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.
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with
Coffeyville’s Kaylin Caron – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Angela Brunk Coffeyville High School senior Kaylin Caron enters her final season ready to embrace a larger leadership role and guide a new team
El Dorado Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL Division IV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 2-19 2023 – 3-17 2022 – 14-8 2021
Circle Thunderbirds – Basketball Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 19-4 2023 – 19-4 2022 – 11-10 2021
Augusta Orioles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Ryan Petty Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 11-11 2024 – 6-15 2023 – 13-9 2022 – 7-14 2021
Hutchinson Salthawks – Basketball Preview – Presented by Greg West State Farm
League: AVCTL, Division I BOYS Head Coach: Bryan Miller Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 9-11 2024 – 15-7 2023 – 22-3 2022 – 12-10 2021