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.
Wichita South’s Valentina Hart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Blake Chadwick Wichita South senior forward Valentina Hart has quietly turned herself into one of the premier interior forces in the City League. Standing
Derby’s Aysia Fox – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Derby High School’s Aysia Fox has built her reputation as one of the most relentless defenders in Kansas. A junior guard for
Wichita Heights’ Jalihn Timmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance Associates
By Matt Browning While Wichita Heights’ senior Jalihn Timmons was an all-state performer last season, he was not asked to be a leader. But Timmons
Campus’ Jayden Starbird – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Matt Browning Last season, Campus’ Jayden Starbird averaged nine points per game on 31 percent shooting from the three-point line and 43 percent total
Campus’ Addy Wood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a three-win season, the Campus Colts girls’ basketball program is beginning to see the results of its rebuilding process. Now
Wichita Northwest’s Darrian Hammond – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Air Capitol Concrete Recycling
Photo Credit: Eleven 11 Media By Matt Browning Wichita Northwest’s Darrian Hammond has already proven to be one of the top players in the City