
Eureka’s Ellie Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Steve Coulter Shelter Insurance
Nine consecutive league championships and a third-place finish at the state tournament have established Eureka as one of the area’s premier girls basketball programs. Senior

Fall Sports – State Recap – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE Kansas | 2026 Fall State Championship Recaps The following six articles are written for use on VYPE Kansas websites and in the South Central,

Beyond the Court: Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Collyns Livermore Making an Impact Through Leadership and Service – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
For Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore Collyns Livermore, making a difference means much more than delivering a winning point on the volleyball court. Whether she’s helping

2026 VYPE Kansas Preseason Girls Basketball Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Tessa Herrman (Abilene)Tessa has led the team in scoring for the past two seasons despite being face-guarded most nights. She earned All-NCKL and all-state honors

2026 VYPE Kansas Preseason Boys Basketball Players to Watch List – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Kolt Becker (Abilene) The NCKL’s leading scorer last season, Kolt also ranked among the league’s top rebounders. He will play a major role on both

Independence’s Levi Dillon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
When the game was on the line against Augusta, Levi Dillon delivered. His overtime game-winner provided one of the season’s most memorable moments for the

Sunrise Christian Academy’s Matthew Chilewa – Athlete Spotlight
Sunrise Christian Academy runner Matthew Chilewa is looking forward to sharing the season with his teammates and fellow competitors as he prepares for his first

Andover Central’s Jack Sizemore and Jax Van Hiel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Patterson Legal Group
For Andover Central seniors Jack Sizemore and Jax Van Hiel, the upcoming season is about more than wins andlosses. It is an opportunity to make

Wichita East’s Jesus Guardado – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fabiola’s Hair Salon
Wichita East’s Jesus Guardado said he is looking forward to playing alongside his friends and teammates as the Blue Aces begin another season. “I am

Cunningham’s Gracie Smyth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
Gracie Smyth had hoped her final volleyball season at Cunningham High School would begin on the court. Instead, the senior is preparing to make an

Cunningham’s Sage Thimesch – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kingman Healthcare Center
Sage Thimesch is entering her sophomore season with the Cunningham volleyball team focused on more than just wins and losses. For Thimesch, the upcoming season

Maize’s Ellie Wisdom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
Maize’s Ellie Wisdom is especially looking forward to sharing her final season with her younger sister and the teammates she has grown close to throughout

