
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.

Conway Springs’ Gabe Tarrant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tarrant Auto Detailing
After an early playoff exit last season, Gabe Tarrant and the Conway Springs Cardinals football team are determined to make a deeper postseason run this

Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Rowan Ake is approaching his final cross country season with clear goals and unwavering

Goddard’s Levi Brownell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
Photo by Gini Brownell By Angela Brunk Levi Brownell, a junior at Goddard High School, has emerged as the standout runner for Goddard’s cross country

Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Huey Counts By Angela Brunk Salina Central junior Kaylie Shultz is no stranger to success on the cross country course, and this season

Campus’ Jada Arneson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jada Arneson, a junior at Campus High School, is a dedicated cross country runner with big goals and a bigger heart. As

Derby’s Ryleigh Kelley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Ryleigh Kelley, a senior at Derby High School, is a dedicated member of the varsity cross country team

Derby’s Brianna Bruce – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Geraldine Orchard By Angela Brunk As a senior at Derby High School, Brianna Bruce is making her final cross country season one to





