
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 Central’s Jesus Delgado – Defensive Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central’s senior Jesus Delgado played a very influential role for the Mustangs. As a middle linebacker Delgado earned all-state linebacker and defensive

Sylvan-Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Offensive Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Blake Chadwick Zayne Maupin has made a name for himself as a dynamic two-way player for Sylvan-Lucas High School, excelling on both offense and

Bennington’s Jordan Bartlett and Khloe Dossett – Call of the Wild Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Bennington’s Jordan Bartlett and Khloe Dossett became involved in agriculture for two very different reasons. “My interest in agriculture started by growing

Marion’s Jackson Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Matt Browning Standing 6-7, Marion’s Jackson Howard often times can use his size and strength to overpower opponents. But he wanted to be more

Beloit’s Luke Cheney – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
The Beloit boys basketball team fell short of the state tournament last season, losing to Lakin in sub-state. Returning starter Luke Cheney is determined to

DeSoto School District – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction has recently completed three separate projects for the DeSoto School District. They replaced the turf and base on two of





