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Student of the Month Mackenzie Jordan Eisenhower Middle School When Mackenzie Jordan started playing soccer, she was only four years old. She’s been playing competitive soccer year-round with the same club team, Wichita Warriors FC since age six. After this year, Jordan will make the move to the high school level. She also run cross-country, plays basketball and participates in track.

soccer play until summer 2020, once it started effecting her soccer she wanted help and we were referred to APT,” said Michelle.

After some preliminary work by the APT staff, it was determined the forward was suffering from overuse of the knee.

As active as she is, injuries are going to occur.

The typical bumps and bruises are common, but when she started feeling pain in her knee, her mother Michelle and father Drew knew it was time to have it looked at.

“Therapists believed she was suffering from some overuse but more importantly instability in her knee, causing her knee to turn in and cause pain. It was recommended to attend therapy two-times per week to build up muscle strength to remove pain, stabilize her knee, and prevent a more serious knee injury. On top of therapy twice weekly, they also provided her with at home exercises which she completely daily and continues to do so even after successfully graduating in November,” said Michelle.

“Her knee pain started off and on winter of 2019, but it didn’t start impacting sports or her

Mackenzie said, “Everyone was always very nice! They would explain what they were

doing and why, it was helpful to understand the process, so I appreciated that.”

Upon “graduating” from APT, Jordan has continued to perform the exercises taught to her at APT and is ready to continue playing the sport she loves.

Soon Jordan will finish up her eighth grade year and look towards making the varsity team as a freshman in high school. Her work ethic and determination to be on the field is a big reason this forward has a shot and having a great high school career. Look for Jordan and her teammates at Wichita Warriors FC as they continue competing on the club circuit.

HAMSTRING STRAINS What is a hamstring? The “hamstring” is a collective group of muscles on the posterior aspect of the thigh made up of the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris muscles. They originate at the ischial tuberosity on the pelvis and insert at various locations on the top of the leg. The main function of the hamstring is to flex the knee and extend the hip to allow for functions such as running, walking, and climbing. Hamstring injuries are common in athletes who participate in sports that require sprinting, lots of sharp cutting or sudden stopping/starting, such as track, soccer, football, skating, and basketball. During a hamstring strain, one or more of these muscles gets overloaded. The muscles might even start to tear. Most hamstring injuries respond well to simple, nonsurgical treatments depending on the severity of the strain.

Muscle strains are graded according to their severity.

A grade 1 strain is mild and usually heals on it’s on with appropriate RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), while a grade 3 strain is a complete tear of the muscle that will most likely take months to heal. Most hamstring injuries occur in the thick, central part of the muscle or where the muscle fibers join tendon fibers. In the most severe hamstring injuries, the tendon tears completely away from the bone. It may even pull a piece of bone away with it. This is called an avulsion injury.

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What does it feel like getting a hamstring injury and how does it usually happen? Getting a hamstring strain is also more likely if: • Not properly warming up before exercising.

• Quadriceps are very tight as they pull your pelvis forward and tighten the hamstrings.

• Weak glutes: Glutes and hamstrings work together, so if the glutes are weak, then the hamstrings can be overloaded and become strained due to overcompensating.

• Muscle imbalance in general • Poor conditioning/muscle fatigue • Type of activity you’re participating in: football, basketball, running, skating, soccer, dancing, etc.

• Adolescents who are still growing Mild hamstring strains may not hurt too much. But severe ones can be gut-wrenching, making it nearly impossible to walk or stand. Other possible symptoms of a hamstring strain are: • Sudden and severe pain during exercise, along with a snapping or popping feeling • Pain in the back of the thigh and lower buttock when walking, straightening the leg, or actively bending over

• Tenderness in the area • Bruising in the area How do we treat a hamstring strain? Talk to your physician to see if you need an X-Ray or MRI to see how extensive the soft tissue damage is and follow-up with one of our amazing PT’s at our various Advanced Physical Therapy locations for an eval to get set up with some physical therapy so we can get you back on the field, court, or back to work! If you have minor to moderate (grade 1 to grade 2) hamstring strain, conservative treatment will be an excellent option for you and you can do some stuff at home to help speed up your recover!

Remember RICE? • Rest your injured leg. Avoid putting any weight on the leg as best you can. If the pain is severe, you may need crutches until it goes away. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist to see if you need them.

• Ice your leg to reduce pain/swelling. Do it for 15-20 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days, or until the pain is gone.

• Compress your leg. Use an elastic (ACE) bandage around the leg to keep the swelling down. Be careful not to wrap it too tight though!

• Elevate your leg on a pillow when you are sitting or lying down.

• Use NSAIDs, (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen, to help with pain and swelling. These should only be used short term unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.

It should be noted that these drugs may have side-effects such as increased chances of bleeding and ulcers. Use with caution.

• Practice stretching and strengthening exercises per your doctor/physical therapist HEP orders. Strengthening your hamstrings is one way to protect against another hamstring strain in the future.

• In severe cases where the muscle is torn, you may need surgery. The surgeon will repair the muscles and reattach them. Then you will most likely have PT orders after that to help strengthen your muscles and get your ROM back for normal functional abilities.

If you’re an active runner or athlete, it’s always a good idea to incorporate a dynamic stretching regimen for your legs, especially your hamstrings, so you don’t have to endure any major set-backs! If you or anyone you know is suffering from a hamstring strain call one of our APT locations and let us help you get back to being healthy!

Blog put together by Aimi Orton, PTA Information gathered from: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/hamstring-muscle-injuries https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/hamstring-strain#1

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WRESTLING SPOTLIGHTS

Ark City’s Trig Tennant

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Trig Tennant of Ark City was voted as the Wichita Large School Preseason Wrestler of the Year. Tennant received over 9,000 votes, which was 26 percent of the overall vote. “It’s really Trig Tennant cool and it just means that I’m going to have a lot of people going after me more this season because of being the No. 1 ranked and preseason wrestler of the year,� Tennant said. “It’s more motivation to keep getting better every day.�

Kammie Schanz from Mulvane was voted as the Wichita Small School Preseason Wrestler of the Year.

Schanz received nearly 29,000 votes, which was 36 percent of the overall vote.

Last season at the Class 5A Tournament, Tennant defeated Brandon Madden from Blue Valley South 4-3 in the finals. The previous year Tennant took third at 138.

While winning another state championship is a goal for Tennant this year, he also has bigger things he wants to accomplish. “This season I want to go undefeated,â€? Tennant said. â€œâ€ŚAnd get better in the top position, a position I haven’t ever been able to consistently score points.â€?

Wrestling has been Tennant’s sole focus for most of his time at Ark City High School, which has led him to being one of the top wrestlers in the state, no matter the weight class. Tennant will take his talent to the collegiate level next year. “I plan to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls (South Dakota),� Tennant said. “I am going to major in either business or marketing, and wrestle while attending.�

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“To be voted as the winner on this poll means a lot because I do understand how many accomplished wrestlers there were on this list,� Schanz said. “I know most of them personally and I respect all of them. But, with that being said, I was so happy to be the winner because I know that I am the first girl to win and that is amazing that I am able to say that.�

Last season as a freshman, Schanz made it to the finals of the 143 class, where she fell to Livia Swift from Pratt 3-2.

Schanz is ranked second in the preseason polls this season and has plenty of things she wants to accomplish.

“I am going to win state,� Schanz said. “I want to break the record for most points scored in one season. I still want to be first team allstate, all-metro, and all-academic.�

Schanz also participates in softball and cross county at Mulvane and she thinks softball and wrestling are the two sports where she will have a chance to play in college. She also wants to be a physical therapist.

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Wichita East senior Henry Dunn-Morse is a member of the varsity basketball team and was

instrumental in setting a new culture and building the team under new basketball coach Clint Kinnamon. An active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Dunn-Morse first got involved with FCA his sophomore year.

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“I began going to church regularly around my freshman year and I loved it, and so when I found out they had a club that would combine both athletics and religion I knew I had to involve myself,� said DunnMorse. “What I enjoy most about FCA is all the positive energy. I felt an instant connection with other students because of common interests in fellowship and athletics. I always took our FCA meetings to heart because the valuable life lessons discussed were important and I listened closely to what the speaker had to say and took note.�

Having played basketball since the age of six, Dunn-Morse said he enjoys how competitive his teammates are at East.

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“What I love most about East High is how we all love to compete! I feel that our competitiveness really sets us apart from other teams because it creates a special team chemistry between myself and teammates.�

Dunn-Morse is still looking for a university that fits him best, but something tells us he will find the right spot to land.

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WICHITA AREA WRESTLING

Wichita Area Wrestling Preview

By Matt Browning BOYS Much like any other season, Goddard is loaded with Jerrdon Fisher (138), Cayleb Atkins (160), Nolan Craine (170) and Kaden Glass (195) all ranked atop their respective classes in the preseason rankings. Jace Fisher (152) and Logan Davidson (182) are ranked second in their weight class.

Maize, which is the ranked third in the preseason in 5A, has just one wrestler ranked No. 1 (Kyle Haas at 220), but the Eagles have significant depth with six other wrestlers ranked, including Nakaylen Shabazz ranked second at 106.

Derby took fifth at 6A last season and the Panthers return significant talent this year, as they are ranked fourth in the preseason rankings. Cody Woods sits atop the 106 class, while Cason Lindsey is second at 152 and Knowlyn Eagen is second at 126.

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In Class 3-1A, Wyatt Wright from Remington is the No. 1 wrestler at 120, while Colby Schreiner from Kingman is ranked second at 145.

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Braden Ledford is the top-ranked wrestler at 126 for Winfield, while Sam Elliott is the No. 1 wrestler for Buhler at 160.

Maritiza Jiminez (126) from Hutchinson and Maddi Miller (235) from Nickerson are ranked third in their classes.

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While Andover, the No. 8 team in 5A, does not have a top-ranked wrestler, the Trojans are loaded with depth, with Landry Root the No. 3 wrestler at 113 and Gabe Maki the No. 3 wrestler at 138.

Rose Hill is the No.7 team in 4A and the Rockets highest ranked wrestler is Keegan Beavers, who is No. 2 at 138. The Rockets also have Tommy Rodgers, who is No. 5 at 182.

Anna Cullens (109) from Wellington, Xara Bacci (138) from Andover Central and Kammie Schanz (143) from Mulvane are all ranked second in their respective weight classes.

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Ark City is the No. 6 team in 5A and the Bulldogs have two top-ranked wrestlers: Kael Pappan at 120 and Trig Tennant at 152. Maximus Shannon is the No. 2 wrestler at 285.

Andy Lin is the top-ranked wrestler at 106 for Augusta, which is No. 6 in 4A. The Orioles also have Garrett Davis, who is the No. 2 wrestler at 160 and Grady Fox, who is No. 4 at 120.

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Andale took third last season at 4A and that’s where the Indians are ranked in the preseason. Hector Serratos is No. 1 at 132 and Cayden Winter is No. 1 at 220. The Indians also have Colton Miller, who is No. 2 at 106 and Eli Aouad, who is No. 2 at 170.

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Quentin Saunders is the top-rated wrestlers at 182 in 5A for Wichita West and the Pioneers also have Jerome Ragin as the No. 2 wrestler in 220 and Andreas Noble as the No. 5 wrestler at 138.

Newton, Kapaun Mount Carmel and Valley Center are not ranked in the top 10, but each school does have a topranked wrestler. Nick Treaster is No. 1 at 106 for the Railers, Bubba Wright is No. 1 at 113 for the Crusaders and Alyeus Craig is No. 1 for the Hornets at 126.

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LETTERMAN OF THE MONTH

All Seasons Letterman of the Month: Torrance Lovesee Senior and Bluestem High School basketball and volleyball standout Torrance Lovesee is this month’s All Seasons Letterman of the Month.

Playing for Bluestem High School is something Lovesee said she will never forget.

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“I have loved being a student-athlete at Bluestem High School. I’ve enjoyed representing BHS in the classroom, on the court, and in the weight room. My hope is that future student athletes at BHS understand that hard work and determination does pay off. I’m graduating this year knowing that I have set a good example of that,” said Lovesee.

Simply having school in person for classes and seeing fans in the stands for sports has been her favorite memory as a senior. But one memory stands out amongst all the rest.

“My favorite memory is the day I signed my NLI (National Letter of Intent) to play volleyball at the University of Texas El Paso,” said Lovesee. “My parents, teachers, and coaches. They all knew my goal to play at the next level, they kept me accountable and pushed me every day to keep good grades, put in extra work and become a better leader and teammate.”

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By Matt Browning Blake Albers from Bishop Carroll was the 5-1A individual champion last year and he is just one of five returning bowlers for the Eagles, which took seventh as a team.

Derby returns four of six bowlers from last season, including Braden Boswell, who took 11that state.

Kapaun Mount Carmel took third at the 5-1A Tournament a year ago and the Crusaders bring back Samuel Calderon this season.

Calderon had the sixth best scoring average in the state last year.

Campus graduated several key bowlers from its fifth place state finishing team from last year, but the Colts do bring back Nathan Kleindscrodt, who had the 21st best average in the state.

Eisenhower returns five of its six best scoring averages from last season, including Aidan Cain, who took 13th at state.

Silas Limes from Heights had the fourth best scoring average in the state last year and returns, along with two other bowlers, for the Falcons.

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Lem Wash from Derby was chosen for the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for his effort against Blue Valley North in the 6A championship game.

Wash finished the game with four passing touchdowns, three rushing touchdowns and 330 total yards of offense.

The Panthers defeated Blue Valley North 56-31 to win their third straight title and fourth title in the last five years.

“This title game will rank at the top because this season I wasn't the new guy bursting onto the scene,” Wash said. “Everyone knew about me and game-planned for me, so I had to make major improvements on my game and raise it to a new level.”

Wash, who is going to play quarterback at Tennessee Tech next season, said Derby had to overcome more adversity this year than in previous seasons, which made his performance even sweeter.

“There were more challenges this year than year’s prior because of all the adversity we faced with the two losses and the two weeks we had to sit out due to COVID-19,” Wash said. “For us to still make it back to state and win is a big deal.”

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Maize brings back four bowlers from last season, including Eli Twist, who took 18th at state.

continue my education while I could play the sport I loved at the same time.”

Trinity brings back its entire varsity team, including Brady Longnecker, who was a state qualifier.

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Cheney returns five of its six bowlers from a year ago, including Conner Eastman, who had the top average on the team.

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Bradon Bonta from Northwest had the best scoring average in the state last year and took second at state, is back for the Grizzlies.

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US MARINES SPOTLIGHT

U.S. Marines Spotlight: Belle Plaine’s Skyler Stinnett Some people just know what they want to do when they grow up.

That was the case for Belle Plaine High School graduate Skyler Stinnett.

“I decided to join the Marines because it has been a goal of mine since I was two years old,” said the former football and baseball player.

A recent graduate, Stinnett shipped off to basic training and began his journey into the Marine Corps fresh

out of high school. Like many of his peers, Stinnett enjoyed life as a student-athlete, but the calling to become a Marine and further his place in the world was too much.

In the Marine Corps, Stinnett will serve as a 2111 or Small Arms Technician. Serving in the Marines is somewhat of a family tradition.

“My uncle was a U.S. Marine

and that also helped lead me to my decision on becoming a Marine,” said Stinnett. “I did not check into another branch of service, as soon as I had the chance I went straight to my recruiter and signed on with the Marines. I knew there was no other branch for me other than the Marines as soon as I stepped into the recruiting station for the first time.”

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“The recruiting process was really smooth for me. My recruiter, SSgt Crouch helped me in multiple ways. He always went above and beyond to make sure his poolees (recruits) were in check and answered any questions that any of us had,” said Stinnett.

Now that he is in the Marine Corps, Stinnett is looking forward to utilizing his GI Bill to help pay for college.

He offers this advice to anyone looking to join the U.S. Marines.

“My advice to any other students planning on joining the military is to go above and beyond, stay loud and motivated and to always volunteer for everything no matter how bad it is,” said Stinnett.

KANSAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY DRIVING CHANGE ATHLETE

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Driving Change Athlete of the Month: Landen Ayers Cheney High School football standout Landen Ayers is a team captain this year and a two-way starter for the Cardinals.

Ayers started playing football in the third grade when Cheney kids first start playing tackle football. Ever since, Ayres have loved the sport. The senior said he and his teammates are like one big family.

“Our team is a big family. We always work together and are there for each other. We work hard while we are together,” said Ayers.

The starting defensive end and left tackle is also involved in other activities in his community such as his church youth group.

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“This season was very great for me. I got to play with my best friends and the bond of our team was amazing. My class and the junior class are very close and work very well together,” said Ayers. “My favorite moment is on the defensive line against Halstead in the first round of playoffs. Cheney was up by eight towards the end of the game. Halstead scored and then went for two. My 3-technique, Braden Black and I both lined up on the ball, got off our blocks, and made the stop on the oneyard line. That was one of the most exciting plays because it mattered a lot in the game, and I will never forget being on the bottom of the pile with Braden knowing we had stopped them.”

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“My biggest role model is my father Scott. He has taught me how to work hard and keep my composure. He has been at the majority of games that I can remember. My dad has always supported me in everything I do,” said Ayers.

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“I am involved in National Honors Society, so I do volunteer work with and for the school. I am involved in my church groups and the area church youth group also,” said Ayers. “I love representing Cheney because the community is very supportive on and off of the field and always expects good things.”

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W I C H I TA A R E A B OW L I N G S P OT L I G H T S

Campus High’s Cole Clough

By Matt Browning Cole Clough of Campus was voted as Wichita Large School Preseason Boys Bowler of the Year. Clough received over 5,000 votes, which was 40 percent of the overall vote. “Having the most votes means a lot to me,” Clough said. “It means that people believe that I am a good bowler and a good leader.”

Clough was a part of the 2019 state Cole Clough championship team at Campus, which was the first in school’s history. For Clough individually, he wants to have a top 25 state scoring average and then qualify for the state meet. “None of these accomplishments could have been done by myself,” Clough said. “I bowl with a great bunch of guys who have helped with this.”

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Augusta’s Jeffery Hutchison

By Matt Browning Jeffrey Hutchison from Augusta was voted as the Wichita Small School Preseason Boys Bowler of the Year. Hutchison received over 5,000 votes, which was 67 percent of the overall vote. “I never even knew I was in the poll in the first place until one of the girl bowlers for Augusta, Kassidy Miller, told me I was in it.” Hutchison said. “I did not actually expect to win it though, and it really is awesome that I did win.”

Hutchison has steadily improved over his two years as a high school bowler, improving by 50 pins last season to earn a top five finish at the league tournament. He hopes the next step in the improvement this year is to make it to the state tournament. “Some of my goals is to have a 190-plus average per game, and to make it to state, by team or individual,” Hutchison said.

At this time, Hutchison plans to go work for his dad after high school and then ultimately join the military.

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Alex Key – Derby When you get to know a guy like Alex Key, you quickly realize there is not much this kid can’t do. As a junior at Derby High School, Key is a starter on the varsity football team playing on the offensive line. A position he loves thanks to the constant contact and battles that go on in the trenches. But it’s not the only place Key will put his athletic abilities to the test. He also enjoys riding motocross.

“I have been playing football at Derby for nine years,” said Key. “Right now, I play left tackle on the offensive line.

Besides football I love to workout, race dirt bikes, hunt, fish, and working on cars.”

One reason he loves being a student-athlete at Derby High School is how the community of Derby supports their athletes and encourages them no matter the outcome.

“What makes Derby such a great place to be a studentathlete is the environment. The whole town loves football and loves all the high school sports. There is so much support from everyone,” said Key.

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“We are a huge family that has been playing together since we were kids. So, we all care about each other and want what’s best for each other,” said Key.

The football field or the bike trails are not the only place Key excels. He works very hard in the classroom as well.

“Academics are very important,” said Key. “I try my hardest to keep straight A’s. My favorite subject is probably industrial graphics, due to the fact that I get to be creative and deal with problem solving.”

When his playing days at Derby High School are over, Key wants to move on to the next level and pursue his degree.

“After I graduate, I will most likely go to college, get a degree in an engineering field, and start a family,” said Key. Key also enjoys spending time with his friends and family.

His approach to life is, “do stuff now that I might not be able to do later,” and something tells us he is living this motto every day.

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By Matt Browning Campus is the defending 6A champion and the Colts are loaded again for a repeat. Piper Reams had the third best scoring average in the state and took second at the state tournament. Casey Feast had the sixth best scoring average in the state and took 11th at the state tournament. Finally, Dakota Lennen had the ninth best average and took 27th at the state tournament.

Eisenhower took second at the 5-1A Tournament and brings back Kensley Morris, who had the seventh best average in the state and took third at the state tournament.

Kaylee Back, who had the second best average in the state and took fourth at the 5-1A Tournament, returns for Bishop Carroll, who took fourth at state. Also back is Hong Nguyen, who took 14th at state.

Wichita South took fifth at 6A last season and the Titans returns Kelsea Edgar, who finished 13th at state.

Buhler brings back significant talent from last year’s team that took fifth at 5-1A. The Crusaders return Adria Huiett, who finished 21st at state, Mallory Cross, who took 29th and Samantha Hulse, who was also a state qualifier.

Augusta returns Kassidy Miller, who took 13th at state. The Orioles finished seventh as a team at the 5-1A Tournament.

There are several schools that bring back individual bowlers who either placed high at state or were among the top scoring averages: Kylie Lowe from North took eighth at the 6A Tournament.

Shaniah Moore from Heights had the 17th best scoring average in the state.

Piper Reams Hailey Jewell from East took 19th at state.

Olivia Brosch from Andover finished 16th at state.

Kaylie Nelson from Northwest placed 19th at state.

Alexis Lassiter from Circle finished 23rd at state.

Courtney Kitchen from Cheney finished 31st at state.

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By Matt Browning The Salina South boys basketball team was chosen as the Visit Wichita Team of the Month for December. The Cougars defeated two preseason ranked teams in the opening week of the season: Eisenhower and Derby.

“We return four players that have been starters for us the last two seasons along with a veteran group of reserves that have

been through the battles,” Salina South coach Jason Hooper said. “We knew we would have a very difficult schedule and would have to play well each and every night to win, and so far we have found a way to get that done.”

In its season-opening victory over Eisenhower, Salina South jumped out to a 19-8 lead and never relinquished it.

Then against Derby, the Cougars trailed 35-33 going into the fourth quarter before

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outscoring the Panthers 20-13 in the final period.

“We pride ourselves in our defense and look to be disruptive to the teams we play,” Hooper said (as of press time the Cougars had allowed just 45 points per game). “We have held both of our opponents in the 40’s, which gives a great chance night in and night out if we can continue that.”

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Courtney Kitchen from Cheney was voted as the Wichita Small School Preseason Girls Bowler of the Year.

Kitchen received over 4,000 votes, which was 52 percent of the overall vote.

Victoria Cocannouer of East was voted as the Wichita Large School Preseason Girls Bowler of the Year. Cocannouer received nearly 13,000 votes, which was Victoria Cocannouer 39 percent of the vote. “I feel humbled by the votes; everyone in the poll deserves the recognition so much but being the “underdog” who was the most voted is such a cool thing,” Cocannouer said.

“Decoration isn’t always everything when it comes to predicting outcomes of a season, so it means a lot that even though my accomplishments were not as strong last year as they have been in the past, people are still willing to give me a chance.”

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“Honestly I didn’t think I was going to win,” Kitchen said. “But it means a lot to know that I have that much love and support behind me.”

Kitchen placed 31st at state last season and had the best scoring average on the team. She has only bowled for two years at Cheney.

“Some goals for this season are mainly just to get the team to state or at least more than just two bowlers from Cheney.”

Outside of bowling, Kitchen participates in National Honor Society and FCCLA at Cheney and her future plans consist of going to Barton Community College to continue her bowling career.

Cocannouer qualified for state her freshman and sophomore seasons, while also winning the City League and placing 14th at state her sophomore year. She took a step back last season, but that provided her all the motivation she needed to get back to the state tournament again this year. “I had a rough season last year mentally, but I have worked hard outside of the school season to not only strengthen my mental game but also improve my physical game, which I am confident has gotten better,” Cocannouer said. “Overall, I just want to make the best of this season and work my hardest to achieve what I know I can and help my team be the best that we can be.”

Cocannouer is highly decorated in academics at East, as she is a member of International Baccalaureate Program, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and East’s chapter of Tri-M, the National Music Honor Society. She wants to major in Vocal Music in college and hopefully continue to bowl.

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By Matt Browning Nate Bowen has called the wrestling mat home for 14 years. This season the senior plans to wrestle is final year of high school wrestling at 152-pounds for Haysville Campus. While wrestling may be viewed as an individual sport, there is a major team aspect to it.

From practicing in the wrestling room with your teammates to scoring points in duals, the team approach for Bowen is important. “What I love most about my team is that I have wrestled with them ever since I was in kids club and we’ve grown up together. We have fun and work hard in the wrestling room and wouldn’t want to be a part of any other team,” said Bowen.

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Also a football player, Bowen said he enjoys being a student-athlete at Campus because of the support the teams receive from the faculty and students. “Some things I like about being a student-athlete at Campus is being able to compete alongside some of my best friends. Another thing is the amount of support and motivation that that Campus gives and brings to us athletes is amazing,” said Bowen.

The goal this year for Bowen is a state title. He does plan to attend a four-year school and work towards becoming a commercial pilot, but first he wants to add a state title to his resume. “One of my most important goals for this season is to be a state champion. That has been my goal and what I’ve looked up to be ever since I started wrestling. I also plan on placing high as a team, I believe that we are working hard enough in the room to be up at the top of the best teams in Class 6A,” said Bowen.

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1st Impressions Athlete of the Month: Reed Adelhardt Garden Plain High School’s Reed Adelhardt is a three-sport athlete in his junior year. Adelhardt is known for his work ethic in all three sports, football, wrestling and baseball.

Adelhardt plays running back and Reed Adelhardt linebacker for the football team, wrestles at 182-pounds and pitches and plays right field on the baseball team. He said he loves how everyone is on the same page and chasing the same goals.

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Adelhardt was a newcomer to Garden Plain High School this year and he’s enjoyed being the “new guy” at school.

“The thing that I like most about being a student at GP is the opportunities that are given that other places don’t have. Being my first year here everyone embraced me right off. I have made many relationships through going to school here,” said Adelhardt.

Academics hold an equal place for Adelhardt as he looks towards his future of going to college and possibly playing at the next level. In his free time, you can find Adelhardt hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors.

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Adam Sandid of Wichita Collegiate was voted as the Wichita Small School Preseason Swimmer of the Year. Sandid received over 7,000 votes, which was 51 percent of the overall vote. “I am very honored to be voted with the other quality swimmers nominated and believe they are all amazing candidates,” Sandid said. “I know practically all Adam Sandid of them because I swim with them at the Wichita Swim Club (WSC) every single day. These boys are some of my great friends who push me to be better day in and day out.”

Sandid took fifth last season in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle at the 5-1A Tournament. He also holds school records for his time in 50, 100 and 200-yard freestyle and the 200-yard fly. “Some of the goals I have for my sophomore year are hopefully a win in at least one of my events at state,” Sandid said. “As for relays, I have very high hopes that my school relay can make it into the A final at state.”

Sandid not only excels in the pool, but in the classroom as well. In middle school he was selected to the Duke TIP program and in high school was selected to Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search. He is also in the process of establishing an online tutoring program at Collegiate, free of charge. “I am for sure planning on attending college but still undecided whether I will swim or not,” Sandid said.

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Last season at the 5-1A state tournament, Burrus took second in the 100-yard backstroke, as well as being apart of the 200-yard relay team.

He also took sixth in the 200-yard individual medley. “I would say that one of my accomplishments throughout my career that I am most proud of is that I have gotten the opportunity to stand on the podium with my closest friends,” Burrus said. “Without them, I would not be the swimmer and person I am today.”

Outside of swimming, Burrus also participates in Crusaders for Life and the Future Medical Professionals Club, is a captain for Kapaun’s student advocacy program and is on the athletic department leadership council.

Even though Burrus is just a sophomore, he already has an idea what he wants to do in college. “In the future I would love to be able to study pre-med and continue my athletic career in college, though I am still undecided about where I want to go,” Burrus said.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

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By Matt Browning In early November, 316 Baseball hosted a signing event for their 2021 class from their academy. There were 39 players who committed to play baseball at the next level, with more likely to happen.

“This year was extremely unbelievable in how many players committed early,” said Tonto Baxley of 316 Baseball. “I believe it’s because of the uncertainty of what’s going on. Especially in recruiting. Players reacted sooner to opportunities instead of waiting.”

There are 19 teams affiliated with 316 Baseball, with ages ranging from 6-18 and most age groups offering multiple teams.

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The mission statement of 316 Baseball states: “to be a dominant force in baseball; to have unyielding character on and off the field of play and to always understand our moral role in development of young men and ballplayers.”

With so many players opting to play baseball at the next level, the mission statement certainly is applicable.

“This is the most players ever to sign at one time,” Baxley said. “Players try out each year to be part of the academy, with the goal of making them not only better ball players but better young men. If they work hard both in school and on the field the end goal is to get them to the next level.”

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6A-3A FOOTBALL RECAP

6A-3A Football Recap Mill Valley jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and while Northwest tied the score at 21-21 early in the third quarter, it never got over the hump.

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By Matt Browning 6A While there were a few more challenges this season than in previous seasons when they seemingly rolled through 6A, the Derby football team still found themselves where they have been at the end of November.

The Panthers defeated Blue Valley North 56-31 in a rematch of 2017 and 2018. Derby has now won three consecutive titles and six out of the last eight. Quarterback Lem Wash had perhaps his best game of the season, as the senior racked up 349 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns.

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“Lem had ankle surgery two weeks before our first game,” Derby coach Brandon Clark said.

“He had a slower start due to us calling plays that would allow him to heal and not reinjure his ankle. Once the playoffs hit we opened up the playbook a little and actually passed the ball. He had been practicing all of that all season long, it was just when and what game we would allow him to go full throttle.”

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Derby had other strong offensive contributions from sophomore running back Dylan Edwards, who ran for 170 yards and wide receiver Reid Liston, who caught eight passes for 142 yards.

The two teams exchanged scores throughout the first half, but Derby’s defense made key stops in the second quarter and the Panthers offense was unable to be stopped as they went into halftime with a 42-21 lead. Blue Valley North was not able to muster much offense in the second half as Derby cruised to yet another championship.

“They handled this pandemic and all of this negativity in our world, with so much grace,” Clark said. “When we were together, they allowed all the outside noise to filter out.

When we were together on and off the field, they found a way to keep on the path to our goals we had set a long time ago. This team brought a smile to my face every single day.”

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For the second consecutive season, the Northwest Grizzlies fell to Mill Valley in the 5A championship game, this time losing 49-35.

The Grizzlies came into the game undefeated and the No. 1 team in VYPE’s Wichita Large School Power Ranking.

“It is tough to say goodbye to our seniors,” Northwest coach Steve Martin said. “You want to win it for them every year but in reality it’s the journey to get here is the ultimate prize. These kids, especially this year, will remember what we did and how we handled every turn in the road.”

Trailing 42-35, Northwest had a fourth down conversion fail that Mill Valley turned into the deciding touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Martin said his team rallying from an early deficit was another example of their resolve that he has seen time and time again over the past few years.

The amount of adversity that our kids faced on a daily basis would have broken most people,” Martin said. “These guys are winners and I am excited to see where they are 10 to 20 years from now. That is how we as coaches will be judged long term.”

4A

It never even seemed possible. To go from 2-6 and a low seed in the 4A playoffs to playing for a state championship was never a thought for Ark City football coach Jon Wiemers. But sure enough, the Bulldogs made a remarkable run, which ended in a 56-34 loss to St. James Academy. Wiemers said that while losing is not fun, he could not be more proud of what his team accomplished.

“Losing is never fun when you are competitive,” Wiemers said. “When looking back at it I am beyond proud of our kids and our staff for overcoming adversity. I am positive about the future of our football program and the progression we made this season.”

Things were looking good for Ark City early in the first half as the Bulldogs led in the second quarter 14-13. But then St. James scored 22 straight points, which seemingly put the game away. Wiemers said that while this team was no more talented than his previous ones, they did buy into what the coaching staff was preaching from the very first day.

“We were not any more talented this year than my previous three,” Wiemers said. “The most impressive quality of this group was their buy-in to the standards of our football program. They were a close-knit group that was led by a group of seven seniors. They learned from their failures at the beginning of the season and didn’t let the results pull them apart.”

Geremiah Moore - Wichita Northwest Photo by Lyle Moss Lecompton in the 3A championship game was the culmination of a dominant playoff run for the Indians. Their defensive unit allowed just seven points during the playoffs and shut out state powers Wichita Collegiate, Riley County and ultimately Perry-Lecompton in the end.

“They (defense) were unbelievable,” Andale coach Dylan Schmidt said. “We knew we had a good defense and we felt like we had a good game plan, but we thought there was no way we could force four takeaways and shut them out. The bottom line is you have to play good defense in the end.”

Andale has now won 25 consecutive games and back-to-back championships—a feat that is not lost on Schmidt as to how challenging that is to accomplish.

“A team has to have talent and the kids have got to buy in and we have both,” Schmidt said. “The biggest things to me are the kids determination and focus. They put in work and it’s a yearround commitment.”

The Indians were sluggish early against PerryLecompton, but scored two touchdowns before halftime and then scored the knockout punch early in the third quarter. Schmidt said just by statistics alone, this was the best Andale team ever, which speaks volumes about the tradition-laden program. The Indians averaged 51 points per game, allowed six points per game and had a scoring margin of victory of 44.6.

“There was an intense hunger from our guys to show that we are good, too.” Schmidt said.

“Those guys had a chip on their shoulder to show that this year is what we are all about.”

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Simply returning to school and competition was a big moment for the senior.

“As my last season, I was very eager to come back and compete. We have a lot of talent this year and I was very excited to play with my old and new teammates. I am very thankful the opportunity was still given to us even with everything going on around the world. We all are very excited to be back, whether it’s on the court or in the weight room,” said Vedder. “Being able to represent my school through volleyball has been a great honor and experience. Showing our attitude and perseverance through this sport truly contributes to the values my school tries to teach.”

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“I know how to tape ankles, wrists, knees, and many other different injuries. I take care of things like cuts and minor injuries on the sidelines and I also help with water on Friday nights,” said Lackey.

It was her father who inspired her to take on the challenge of being an athletic trainer at Buhler.

“I wanted to get involved as an athletic trainer because of my dad. He has been our team doctor since starting the program 25 years ago after graduating from chiropractic college. I’ve grown up on the sidelines of football games with him since I can remember and have absolutely loved every minute of it,” said Lackey.

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“I will then continue on to get my doctorate in chiropractic, become certified in animal adjusting, and return to Buhler to join my dad this time as another team doctor,” said Lackey. “The other trainers I have worked closely with are Alyssa Marker and Sammi Baldwin, and this year Mallory Hanen and Lexi Brandt.”

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Wellington High School senior Olivia Brand is involved in many activities at school including SCCDAT (Sumner County Community Drug Action Team), National Honors Society and more. She’s also a member of the varsity tennis team. But she has a passion for SCCDAT and has served in the program for several years.

“I became involved with SCCDAT around three years ago when I became a freshman,” said Brand.

“I have always loved SCCDAT and knew I Olivia Brand wanted to join as soon as I heard about it. I love the ways we are involved in our community and are able to help. I play tennis for Wellington High School and try to be involved in as much as possible. Aside from SCCDAT, I am a member of National Honors Society, SADD, and student council.”

Brand encourages other students to step up and join a club that can truly make a difference in their community.

“If I could give a student wanting to join this program advice, I would say do it and be as active in it as possible. I have learned so much from SCCDAT and have made some amazing friends through it. It is a great way to give back to your community,” said Brand.

Her future plans include graduating from Wellington, finishing her associates degree this summer through Cowley Community College and attending Wichita State University next fall.

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By Matt Browning Wichita Independent is the defending 5-1A champion and the Panthers have George and Daniel Jekov back this season, as well as Matthew Janssen. George Jekov won the 200 and 500 free events, while Daniel Jekov took third in the 500 free and third in the 100 backstroke.

Janssen took fourth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

Wichita Collegiate brings back Adam Sandid, who took fifth in both the 50 and 100 free and Joseph Gadalla, who took seventh in the 100 breaststroke.

Andover’s 200-medley relay team took eighth last season and returns three legs of that group this year in Luc Diefenbach, Sam Ellis and Henry Gott. Diefenbach also took fourth in the 100 backstroke.

Heights returns two legs of its 200 medley that finished seventh last season at state (Javan Titus and Evan Jensen) and Tate Harrison, who took ninth in diving.

Daniel Bernal, who took eighth in the diving competition, is back for North, as well as Lane Werth in the 200 and 500 free.

Brendon Chadd from Campus took eighth in the 500 freestyle event, while Derby returns Will McCabe in the 500 and 200 free.

Kapaun Mount Carmel returns significant talent from last year’s team that took third at the 5-1A Tournament. The Crusaders have three legs of their 200 IM relay team that took second (Jackson Burrus, Tommy Higgins and Austin Schmidt).

Burrus also took second in the 100 backstroke and sixth in the 200 IM, while Higgins took fifth in the 200 IM and sixth in the 100 breaststroke and Schmidt took sixth in the 200 freestyle.

Andover Central placed fourth as a team a year ago and the Jaguars return the talent that could win them a state title. P.J. Domico, Noah Krueger and Lucas Krueger are all back. All three swimmers placed inside the top eight in each of their individual events.

Bishop Carroll brings back Quade Harris, who took third in the 200 free and Jaxon Trower, who took fifth in diving.

Maize returns Luke Taylor, who placed fifth in the 500 free and eighth in the 200 IM.

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH Larissa Lakin, Flinthills Larissa Lakin of Flinthills High School is not only a member of the KDOT Safe Program, she was recently crowned co-winner of the 2020 Turkey Hunt according to SAFE Advisor, Michael Austin.

Students at Flinthills are well aware of the annual Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt held in El Dorado every April. The FHS SAFE students took this idea and created their own SAFE OneShot Turkey Hunt with a twist!

Other games included a True or False game which taught students about the effects of alcohol consumption and the drunk goggle scooter race where participants wore the goggles while pushing one another on scooters in a timed event.

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The goal of SAFE is to increase seatbelt use among students while providing strong traffic safety messages throughout the school year.

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Students would wear drunk goggles and using a nerf gun shoot at “turkeys.” Male staff members graciously agreed to don turkey costumes and be moving targets for students.

Josh Hunter and Larissa Lakin ended up being the 2020 Turkey Hunt Champs. The drunk googles are available for SAFE students to borrow from the state. They come in different levels of ‘intoxication’ and are invaluable for educating teens in an entertaining way.

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J O M A B OW L E R O F T H E M O N T H

Joma Bowling Bowler of the Month: Piper Reams Senior and varsity bowler Piper Reams has enjoyed four great years of bowling for Campus High School.

It was at the age of two when Reams first stepped onto the lanes and began to learn how to bowl. Her talents began to grow and as she entered junior high school, Reams knew she would become a high school bowler and represent her school in competition. Over her fouryear career, Reams has many great memories of competing for Campus.

“My best memory is from my freshman year when I won state individually and when we also won state as a team,” said Reams. “The thing I love most about my teammates and team is we work well together as a whole.”

Away from the lanes, Reams is a member of the Treble Choir at Campus High School, something she has been involved in since her freshman year.

Her plans after she graduates from Campus include going to college to pursue a degree and of course, more bowling.

“My plans after I graduate are to attend Wichita State University to bowl and get a degree in business,” said Reams.

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US Logo Athlete of the Month: Wichita North’s Dialeen French

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Being part of the team at North takes hard work and dedication to the sport and to each other.

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“I started wrestling my freshman year of high school in October of 2017. I always wanted to do a sport once I went into high school as I didn’t do any during middle school and I thought that wrestling would be a fun sport to do as well as a good opportunity to get out of my comfort zone,” said French.

“I love my team and teammates so much because we’re like a big family. We might argue and hate each other at times but we will be willing to defend and support each other whenever we need it, especially if someone from another team is talking bad about them or if they had a bad match. We support each other through all of our wins and our losses. We can always count on each other for comfort, words of encouragement or that boost of confidence before a match,” said French.

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Wrestling at 115-pounds, Dialeen French was the Greater Wichita Athletic League Outstanding Female Wrestler last year as a junior and she led the women’s program at North High School to win the inaugural GWAL women’s wrestling championship.

Now a senior, French is carrying a 4.0 GPA and has accepted a full ride academic scholarship to the University of Chicago.

Her journey to this point started her freshman year in high school.

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ICT CHEER LEGACY COACH OF THE MONTH

Hellas Field of the Month: Hillsboro High School Hillsboro High School replaced their turf in the summer of 2019 and it was Hellas Construction who handled the job. Athletic Director Robert Rempel said the process only took one month and the result exactly what they wanted. Hillsboro co-ops the stadium with Tabor College giving the studentathletes an amazing facility to play their games in.

“Our turf is used all the time in the Fall. Hillsboro USD 410 plays varsity, junior varsity, and middle school football on it along with Tabor’s football, women’s soccer and men’s soccer teams. That, along with trying to get everyone a practice time during the week can be challenging, but we never worry about the condition of the field. It has been a great turf and the kids really enjoy playing on it,” said Rempel. “Somewhere during 2007-2008 the two schools agreed to build a joint stadium splitting it 50/50. Both schools knew that at that time, it was the best (and probably only) way to get a very nice stadium while limiting both schools costs. How many 2A-3A schools are able to play at a stadium like this? Being in a small town, our schools have to work together and I feel that our relationship with Tabor has been great.”

The stadium committee consisting of Tabor College and USD 410 employees spent more than six months reviewing their options for new turf.

“We narrowed it down to two companies and in the end chose Hellas. The Hellas staff, both sales and construction, were very easy to work with and willing to listen to our concerns and needs as construction progressed,” said Rempel.

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ICT Cheer Legacy Team of the Month: Buhler High School

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With 13 girls on the squad this season and a pandemic to deal with, Buhler High School cheer coach D’ana Heinlein knew this would be a season like no other. In her sixth season, Heinlein start when her oldest daughter was a freshman.

“I started when my oldest was getting ready to start her freshman year at BHS and she is in her second year as a cheerleader for Kansas State. I have a daughter on the squad that is a junior and then my youngest daughter is in 6th grade and she says I have to stay until she graduates,” said Heinlein.

This season unlike others required some serious adjustments made to the way they went about practice and games.

“Some of the challenges include not being able to do the team bonding things that we love doing, not having a cheer banquet to celebrate accomplishments last year, not being able to go to Kansas Shrine Bowl Camp (or any camp), not having spirit night or pep assemblies, not having Kiddie Cru clinic, not being able to stunt, not having space to practice when buildings are shut down for quarantine, not hosting Winter Formal, and not having a “real” crowd to cheer for,” said Heinlein.

But through it all the team has remained resilient and continue to show their passion for their school and community.

“This team has been so unbelievably flexible, resilient, cooperative, positive, compassionate and one of the most coachable squads I’ve had the privilege to coach. I feel very blessed to get to be a cheer coach, to share my passion for the sport and to be a positive and encouraging role model for other young ladies. The future for Buhler cheer is very bright. I think we’re closer because of the things we’ve been through together.”

SCHMIDT’S WELDING PROFILE

Schmidt’s Welding Player Profile: Omari Elias In his freshman season, Omari Elias is making an impact not only on the football field, but in the classroom as well.

The running back and middle linebacker enjoyed an outstanding season for Kapaun on the field with several highlights this season.

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“My favorite memory on this football team was beating Goddard’s freshman team, then shutting out Dodge City in our season opener, because it proved we had turned a new leaf in the program,” said Elias.

“The thing I love most about my team and teammates is that they are so welcoming and encouraging to newcomers.”

Not limited to football, Elias plays baseball and wrestles, all while keeping up with his classroom responsibilities.

“I also wrestle and play baseball, but academics are always a top priority for me because when my athletic career is over, I’ll have to depend on my education and work ethic to carry me the rest of my life,” said Elias. “Of course, my dream is to make it to the NFL, but if that doesn’t work out, I’d like to pursue a career in law or investing.

My favorite class is math, just because I always know there is one answer and no matter how I get to the answer the answer will be correct.”

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“The thing I like most about being a student athlete at KMC is the brotherhood. We all work together toward a common goal. No one gets selfish and wants all the attention, it’s all about the team. We had a great coach in Weston Schartz to push us to our best,” said Powers.

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“I love my team’s camaraderie and grit. I Jaxon Powers have played with most of these kids for eight years. We have developed great friendships. Our class has always been good at football. We had great expectations going into high school and to go 2-7 last year really didn’t sit well with us. Coming into this year, we all were determined to turn it around. The fact that we had played together for so long also made us all work till the very end. We did not want to stop playing together. It was awesome,” said Powers.

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Senior Jaxon Powers started playing football in 2012 when he was in the fourth grade. Now in his final year of high school at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Powers is grateful for the time he’s spent with his teammates this season despite the distractions of the pandemic.

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“CALL OF THE WILD” SPOTLIGHT

Wichita Area “Call of the Wild” Outdoors Spotlight: Dakota Doll & Juan Hawach When Dakota Doll and Juan Hawach go fishing, they go all out. The Life Prep Academy students also play baseball for the school and for the Wichita Aeros. Hawach is from the Canary Islands, Spain, but he loves living in Kansas and fishing with his good friend. Recently the pair caught two fish that will certainly make for a good “fish story,” at school.

“Fishing gives me the opportunity to have a bit of peace in these crazy times,” said Hawach.

The two baseball players have become pretty good fishermen. Doll is a catcher and can play third base, while Hawach will play the infield and catch as well.

Both guys have their dream spots they want to fish one day.

“I would like to fish some place on the coast of Mexico,” said Hawach.

Doll added, “My dream spot to go is Lake Okeechobee or Lake Fork in Texas for the trophy fish you can catch out if those lakes.”

Doll said he enjoys the challenge fishing represents, but there are other activities he enjoys doing away from the

Dakota Doll ponds and lakes.

“I love learning how the fish bite and figuring out what they’re going to eat that day. And the chance to catch a giant comes with every cast,” said Doll. “I enjoy fishing, playing and practicing baseball, hanging out with friends, and watching some college football.”

Hawach has fished his entire life and enjoys playing outside sports like football.

For Doll and Hawach, fishing their local pond is good enough for right now. Their passion for fishing and pure enjoyment is a lesson everyone could take from this fishing duo.

Doll said, “I’ve fished in a couple different lakes and ponds, but I mainly stick to a couple of good ponds by my house.”

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“We caught bait by running to a different pond catching a few and running back and throwing them out on a hook,” said Doll. “I’ve really always loved being in the outdoors but three years ago I really got into fishing and now I spend all my free time at the pond fishing.”

For Hawach, the opportunity to go fishing is his chance to avoid the drama that’s been 2020.

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OZ ESPORTS

Oz Esports: Fundraising Made Simple Ideas are born from necessity. The uncertainty of the 2020 season left many booster clubs and athletic programs wondering what the new season would look like. It also left them wondering how they were going to raise money for the teams. Enter Kristen Goodnight and husband Alan Goodnight. Members of their sons’ high school football booster club, the typical fundraisers were no longer an option due to the situation with COVID-19, giving birth to Oz Esports, a gaming or esports tournament allowing teams to compete in an activity most are doing at home anyway.

“My husband and I are highly involved with our sons’ high school football team and booster club. Early this spring and summer, due to Covid-19, we had to cancel our annual mulch sales and golf tournament, our two biggest fundraisers of the year. As a result, we developed this idea to raise

money for the team that was safe, easy and fun,” said Kristen.

The gaming community has reached new heights with high schools and universities creating Esports teams to compete and represent their schools.

Oz Esports is capturing the most popular form of entertainment in today’s household.

“Online gaming is the No. 1 entertainment choice among teens in 80 percent of U.S. households. Schools across the country are adding Esports programs and initiatives to their districts. So, given the popularity, it made sense to develop a fundraiser that was fun and competitive for teens, easy for parents and coaches, and profitable for the team,” said Kristen.

There are many different types of games a team can use in tournament style play. Oz Esports allows the team to select the game or games they

would like to use for the competition.

“The team will pick the game or games they wish to play. Since Oz Esports can host the tournaments simultaneously, teams can pick up to three games (or options) for their event. This gives players more variety to choose the game they wish to play. And our multiplatform software allows players to participate on any gaming device,” said Kristen.

There is no limit to the size of the team as the tournaments are set up in a 1 vs. 1 single elimination bracket format.

Oz Esports can set up the tournament to be private or allow unlimited participation.

To learn more about Oz Esports visit their website at OzEsports.net.

Registration is done through PayPal. There is a minimal entry fee/donation to compete in the tournament and your registration is live within 24 hours.

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MELANIE RENE JEWELRY MOM OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT

Mom of the Month Spotlight: Emily Thengvall Emily Thengvall and husband Andrew have three of their four kids attending Kapaun Mount Carmel. Henry is a junior, while Nathan and William are freshmen. Being part of the Kapaun family is more than just football games and team dinner for the Thengvall family.

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“I do not have a formal volunteer role at KMC but I do love to support our Kapaun community and do so informally by serving as a member of our football team’s committee that organizes and provides food to our team twice a week during the season. I love seeing the boys come in from practice and enjoy a meal together. This winter, I am organizing our boys’ basketball team’s game day meals. It’s really not a big deal but I know that our student-athletes are busy and I’m happy to make it possible for them on their game days,” said Thengavall.

“One of the greatest ways that I serve the Kapaun community is through prayer. Most years, Kapaun has an Adoration Chapel open on Tuesdays where students and faculty can come to get away from the hustle of their day to quietly reflect, pray and even receive the sacrament of reconciliation.

I normally have a one-hour shift in the Adoration Chapel, but this year we are not able to have Kapaun’s Adoration Chapel open due to COVID-19. I look forward to returning to support our Kapaun community in this special way next year, but until then, I offer prayers daily for one of our faculty members. Each faculty member has someone praying for them this year.”

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Orange Theory Athlete of the Month: Goddard’s Logan Davidson

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Logan Davidson is a senior at Goddard High School and a member of the varsity wrestling team. This season Davidson plans on wrestling at 182-pounds and he’s looking forward to getting on the mat with the guys he grew up with wrestling at a very young age.

“The amount of work we put in is unmatched compared to almost any other school. The senior class is a very close group. We have been together since we were like 9 or 10 years old,” said Davidson.

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The 12-year veteran of wrestling said his greatest memories of wrestling are yet to happen. He and his Goddard teammates are focused on making this a season to remember.

“Not sure what my favorite memory is because I plan on it being me winning an individual state title. And soon to be seventh team state title in a row,” said Davidson.

His future plans include college, but his is uncertain what his athletic future holds as he’s focused on making the most of every

Logan Davidson opportunity as a senior this year.

“Not sure whether I will be playing football or wrestling at the next level yet. Hopefully finding out sooner than later,” said Davidson.

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