
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.

Coffeyville’s Bennett Thompson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Bennett Thompson: Coffeyville’s Versatile Runner and Leader A small‑town athlete with big ambitions Bennett Thompson isn’t from one of Kansas’s big‑school powerhouses; he runs for

Rose Hill’s Bridget Mohr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Riley Funke By Angela Brunk Rose Hill senior Bridget Mohr enters this basketball season with confidence, excitement, and a clear set of goals.

Maize’s Lexee Shipp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Sophie Debes By Angela Brunk Maize High School senior Lexee Shipp is gearing up for a big final season on the basketball court.

Campus’ Emily Nedeau – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Campus High School senior Emily Nedeau is stepping into her final basketball season with a strong sense of purpose. As a point

Wichita Southeast’s Cayden Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Mathias Kriwiel By Angela Brunk Wichita Southeast senior Cayden Williams is stepping into his final high school season with focus, confidence, and something

Derby’s Mason Moaliitele – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Derby has produced its share of defensive stars over the years, but junior middle linebacker Mason Moaliitele carved out his own space in that lineage





