
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

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.

Conway Springs’ Macie Hartman – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Macie Hartman of Conway Springs was a first team all-league selection last season, but still has found ways to improve her game.

Wichita Collegiate’s Kamari Jennings – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Heydman Law LLC
By Blake Chadwick Coming off of a 16-6 season, the Collegiate Spartans return a lot of experience at the class 3A level. A player who

Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Garden Plains Booster Club
By Hayden Swope Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz has been putting in the work this offseason to prepare for what promises to be an exciting senior

Haven’s Avery Brawner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Target Application LLC
By Hayden Swope A long offseason left Avery Brawner of Haven with a lot of time to prepare for the season by getting in the

Collegiate’s AJ Batiste – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Collegiate senior AJ Batiste has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic and gifted athletes in the state. A

Cheney’s Raegen Black – Athlete Spotlight
By Hayden Swope After a summer of workouts and skill training, Cheney’ Raegan Black is eager to hit the court to make this her best





