Female Athlete of the Month
Maddison Newman – Powerlifting
Maddison Newman earned Female Athlete of the Month honors following an outstanding series of performances in powerlifting competitions. She placed 1st in the Women’s 180 division at both the Cardinal Strong Powerlifting Open and the Basehor Powerlifting Invitational.
At the Cardinal Strong Open, Newman recorded a 185 lb bench press, 275 lb squat, and 165 lb clean, earning her the title of Lifter of the Meet as the pound-for-pound strongest female lifter. She followed that performance with another first-place finish at Basehor, lifting a 175 lb bench press, 295 lb squat, and 165 lb clean.
Male Athletes of the Month
Sawyer Jorgensen – Wrestling
Sawyer Jorgensen delivered a strong month of competition on the mat, placing 2nd at the Dodge City Invitational, 4th at the Bobcat Classic, and 2nd at the Liberty Invitational, showcasing consistency and competitiveness throughout the wrestling season.
Mehki Stephens – Boys Basketball
Mehki Stephens has been a key contributor for Lansing High School boys basketball, averaging 20 points per game through the first 13 games of the season, demonstrating leadership and offensive strength on the court.
Lansing High School is proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes. Beginning this school year, the high school coaching staff has collaborated to create the “Coaches Club Male & Female Athlete of the Month” recognition program.
This honor will be awarded monthly to two athletes (one male and one female) who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their sport during competition.
“In-season head coaches have the opportunity to nominate athletes who have had an exceptional month in competition,” explained Head Baseball Coach and Social Studies Teacher Mike Basler, who helped lead the effort. “Nominees are collected, and then all head coaches vote on the monthly nominees to get winners.”
The chosen athletes will be recognized each month on the school’s video board and celebrated on the Lansing USD 469 district website.
The Coaches Club Athlete of the Month program not only celebrates athletic excellence but also reflects the district’s commitment to supporting student growth and achievement in all areas of life.