Grove’s Eliana Crowder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria
By Ivy Knapp Eliana Crowder is a sophomore at Grove and someone who truly represents what it means to be a student-athlete. She’s been playing basketball since fifth grade and shares how much Grove, and the game has meant to her. “Grove is a great school and has wonderful teachers and coaches. The community is […]
Vinita’s Malachi Namelo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Goodfella’s Pizzeria
Vinita High School’s varsity basketball player Malachi Namelo prides himself on being the kind of teammate who brings people together and lifts others up, whether the Hornets are in the middle of a tight game or just joking around after practice. Namelo said the best part of basketball at Vinita is the relationships that form […]
Wyandotte’s Tayton Threet – Athlete Spotlight
By Trina Walker When Tayton Threet steps onto the baseball diamond he knows his friends and family are out there watching him play. Striving to make them proud and be an asset to his team is a big motivator for this senior at Wyandotte High School. “Baseball has taught me to never hold back and […]
Vinita’s Cadence Carter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Patrick Kauffman – Shelter Insurance
Wrestling is a tough sport. A fact not lost on the participants who spend countless hours drilling and conditioning. Vinita’s Cadence Carter said the sport has taught her lessons she will carry with her for the rest of her life. “I’ve learned that not everything goes your way, but life goes on regardless. There will […]
Miami’s Lexie Gilmartin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Welch State Bank
Miami High School junior defender Lexie Gilmartin understands that one misstep can change a match. As the varsity soccer team’s right back, she embraces a role where every decision carries weight and every mistake can end up in the back of the net. “I play right-back, the most difficult part about my position is that […]
Miami’s Sutton Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim Rexwinkle and Nate Long – State Farm
When Sutton Smith of Miami High School first started competing in cross country as a seventh grader, he had no idea if it would take him to the varsity level in high school. His passion for the sport continued to grow and now he is a member of the varsity team. “The thing I love […]