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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Breast Cancer Awareness Event – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
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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.
Russell’s Sam Thielen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Russell High School senior Sam Thielen enters his final season with a renewed edge and a clear mission to help his team
Pittsburg’s Landyn Jesse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Mike Moguin Landyn Jessee loves basketball enough to the point where he lives and breathes the game. The Pittsburg High School junior, known by
Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Ayva Gooch – Neodesha High School
By Angela Brunk Neodesha High School’s Ayva Gooch enters the upcoming season ready to embrace a larger role on and off the court. As a
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Rose Hill
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks (Allen County) and Bridget Mohr (Walters State CC) on
Chanute’s Sarah Uhner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Chanute High School junior Sarah Uhner enters this season with confidence, experience, and a growing sense of leadership. A skilled point guard
Oswego’s Owen Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jim Jackson By Angela Brunk Oswego High School senior Owen Jackson enters his final season determined to elevate both his game and his