
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.

Maize South’s Cy Stucky and Tucker Lowe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Penner, Lowe Law Group
By Matt Browning After going just 12-10 last season, Maize South’s Cy Stucky has one goal for the 2025 Mavericks. “As a team, we have

Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Rocco Keller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Employee Benefit Company and Market HR Services
By Matt Browning Considering the Kapaun Mount Carmel boys basketball team won the 5A title a year ago, it’s difficult to believe they could be

Andover Central’s Payton Converse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Andover Central junior Payton Converse has built a reputation as one of the most hardworking and dedicated players in the Jaguars’ program.

Andover Central’s Reese Wilborn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a promising 13-7 season, the Andover Central girls’ basketball team will look to build on last year’s success, and junior

Maize South’s Kaylee Brunton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gaskill Custom Cabinetry
By Blake Chadwick For Maize South senior forward Kaylee Brunton, leadership isn’t just about scoring points, it’s about elevating everyone around her. Known for her

Valley Center’s Nash Jamolod – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Blake Chadwick Senior Nash Jamolod has become one of Valley Center’s most dynamic and intelligent point guards. Known for his high basketball IQ and





