
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].

Ulysses’ Alex Hostetler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard The Ulysses Tigers missed the postseason last year in baseball, and catcher Alex Hostetler, coming off of an impressive season, both

Frontenac’s Brock Wiemers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Brock Wiemers, junior shortstop for the Frontenac Raiders, comes by his love for sports naturally. “I’ve been around competition my entire life.

Andover’s Brody Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard TheAndover Trojans baseball team returns all but one starter from last season’s team that fell one game shy of a state

Derby’s Kayla Cooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Ken Hansard Last spring, the Derby Panthers softball team finished the always competitive AVCTL D1 with a 10-4 record. Their overall record was 23-8, and

Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Wichita Heights
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Zorianna Turner of Wichita Heights on signing to play volleyball at Hutchinson Community College!

Chanute’s Brady Alonzo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Brady Alonzo, senior catcher for the Chanute Comets’ baseball team, has his plan for the next few years mapped out. He





