
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

Chanute’s Laney Hillmon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
After a breakout junior season, Chanute senior Laney Hillmon enters the 2026 cross country season with another opportunity to establish herself among the top runners

Chanute Blue Comets – Boys Soccer – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
The Chanute Blue Comets enter the 2026 boys soccer season looking to put a disappointing start to last season behind them. Chanute finished 7-9 in

Independence Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
The Independence Bulldogs enter the 2026 football season with a clear objective: Build on last year’s competitive performances and take the next step in the

Pittsburg Dragons – Football Preview – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
The Pittsburg Dragons enter the 2026 football season with plenty of opportunities for new players to step into expanded roles. Pittsburg finished 4-5 in 2025

Shawnee Mission North Volleyball Team Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy-Lansing
The Shawnee Mission North volleyball team is working to establish consistency and build momentum as the Buffaloes move through the 2026 season. The Buffaloes are

Topeka’s Jaxon Luarks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Tew Agency – Shelter Insurance
For Jaxon Luarks, basketball has become about much more than what happens between the lines. The Topeka High sophomore has learned that the lessons gained





