
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

Andover Central’s Nicole Crawford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Nicole Crawford has made her mark on the Andover Central cheer program through consistency, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to her teammates.

Valley Center’s Mikaela Lara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning As of press time, Valley Center’s Mikaela Lara carried a record of 23-8 and has placed in nearly every event she has

Udall’s Logan Mason – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Udall’s Logan Mason is ready to make his senior year count, energized by the chance to build momentum across multiple sports. “This

Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon is a three time All-American, and with her favorite season just getting started, she’ll be embracing the atmosphere that

Campus’ Payton McNutt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning There were several reasons why Campus’ Payton McNutt decided to become a cheerleader seven years ago. “I started cheer to stay active

Campus’ Caitlynn Clough – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As a junior last season, Campus bowler Caitlynn Clough qualified for the 6A Tournament. Throughout her season, she rolled a high series





