Cheney High’s Jack Voth COGGINS CONSTRUCTION SPOTLIGHT

Watch Jack Voth play football and it’s easy to see why he was selected as a VYPE Top 100 player from Cheney High School. Voth is all over the field. Now a junior, Voth plays wide receiver and linebacker for the Cardinals and is one of the leaders of this football team. Last season Voth caught 39 passes for 623 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore. He also added a punt return for a touchdown and racked up big numbers on defense with 38 solo tackles, 24 assists, seven tackles for loss, one sack, two hurries, five pass break-ups, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

Now you understand why it seems Voth is all over the field.

“The thing I love most about my team and teammates is their desire to win,” Voth said. “I love the Cheney community and school because of the family’s and the support they give to academics and athletics.”

Playing in all three aspects of the game means Voth is rarely off the field. Before the game starts, Voth admits he’s a little nervous, but that quickly turns to hype as the clock gets closer to kickoff.

“I love the energy and atmosphere on Friday nights,” Voth said. “We knew we would be a young team and would have obstacles to overcome. We knew our only chance of success started in the off season and my teammates were totally bought in.”

Voth said a family member has been someone he has looked up to as a role model while playing for Cheney.

“My older brother Harrison has taught me about hard work, being a good leader, and handling adversity,” said Voth.

When asked about his legacy at Cheney High School and how he wants to be remembered, Voth said it’s all about the play on the field.

“I just want everyone to remember me as someone who always gave 100 percent and put my team first.”

When he’s not on the field you can usually find Voth with friends and family, watching sports. Once his playing days are over at Cheney High School, Voth said he would love to play football at the next level.

The Wichita Northwest fans were eager to get this season started, and the players and head coach Emily Hiebert were no different. Coach Hiebert returned several starters from last season and despite having a tough schedule, she is confident her team can rise to the occasion.

“We are looking forward to a fun season. We have six girls returning who got significant playing time last year. We had a very successful season last year. We went undefeated in league and went to the state tournament. Our overall record was 394. Our Goal is to win league again this year and to make it to state,” said coach Hiebert.

First Team All-League setter and outside hitter Brailee Bogle is a senior this season and one of the leaders on the field. Last season she had 341 aces, 380 assists and hit .258. Payton Benoit is another senior and starting Libero for the Lady Grizzlies. Benoit made an impressive 411 digs last year and is on pace for similar numbers this season. Grace Dickerson (Sr.) is another player coach Hiebert expects big things from this season.

“She is a huge part of our team. She took the most swings on our team last year with 525 attempts. She had 210 kills and hit .211. She also helped us tremendously in the back row with serve receive and defense. She ended the season with 210 digs,” said coach Hiebert.

The Lady Grizzlies started the 2022 season winning five of their first seven games. Big wins against Heights, West, North, Andover, East, and Southeast has helped set the tone for the season. Big matches still loom on the schedule, but the team appears focused and ready to get the job done and carry some momentum into tournament season starting in last September.

Daetyn Bogle (Sr.) is a Swiss Army Knife for the Lady Grizzlies. She can pass and hit. She also brings leadership to the floor and is a great teammate.

Also look for Brooklyn Benoit, a very talented freshman who is going to make a big impact this season and will likely be one of the future leaders of this team.

Middle blockers Alex Workman (Sr.) and Nina Mitchell (Jr.) are key players this season and will help this team assert themselves at the net. Nancy Ortiz (Sr.) and Zoe Nelson (Sr.) are two defensive specialists who factor into the team’s overall success.

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As the season presses forward, head coach Shelly Nibarger of Circle High School is pleased with what the team has accomplished early in the season. With several returning starters, the Lady T-Birds seem poised for a great year.

“We return seven letter-winners, including five starters, from last year’s team that went 35-7, won the AVCTL DIV 3 and our Class 4-A Sub-State. These players got a taste of success at the highest level, defeating both McPherson and Andale (2021 State Champion) before losing out in the pool tiebreaker at State. Our players are highly motivated and have their sights on a return trip to State in 2022,” said coach Nibarger.

Senior Lyric Edgerle was 2nd Team AVCTL DIV 3 and is one of the top outside hitters in the class. Coach Nibarger said Edgerle is a tremendous leader for the Circle volleyball program.

“She’s a great role model for her teammates and leads both verbally and by example. She’s also put in an incredible amount of time in the off-season and looks to have a great senior season,” said coach Nibarger.

Another standout player is junior Jacqueline Corcoran. The outside hitter was stellar as a sophomore earning 1st Team AVCTL DIV 3, 1st Team Class 4-A, All-State Tourney Team, and 1st Team All-Metro.

“Jacqueline was a key player as a sophomore, leading us to both a league title and sub-state title. A six-rotation player, Jacqueline is a quality defender and passer as well as server and attacker. She’s worked hard in the off-season, and we’re excited to see what she will accomplish for the T-Birds this fall,” said coach Nibarger.

Hailee Schropp (Sr.) and Addison Haskins (Sr.) are two defensive specialists that according to coach Nibarger, are the heart and soul of the team.

“They bring energy and enthusiasm to the court as well as being outstanding defensive players. Having a quality DS is essential to the success of the team, and we have two this season which is pretty exciting. Both Hailee and Addie were varsity starters last season,” said coach Nibarger.

Other players to watch include Mia Fox (Jr.) and Sydney Johnson (Sr.) at middle hitter with Reagan Smith (Jr.) at setter. Smith grabbed post season honors last year as 1st Team AVCTL DIV 3 and 3rd Team AllMetro.

With big wins over Mulvane and Augusta, the Lady T-Birds are looking forward to playing in the SE of Saline Tournament this month, the Wamego Tournament later in the month and hosting the Circle Tournament on October 8th.