Christopher Adams

1 week ago | emporiagazette.com | Christopher Adams

Area basketball coaching legend Bill Nienstedt was recently hired as the new head coach of the Emporia High School girls basketball program. The USD 253 school board approved the hire last Wednesday. This is Nienstedt’s second go-around at Emporia. He coached the Lady Spartans from 2001 to 2013, where his teams competed in the state tournament five times. Nienstedt takes over for the departed Taylor Scott who coached the Lady Spartans for one season.

1 week ago | emporiagazette.com | Christopher Adams

“Former” Lebo High School standout athlete Drew Konrade is still repping the Wolves. He will be playing in the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-Star Game in Wichita June 18. Konrade was selected as a KABC First-Team 1A/2A outfielder. “This is the first time in program history a Wolfdog player has been selected first-team and invited to play in the all-star game,” said Lebo-Waverly coach Jason Konrade.

1 month ago | emporiagazette.com | Christopher Adams

Several local high school track and field athletes will convene in Wichita this Friday and Saturday to run, throw and jump in the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Could there be a state champion among them? Possibly. Emporia High School athletes Rj Tabares and Paige Newland have legitimate shots at a first-place result, while Spartan sprinter Harley Smith will need a super-performance to stand atop the podium.

1 month ago | emporiagazette.com | Christopher Adams

Emporia High School’s baseball season came to an end Wednesday afternoon, after Kapaun Mt. Carmel held on to win the 5A Regional #1 first-round contest, 4-3. The Spartans finished the year at 14-11. It was a close game in its entirety, but Emporia just couldn’t pull the trigger enough times to scoop out a victory. "We just came out on the wrong end of a quality baseball game,” said Emporia coach Anthony Markowitz. “Well-pitched game from both sides.

2 months ago | medium.com | Christopher Adams

When it comes to building strong, successful teams, theory only takes you so far. The real growth happens through practical, hands-on leadership and management — the kind that shows up in everyday decisions, honest conversations, and consistent support. This article is all about how simple, grounded leadership and thoughtful management can help teams grow — not just in performance, but in confidence, trust, and long-term success. One of the most overlooked parts of being a good leader or manager?