
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

Spartans – Football Preview – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
After enduring an injury-plagued 3-6 season in 2025, Wichita Collegiate enters the upcoming football season focused on restoring the standard of one of the area’s

Collegiate’s Gavin Schmitter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
Wichita Collegiate senior Gavin Schmitter said this offseason has been about growth, accountability and restoring a standard for a program looking to bounce back. “While

Cheney’s Ayden Koehn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
As the new football season approaches, Ayden Koehn believes Cheney has the pieces in place to make another championship run. With a veteran group returning,

Hesston’s Gunner Goalden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor Co
Hesston senior Gunner Goalden wants the 2026 football season to represent more than another year on the field. It’s the final opportunity to suit up

Clearwater’s Emmit Ohdle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Regent Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare
After earning all-league recognition as a freshman, Clearwater’s Emmit Ohlde isn’t satisfied with what he’s already accomplished. Instead, the standout defensive back is focused on

Andale’s Brody Winter – Athlete Spotlight
The standard at Andale isn’t simply winning games. It’s finishing the season with a championship trophy. After helping the Indians win back-to-back state championships, Brody





