Sports in Kansas

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SIK Pre-Season Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Broxton Gall, a multi-sport standout and senior at Ness City High School, enters his final season of cross country with high expectations. Gall finished 2nd at 1A state last fall with a time of 17:08 and holds a career PR of 16:33.…

SIK Pre-Season Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Senior Kylie Pfizenmaier Clay Center (4A) is a name to look out for in the 2025 Cross Country season. Pfizenmaier placed 4th at the 2024 state cross country meet with a time of 20:03 and set her personal best at regionals with a time…

SIK Pre-Season Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Madelyn Wallace, a senior at Andover High School (5A) has established herself as one of the top distance runners in the state. She placed 4th at the 2024 State Cross Country Meet with a time of 18:32.62 and holds a personal best of…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Avery Boydston, a junior at Ellis High School, is the reigning 1A State Cross Country Champion after winning the 2024 title with a time of 19:32. With a personal best of 18:44 in the 5K, Avery has firmly established herself as one of the top…

SIK Pre-Season Country Country Athlete to Watch: Reese Quinn, a sophomore at Hesston High School, is a rising star in 3A cross country and track. Quinn ran a 19:47 at the 2024 State Cross Country Meet taking 5th as a sophomore, and holds a personal best of 19:42 in the 5K. She…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Luke Swearengin, a senior at Olathe South, is one of the top returning runners in Kansas 6A after placing 7th at the 2024 State Cross Country Meet with a time of 16:06. He posted a personal best of 16:01 last season and has steadily improved…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Brody Deniston, a senior at Holcomb is one of the top returning runners in Kansas 3A. He placed 2nd at the 2024 State Cross Country Meet with a time of 15:52 and holds a personal best of 15:22 in the 5K. A three-time GWAC Men’s Cross Country…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Ellei McCrory, a rising junior at Northern Heights, is one of the top distance runners in 1A with an already impressive list of accomplishments after just two high school seasons. McCrory is a 2023 state cross country champion and the 2024…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Taegan Lindenman, a standout cross country and track athlete from Hoxie enters her senior year as one of the top runners in 2A. In 2024, she placed 6th at the 2A State Cross Country Meet as a junior with a time of 20:57, adding to a decorated…

SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Stafford High School’s Joel Valadez, a rising junior, will be a name to pay attention to in 1A cross country this fall. Valadez has already built an impressive resume, including being a two-time state placer in cross country and a state placer…

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SIK Cross Country Athlete to Watch: Ryin Miller, a senior at Seaman High School, is one of the best runners in Kansas history and a rising star on the national stage. Competing in 5A, she finished runner-up at the 2024 State Cross Country Meet with a time of 17:32 and holds a…

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Erin Smith is a senior libero from Garden Plain High School. She has earned multiple honors throughout her career, including 3A All-State Honorable Mention honors as a junior. Erin is also a 2-time All-American dancer. She has lettered twice in…

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SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Brooke Doile, a 5’8” outside hitter and defensive specialist from McPherson High School, is a name to pay attention to this fall. In 2024, she helped guide the Bullpups to a 25-18 record, recording 372 kills, 270 digs, 32 aces, and a serve receive…

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Amelia Wilhite, a 5’11” outside hitter and middle back from Gardner Edgerton High School, is a rising Class of 2027 standout with a growing list of accomplishments at both the high school and club levels. She served as team captain for GEHS in both…

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Piper Schroeder, a standout Class of 2027 libero from Halstead High School, has already built an impressive athletic résumé through just two years of high school. She helped lead Halstead to a 43-2 record in 2024 and earned All-State Honorable…

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Ava Smith, a standout athlete from Valley Heights High School, is coming off an incredible junior season and looking to carry that momentum into her senior year. A true all-around threat on the volleyball court, the 5’9" outside hitter and middle…

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Gracie Bruna, a rising junior at Hanover High School, is a standout three-sport athlete already making waves across the state. As a two-year varsity starter at outside hitter, Bruna helped lead Hanover to a dominant 42-1 record and the 2024 state…