Central Plains

Kansas Natives Ryan & Brown Light Up March Madness

In the drama-filled frenzy of March Madness, two Kansas natives took center stage, captivating the nation with their electrifying performances for the Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team. Emily Ryan from Claflin and Addy Brown from Derby nearly pulled off an epic upset against the mighty Stanford Cardinal in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Facing a daunting challenge against the winningest coach in college basketball history, Tara VanDerveer, on Stanford’s home floor, the stakes were high.