
NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA

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

Wellington’s Lane Heersche – Student Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
For Lane Heersche, making a difference in his school and community starts with small acts of positivity. A member of Wellington High School’s Sumner County

Augusta’s Kaylee Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
Augusta’s Kaylee Cox is looking forward to soaking in her last season with her teammates and making the most of every opportunity to compete alongside

Maize South’s Kaylee Brunton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
Kaylee Brunton believes making a difference in her community does not always require a grand gesture. Sometimes, helping others with basic needs can have a

Rose Hill’s Nora Marshall – Student Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
Nora Marshall’s father has served for 25 years and currently holds multiple leadership roles within the Kansas National Guard. He serves as the legislative liaison

Wichita North’s Max Bielefeld – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Luxury Lavatories
Wichita North’s Max Bielefeld enters the season looking to build on a strong junior campaign in which he recorded two goals and two assists while

Maize South’s Caden Papacek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
With one final season ahead of him, Caden Papacek is focused less on personal statistics and more on helping Maize South make a run at





