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.
Abilene’s James Stout – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
By Matt Browning James Stout has been the head wrestling coach at Abilene for 23 years and during that span, his teams have won four
Sterling’s Aleya Ravenstein – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Prior to her involvement in FFA Sterling’s Aleya Ravenstein never had much interest in joining the club, but one conversation changed that.
Bennington’s Clayton Shamburg – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Cooper Chadwick As the sole swimmer for Bennington, sophomore Clayton Shamburg lets his hard work speak for itself. Shamburg has a little more of
Beloit’s Brogan Monty – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Beloit senior Brogan Monty is one of the best wrestlers in the state. Competing at 144 pounds, Monty enters his final high school season as
McPherson’s Colton Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Colton Johnson suffered a bulging disc in his back that caused nerve damage. This led him with no left side core
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership