply ice to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. People can use bags of frozen vegetables if they do not have ice packs.

• Compression: To help reduce swelling, a person can wrap the affected area with a bandage. Loosen the wrap if the area gets numb or if the pain increases.

• Elevation: Keep the injured area raised above chest level if possible.

As with any injury, it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor to get proper a proper diagnosis and/or imaging prior to seeking out physical therapy. Here at Advanced Physical Therapy, we treat all kinds of muscle sprains and strains and can help you get back to your normal life with an individualized plan of care that works with your daily routine! Stop by any of our many locations to get scheduled today!

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Salina Central’s Hampton Williams Varsity volleyball standout and Salina Central High School senior Hampton Williams loves playing the sport of volleyball and she loves her position on the team. “I play outside hitter and all the way around. I love the competitiveness volleyball brings out but that goes for all sports,” said Williams. “I love how my teammates support one another and how we hold each other accountable. They are some of my best friends and that makes it fun to just go out there and play.”

Also a basketball player for the Lady Mustangs, Williams can play multiple positions on the basketball court. “I can play anywhere in basketball but, I was recruited to play a small forward or a power forward position,” said Williams.

In the classroom, Williams brings

Hampton Williams the same focus to making good grades, while supporting other athletes who play different sports.

“The best thing about being a student-athlete at Central is getting to know the other studentathletes and supporting them in their games,” said Williams.

Her plan after high school is to continue her education while still playing sports. “I plan on attending Abilene Christian University in Texas where I will play basketball and major in premed,” said Williams.

Away from sports, Williams said she loves to visit her brothers, work out, spend time with friends and family and travel to new places.

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As a volunteer for the Salina Booster Club and liaison for the South High School football team, junior class, Holly Fries is what you would call a very busy mom.

Her son, Weston is a junior at South High School and currently plays quarterback for the Cougars and this spring he will suit up for the baseball team. “I love the opportunity to get people involved in activities to promote the school, making sure that the kids have a chance to make memories. We haven’t been able to have events for a while so having the opportunity to get people involved again is really exciting,” said Fries. “I enjoy creating events where we can come together and celebrate, cheer on the kids and have a fun time doing it.”

Being a student-athlete brings another set of responsibilities to the students and the parents. For Fries, South is the right place for her and her son. “I think that South is a great place for all students and student-athletes because there is a chance for everyone to become

Holly Fries involved in something. My child just happens to be involved in sports so that is where my passion lies, but I know that there are other people just as passionate as me about all the other activities at South that make South a well-rounded environment for any student,” said Fries. “We really have a great group of volunteers who have been helping with the tailgates. Just getting back into all of this and this being new to me, we really had some people step up and get things moving. Tammy Roberts used to be with the Booster Club years ago so she is a big help in knowing what to do. We never lack for great people who step up every week, not only with their time but great ideas to further along the Booster Club including Lynsey Webb, another volunteer for the Booster Club.”

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With the color of the new track being black, there are three green 30-meter exchange zones for the 400-meter relay. Chapman also resurfaced the high jump, long jump and pole vault runways during the renovations.

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Makenzie Travis of Beloit was chosen as the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for October. Travis recorded her 2,000th assist in the Trojans match with Ellsworth on October 5th.

“I am very glad that all of my hard work has paid off,” Travis said. “Reaching 2,000 assists is a goal I never thought I would make. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the coaching staff that I possess. I have had the best high school coach, Brandy Paul, who has pushed me to be the best player I could possibly be, which I am very thankful for. I would not be where I am today without her.”

Travis has always enjoyed volleyball, as she made the varsity team as a freshman. But she made the most of getting better during the pandemic last year.

“When school was canceled due to COVID I went to the gym around three days a week with my dad and put in the work,” Travis said. “My dad along with my coach has pushed me to my limits and made me a better player.”

Travis is also involved with National Honors Society, history club, future med club, science club, student council, and B club. She is also the vice president of the National Honors Society and the secretary of the science club.

She wants to play volleyball in college, as well as getting her degree in nursing so that she can be a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse.

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Why join ROTC? ROTC also gave me the opportunity to become a social worker for both the civilian and military world.

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Why join ROTC? I joined ROTC because I had a lot of family members in service. I always felt a desire to pay back my country by serving. I really like the route that you can get your college education, while preparing to be an officer in the military simultaneously.

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5A-Nathan Thengvall of Kapaun Mount Carmel caught five balls for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Crusaders’ 34-17 victory over Wichita Northwest.

5A-Wichita Heights’ Jaden Caldwell recorded 16 tackles, one for a loss, as well as a quarterback hurry in the Falcons’ 54-20 victory over Wichita West.

6A-Derby’s Andon Carpenter recorded seven tackles, two for a loss, and recovered two fumbles in the Panthers’ 44-36 victory over Bishop Carroll.

4A-Circle’s Luke McGinnis threw for 364 yards and five touchdowns as the Thunderbirds took down Augusta 42-35.

3A-Cav Carlgren from Concordia rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 33-14 victory over Beloit.

2A-Trinity Catholic’s Caleb Sanger scored four rushing touchdowns in the Celtics’ 40-0 win over Belle Plaine.

1A-Daniel Fanascht of Remington scored three touchdowns as the Broncos took down Wichita Independent 60-21.

8-Man-Udall’s Jayce Rieth rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns as the Eagles defeated Cedar Vale-Dexter 60-28.

6A-T.J. Neal from Wichita South threw for 299 yards and six touchdowns, while also recording an interception for a touchdown, as the Titans took down Wichita North 70-0.

4A-Gavin Kiser from Augusta had 250 total yards and two touchdowns in the Orioles’ 2720 victory over Rose Hill.

3A-Concordia’s Keyan Miller rushed for 406 yards and five touchdowns as the Panthers took down Council Grove 83-8.

2A-Collin Dahl of Republic County rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns, as well as recording an interception, in the Buffaloes 4416 over Maur Hill.

1A-Inman’s Kyler Konrade scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the Teuton’s 40-0 win over Oakley.

8-Man-Dylan Bice from Thunder Ridge rushed for 226 yards and seven touchdowns in the Longhorns 56-8 victory over Lakeside.

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6A-Mercer Thatcher of Derby scored two touchdowns in the Panthers 55-6 victory over Hutchinson.

5A-Maize South’s Evan Cantu racked up 234 yards of offense, while barely playing into the second half of the Mavericks’ 68-24 victory over Newton.

4A-Mason Ellis of Mulvane scored five touchdowns (three passing, one rushing, one punt return) in the Wildcats’ 51-6 victory over Coffeyville.

3A-Cheney’s Harrison Voth threw four touchdowns as the Cardinals took down Pratt, 27-14.

2A-Beloit’s Benson Berndt rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans’ 32-0 victory over Phillipsburg.

1A-Jace Doerkson of Inman threw for 179 yards, as the Teutons took down Plainville, 48-3.

8-Man-Attica/Argonia’s Xander Newberry threw for 328 yards and six touchdowns as the Titans defeated Pretty Prairie 60-12.

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McPherson High School’s 2021 Volleyball Team

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The McPherson volleyball team was chosen as the Visit Wichita Team of the Month for October. The Bullpups defeated two teams who were ranked at some point in the season, Rose Hill and Clearwater, on October 5th.

“We knew we had four to five kids with varsity experience returning, including Brette (Doile) and Rhian (Swanson) as four-year starters, which should set you up for success,” McPherson coach Christy Doile said. “How much “extra” success we have would be based on our new kids and their contributions.”

Doile said having athletes on her team that compete in multiple sports has proven to be beneficial this season.

“We have varsity experience, that is mixed in with multisport athletes

contributing and helping us compete for wins,” Doile said.

Brette Doile and Swanson are dominating the stat sheet for McPherson.

Through the Rose Hill and Clearwater games, Brett had 550 assists, while Swanson had 437 kills.

Both players are key strengths for the Bullpups.

“Rhian Swanson offensively in the front row, but also her back row attacks are a strength for us,” Doile said. “Then Brette can locate very well and keep our offense in rhythm.”

While McPherson is one of the top teams in Class 4A and it has postseason aspirations, Doile feels like her team’s season is already a success.

“We define a great team at McPherson as one that “Exceeds Potential”,” Doile said. “At this point in the season in comparison to where we were competitively this summer, we have been exceeding potential.”

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Emma Chaput,

Smoky Valley Middle School Emma Chaput is a member of the cross country and basketball team at Smoky Valley Middle School. She is also a member of the Student Council and the SAFE program.

“I started around last year, in sixth grade. I wanted to do it because it is good to stay safe and wear your seatbelts. I got involved to try and keep others safe,” said Chaput. “It’s important to help people, because even if it’s a tiny thing, like help with a math problem, it can help someone very much.”

Chaput enjoys representing her school and competing against others.

She does plan to play tennis as well.

Being part of the team is something special to Chaput.

“The teachers are always willing to help, you can choose fun classes, and the sports are fun to do,” said Chaput. “I always try to get good grades, they are very important to me, because you need good grades to get a good job.”

With several years of high school ahead, Chaput is already thinking about her future.

the SAFE program should jump at the opportunity.

“I want to either go to FHSU, Bethany College, or K-State, whatever has what I want for a job. I want to graduate and become a veterinarian or a teacher,” said Chaput.

“You should join! It is a great opportunity to be involved in, and it helps people remember to stay safe and wear your seatbelts.”

Chaput said anyone wanting to join

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“I just started basketball a couple days ago, but cross country was very fun, and I made a lot of new friends.

I loved being part of the team,” said Chaput.

In the classroom, Chaput always places a focus on her grades.

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Smoky Valley High School’s Tytus Reed

By Matt Browning Tytus Reed of Smoky Valley was voted as the Salina Area Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Reed received more than 2,000 votes, which was over 70 percent of the overall vote.

“I appreciate the fact that I was considered to be in this poll and the fact that I won because all the runners in this poll are very talented runners,” Reed said. “To even be included with runners like Dylan Sprecker, and Damion Jackson who run for Southeast of Saline that has won the 3A state title the last two years is such a compliment.”

Reed won the Central Kansas

League meet and then went on to take seventh at the Southeast of Saline regional.

“I feel like I have definitely grown as a runner this year with last year being my first season competing in cross country,” Reed said. “I feel that I have progressed throughout the season.”

Outside of cross country, Reed also runs track and swims in a co-op with McPherson. He is also a member of Kays Club, National Honors Society and Pep Club.

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Maddie Ehrlich from Salina Sacred Heart was voted the Salina Area Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Ehrlich received almost 800 votes, which was nearly 64 percent of the overall vote. “There is no way I would be where I am now without the support of my family and friends, my team, and my school,” Ehrlich said. “They have always supported me. And, they obviously showed up to vote in the poll. I am blessed to be surrounded by such great people.”

This season, Ehrlich ran her personal record at the Beloit meet, which was 20:14 and then won her first individual gold

medal at the Ellsworth meet. “I could not be happier with the season to date,” Ehrlich said.

“However, I am not content.”

Ehrlich’s mother was a Division I runner, so Ehrlich is pushed constantly by her, which has led to her growth as a runner this season. “The biggest difference and key to my improvement has been my work ethic,” Ehrlich said. “I am now determined to get better. I want to run faster. I put in the miles outside of practice.

Work hard at practice. I train throughout the entire year and fortunately I have had success.

Also, my confidence has grown, too.”

Maddie Ehrlich Ehrlich also runs track and plays basketball at Sacred Heart and outside of sports, she is involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Next year, Ehrlich plans to run cross country and track at Kansas Wesleyan and major in Elementary Education.

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Alexandra and Amelia Coykendall Alexandra and Amelia Coykendall from Salina Central were chosen as The Alley bowlers of the month for October. Both were varsity bowlers for the Mustangs last year. “I have been bowling for about three years now and I never really noticed that I had a talent for it until I actually started my second Matthew Pyle, D.O.said.

Hawkes, D.O. yearTimothy of bowling,” Alexandra Sports Medicine Physician Orthopedic and Sports Medicine is Surgeon Amelia similar to her sister in that she didn’t really know she had an ability to bowl until she started in high school. “I have been bowling for one year and I started to notice that I had the ability to be good at it when I Travis Rump, D.O. joined the bowling team.”

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Both Alexandra and Amelia bowl at The Alley in the offseason and Alexandra has considered joining a league to improve her skills. “I like to bowl in the offseason with some of my teammates sometimes for fun other times to work on stuff,” Alexandra said. “I’ve been thinking about joining a bowling league for a bit but have not decided.”

Last season, Alexandra had a high series of 493, while Amelia’s high

series was 385 for Salina Central, which took second at the 5A Tournament.

Alexandra also swims and plays golf for the Mustangs, while Amelia is involved in band, theatre and swimming.

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Huerta was a part of the Bullpups doubles team that won the 4A championship, as well as the team title. “I would say this season could not have gone better,” Huerta said. “I was able to play with my doubles partner all season and only had five losses to some really good teams. Our losses were

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Huerta is also on the cheer team, a state qualifier in Scholar’s Bowl, as well involved with Science Olympiad, National Honor Society and Student Council.

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Patty Huerta of McPherson was voted the Salina Area Girls Tennis Player of the Year. Huerta received nearly all of the votes. “I have worked really hard this past year, spending countless hours on the court,” Huerta said. “I am really appreciative of this as it shows that others have noticed my love of the game and how much work I have put in.”

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A graduate of Salina Central High School, Drew Dallas joined the staff at Hutchinson Community College in January of 2018. His path from player to offensive coordinator included a few stops on the way, but Dallas would ultimately become the head coach of the Blue Dragons. “I was promoted to head coach on Dec. 31st of 2019 after coach Rion Rhoades left for the University of Arkansas. I started off coaching under my dad, who was the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan. I coached two years there and then spent eight years at Angelo State down in Texas prior to moving back to Kansas,” said coach Dallas.

Being from the area, a return to this part of Kanas has been great for his family. “For my family and I, it has been great. My wife, Heather, and our three young kids, Hayden (10), Cooper (9), and Parker (5), having the opportunity to raise them around family means a lot to us,” said coach Dallas. “It is nice to have a support system of family and friends that are close and having the ability to spend time with

them is important to us.”

Growing up the son of a head football coach gives you an opportunity to learn and witness what a full career in coaching looks like. For Dallas, having spent that time with his father meant everything. “I learned a ton just from being around his programs growing up,” said Dallas. “I always looked up to me dad and what he was able to do in his career.”

Now running his own program, Dallas said being a student-athlete at Hutchinson Community College is an opportunity to receive a great educational and athletic experience.

“We strive to give our student-athletes the best possible experience of junior college academics and athletics by providing them with the best support, facilities, education, and leadership available,” said Dallas.

Winning Coach of the Year honors is a big

accomplishment. Coach Dallas won the NJCAA, the KJCCC and the Wichita Sports Commission award all in the same year. “Last season was a blessing,” said Dallas.

“We were able to win a NJCAA and KJCCC championship while going undefeated. The individual post season honors were a direct reflection of our team success, and it was the outcome of having a great team and coaching staff working together toward one common goal.

While they are individual awards, it was only achieved by the work that we did together as a team and coaching staff and that should not be overlooked.”

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Lyons High School’s Carl Clark Lyons High School varsity football player, Carl Clark, plays the position of defensive back, which requires quick reflexes and even quicker decisions. But this senior also enjoys slowing things down when he is outdoors hunting.

“I started hunting in the sixth grade,” said Clark. “I prefer hunting over fishing for the fact that it takes more time and dedication, and it makes me feel more accomplished when I finally fill my tag.”

Like most hunters, Clark has a favorite spot to hunt and fish.

“My favorite place to hunt is on one of my mom’s friends land and my favorite place to fish is my pond in my back yard. I was introduced to hunting by my uncles who hunt,” said Clark.

Football is not the only sport Clark plays. The three-sport

Carl Clark athlete is involved in basketball and track and field as well. Last year he was named the Athlete of the Year at Lyons High School and he excels in the classroom.

Clark has big plans once his days at Lyons High School come to an end.

“I plan to go to college to get a master’s in aviation with the hope to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force after college,” said Clark.

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It has been a highly successful season for Cottone, who has set a personal record in almost every meet and the Cowboys have been ranked in Class 4A for most of the season. “What I’m striving for this year is for our cross country

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Triston Cottone of Abilene runs cross country for the Cowboys and was selected as the American Family Insurance Athlete of the Month. “I feel very honored that you have chosen me to be athlete of the month,” Cottone said. “I have been working very hard to get better and it seems like an achievement to be asked to be in this magazine.”

team to make it to state, boys and girls, and (for me) to try and be top 15 so I could go to state individually as well,” Cottone said. “I’m pushing myself more and more each week to try and be the best I can be.”

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TEAM OF THE MONTH

Augusta High School Volleyball

By Matt Browning The Augusta volleyball team was chosen the Visit Wichita Team of the Month for October. The Orioles have been ranked in Class 4A for most of the season and defeated McPherson and Hillsboro earlier in the season.

“This has been an extremely successful season for us so far,” Augusta coach Kynnedy Myers said. “I attribute our success this year to our senior leadership. I walked into a program where I was prepared to have to coach the girls on how to be great leaders, and to my surprise I did not have to. The seniors have set a tone for the season on what goals we are aiming to meet and what it will take to get there.”

The Orioles success can be directly attributed to team chemistry and the dedication they have put in.

“Our team chemistry is special, and we do not have to spend valuable practice time learning how to work hard or how to be a good teammate,” Myers said. “We can focus on skills and drills to make us a better volleyball team. I believe that has set us up to have the success that we have so far.”

Myers believes there are no weak links to Augusta’s lineup and every player embraces their role.

Three of the Orioles’ top players are Tommie Schaffner, Avery Reidel and Sydney Scott. Schaffner has a hitting percentage of .474, Reidel takes control of the defense and Scott is the Orioles’ emotional leader.

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Varsity football player Jonathan Lowe is in his final season at Minneapolis High School. Lowe is a versatile player who can play wide receiver, defensive back and return punts. That versatility means he almost never leaves the field. “I love how my teammates, winning or losing, will always Jonathan Lowe grind through until the clock runs out.

I also enjoyed how on a high note. my team didn’t let a rough start at When his playing the beginning of the season, keep days have come leading to more and more downfalls. to an end, Lowe They persevered and came up with said he wants to some big wins to keep a good playoff attend college and pursue a degree. position,” said Lowe.

“After I graduate, I plan on furthering Lowe and his teammates are focused my education by attending Fort on taking it one game at a time as they Hays State University. But I am still push themselves to finish the season undecided on my major and career

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path,” said Lowe. “When I’m not occupied by school and sports, I am usually hanging out with my friends or family, driving around listening to music, or even playing video games with my friends as well.”

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By Matt Browning Lance Sawyer, the head football coach of Inman, was chosen as the Salina Regional Coach of the Month for October. The Teutons have been one of the top ranked teams in the Salina Area Power Rankings all season.

“We have a group of guys that have dedicated themselves to the weight room for the past four seasons,” Sawyer said. “They bring energy everyday and love being around each other. We have had a coaching staff that has been consistent for the past four seasons as well.”

Sawyer, who is an Inman graduate, took over the Teutons’ program in 2016 and they were below .500 for his first two seasons.

But in the three years that followed, Inman went 2012, including last season’s team that advanced to the 1A semifinals.

“I want them to bring as much energy and excitement as they can every day,” Sawyer said.

“We value the weight room and have high expectations for them to devote themselves to getting better every day. We expect them to be multisport athletes. In a small school we can’t have athletes specializing in one sport.”

With so much of last year’s team returning this year, Sawyer was prepared for the expectations placed

on Teutons.

“This has been changing every season since I have been here,” Sawyer said.

“Four years ago it was just to win a game, the next was to compete against the best teams in the district, and now it is to win our district and compete for the state championship in Hays.”

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WICHITA COLLEGIATE PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Wichita Collegiate School’s Addison Goree

By Matt Browning Addison Goree was chosen as the Wichita Collegiate Athlete of the Month for October. Goree plays volleyball and soccer for the Spartans. “My experience at Collegiate has been great,” Goree said. “The teachers and faculty are amazing and so supportive of every student that goes to WCS.”

Goree said if she were to recommend Collegiate to a prospective student, she would talk about the family-like atmosphere throughout every grade level. “I would tell them how no other school will care for and support you like Collegiate will,” Goree said.

“The community that has been built around WCS is incredible.”

During her volleyball season, Goree has felt like she has emerged as a player for the Spartans and she credits that to her coaches and teammates. “It has to be one of the most supportive teams I’ve played for,” Goree said. “I have personally started to prove myself and who I am through volleyball, and that

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Goree recently joined French Club at Collegiate and while she played soccer last season, she might instead focus on club volleyball this spring.

Being just a sophomore, Goree does not have a focus on a career, but she is already starting to think about college. She has begun the recruiting process and hopes to play volleyball out of state, with Texas and Colorado being the preference.

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Salina South High School’s Gabe Nunez Gabe Nunez is a returning starter in goal and has started the last two years for Salina South High School. He is a junior and very vocal on the field. “His vision and knowledge of the game is outstanding, and he helps every player on the field be better because of that. Our defense is not the best, but he covers for a lot of the mistakes we make, and they have a ton of confidence that he has their back,” head coach Trey Crow said of Nunez.

“The things I love most about soccer are connecting around the opposite team using passing and creativity, having the satisfaction of keeping the other team from scoring, and being able to apply principles I learn from soccer like teamwork, patience, and responsibility to real life,” said Nunez.

The goalkeeper said he loves how this team enjoys a special bond and connection with one another. “The closest friendships I have are with people from the soccer team,” said Nunez. “Soccer is the only sport I play.

Gabe Nunez I’m currently playing for F.C. Wichita 05 ECNL team.”

Nunez said he also loves how the coaches at South are supportive of their student-athletes. Once his playing days are over at South, Nunez plans to attend college and pursue a degree.

“I plan to go to college to earn a Sports Business Degree,” said Nunez.

“In my free time I like to watch and play soccer with my friends, and I like to learn about history.”

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Cody Moon started working for Salina Regional Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and covering Salina Central Athletics in the early summer of 2020. Today he is the only medical provider for the athletic department at Salina Central High school. “What’s most enjoyable about working with the Central athletes is probably getting to know them as individuals and watching them grow throughout the years. I’ve seen some huge growth in not just the athletic standpoint but the individual standpoint with a lot of the Central kids and knowing that I have a part in that is awesome,” said Moon.

A graduate of Clay Center Community High School in 2014, Moon would go on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from Fort Hays State University in 2018 and later graduate with a Master’s of Science in Allied Health and Sports Sciences from Northwest Missouri State University in the spring of 2020. Moon said the field is very rewarding and offers this advice to anyone looking to pursue a career in the field. “Advice I would give to anyone

Cody Moon pursuing Athletic Training is to be involved in everything possible. The life of an athletic trainer is hectic and very time consuming but if you really like what you do it makes everything much more enjoyable. Learn as much as you can, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be confident in everything you do,” said Moon.

In his free time, Moon said he enjoys spending time with his wife Haley and their two dogs, Macy, and Riggs. “I like working out and playing golf, and watching a lot of sports,” said Moon.

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SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT

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By Matt Browning Sunrise Madness took place on Saturday, Oct. 23 and was similar to what the University of Kansas does with Late Night in the Phog.

Sunrise introduced the players who performed in the three-point and dunk contest that showcased what fans could expect in the upcoming season.

Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr., a former student-athlete at Sunrise and member of the Bahama’s senior national FIBA team, was the guest speaker. In 2015, he made a finalfour appearance as a member of the Michigan State Spartans and worked with the Phoenix Suns in 2018.

His jersey was retired at Sunrise Madness.

“The 2021 Sunrise Madness sponsored by Jimmy Johns was a huge success again,” Sunrise coach Luke Barnwell said. “Our players

were welcomed to a full gymnasium and the support was outstanding.”

Sunrise finished second in the nation last season and returns four players ranked in the Rivals Class of 2022 Top 150, including Grady Dick, who has committed to Kansas and Mark Mitchell, who is the No. 11 player in the class and is considering Duke, UCLA and Kansas. Sunrise also has two players ranked in the Class of 2023 Top 150.

It will be another loaded schedule for Sunrise, with one of the premier games coming on December 11th on ESPN against La Lumiere at Bishop Carroll High School.

“Spotlight games used to be few and

Jerome Beya far between in the years past and they were circled on the schedule,” Barnwell said. “However, with the formation of our new league, the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC), every league game is going to be against the best teams in the country. The league helps us stay present as we just try to focus on each game in front of us.”

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