
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.

Newton’s Jaeann James – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Newton high school senior Jaeann James has qualified for state all three years of her high school career and she hopes this

Wichita Heights’ Jonovan Wyatt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick After finishing fifth at state last year, Heights senior Jonovan Wyatt is hungry for more. “I want to make a name for

Wichita North’s Thomas Shields – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman
By Blake Chadwick Wichita North senior Thomas Shields enters his final season with one clear goal in mind and that is winning the 113 pound

Newton’s Avery Hinojos – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Last year Newton senior Avery Hinojos won the 5A state championship at 115 pounds, and this year she hopes to do the same thing. “I

Bishop Carroll’s Leighton Daugherty – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Bishop Carroll senior Leighton Daugherty enters his final season with confidence, excitement, and championship-level goals. “My biggest strength is being a good

Rose Hill’s Leven Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Leven Jones enters his final high school season as one of the top wrestlers in the state. The senior





