
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

Bishop Ward Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
The Bishop Ward boys soccer program enters the 2026 season looking to continue a tradition of success that has made the Cyclones a consistent presence

De Soto Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
De Soto boys soccer has gotten off to a promising start in the 2026 season, opening with a 3-1-1 record while continuing to establish itself

St. James Academy Girls Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
St. James Academy has already reached the top. Now, the Thunder are looking to stay there. Coming off a 23-5 season that ended with the

Wichita Northwest’s Cordale Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Insurance Shoppe
Cordale Johnson enters his senior season believing the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies have the talent and chemistry to compete for the school’s first state football championship.

Derby’s Blade Clark – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Morgan’s Steakhouse
Blade Clark knows success on the football field is measured by more than touchdowns and passing yards. For the Derby High School quarterback, the relationships

Derby’s Michael Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Glassman
After a productive junior season, Derby senior Michael Castillo has spent the offseason focused on preparing for what he hopes will be a memorable final





