
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

Augusta’s Brody Haskell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Core Performance
By Cooper Chadwick Augusta’s senior Brody Haskell won’t be done with baseball after he finishes his season with the Orioles. He plans to go to Butler

Bluestem’s Dakota Whiteside – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Satchell Creek Express
By Blake Chadwick Making an immediate impact at the varsity level is never easy, especially for a freshman. But for Dakota Whiteside, stepping into that

Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by #1 Pallet Plug
Rose Hill senior softball Kenzie Minks is primed to be one of the top players in the AVCTL Division IV this season. Minks said one

Maize South’s Kanyon Akers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pinnacle Fire & Automation
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off of an injury, Maize South senior pitcher Kanyon Akers is excited to play his final season with the guys he’s

South Haven’s Brecken Hutsler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Strnad Land & Cattle and Hagar Acres Farm To Home
By Hayden Swope South Haven’s BreckenHutsler is excited not only to grow as a player but also to strengthen the bonds with her teammates as

Circle’s Kendyl Acker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SureStay Studio by Best Western El Dorado
By Cooper Chadwick As a senior, Circle’s Kendyl Acker plays catcher and first base and hopes to help lead her team to success this year.





