
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

Wichita Heights’ Amani Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Amani Williams has become a steady presence and a trusted leader for the Wichita Heights cheer program, setting the tone through positivity,

Derby’s Cash Carns – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning Derby bowler Cash Carns has a special bond with his step-dad, Jesse, who is retired military. “My step-father holds a profound place

Wichita Southeast’s Cayden Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Cayden Williams’ journey to his senior season at Wichita Southeast has been shaped by persistence, growth, and a belief that his best

Haven’s Kyla Duckett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Hayden Swope Haven’s Kyla Duckett has been an NCA and UCA All-American since 2022, and her heart and dedication for the sport hasn’t slowed

Campus’ Layla Meier – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus senior Layla Meier has been taking business classes since she was a freshman. She has always found those type of classes

Andover Central’s Lakyn Findley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Andover Central’s senior Lakyn Findley had big goals for her senior season, one of which was to win a national championship with





