
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.

Emporia’s Marley Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Emporia High School senior Marley Sewell has made her mark both on and off the softball field. As a 12th-grade outfielder for
Wichita to Host Kansas’ First USA Judo National Competition in 2026
For the first time in history, Kansas will host a USA Judo national championship event, and it’s Wichita, which was recently named the Best Sports-Event Host

Emporia’s Yzabel Ultreras – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Yzabel Ultreras has carved out her place both on and off the softball field. A

Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role

Sasha Pichnenko – Paola High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick It doesn’t matter the moment, there’s little question for the Paola football team on who will bring energy. It’s Sasha Pichnenko. “Whether

Asa Briscoe – South Gray High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick There’s no doubt that Asa Briscoe’s size makes him stand out for South Gray. He’s 6-foot-3, 260 pounds – and he moves





