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
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Independence’s Harlin Bagley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Harlin Bagley made his mark on the Independence Bulldogs’ season early, scoring the opening goal against Chanute with a perfectly placed chip over the goalkeeper.
Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He
Andale’s Gage Cooper – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo Credits: Flex Whalen By Matt Browning Andale diver Gage Cooper is back as a defending state champion, as well as a two-time league champion.
Andover’s Blake Royse – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning At last season’s Class 5-1A Tournament, Andover’s Blake Royse took second in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. Improving
Maize South’s Paxton Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Paxton Scott is quickly becoming one of the most electric guards in the AVCTL, and his rise is only
Eisenhower’s Malachi Rothenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
Eisenhower senior, Malachi Rothenberger, has already built one of the better resumes in the state. Entering his last year, he has already been a state
Wichita Southeast’s Tyler Barnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Cooper Chadwick Ending last season with a record of 31-8, Wichita Southeast junior Tyler Barnett is excited to show everyone the work he put in.