
NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA

Eureka’s Ellie Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Steve Coulter Shelter Insurance
Nine consecutive league championships and a third-place finish at the state tournament have established Eureka as one of the area’s premier girls basketball programs. Senior

Fall Sports – State Recap – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE Kansas | 2026 Fall State Championship Recaps The following six articles are written for use on VYPE Kansas websites and in the South Central,

Beyond the Court: Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Collyns Livermore Making an Impact Through Leadership and Service – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
For Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore Collyns Livermore, making a difference means much more than delivering a winning point on the volleyball court. Whether she’s helping

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

NCAA First Round Tickets Now Available – Presented by Visit Wichita
Tickets are now on sale to the public for the 2027 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Opening Round, set for March 16-17 at INTRUST

Salina South’s Delaney Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mankato Professional Pharmacy and B&K Bonding
With five seniors graduating from last season’s Salina South volleyball team, Delaney Harris knows this year’s squad will have a different look. For Harris, that

Abilene’s Lola Rock – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DSO Electric Cooperative and Tri-County Insurance agency
Abilene’s Lola Rock is especially excited to see how the Cowboys develop throughout the season, with communication and teamwork among her biggest priorities. “I’m most

McPherson’s Jackson Martin – Athlete Spotlight
Jackson Martin enters his final season at McPherson High School with more than individual goals in mind. The senior is focused on making the most

Goessel’s Delaney Duerksen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pine Edge Golf Course and Funk Electric
With nearly all of Goessel High School’s varsity volleyball players returning, Delaney Duerksen is excited about what the Bluebirds can accomplish this season. “I am

Abilene’s Josie Keener – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by LeDuc Memorial Design
The 2026 volleyball season is one final opportunity for Abilene’s Josie Keener to take the court alongside teammates who have been part of her life





