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Explorin’ with Emma and Lauryn: Banana Ball
Earlier this month the greatest show in sports made a stop in Wichita as Banana Ball played a 3 game series at Equity Bank Park. In a reinvisioned concept of baseball infused with entertainment, fans are treated to a 2 hour interactive spectacle. To learn more about these unique athletes, OneMaize Media’s Emma Palmer and Lauryn O’Brien spoke with members of the Firefighters and Coconuts to find out what it means to be Bananas about Baseball.
May 21, 2026
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About the Contributors
Sophomore, Lauryn O’Brien has been involved in media since 7th grade and is in her 1st Semester of OneMaize Media. O’Brien has created content as in “Explorin’ with Emma and Lauryn”. Lauryn hopes to continue to engage in new career opportunities within the field of broadcast journalism. She’s also involved in STUCO, Student ambassadors, and is a Flygirl on the Maize High dance team
Sophomore, Emma Palmer has been involved in media since 7th grade and is in her 2nd Semester of OneMaize Media. Palmer has created content as in “Explorin’ with Emma and Lauryn”. Emma hopes to continue to engage in new career opportunities within the field of broadcast journalism. She’s also involved in STUCO, Student ambassadors, and is a Flygirl on the Maize High dance team.
Malia Taylor is a sophomore at Maize High and is in her second year on the Maize media staff. She is very excited about being a part of Maize Media and plans to continue being involved throughout high school. Malia is also a member of the MHS dance team, Flygirls.