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the back of the leg to the heel bone are overused.
One sport that is known for being tough on its competitors is gymnastics. With the tumbling, landing and running, the legs and arms take the full force of the impacts on the ground and mat. Talia Torralbo is a fifth grader at St. Mary’s Catholic school in Derby. She’s also a dedicated gymnast and recently suffered an injury that would land them at APT for some rehabilitation work.
While attending treatments at APT, Torralbo said her favorite part was, “pulling Patrick around in a chair,” but treatments continued at home until she full recovered. “She is continuing gymnastics and has found a new interest in volleyball,” Misty told VYPE. “She hopes to run track when she gets to middle school.”
“The injury occurred at gymnastics practice,” said her mother Misty. “The injury was due to her growth rate and overuse and impact during gymnastics.”
Thanks to APT and her work to continue the stretching treatments taught by the staff at APT, Torralbo has a bright future in gymnastics and any other sport she decides to try.
Torralbo was diagnosed with achilles tendinitis, which occurs when the band of tissue which connects calf muscles on
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WICHITA AREA SOCCER POLL
Large School Soccer Poll Winner: Carlos Vidrio - Eisenhower By Matt Browning Carlos Vidrio of Eisenhower was voted as the Wichita Large Schools Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
Vidrio was a first team all-league defender last season for the Tigers, who finished third in Class 5A last season.
“Having so many people vote for me and support me just means the world to me,� Vidrio said. “I never would have thought that thousands of people would vote for me or that I would even win. I’d like to thank my family and anyone else who voted and supported me. I am blessed to have won and to have even been nominated.�
Vidrio was one of the leaders of a staunch Eisenhower defense that shut out its opponents seven times last season and allowed just one goal nine other times. He is going to be taking on a different role this year that will allow him to potentially score more goals and assist on others.
“I’m going to make sure I give it my all every game and do everything I can to help the team out,� Vidrio said. “I’d also like to score more goals and assist more goals than I did last year. It is a little bit different this year for me since I am playing a different position. We have a great group of talented guys, we’ve got big plans this year.�
Soccer has been a part of Vidrio’s life for nearly all of it and it is a passion for no
longer he, but his family, too.
“I have been playing for about 11 years now,� Vidrio said. “I grew up in a family that loved soccer and surrounded me with soccer from a young age. My family is the reason that I have so much love and passion for this beautiful game.�
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Buhler High School’s Blythe Adkins is a three-sport athlete competing in volleyball, swimming and track and field. She’s also in the SADD Club, CHOP and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She first started attending FCA meetings in the sixth grade.
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“My dad got me involved because he leads FCA at the high school. I was also surrounded by teachers who love God that encouraged me to go at middle school,� said Adkins. “FCA is a great club to talk about God and how you are walking through life with him. You are surrounded by people who love God and you share the same passion for sports or clubs. I also enjoy being able to plan the meetings or the lessons with my dad. It is fun listening to him share his faith with people in the club.� Just like her FCA peers, Adkins has played with many of her volleyball teammates since middle school.
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“We have stayed friends and our friendships have grown. We all have a tight bond and I think that makes us a tough team,� said Adkins. “My favorite moment has to be the first time I got to play varsity and we were up against our biggest rivals. I was so nervous, but I loved every second of it.� Her future plans include becoming a nurse, but she is undecided on which college she would like to attend.
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LETTERMAN OF THE MONTH
All Seasons Letterman of the Month: Alli Puetz Garden Plain Alli Puetz is a senior at Garden Plain High School where she plays volleyball and three other sports including basketball, track and cheer. Puetz loves the way each they support on another on and off the court.
“The thing I love the most about my team and teammates at Garden Plain is that we support each other no matter what. Participating in any sport, I know I will have my teammates right behind me during the tough times and good times. We always have each other’s backs. I also love the chemistry we have during the season. My teammates are my friends and family,” said Puetz.
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Away from sports Puetz is involved in Kansas Association of Youth (KAYS), Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), STUCO, and National Honor Society (NHS).
“I was thrilled to learn that we would be able to return to school and play volleyball. I have never been more excited to play. Our team has overcome many challenges and obstacles through the summer with the situation that we are in. My teammates and I have come so far as a team that I am now ready to finally compete,” said Puetz. “I love seeing the team’s chemistry grow stronger, our ability to trust each other more, and to work more together as a team than as six individuals on the court. It is the best feeling when your team wins a State Championship; not only because you won, but because you realized every tough moment you, your teammates, and coaches went through led everyone to this bigger and better moment.”
The outside hitter said seeing the progress the team has made throughout the season is her favorite moment as a varsity player. Her future plans include studying social work/counseling and possibly playing volleyball in college.
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Kapaun Mount Carmel returns sophomore Alexa Garrett finished eighth at the 5A Tournament and had the low round on the second day with an 81. Garrett’s teammate, Abigail Wolff, is also back for the Crusaders. She finished in a tie for 18th at the 5A Tournament.
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Andover finished third in 5A last year and returns Alivia Nguyen, who tied for 18th at 5A and 2018 individual champion, Tiffany Chan.
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Shauna Lee from Andover Central returns and she took third individually at the 5A Tournament last year.
Lexie Ridder of Maize is back and she was a regional champion last year then finished in a tie for 10th at the 5A Tournament. Ridder’s teammate Brooklyn Blasdel is also back after her 15th place finish last year.
Britney Wessley from Maize South returns where she placed ninth at the 5A Tournament last season. Buhler is the defending champion in 4A and the Crusaders return three golfers from last year, including Lauren Specht, who finished eighth individually.
Winfield took third at 4A and the Vikings top two scores from that tournament are back in Elly Bertholf (sixth) and Chaney Littell (tied for ninth).
Payton Ginter from Wellington took fourth at 4A last year and will be one of the favorites to win this year.
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Kapaun Mount Carmel and Bishop Carroll will again be the top two teams in the City League and Class 5A. The Crusaders bring back Clara Whitaker, who was the singles champion, and Reagan Boleski, who was the singles runner-up. The Golden Eagles return Paige Stranghoner, who took third at state, and the doubles team of Hope and Heidi Lubbers, who took fourth at state. Heralded freshman Brynn Steven also figures to be a state contender. Andover took third at state last season and figures to be a team that can contend yet again in 2020. Annabelle Adams from Circle was the 4A runner-up last season and will be a threat to win the 4A Tournament this year.
Sonya Murphy of Collegiate and Isabella Sebits of Trinity Academy took third and fourth respectively at the 4A Tournament last year and are back this year. Buhler took second last season in 4A, but needs some underclassmen to emerge this season.
Conway Springs finished third at the 3-1A Tournament last season, but graduated its vaunted doubles team of Kara Koester and Karlee Osner.
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There is no team in better position this season than Buhler, which brings back every runner from last season’s 4A championship team, including Tanner Lindahl, who took third individually. Winfield took fourth at 4A last season and the Vikings return senior Craig LaBrue and Camilo Leos-Tarin. Both placed inside the top 15. Berean Academy won the 1A championship a year ago and the Warriors return their top three runners from that team. Andrew Janzen took ninth, Eli Nord took 15th and Gavin Tucker took 17th.
Collin Oswalt from Hutchinson Central Christian took second at 1A last year and is one of the favorites this year. Maize South took second at the 5A meet a year ago and the Mavericks return Elijah Clark, who took 22nd individually.
Andover finished third in 5A and the Trojans bring back Samuel McDavitt and Gabriel Maki—both of whom placed inside the top 30 at state.
Carson McEachern will be Bishop Carroll’s top runner this season, as the junior took fourth at state last season and will be one of the contenders to win this season.
Brett Schoenhofer from Andover Central and Erik Enriquez from Kapaun Mount Carmel both placed inside the top 20 last season and are back this season.
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Hayley Trotter from Clearwater and Porsha Zweifel from Augusta both placed in the top 20 at 4A.
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Class 5A state champion Hope Jackson is back to defend her title for Bishop Carroll, which took fifth as a team.
Berean Academy took second at the 1A Tournament a year ago and the Warriors bring back Sonya Zimmerman, who finished inside the top 30.
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Kendall Coombes from Douglass, who took 12th at 3A last year, is back for the Bulldogs.
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Addie Curtis from Kapaun Mount Carmel, Zoie Ecord from Maize, Jadyn Pavlik from Eisenhower, Elizabeth Vetter from Andover and Skye Kroskey from North all placed inside the top 20 last season at 5A last year. East’s Eva McKinzie took 19th last season at the 6A Tournament.
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Buhler won 4A last season and the Crusaders are poised to be a contender again this season as they return three runners who placed inside the top 30: Leah Bentley (13th), Amaleigh Mattison (20th) and Lindsay Warner (29th).
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Jake Shope of Goddard was chosen as the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for his game against Buhler on September 4. Shope caught 12 passes for 242 yards and four touchdowns in the Lions’ 35-20 victory over the Crusaders. “Going into the game I really hadn’t thought about how I matched up against the corners,” Shope said. “I just went into the game with the mindset that it didn’t matter who was out there I was just going to do what I knew I was capable of.” Because he was so locked into the game, Shope did pay attention as to how many yards and receptions he had. “I had no idea how many yards I had during the game,” Shope said. “All I was worried about was doing what I could do for us to win the game.” Shope thinks Goddard’s offense can continue to be as explosive as it was in the season opener. “I do think our offense can continue to be explosive because Coach Beason is an amazing coach,” Shope said. “He always has some new plays or just different variations of the same play to keep the defense on their toes.”
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Wichita Collegiate and Wichita Trinity both had freshman place inside the top 20 of the 3A Tournament last season. Christopher Myer of Collegiate took 11th, while Ian Carroll took 17th.
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U.S. Marines Spotlight: Mohamed Hanifah - Southeast Southeast High School senior Mohamed Hanifah is a member of the cross country and swim teams at Southeast. Hanifah has been involved with the JROTC program for all four years of high school. Hanifah has other interests as well including FFA.
“I am in the FFA Club, which helps with volunteering by the school garden and take care of the animals. I was in BTV (Buffalo television) newscast junior year as a photographer. Sports wise, I did track and field freshman year,” said Hanifah.
In May of 2020, Hanifah made the decision to join the United State Marine Corps before the start of his senior year.
“I chose the Marine Corps for the challenge they offer, and I can see myself in the Marine Corps uniform,” said Hanifah.
Before deciding on the Marines, Hanifah looked at other branches including the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. But for Hanifah, the Marines were the
Mohamed Hanifah right branch for him.
Unsure of his exact job, Hanifah has chosen a skill that would not only provide him with an interesting career in the Marines but translate into a good civilian job once his career with the Marines comes to an end. “I have not yet received a MOS (Military Occupational Specialty Code), but I have chosen Aviation Electronics Technician as a possible MOS,” said Hanifah.
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Called “Hollywood” Marines, Hanifah will leave for basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California some time next summer. He is excited to get his military career started and his family is supporting his decision to serve his country.
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“My family was a little hesitant at first, but they were able to put that behind and agree and is wanting support my decision,” said Hanifah.
One of the benefits he is excited to use is attending college and obtaining a degree with no debt. “I do plan on to take college courses while in the Marine Corps, but I’m undecided which college to go. I am planning to go active duty first before going to college,” said Hanifah.
Congratulations to Mohamed Hanifah for making the commitment to serve our nation as a United States Marine.
KANSAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY DRIVING CHANGE ATHLETE are each other’s biggest fans. The seniors, especially, have had such a large impact on my life and I’m trying to cherish every moment I get with them this year.” After graduating, Hartwell would like to attend college and major in History or English.
“My hope is to go to law school after that. I am currently undecided on where I want to attend college yet and whether or not I will continue to play volleyball competitively after I graduate,” said Hartwell.
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“I couldn’t wait to get back to school and volleyball. Bishop Carroll is my home away from home during this time of year, and long busy days on campus are my absolute favorite days. It is all going so fast and I wish this year wasn’t so different, but I am very grateful for the opportunities I have still been given to compete and to learn here at BC, “said Hartwell. “My favorite thing about my team is that we all have shared values and personal relationships outside of volleyball. These amazing girls are my best friends. We have so much fun together wherever we are. We make one another better on and off the court and
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Returning to school and to the team she loves was a big moment for Hartwell.
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“I use my leadership position at Carroll to be a teammate off the court, always flashing smiles in the halls and at practice. I like to encourage my classmates to participate in things we organize at school that allow them to help others, grow within themselves, and make new friends. This year, I am encouraging the freshmen in my House not to be afraid to do hard things in high school. For a lot of different people, that means many different things, but they know they have someone in their corner at Bishop Carroll. During this time that can be very isolating, I try to push the point on myself and those around me that there is no reason to not make an effort to be friendly with everyone. It is the little things,” said Hartwell.
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Maryanne Hartwell is a junior at Bishop Carroll High School where she plays for the varsity volleyball team. Hartwell has played the sport competitively for eight years. She has been on the Community Leadership Team for the last two years at Bishop Carroll. Leadership is something Hartwell practices every day.
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Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Poll: Melody Ukoefreso Melody Ukoefreso from East was chosen as the Wichita Large Schools Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year. Ukoefreso, a senior, was a first team all-league hitter last season for the Aces.
“It means a lot to me that I received the support of so many people,” Ukoefreso said. “I was surprised because people who I had never met came up to me and told me that they had voted for me. A lot of my peers and fellow teammates were big advocates for me during this entire process. I thank Coach Head and all of the coaches that I’ve had for teaching me so much to make this possible.”
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Last season, Ukoefreso registered 356 kills, a hitting percentage .348 and 8.9 kills per match. Along with being an all-league player, Ukoefreso was also selected to the Derby Invitational and Andover Invitational all-tournament team.
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“Volleyball has been a passion of mine for a while,” Ukoefreso said. “I started playing volleyball because of my older sister. I’ve always looked up to her. I started playing volleyball in the third grade. My love towards volleyball has been growing since. I love competing against elite teams that push you to play your best.” Ukoefreso said there are several areas of her game she is looking to improve this season, but becoming a better hitter is one of them.
“One of my goals for this season is to become a smarter hitter,” Ukoefreso said. “Hitting hard is good but knowing where to place the ball on the court is even better.”
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Nayelly Rosales - Wichita North Wichita North High School cross country runner Nayelly Rosales is currently a junior and is working hard to help her team make it to the state meet this season while setting personal best in the process. “I hope that this season my team and I qualify to run state. My personal goal for my 5k is to break 20 minutes,” said Rosales.
Running has been in Rosales’ life for as long as she can remember, developing a passion for the sport and always working hard to get better. Last season, Rosales was close to making it to the state meet. This year, it’s a big goal for Rosales and the team. “Since I can remember running has been my passion. I’ve been involved in cross country for five years now. When I was younger, I also participated in Girls on the Run,” said Rosales. “I love how cross country builds discipline and pushes you to improve.”
Being part of the North family means supporting your teammates and your peers in school. Rosales said she loves how this team made her feel when she started competing with them. “I love how supportive and inclusive my team is, they make
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Returning to school is something Rosales is hopeful will happen soon.
“I was not so excited that school would be remote, but I am thankful for the privilege of still getting a good education. I hope that we can return to school in person soon. I am excited for having a season to complete in this fall,” said Rosales. Although Rosales is only a junior, planning for her future is still something she is focused on. Once she has graduated from high school, Rosales said she would like to continue her education and work in the medical industry.
“After graduating I plan on pursuing a career in the medical field. I aim to attend a BS/MD program,” said Rosales. Head coach Traci Nigg said of Rosales, “She has missed state by a couple of people during regionals. Really excited about this season. She is going to be a strong leader for us.”
That leadership and effort will go a long ways in helping this program compete at higher levels as they push for their place in the state meet.
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Salina South Soccer
Salina South head soccer coach Trey Crow started as a assistant with the boys team back in 2002. He was an assistant for four years before taking over the head coaching position for three. After some time away, coach Crow returned and spent one year as an assistant before taking over again as head coach. He’s also served as the girls head coach since 2004.
“South is the only school I’ve ever taught and coached at. I also coach club soccer in Salina and started doing that about 12 years ago. I have four kids and my youngest is a third grader, so I hope I have a few more years left in me,” said Crow.
The boys team is off to a solid start and coach Crow likes the level of commitment this group has brought into a difficult season. “We just have a close group that knows they have to play smart and together. We are not as dynamic or as deep on the roster, but we have guys that are committed to each other and the team aspect. Some players have really stepped up and accepted new roles. Our leaders are positive and that does a lot for the team,” said Crow. “Coaching is just a little different with procedures each day with the COVID-19 stuff. Other than
that, we have been lucky to be in an area that hasn’t had huge outbreaks and haven’t had to cut practices at any time. The biggest challenge for me is the mask, but that is getting better. I have a great group of guys that work hard and are very self-motivated.”
Brandon Oaks (Sr.) was second in points last year and has really taken on that role of the goal scorer this year up top in the nine position according to coach Crow. The forward has played great alongside another senior in Nik Highsmith. “Nik is a captain that all the guys love and respect and has really stepped up and taken on a leadership responsibility he hadn’t in the past. He has been outstanding the first three games,” said Crow. “Jorge Navarro (Jr.), a midfielder, is the heart of the team. He goes all out every day and work to help all players around him improve. He plays the 10 role for us. Gabe Nunez (So.), goalkeeper, has put in a lot of time and really grown up over the last year. He was a solid JV keeper but has really developed into an outstanding varsity goalkeeper so far this year.”
Just being able to compete this season is a mental win for the student-athletes. So much of their lives evolve around
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sports. “I think from a mental heal standpoint they really need to be outside doing something. I know for me the Spring was a struggle, but these guys love soccer and a lot of them would really have a hard time with school without that chance to play a game they’ve played their entire life. Some are still looking for scholarship offers and this is the last chance to be seen,” said Crow. Like other coaches, Crow was influenced as a player and coach, carrying that influence with him into his coaching career. “My dad was a huge influence, but also my club high school coach and college coaches. My dad started me off and coached when I was younger, but as we grew went out and found other coaches that either played professionally or coached at a really high level and played at a top level in college and semipro. He knew when it was time to have someone else take over and learn from and I’ve always thought I will know when it’s time for someone else to take over. My college coach was like a father in college (7 hours from home) and really pushed me to reach my goals and encouraged me to continue giving back to soccer after I was done playing. I still am in touch with him even though he has moved on,” said Crow.
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SMALL SCHOOL SOCCER POLL
Small School Soccer Poll Winner: David Darrah - Classical David Darrah from Classical School of Wichita was voted the Wichita Small Schools Boys Soccer Preseason Player of the Year.
Darrah, a senior, was a second team all-state forward last season for the Saints. Darrah led Classical in goals (9) and assists (7). “It is awesome knowing that all my friends and family were voting for me,” Darrah said. “And that they wanted me to win.”
Soccer has long been in Darrah’s blood as his dad, Mike, was the head coach at Maize for 17 years and recently was an assistant coach at Friends. Both of Darrah’s sisters, Cassidy and Macey, played college soccer.
“I have played soccer since I was about six or seven,” Darrah said. “I have always loved to play and always had fun.”
Playing soccer at Classical has been rewarding and challenging for Darrah, as the Saints are forced to play a difficult schedule. But Darrah has embraced the opportunity and is focused on a successful senior year.
“I hope to be a good leader for my team,” Darrah said. “(I want)
David Darrah to maintain a good record even though we are playing bigger schools, and do well in postseason.”
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Two-sport athlete, Tate Rico, has played football and baseball for as long as he can remember. Rico started playing baseball at age five and football at age seven. Now a senior at Campus High School, Rico excels in both sports and loves playing with this group of teammates.
“What I love most about my team and teammates is that we all consider ourselves our own family and that we can fight through any adversity that is put in front of us,” said Rico. “Our expectations for this season is to have a winning record and put ourselves on the radar for a playoff run and show our capability and talent that many people don’t believe we have.”
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Returning to school and to the field was a nice moment for Rico as a senior.
“I’m very excited to return to school mainly because it’s my senior year and I don’t want to miss out on any of it. This year I feel like my competitive drive is stronger than it’s ever been. And it’s given me an edge to not just work harder on the field but in the classroom and weight room as well,” said Rico.
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The has signed with Butler County CC to play baseball next year and his plan is to study Wildlife Science. But before he makes the move to the next level, Rico is ready to enjoy every aspect of being a senior at Campus HS.
“The best part of being a student at Campus is that you are very welcomed by all teachers and it gives a safe environment to everybody. Being able to trust my teachers and my peers helps me stay more focused in the classroom. The energy that the school brings is amazing.”
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Coach of the Month: Rashad Daniels Rashad Daniels started his coaching career in 2016 when he took a position as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for Rutgers University. He held that position until January of 2020 and now he is the strength and conditioning coach at Kapaun High School.
“The most rewarding aspect of coaching for me is changing the culture and giving the athletes comfort in knowing that I am here to guarantee they succeed on and off the field. I back my athletes every step of the way. In the same respect, I know that my athletes need to feel uncomfortable to advance,” said Daniels. “There are a lot of things that are different in coaching during a pandemic. We are all following guidelines and with distance measures in mind, we are not able to get as much hands-on work accomplished, but I love the challenge. I am finding new ways to get our players faster and stronger for our season.” One of his mentors showed him to truly help his athletes, he would need to get his hands dirty and go to work.
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“My mentor would have to be Coach Kenny Parker. He is the reason that I strive to become a better coach today. He was the head strength and conditioning coach at Rutgers University and gave me the opportunity to work under him for four years. He is now coaching back at Ohio State. He helped make me the coach that I am today and made me realize that I had to get my hands dirty to see results in our athletes,” said Daniels.
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“I work closely with administrators to ensure our students and teachers have the technology they need to be successful learners and I help with communications on all levels, from social media, to our websites, to print media, and beyond,” said Rose. Rose said the school district recognizes the importance of technologies role in the everyday life of today’s student.
“I’ve always been a bit of a problem solver and enjoy helping those around me realize something they weren’t sure was possible. That, combined with the good people I work with in the district and community, makes it very easy for me to show up for work,” said Rose. “The community of Lindsborg is an incredible place with first-rate people and it has been fantastic for my wife and I to raise our two daughters here.”
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Calli Hatfield is a senior at Wellington High School where she plays tennis and is involved in several other activities including SCCDAT (Sumner County Community Drug Action Team).
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“I play tennis and am involved in Big sis Little sis, President of STUCO, SADD, and National Honors Society,” said Hatfield.
SCCDAT is a youth council consisting of high school students from seven different high schools in the Sumner County area.
“I first got involved with SCCDAT when I was a sophomore,” said Hatfield. “My favorite part about SCCDAT is all of us coming together with a common purpose. We bring our different experiences together and come up with ideas. I like the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other and the pizza is always great!”
Her involvement in SCCDAT helps the community she lives in and that is very important to the senior from Wellington. “SCCDAT is very important because it brings Wellington and different surrounding communities together. With a common goal we try to help create safety in our schools,” said Hatfield. For more information on SCCDAT please visit their website at www. sccdat.wordpress.com
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WICHITA AREA SOCCER PREVIEW
Wichita Area Soccer Preview By Matt Browning 6A Wichita East went into the 6A semifinals last season with a record of 18-1. While the Aces wound up finishing fourth, they have plenty of talent returning this year to advance further. East brings back first team all-state forward Ivan Quezada and second team all-state forward Calixtro Gutierrez. Add in six other players who were honorable mention all-league, and the Aces will again be the team to beat in the City League. Wichita Heights had a strong team a year ago and several of those pieces are back this season. Midfielder Monty Almaliky was a first team allleague selection a year ago, while forward Faisal Arshad and defender Evan Jensen made second team all-league.
Campus went 9-6-3 last season and the Colts return two first team all-league players in Hassan and Alaa Alamood. Derby was one of the top teams in the area a year ago, but the Panthers must replace five starters, who were either first or second team all-league.
5A Maize South made it all the way to the 5A championship game last season and the Mavericks have two first team all-state players returning in forwards Raul Gerhardus and Landon Eskridge. Maize South also brings back first team all league defender Adam Dyer. The Mavericks are poised to
make another deep run in the 5A postseason.
Eisenhower was undefeated and the No. 1 seed heading into the 5A semifinals last season but were knocked off by Blue Valley Southwest before beating Shawnee Heights in the consolation match. The Tigers return three all-league first team players: midfielder Cory Gleason and defenders Carlos Vidvio and Hunter Salinas. Eisenhower will again be a top contender in 5A. Andover Central lost just twice last year and they were to Maize South and Eisenhower. The Jaguars lost a significant amount of talent off that team, but do return midfielder Jared Cromly, who was a second team all-league selection.
Maize went 8-7-3 a year ago, but return several core pieces from that team including forward Andy Nam and defender Zack Pappan.
4-1A Wichita Trinity went just 5-11 in the regular season thanks to a schedule that featured mostly 6A and 5A schools, but the Knights advanced to the 4-1A title game where they fell to Bishop Miege. While Trinity has to replace some key pieces that graduated, it does return two all-state players in defenders Ben Dixon and Ethan Cary. Augusta advanced to the 4-1A quarterfinals last season and has a loaded roster returning. Three first team all-league selections are back: forward Payton Ball, midfielder Anthony Orocio and defender Wyatt Pankratz.
Ivan Quezada Berean Academy finished the season 10-6-2 and return two all-state caliber players in midfielder Grant Busenitz and defender Chase Wiebe.
Rose Hill won a playoff game for the first time since 2015 and the Rockets return first team all-league forward Caden Dinkel and second team all-league midfielder Drew Leck. Classical School is still in the infancy stages of its program, but the Saints do return all-state forward David Darrah off last year’s team that went 8-7-3.
WICHITA AREA VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW
Wichita Area Volleyball Preview By Matt Browning
Hesston went 33-7 last season, but the Swathers must replace their top three hitters, as well as their
Belle Plaine returns a pair of players from last season’s team that went to the state tournament. Middle Hitter Alyssa Hunter was first team allleague, while setter Tori Lujan was second team. 1A Morgan Meyers is back for Cunningham, where she was an honorable mention all-state Libero last season. The Wildcats took third at the 1A Tournament.
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Trinity Academy went 32-7 last season and return first team all-league hitter Austin Broadie, second team all-league setter Ashley Sawyer and honorable mention all-league opposite hitter Lauren Mathews.
2A Garden Plain graduated two of its top players, but still return outside Ally Puetz from last year’s team that took third at the 3A Tournament.
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3A Cheney finished last season 33-11 and took fourth at the 3A Tournament. The Cardinals return setter Brooklyn Wewe and opposite hitter Kylee Scheer.
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Andover and Maize South each return an all-league performer from last year’s state tournament teams in MayaMay Brown and Laurel Jones, respectively.
Circle also made the state tournament a year ago, but the Thunderbirds lost three all-state players to graduation.
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Andale lost to Topeka Hayden in the 4A finals last year and the Indians lost three players that made an all-state team. They do return outside hitter Katelyn Fairchild, who was first team all-state and led the team in kills with 344.
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5A Bishop Carroll qualified for yet another 5A Tournament last season and the Eagles return two all-state players this year in setter Ella Larkin, who led the team with 341 kills and 299 digs and outside hitter Riley Daugherty, who was second on the team with 236 kills.
4A Buhler went 24-13 last season and returns first team all-league outside hitter Haley Waldren and second team all-league outside hitters, Leah Bentley and Maddie Holland. The trio combined for 614 kills last season.
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6A The Derby Panthers went 34-10 last season and earned a trip to the 6A Tournament, where they fell in pool play. The Panthers have a tall task in trying to replace second team all-state setter Sydney Nilles and second team all-league libero Heather Mills. Derby does return first team allleague hitter Sophie Connor, who led the team with 311 kills last season. Middle hitter Tiggy Colon also returns.
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DRIVE TO ZERO STUDENT OF THE MONTH Jenna Blaylock, Maize Maize High School sophomore Jenna Blaylock first got involved with the SAFE program at school during her freshman year. Blaylock, a cross-country athlete, was looking for ways to get involved with school activities in her first year of high school, and the SAFE program was the right fit for her. “SAFE was a program I wanted to get involved in because I left it was a great way to get involved with my school and give back to the community I went to school at for my whole life,” said Blaylock.
“Some activities I’ve been involved in since joining are seatbelt surveys, decorating the hallways of my school for finals week and homecoming, and some safety conferences,” said Blaylock.
“Advice I would give to students who are considering joining SAFE is to definitely stay as involved as you can. Sometimes with other activities you could have going on, you may have conflicting schedules, but you should still do your best to do as much as possible. SAFE is a great way to be involved with your school and community, meet new people, earn scholarships, and overall just have a good time, so definitely try to stay as involved as you can,” said Blaylock. Look for Blaylock on the crosscountry course this season and make sure you say hello when she is working the next SAFE event for Maize High School.
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Blaylock joined with a few friends, but the decision to join was all her own. Joining as a freshman, Blaylock could spend all four years of high school involved in the program and make a real impact on her community and classmates.
As a cross-country athlete, Blaylock understands what it means to compete and to dedicate yourself to becoming a better athlete. She takes those qualities into the SAFE program giving them someone who works hard and isn’t afraid to set a good example. She encourages other students to join the club and a be part of a great group of active students at Maize High School.
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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: Mallory Cross The JOMA Bowler of the Month is Mallory Cross of Buhler High School. Cross started bowling at the tender age of six after her parents placed Cross and her siblings into a Saturday morning league. Now a junior, Cross said she loves the atmosphere and being part of the team at Buhler. “I love the family atmosphere. We really try to help each other and create a great environment for upcoming freshman and returning teammates,” said Cross.
Also, a member of the marching and concert bands at Buhler, Cross somehow finds time to be part of the FFA as well.
“The attention to its students is what I love about Buhler. All the teachers want the students to succeed, and always offer help whether it be before or after school. They encourage us as students to do sports and clubs and cheer us on. They’re also flexible for when students miss school for sports and other activities,” said Cross. Her future plans include more bowling and working towards a degree in Biology. “I would like to bowl in college competitively as I complete my undergrad education and then work my way to getting a doctorate in Marine Biology,” said Cross. Her favorite moment as a high school bowler involved competing with a member of her family. “My favorite memory is competing with my older sister McKinley when I was a freshman and winning the 5A-1A State Championship in 2019,” said Cross.
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Andover Central had seen other turf companies come and go since getting their first turf field back in 2000. Project Managers Alonso Arredondo and Jared Carr contacted the Vice President of Development at Hellas Construction, Michelle Kuhns, it wasn’t just about new turf, it was about creating a sports complex not just a sports facility. Combined with Hutton Construction and Schaffer, Johnson, Cox and Frey Architects, the team became a true partnership in creating a complex any student-athlete would be proud to call home.
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US Logo Player of the Month: Avery Lowe - Maize Avery Lowe started playing volleyball in the third grade. Today she is a middle blocker for Maize South High School. Lowe said she really enjoys playing with this group and she loves how they support one another on and off the court.
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“They always pick each other up. Volleyball is a fast sport, so you have to shake off a mistake and move on. We are a very hardworking team and supportive of each other. Communication is huge in volleyball and I feel like we do a really great job talking to each other,” said Lowe.
Her biggest moment on the court so far was making it to state her freshman year.
“We were undefeated until very late in the season. It was just a really special year,” said Lowe. Returning to the school brought back some normalcy to life for Lowe.
“I am so happy to return to a normal schedule and to volleyball. School and sports are such a huge part of who I am it felt great to be back. I am so thankful to all the coaches, teachers, administrators and staff who are making this season possible and keeping us safe and healthy,” said Lowe. Lowe also plays varsity basketball and she’s a member of the friendship club and CACOW where she’s a volunteer.
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When she first arrived at Campus High School, cheer coach Pam Burkett knew this was the place for her. But initially her plan wasn’t to coach the team, but the administration had other plans.
“I have been coaching cheer here at Campus since 1994 so this is the beginning of my 26th year. I have only coached at Campus. The administration at that time knew that my daughter had been involved in cheer and I was involved so they called and asked me to apply. The rest is history,” said Burkett. “I really love working with the kids. If I didn’t, I would have stopped years ago. I love helping them and getting to know them. The worst part is when they graduate.”
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COVID-19 has forced every coach and athlete to adjust the way the teach and learn. Burkett has found ways to deal with it.
“This year with COVID-19 is totally different. It is frustrating and hard for the kids. They have already had so many changes and this is just another on top of it. We are very restricted in what we can do,” said Burkett. As a coach, Burkett encourages her student-athletes to be involved in the local community.
“I definitely encourage them to be involved in community activities. We have morning practices, so it frees up their evenings and I allow varsity cheerleaders to miss one game without penalty. They also can take a few benching’s without jeopardizing cheering here at Campus. I love for them to be involved,” said Burkett. “I love so many things about the Haysville community. It is a large community with a definite small town feel. Our high school has so many wonderful programs for the kids.”
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Schmidt’s Welding Player Profile: Doug Bates Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior, Doug Bates, is a member of the varsity football team and is a four-year player at fullback and middle linebacker. Bates has also wrestled for three years and is a member of the powerlifting team since his sophomore year. Kapaun is a special place to Bates and he loves representing the school and his fellow students.
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“I enjoy the family environment of Kapaun school. I believe that Kapaun students receive a strong sense of family support. When you come to practice you know that you can rely on the next guy to have your back. I appreciate the blessing that I’ve been given to attend a Catholic school and continue my academic education and spiritual guidance,” said Bates. “I was quite excited because I knew that I would be able to go back and I also knew if we went back to school that there would be a great chance for a season.” Bates is making plans to continue his education and playing career after high school.
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On the football team, Fury plays middle linebacker and quarterback. He was also a state placer on the wrestling at last year as a freshman at 170-pounds and he plays shortstop and third base for the baseball team. Being a studentathlete at Kapaun, Fury loves the academic side of being a Crusader.
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OZ ESport Player of the Month Charlie McClure North East Magnet North East Magnet freshman Charlie McClure started playing video games after receiving an Xbox 360 for his seventh birthday.
“After about three months of having it, my brother and I decided to get our first ever FPS (first person shooter) video game COD MW2 (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2),” said McClure. Today, McClure has an online presence and is winning tournaments. Recently he won the first Oz Esports tournament held as a fundraiser for Andover High School. “I create YouTube content and play competitive Fortnite. Over the years, I’ve met lots of amazing people from around the world from competitive Fortnite alone. I hope in the future I will grow as content creator on YouTube and do my best in competitive gaming,” said McClure. “I first got into competitive gaming back in 2018 when Fortnite was in its prime. It was very different to what Fortnite is today considering how everyone
wasn’t very good at that time. On May 8th, 2019 I started to get pretty competitive in Fortnite. I was competing in 1v1’s for money and tournaments pretty frequently. I want to continue to play and improve my overall skill level.”
Winning the Oz Esports tournament marks another victory in his young career as a competitive gamer. McClure said the tournament was very fun to compete in and hopes there are more tournaments like it in the future.
“I think this is a great way to fundraise because it’s a cool and fun way to get involved with competitive gaming and with the community you are fundraising for. It’s also a good chance for other players to get a shot at what competitive gaming looks like,” said McClure.
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Haley Cahill Kapuan Mt. Carmel Kapaun High School senior Haley Cahill is a volleyball and softball player who is actively involved in many clubs at school.
“I am involved in Spanish Honors Society, Quill and Scroll, Handmaids of Mary, Student Ambassadors, Editor in Chief of Haley Cahill the Yearbook and KAY Club,” said Cahill. “Being a student at Kapaun is special because you are part of a tight community where you are encouraged to get involved and are supported by your school. As a student at Kapaun you are able to push yourself academically while also practicing your faith. Overall Kapaun prepares you to be the best, most well rounded person that you can be.” As an athlete, Cahill said she enjoys playing with this group because they have known one another since grade school.
“What I love most about my team is that we have nine seniors and some of them, I have been playing with since second grade,” said Cahill. Her future plan after graduating include college and continuing to play volleyball.
“I plan to play volleyball in college while majoring in Biochemistry with a final goal of going to Medical School,” said Cahill.
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Football standout, and baseball player Jake Johnson, started playing football at the age of thirteen. Now he’s a standout player at Maize South High School and is ready for this season to get underway. “I started playing football at 13, but I’m a senior now and I play wide receiver,” said Johnson.
The wide out, like many of his teammates, has worked hard this offseason to prepare himself for the 2020 season. Not being afraid of hard work is one aspect of the team Johnson loves. “We are hard workers on and off the field, we always have
each other’s back and we play for each other,” said Johnson. Johnson said his favorite football memory is an easy one. “My favorite memory on the football field is winning the regional champion game after going 10-0 in the regular season.” The Maize community helps motivate this team thanks to their support of the players.
“They are a very supportive and caring community. We would not be where we are without them,” said Johnson.
Once he graduates from Maize South, Johnson plans to attend college and would like to continue his playing career.
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“I plan on playing football, if that doesn’t work out then I will attend a college just to go to school,” said Johnson.
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