
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

Salina South’s Jennifer Nguyen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Jennifer Nguyen is eager to return to competition, motivated by the journey that shaped her season a year ago and

Salina Central’s Macy O’Hara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central’s power forward Macy O’Hara is excited to finish her high school career playing with this group of girls one last

Blue Dragon Spotlight – Gabby Stauffer – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo credit Sammi Carpenter By Matt Browning In just 170 at-bats last season, Hutchinson Community College’s Gabby Stauffer hit five home runs with 62 RBIs,

Little River’s Evie Look – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Blake Chadwick Evie Look has been a standout athlete for Little River High School, making an impact both on and off the basketball court.

Salina South’s Sawyer Walker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Sawyer Walker was a major weapon on the court for the Cougars last season. This year, he knows the chemistry

Inman’s Matt Harris – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning At the time of this article being written, the Inman girls basketball team has won eight straight games after starting the season





