
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

Girard’s Mason Adolph – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Angela Brunk Senior sprinter Mason Adolph from Girard High School is preparing for his final high school track season with determination, leadership, and a

Pittsburg’s Emily Shriver – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Ken Hansard As preseason begins, Emily Shriver is ready to make another strong impact for the Pittsburg Dragons softball team. The talented outfielder is

Labette County’s Keegan Stritzke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Keegan Stritzke, a 12th-grade thrower from Labette County High School, is entering his final track and field season with clear goals and

Frontenac’s Cera Schenck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Cera Schenck, a senior and distance runner, is heading into her final track season for Frontenac High School with both excitement and

Pittsburg’s Breck Slaughter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Ken Hansard As her senior season approaches, Breck Slaughter is ready to lead the way for Pittsburg. The standout pitcher helped guide the Dragons

Independence’s Brock Sanders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk At Independence High School, senior Brock Sanders is embracing his final baseball season with a strong sense of purpose and pride. A





