
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

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

Blue Valley Northwest Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
The Blue Valley Northwest boys soccer team is still finding its rhythm early in the 2026 season, but the Huskies have already shown signs of

Basehor-Linwood Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
The Basehor-Linwood boys soccer team is working to establish consistency early in the 2026 season as the Bobcats navigate a challenging schedule. Basehor-Linwood entered the

Lansing Lions Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
The Lansing Lions enter the 2026 volleyball season looking to build on one of the program’s strongest recent seasons. Lansing finished 31-12 in 2025, including

Bishop Miege Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
The Bishop Miege Stags enter the 2026 volleyball season looking to continue one of the most successful traditions in Kansas high school volleyball. Bishop Miege

Emporia Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
For the Emporia High School boys soccer team, success this season will be about more than simply having talented players. The Spartans are coming off

Tonganoxie Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
Coming off a 5-18 season, the Tonganoxie boys basketball team enters the 2026-27 season looking to establish a new identity. For third-year head coach KC





