
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 East’s Anahree Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick For Wichita East senior Anahree Smith, perseverance has become one of the defining traits of who she has been during her career

Buhler’s Jared Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic Pediatrics
By Cooper Chadwick Earning second team all-league outfielder last year with Buhler, senior Jared Miller will play a vital role in the success of the

Haven’s Mayzie Warden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Synergy Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Haven’s Mayzie Warden is excited to see how her team develops and grows together throughout the year.

El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Willie’s
By Hayden Swope El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon is eager to see how the work he has put in throughout his career will show up on

Conway Springs’ Jase Downey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms and Dopps Chiropractic
By Hayden Swope As his senior season approaches, Conway Springs’ Jase Downey is looking forward to making the most of his final year alongside the

Mulvane’s Reed Hackelman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shirts Plus
By Blake Chadwick As the Mulvane High School baseball team prepares for the upcoming season, senior Reed Hackleman is ready to take on a leadership





