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.
Washburn Rural’s Simon Rowley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Class of 2026 point guard Simon Rowley enters the upcoming season at Washburn Rural High School with momentum, confidence, and a renewed
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Alex Crouse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Beth Sabers By Angela Brunk For Alex Crouse, a senior shooting guard at St. Thomas Aquinas, this season represents both the culmination of
Q & A with Washburn Rural’s Justice McBurney – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
1. What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Washburn Rural HS? My name is Justice McBurney and the thing I love most
Shawnee Mission’s Abby O’Connor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Abby O’Connor, senior point guard for the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars, is understandably optimistic about her teams’ prospects on the advent
Caney Valley’s Molleigh Kaminska – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Maple Street Market and Nichols Hitching Post
Photo credits to Sheri Scimeca Montgomery By Angela Brunk At Caney Valley High School, junior Molleigh Kaminska is stepping into the new basketball season with
Happy Thanksgiving VYPE Nation
On behalf of everyone at VYPE Kansas, we wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!