By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Max Huston
MAX HUSTON, Seaman
A senior quarterback, Huston had a hand in all four Seaman touchdowns as the Vikings took a 28-14 home United Kansas Conference victory over previously-unbeaten Basehor-Linwood Friday night. Huston wnt 21 of 29 passing for 294 yards and a 76-yard touchdown to Bryer Finley and carried the ball 20 times for 67 yards with TDs of 2, 2 and 1 yard as Seaman improved to 6-1 overall and 6-0 in the UKC.
Rylee Ismert
RYLEE ISMERT, Washburn Rural
Ismert, a senior cross country standout and returning Class 6A state medalist, captured her first individual Centennial League championship on Saturday at Washburn Rural, clocking a five-kilometer time of 18 minutes, 02.9 seconds to win by more than 18 seconds as the Junior Blues defended their league team championship by a 28-54 margin over Manhattan.
Maegan Mills
MAEGAN MILLS, Seaman
A star senior hitter and returning All-Stater, Mills led Seaman volleyball to a perfect 9-0 record on the week, including wins over state powers Blue Valley West, St. James Academy and Washburn Rural and a tournament championship on Saturday in the Emporia Invitational as the defending Class 5A state-champion Vikings improved to 35-2 on the season.
Emily Sheetz
EMILY SHEETZ, Hayden
Sheetz, a senior tennis standout, teamed with Wildcat freshman Sophia Wichman to finish second in doubles in the Class 4A state tournament Saturday at Kossover Tennis Center, helping lead Hayden to the 4A team title by a 40-28 margin over McPherson. Sheetz finished her high school career with four state medals, including two state doubles titles, and was part of two state championship teams.
Jett Wahlmeier
JETT WAHLMEIER, Hayden
A senior quarterback, Wahlmeier completed 15 of 18 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns on Friday as Hayden clinched the Class 3A District 4 championship with a 50-16 home win over Perry-Lecompton. Wahlmeier completed a 61-yard TD pass to Kade Mitchell, a 24-yarder to Jensen Schrickel and a 21-yard score to Treyton Tetuan while also rushing for 42 yards on two carries, including a 21-yard TD.
Ainzley Zulueta
AINZLEY ZULUETA, Hayden
Zulueta, a Hayden tennis star, captured her third Class 4A state singles championship on Saturday at Kossover Tennis Center, leading the Wildcats to their second team championship in three seasons. Zulueta took a 6-0, 6-0 win over Buhler freshman Sofia Spies in the state final, capping an undefeated senior season and going through postseason without dropping a game, posting eight straight 6-0, 6-0 wins in regional and state competition.
