
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

Labette County Cheer – Cheer Squad Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk The cheer program at Labette County High School is building momentum under the leadership of head coach Angela Wininger. LCHS Cheer is

Humboldt’s Skylar Hottenstein – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Karoline Covey By Angela Brunk Senior Skylar Hottenstein of Humboldt High School is preparing for her final softball season with high expectations and

Baxter Springs’ Jarrett Lawson – Baseball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Baxter Springs senior Jarrett Lawson is preparing for a big final season on the mound for the Baxter Springs Lions baseball team

Chanute’s Wyatt Stephenson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard As a senior at Chanute High School, Wyatt Stephenson is determined to make his final track season one to remember. Competing in

Pittsburg Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Coming off a standout 26-4 season, the Pittsburg Purple Dragons softball team enters this season with high expectations under head coach Chanc

Neodesha’s Jake Flessner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Jake Flessner, a senior at Neodesha High, is ready to lead the Bluestreaks for one final go-around. A versatile athlete who contributes as





