As we put a bow on the 2023/24 high school sports season, it has been a whirlwind of emotions, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. This past week, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the resilience and talent of our local athletes.

The Central City/Centura Kernels’ baseball season came to a poignant end with a loss to the eventual champions, Malcolm. It was a hardfought battle, a…