
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 Liza Dugan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
As Bishop Carroll looks to build on its recent success, senior Liza Dugan will once again be a key piece for the Golden Eagles. “Some

Wichita East’s Jordan Kleeman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick After placing third at state for the 100-yard butterfly and fifth in the 100-yard backstroke, Wichita East’s Jordan Kleeman is excited for

Bishop Carroll’s Judd Blasi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope Bishop Carroll’s Judd Blasi is excited about the opportunity to help lead his team to success while also pursuing personal and team

Mulvane’s Grey Sanders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Cooper Chadwick Being a senior comes with all the feels and that experience is no different for Mulvane’s Grey Sanders. “I am super excited

Clearwater’s Taylor Nielson – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The 2025 Clearwater softball team finished fourth at the 4A Tournament and ended the season with a 25-6 record. Returning first team

Maize’s Parker Meirowsky – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As his senior season approaches, Maize’s Parker Meirowsky has spent the offseason preparing both physically and mentally to contribute to his team.





