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.
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has
Lawrence’s Lou Elsten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Lou Elsten is a highly decorated senior wrestler for the Lawrence High Lions. As a junior, Elsten finished with a record of
Medicine Lodge’s Lane Crenner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Lane Crenner, senior point guard for the Medicine Lodge Indians, has watched his team jump out to a fast start at
Lansing’s Noah Mathis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
By Ken Hansard Like many wrestlers, Noah Mathis, a junior 215-pounder for the Lansing Lions, started at a young age, placing third in the state
Wichita North RedHawks – Basketball Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Michael Bailey Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 1-19 2024 – 1-19 2023 – 2-18 2022 – 3-17 2021 – 2-19
Wichita Northwest – Basketball Preview – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Andy Hill Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 16-6 2024 – 18-7 2023 – 13-9 2022 – 14-7 2021 – 14-8