
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

KS Midseason FB Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Headline: 2026 Kansas Midseason Football Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance Sub-Headline: To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected].

Service Body Shop Dotted Line – Maize South
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Maize South athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers! Kinley



Goddard’s Bryer Rojas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard To outsiders, Bryer Rojas, senior first baseman and outfielder for the Goddard Lions, may appear to live a charmed life. He

Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services -Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Fredonia’s Behr Coulter
Photos by Madison Coulter By Angela Brunk As a senior at Fredonia High School, Behr Coulter has made the most of his high school experience

Leavenworth’s Frank Giamalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Many kids fall in lovewith sports after being thrust into them by parents who simply want them to “try something” or to





