
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

2025-2026 Kansas High School Postseason Girls Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add a players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why

2025-2026 Kansas High School Postseason Boys Basketball Recognition – Presented by Shelter Insurance
To add a player to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why


Bishop Ward’s Davontae Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Ken Hansard Davontae Davis has steadily built himself into one of the premier sprinters in the Kansas, and his senior season is shaping up

Smith Center’s Gavin Hickert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Gavin Hickert, a senior at Smith Center High School, is set to make his mark in his final season competing for the

Fredonia’s Brayden O’Leary – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Brayden O’Leary is making the most of his senior year at Fredonia High School, making the most of every opportunity to





