
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

Girard’s Aiden Ashbacher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Aiden Ashbacher is ready to make the most of his final season at Girard High School. A left fielder and pitcher,

Campus’ Owen Glamann – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Owen Glamann is entering his senior season at Campus High School with confidence and big goals on his mind. The 12th-grade standout,

Hutchinson’s Gabriel Valadez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior leadership will take the mound this spring at Hutchinson High School as 12th-grader Gabriel Valadez prepares for his final season in

Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season for her contributions and

Bishop Carroll Boys Wrestling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning In the January 27th rankings by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association, the Bishop Carroll boys wrestling team is ranked third in Class





