Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees

Posted October 14, 2026

The following are this week’s Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees:

Boys

Kristian Toribio-Cisneros, junior, Newton High School, soccer. In three games, scored four goals as the team went 3-0.

Damien Whillock, junior, Halstead High School, football. Hit eight of 12 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown. Had seven carries for 57 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a 30-28 win over Douglass.

Eli Gaeddert, senior, Goessel High School, cross country. Placed second at the Goessel Invitational at 16:50.93.

Girls

Naomi Koontz, senior, Newton High School, golf. Won the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division II title at a three-under 69.

Elizabeth Hosford, senior, Hesston High School, golf. Took first at the CKL tournament with an 82, took third at the Thomas More Prep-Marian Invitational at 90.

Baylee Schriner, junior, Moundridge High School, cross country. Placed fourth at the Goessel Invitational at 22:01.89.

Readers may vote at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/adb6ce06b63996ce.

(Link is also available at www.thekansan.com).

Voting deadline is midnight Sunday.

Area coaches may submit suggestions for nominees at [email protected] (please include a photo and stats).

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