
NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA

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

Buhler’s Corbin Starkweather – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
Corbin Starkweather enters her senior cross country season at Buhler High School with plenty of motivation and lofty goals. After helping the Crusaders win back-to-back

Eisenhower’s Emilee George – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hathaway Images
Eisenhower senior Emilee George is looking forward to making the most of her final season on the volleyball court, especially with a group of teammates

Bishop Carroll’s Lauren DeGroot – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
Lauren DeGroot enters the upcoming season with high expectations for herself and Bishop Carroll, but more than anything, she is excited to compete alongside a

Wichita Northwest’s Karissa Patterson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
After a successful junior season, Wichita Northwest volleyball player Karissa Patterson is eager to return to the court and see what she and her teammates

Derby’s Brodie Knight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Glassman
Brodie Knight is entering his final season with Derby soccer looking to make the most of his time with his teammates while helping the Panthers

Valley Center’s Caris Claussen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
Caris Claussen is entering her senior season with the Valley Center High School volleyball team determined to make the most of every opportunity. As a





