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.
Salina Sacred Heart’s Will Tuttle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Cooper Chadwick Chasing the hope to make it back to state, senior Will Tuttle is excited for his senior year of basketball. During Tuttle’s
Sterling’s Blake Smith – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Looking for the chance to win back-to-back state titles, Sterling senior Blake Smith hopes all the work he has put in will help him and
Solomon’s Calvin Mattison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Freedom Drains
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, the Solomon Gorillas finished 11-10 and junior Calvin Mattison is looking to finish his first year as an upperclassman with
Marion’s Jameson Looper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
Nicholas Kimball photo credit By Matt Browning According to Marion’s Jameson Looper, one of the best attributes of Warriors possess is how the care for
Ell-Saline’s Trey Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Berry Material Handling
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Trey Williams averaged 12 points per game along with six rebounds and is hoping to perform even better in hopes
Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Cooper McGowan has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and complete athletes in the state. At 6’4”,