
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].

Campus’ Jackson Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jackson Jones, senior team captain of the Campus High School Scholar’s Bowl team, has built an impressive resume that should take

Wyandotte’s Yaretzi Pantoja – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk Yaretzi Pantoja is a senior at Wyandotte High School and a dedicated member of the Varsity Cheerleading team. As a senior, this

Mill Valley’s Reece Riedel – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Reece Riedel – Mill Valley A Multi-Talented Guard Mill Valley’s state-level aspirations are again tied to the multi-layered game of senior guard Reece Riedel. At 6-foot-5, he

Piper’s Roman Byers Jr. – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Roman Byers Jr. – Piper A Three-Phase Star Piper’s offense found a centerpiece in Roman Byers Jr., a do-it-all back who produced like a star and
Simply Hygiene and Davis-Moore Launch Community Champions Initiative
Simply Hygiene has announced the launch of its new Community Champions initiative, presented by Davis-Moore. The program recognizes high school student-athletes who are making a

Wyandotte’s Ke’Mori Mercado – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
By Angela Brunk Ke’Mori Mercado is a senior at Wyandotte High School and serves as the Cheer Captain for her school’s cheer program. She has





