
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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Breast Cancer Awareness Event – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
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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.

Buhler’s Luke Kerns – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Luke Kerns is entering his senior season with the Crusader wrestling program in the 165-pound weight class with one goal

Maize’s Zach Rife – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Maize high school senior Zach Rife set school records in the 200 and 500 freestyle and also won the 200

YMCA for All – Graham McGlynn – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Graham McGlynn has coached several different sports at the YMCA, but he first knew he wanted to get into coaching in high

Campus’ Kenton Holmes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to continue his career in diving after high school, senior Kenton Holmes spent his offseason getting continuously better. “I went to

Andover’s Kristina Figy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning No matter the sport, mistakes are going to happen. But how an athlete responds to those mistakes is crucial. Andover bowler Kristina

Andover’s Clark Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Clark Young is ready to enter the new season with energy and purpose, and a focus on elevating both himself and





