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
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
KS Midseason FB Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance
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Independence’s Harlin Bagley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Harlin Bagley made his mark on the Independence Bulldogs’ season early, scoring the opening goal against Chanute with a perfectly placed chip over the goalkeeper.
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
Newton’s Cason Horton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Platinum PDR and Paint
Horton is looking forward to his final Friday night lights, hoping to make an impact on the field while leaving behind an example for the
Newton’s Gracie Newhouse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency Inc.
Newhouse is focused on helping the Railers grow together, take advantage of their experience and establish themselves as one of the top teams in the
Halstead’s Bailey Bernal – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
Halstead’s Bailey Bernal enters her senior season determined to help the Dragons reach their potential while building memories with some of her closest friends —