
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

VOTE NOW! North Central Area Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball Kansas – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 4/15)
With another basketball season in the books, VYPE Kansas is looking for the fan’s top male basketball player in the area. Vote for your selection

Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley was a first-team all-league selection last season, but she knows there are still areas where she can improve.

Kingman’s Parker Beam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Parker Beam is most excited to take the field with friends while chasing team success. Beam was a second team all-league

Wichita Heights’ Isabel Einwich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Heights’ senior Isabel Einwich has big plans for her senior season, and has the motivation to fuel all her hard work.

Washington’s Chris Reno – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
By Ken Hansard Chris Reno enters his senior season with the Washington High School Wildcats determined to leave his mark on the Meadowlark League. A

St James Academy’s John West – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At St. James Academy, junior pitcher John West is preparing for a season defined by growth, leadership, and renewed team focus. As





