
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 East’s Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita East seniors and co-captains Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne are excited to go out with a bang. “Being a senior is

Wellington’s Vivienne Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Since she started in SCCDAT last year, Wellington’s Vivienne Wright has learned so much about her school and what goes on in

Wichita Southeast’s Marcus Johnson – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Helping his team make history this year, senior Marcus Johnson and the Southeast Buffaloes finished their season with a record of 7-3

Kingman’s Alyson Earley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Alyson Earley has become a familiar face of leadership, energy, and positivity for the Kingman High School cheer program, and as a

Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley is ready for an unforgettable season, focused on leadership, teamwork, and chasing championships alongside family. “A couple of

Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have





