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.
Independence’s Colton Minick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Turk Minick By Angela Brunk Independence High School senior Colton Minick enters his final wrestling season with focus, determination, and a clear vision
Valley Center’s Avery Davison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Doug Adams – Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick Senior Avery Davison has emerged as one of the most dynamic and impactful players in the AVCTL, both on and off the
Andover’s Grier Hand, Sam Siegrist and Asia’h Sullivan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Key Construction
By Blake Chadwick After a strong season last year, finishing 23-2, Andover lost a significant amount of production with its senior class. Now, they will
Bishop Carroll’s Anna Stallbaumer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Year in and year out, Bishop Carroll finds themselves in the mix to be Class 5A state champions. This year is no
Newton’s Cole Dillon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Matt Browning The Newton Railer boys basketball program took a substantial leap forward last season, finishing with a record of 11-9. Cole Dillon, the
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Zoey Franklin-Buckner – Winning Edge Player of the Month – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick After helping Wichita Independent capture a state championship in 2023-24, Zoey Buckner-Franklin is ready for year two at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, where