As we complete our first year at TopSports.News and roll into 2022, we would like to re-introduce our TSN team. But, most importantly, we would like to say THANK YOU to every one that has clicked, read, commented and followed us throughout this year. Stay tuned, much more to come!
Rick Peterson, Director of Content, Feature Writer, Editor
Rick has been a sportswriter for more than 40 years, moving to The Topeka Capital-Journal in 1989. The first sportswriter to become a two-time winner of the Kansas State High School Activities Association's Oscar Stauffer award and a five-time winner of the National Sports Media Association Kansas Sportswriter of the Year award. Has also received sportswriter of the year awards from the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association, the United States Tennis Association Missouri Valley Region, and other organizations as well as writing awards from the Kansas Press Association.
Kevin Haskin, Contributor
A six-time winner of the National Sports Media Association Kansas Sportswriter of the Year award. He began his career as a sportswriter with stints at the Iola Register and Kansas City Kansan before moving to The Topeka Capital-Journal. Kevin has spent more than 30 years as a beat writer and columnist.
Isaac Deer Contributor
Isaac is currently a Journalism student at Washburn University. Prior to joining TopSports.News, Isaac was a freelance journalist for several Minor League Baseball affiliates. He joined the Topeka Golden Giants as the President of Baseball Operations/General Manager of the team; also, has served as a League Executive for Mid-Plains League Collegiate Baseball. He has served as a play-by-play radio broadcaster for the Mid-Plains League and contributed sports articles for KSNT News in Topeka.
Sherry Lundry Contributor
Sherry, a graduate of the University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education. She was a University of Kansas Gymnast, a high school science teacher coaching girls' gymnastics and softball. She was the Executive Director of the Sunflower State Games and was the Director of Media for Heartland Park Topeka. Since 2008, Sherry has been Development Director at TARC.
Mike Manns Contributor
Mike has been broadcasting high school sports in the Topeka area for over 45 years. Winner of numerous Kansas Broadcasters Association and Kansas Coaches Association awards for play by play and the prestigious KAB Hod Humiston Award. This award is given annually to a Kansas broadcaster who has made significant contributions to the field of sports broadcasting as well as work in the community. This year he is nominated for the Kansas Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Mike coached football at the middle school level for over 22 years.
Rex Wolf, Photographer
Rex has been a free lance photographer around the Topeka area for over a decade. His work has been seen in the Topeka Capital Journal as well as other regional publications.
