
NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA

Eureka’s Ellie Coulter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Steve Coulter Shelter Insurance
Nine consecutive league championships and a third-place finish at the state tournament have established Eureka as one of the area’s premier girls basketball programs. Senior

Fall Sports – State Recap – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE Kansas | 2026 Fall State Championship Recaps The following six articles are written for use on VYPE Kansas websites and in the South Central,

Beyond the Court: Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Collyns Livermore Making an Impact Through Leadership and Service – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
For Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore Collyns Livermore, making a difference means much more than delivering a winning point on the volleyball court. Whether she’s helping

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 honors

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

Marion’s Zayden Janzen and Josh Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
Zayden Janzen and Josh Smith enter the cross country season with similar goals: improve individually, build on Marion’s success and help the Warriors return to

Minneapolis’ Emmalina Stevens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
Emmalina Stevens enters her senior cross country season with familiar teammates, new additions to the roster and a clear goal in mind: getting back to

McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
The 2026 season is about McPherson’s Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh getting one last chance to compete together. The McPherson High School doubles partners have

Salina South’s Adrian Lara-Castro – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
After a standout season for Salina South, Adrian Lara-Castro is eager to get back on the field and see what the Cougars can accomplish together.

Salina South’s Yaden Montanez – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
For Salina South soccer standout Yaden Montanez, the upcoming season is about more than individual accomplishments. It is an opportunity to continue playing a sport

Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in





