Chandler’s Maddie Herring- Athlete Spotlight- Presented by Chandler Hardware
Leadership is often associated with age or experience, but Chandler High School sophomore Maddie Herring believes it is defined by something much simpler: showing up for others. Herring competes in fast-pitch softball, slow-pitch softball and basketball, but some of her proudest moments have come away from the scoreboard. During a softball camp following her freshman […]
Chandler’s Darius Wade-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Thompson’s Insurance Agency
Chandler High School senior Darius Wade has built his reputation on consistency, leadership and a deep connection with his teammates, both on and off the field. Wade, who plays safety, said the most challenging part of his position is “making the right reads,” a responsibility that requires both discipline and quick decision-making. Those traits have […]
Chandler’s Natasha Ballew- Athlete Spotlight- Presented by Best Body Shop Auto Collision Repair
Natasha Ballew enters her senior season as a force in the paint, bringing strength, resilience, and a team-first mindset to her role as a power forward and post player. For Ballew, motivation comes from seeing the payoff of hard work. Every hour in the gym and every challenge she has faced fuels her drive, especially […]
Chandler’s Kale Winters- Athlete Spotlight-Presented by K Dean Evans Jr Optometrist
Chandler High School senior Kale Winters enters his final season with a clear mindset shaped by discipline, family influence and a passion for the game. Winters, a tight end, credits his mother as his biggest inspiration. “I would say the person who inspires me is my mom and how hard she works,” Winters said. That […]
Chandler’s Peyton Arms-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Caldwell Heating and Air
Chandler High School sophomore Peyton Arms is already making an impact on the varsity football field, bringing intensity, discipline and a strong sense of purpose to his role as a linebacker. Arms, who will enter 10th grade this fall, credits much of his drive to his father, a former state champion at Chandler. “My father […]
Chandler’s Blaklei Smith-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kristin Ludi Shelter Insurance
Success has come in several forms for Chandler senior Blaklei Smith, but the moments that mean the most to her have been built through perseverance, faith and the people who have helped shape her along the way. Smith competes in basketball, fastpitch softball and track for the Lady Lions. This past year provided two accomplishments […]