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.
Andover Central – Basketball Preview – Presented by Tony Durano State Farm
League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Tyler Richardson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 14-8 2023 – 17-5 2022 – 18-4 2021
Andover Trojans – Basketball Preview – Presented by Tony Durano State Farm
League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Trey O’Neil Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 20-5 2024 – 18-5 2023 – 23-2 2022 – 17-5 2021
Kingman’s Dawson Wood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Senior guard Dawson Wood enters his final season at Kingman High School ready to make a statement. A steady presence and one
Kingman Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Jon Wollen
League: Central Plains League BOYS Head Coach: Tanner Hageman Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 6-15 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 11-11 2022 – 6-15 2021
YMCA Yi-Belong – R.J. Michel – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning For the past three years, R.J. Michel has been coaching at the YMCA and he did it to be an influence on
Newton Railers – Basketball Preview – Presented by Caleb Hanke
League: AVCTL, Division II BOYS Head Coach: Paul Reichenberger Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 11-10 2024 – 2-18 2023 – 2-18 2022 – 1-18 2021