
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

Wichita Southeast’s Kenny Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
Kenny Jackson believes Wichita Southeast has something to prove heading into the 2026 football season. Despite finishing near the top of the Class 6A bracket

Campus’ Ben Peitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
The upcoming football season is an opportunity for Ben Peitz of Campus to enjoy one final year with his teammates while building on the progress

Wichita Southeast’s Mack Obar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
After an offseason focused on improvement and preparation, Wichita Southeast quarterback Mack Obar believes the Golden Buffaloes have the pieces needed to take a step

Wichita West’s Landon Hauser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
Landon Hauser has spent the offseason preparing for what he hopes will be a breakout season at Wichita West, and the senior believes both his

Maize’s Pearce George – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by In Motion and TNG Property Management
Maize wide receiver Pearce George believes the Eagles have developed the chemistry and commitment needed to make a deep postseason run. George said the excitement

Maize’s Josiah Cole – Athlete Spotlight
For Maize senior Josiah Cole, the upcoming football season represents more than just another year on the field. It is the final opportunity to compete





