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.
Wellington’s Maddie Fullerton – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick After breaking her collarbone in the state third place match, junior Maddie Fullerton is back and excited for her first year as
Northwest’s Lily Land – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to wrestle at a new weight for her senior year, Northwest’s Lily Land is beyond excited for this upcoming season. Northwest’s
Rose Hill’s Andrew Poss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning Once he became a freshman, Rose Hill junior Andrew Poss finally started to feel like his normal. Before that, he and his
Wichita Southeast’s Karen Gonzales – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Southeast senior wrestler Karen Gonzales is a senior who wrestles at the 130 weight class and has made her mark wrestling;
Campus’ Riley Emerson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus High School’s Riley Emerson has been with the business program since she was a sophomore and her interest stemmed from things
Valley Center’s Beau Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Heading into the 2025-2026 season, Valley Center heavyweight Beau Young is ranked third in his class. He placed sixth at the 5A