
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

Wichita Collegiate’s Karmari Jennings – South Central Kansas Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Kamari Jennings doesn’t step onto the court just to play basketball, he steps on with purpose. The Wichita Collegiate School junior has built his game

Rawlins County-Atwood’s Trey Carlson – Northwest Kansas Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Rawlins County senior Trey Carlson has built his reputation on competitiveness, resilience, and a steady drive to improve. A multi-sport athlete in football and basketball,

Osawatomie’s Jasper Sallee – Northeast Kansas Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Jasper Sallee’s basketball journey at Osawatomie High School isn’t just defined by stats, it’s defined by resilience, pride, and a relentless drive to improve. A

Wabaunsee’s Grace Zeller – Northeast Kansas Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Grace Zeller didn’t need a reminder of how close Wabaunsee High School had been. For two straight years, the Chargers’ season ended just one game

Moundridge’s Mackie Conkling – North Central Kansas Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
For Mackie Conkling, competition is about more than wins and losses, it’s about purpose. The Moundridge High School sophomore balances a demanding three-sport schedule in

Blue Valley Southwest’s Kylie Workizer – Kansas City Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Kylie Workizer is just getting started, but her mindset already sets her apart. The Blue Valley Southwest freshman balances basketball and volleyball with a focus





