Chris Wristen
Chris Wristen is the sports editor for The Shawnee Dispatch, Bonner Springs Chieftain and Basehor Sentinel. Prior to this appointment, he helped launch The Lansing Current, a weekly newspaper in Lansing, Kan. He spent 3 1/2 years there as the sports editor and helped The Current become an award-winning publication on the state and national levels. The Current finished second in the Inland Press Association's Nation's Best Non-Daily Newspaper Competition in the under-5,000 circulation division in 2007. Chris also has been a sports reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal and the Lawrence Journal-World. Chris is a Kansas native. He earned his bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas in Spring 2002 and completed his Masters Degree in Sports Administration at KU in December 2003. While at KU, his in-depth feature "Players get the hollers, KU keeps the dollars," placed third nationally in the William Randolph Hearst Sportswriting Competition. Chris was recognized numerous times by the Kansas Press Association for his work at The Lansing Current. He has been a frequent winner in the KPA's Awards of Excellence competition. His KPA honors in the Nondaily Division 2 category include: 2005 First place - Sports feature story, "The rise of Logan Ryan." 2006 First place - Sports column writing. 2006 Third place - Sports feature story, "Remembering a legend." 2006 Honorable mention - Sports story, "Nietzke ignites Lions." 2006 Honorable mention - Youth story, "Lansing band in spotlight." 2007 First place - Sports column writing. 2007 First place - Headline writing. 2007 Third place - Sports story, "A day for Sean." 2007 Honorable mention - Sports feature story, "Kroll intentions." 2008 Third place - Sports column writing. 2008 First place - Sports photography for "A family affair." Chris also was recognized by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association as a 2005-2006 Wrestling Media of the Year award winner for his coverage of Lansing High wrestling. In addition, Chris is a regular contributor to KUsports.com.
Recent stories
- Bravettes fall at regionals
- October 10, 2008
- Bonner Springs High School tennis coach Bill Scott knew his team would have its hands full on Thursday at the Class 5A regional tournament at Gardner-Edgerton High School.
- Goal-happy Braves shut out Bobcats
- October 8, 2008
- For the first 13 minutes Tuesday night the Bonner Springs and Basehor-Linwood boys soccer teams took turns stringing together pass combinations and setting up shots.
- Homecoming heartbreaker
- October 1, 2008
- On a rain-free night when arguably the three fastest guys in the Kaw Valley League squared off on a turf field, it was the defenses that stole the show.
- Braves fall to Jaguars in defensive duel
- September 27, 2008
- On a rain-free night when arguably the three fastest guys in the Kaw Valley League squared off on a turf field, it was the defenses that stole the show.
- After 100 minutes, braves and Jags tie
- September 17, 2008
- Bonner Springs High School boys soccer coach Mike Moulin knows every game against Mill Valley will be a tough one.
- Jags, Braves battle to a draw
- September 16, 2008
- After 100 minutes Monday night, the Mill Valley boys soccer team hoped it would’ve secured its first victory of the season or at least scored its first goal.
- Must-see events as close as BSHS
- September 3, 2008
- If you’re looking for drama this fall, turn off the television and go to a game.
- NASCAR star recalls early days
- August 27, 2008
- They were a few simple names, but they struck straight to Clint Bowyer’s soul and brought a grin to his face.
- Runnin’ dirty
- Muddy sneakers, good times a way of life for trail runners
- August 27, 2008
- Darkness rapidly sets in on Wyandotte County Lake Park, and the excitement is building.
- Bowyer eager to race in KC
- August 21, 2008
- The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kansas 400 is a little more than a month away, but the race already is on Clint Bowyer’s mind.
Recent photos
Bonner Springs freshman Breanna Tendick competes in the Class 5A tennis regional quarterfinals against eventual regional champion Nicole Jara of St. Thomas Aquinas. Tendick lost the match but finished the day with a 1-1 record.
Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs senior goalkeeper, blocks a penalty kick during the Braves’ 5-0 victory.
Basehor-Linwood’s Mitch Mallon makes a hard tackle on Bonner Springs’ Garrett Parker.
James Canada and Stefanie Sprenkle were crowned as the Bonner Springs High School homecoming king and queen at halftime Friday night.
Bonner Springs' Emily Randolph competes on Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational at De Soto High School.
Advertisement
