
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! Kansas City Area Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball Kansas – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 3/31)
With another basketball season in the books, VYPE Kansas is looking for the fan’s top female basketball player in the area. Vote for your selection

Campus’ Ava Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Ava Marrs is making an impact at Campus High School as a dedicated multi-sport athlete in both track and field and

Derby’s Ashlyn Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior pitcher Ashlyn Hamilton is ready to take the field for her final season at Derby High School. As a 12th grader,

Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Senior distance runner Rowan Ake is entering his final track and field season at Derby High School. After months of offseason training,

Shawnee Heights’ Addison Cooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Senior outfielder Addison Cooper is preparing for one final season with Shawnee Heights High School, and she’s focused on making it a

McPherson’s Jayren Stutzman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Jayren Stutzman of McPherson High School is preparing for an exciting final track and field season as he looks to make





