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The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Owen Prothro

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor

Owen Prothro is the sports editor for The Sunflower for the Fall 2025 semester. Prothro is a senior pursuing a degree in journalism and media production and hopes to pursue a career in sports writing after graduation. This is Prothro’s third year on staff. Prothro uses he/him pronouns.

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Forward Emmanuel Okorafor dunks the ball during a shoot around on Sept. 18. Okorafor, a senior, attended Louisville and Seton Hall before making his way to Wichita State.

Shifting into high gear

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor
September 19, 2025
Freshman Janaya Weitkemper serves the ball on Sept. 16. Weitkemper played in one set during the 3-0 loss to No. 17 Kansas.

Roars and standing ovations

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor
September 17, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Women’s golf off to hot start

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor
September 10, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics)

Full circle on the diamond

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor
September 5, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

50 years in the making

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 8, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Aleesha Oden)

A new queen is crowned

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 2, 2025
Fifth-year guard Justin Hill jumps for a basket attempt in the second half against UAB. Hill scored one point during his play time on Feb. 27.

Men’s basketball squeaks by with win at Rice

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
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