
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

Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Ken Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
After helping lead Kapaun Mt. Carmel to a state championship, senior running back Ken Huff isn’t just focused on his own accomplishments heading into his

Valley Center’s Evan Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
After months of rehabilitation following meniscus surgery, Valley Center’s Evan Chavez is eager for one thing: getting back on the football field with his teammates.

Hutchinson’s Oaken Williams – Athlete Spotlight
Football season can’t arrive soon enough for Hutchinson’s Oaken Williams. He said one of the things he is looking forward to most this year is

Valley Center’s Jackson Child – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
Valley Center’s Jackson Child is focused on offseason work paying dividends this fall. After months of early morning workouts, team practices and college camps, Child

Bishop Carroll’s Mitchell Frank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Bishop Carroll defensive standout Mitchell Frank is entering the upcoming football season focused on leadership, growth and building on a standout junior campaign that placed

Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Cole Rapp – Athlete Spotlight
After helping lead Kapaun Mount Carmel to a 12-1 record and a state championship last season, senior quarterback Cole Rapp is focused less on individual





