
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

Bishop Carroll’s Max Farber – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll golfer Max Farber recently completed an offseason training program that is unusual for the sport. The senior, who is committed

Valley Center’s Emily Freeby – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Emily Freeby is excited to return to the field and enjoy one final season of the sport she loves as graduation approaches.

Derby Softball Seniors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Primerica
By Blake Chadwick For the Derby softball senior class, this season is about finishing a story that has been years in the making. Head coach

Augusta’s Becca Skov – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to have a successful season her senior year, Augusta’s Becca Skov is excited to work with her new coaches. “This season,

Chaparral’s Daxton Hostetler, Ty Hadsall, Kale Greve – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Celco
By Hayden Swope With baseball season finally here, Chaparral is gearing up to take on the long spring season. Three strong athletes return to make

Goddard’s Kane Dunlavy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Kane Dunlavy, the game of baseball has always been about putting in work. The Goddard junior has spent years developing his





