
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

Augusta’s Mason Pringle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
As Mason Pringle prepares for his senior football season, the Augusta standout is focused on more than statistics. He wants to lead by example, help

Rose Hill’s Luke Nottingham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Luxury Lavatories
For Rose Hill’s Luke Nottingham, few things compare to the atmosphere of Friday night football in his hometown. “I look forward to just playing under

Buhler’s John Aldrich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Don Tolar American Family Insurance
John Aldrich is looking forward to testing himself when Buhler faces some of its toughest opponents this season. “I’m excited about Maize South and McPherson

Rose Hill’s Kai Kirchhoff-Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented By KTA Construction & Maintenance
Rose Hill senior running back and safety Kai Kirchhoff-Jones has built his varsity football career on values that started at home and grew under Friday

Wellington’s Jackson Curry – Wide Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
Jackson Curry is ready to turn the work he put in during the offseason into production on the field for the Wellington High School football

Augusta Orioles – Football Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
Last Season: 5-6 Augusta heads into Dawson Elliott’s second season looking to build on a 5-6 year that the staff described as a foundation-setting season





