
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

Udall’s Jordan and James Hornecker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning For Udall brothers Jordan and James Hornecker, having their dad in the military has come with both pros and cons. On the

Trinity’s Drew Dechant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Blake Chadwick Leadership has become a main quality for Hutchinson Trinity senior Drew Dechant. The senior has years of experience across multiple levels of

Campus’ Laney Welch – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning From the very first day senior Laney Welch saw the Campus business program in action, she knew she wanted to get involved.

Andover Central’s Ethan Armendariz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope With a handful of experienced and talented track and field athletes, Andover Central often makes a name for themselves at the KSHSAA

Andover Central’s Allison Saunders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to obtain yet another school record, senior Allison Suander’s has big plans for her final year with Andover Central. Saunders is

Valley Center’s Abreya Perry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Becoming a more powerful hitter is what Valley Center softball player Abreya Perry focused on throughout the offseason. “I want to up





