
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

Andale’s Jrayton Dansel – Athlete Spotlight
Jrayton Dansel has embraced a new challenge entering his upcoming season at Andale. After a breakout first year as a linebacker, the veteran defender is

Andale’s Afton Allaire – Athlete Spotlight
Afton Allaire is determined to make the most of his final season in an Andale uniform. The senior enters the 2026 campaign motivated by one

Andale’s Parker Lies – Athlete Spotlight
After another offseason of preparation and hard work, Andale linebacker Parker Lies is eager to return to the field and compete under the Friday night

Cheney High School’s Landon Meng – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Triple A Structures
Cheney High School senior Landon Meng brings focus, leadership, and a team-first mentality to the football field, where his competitive edge and accountability define his

Frontenac’s Brogan Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
For Brogan Smith, the upcoming football season is about more than statistics, awards or postseason success. It is an opportunity to make the most of

Douglass’ Carter Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After watching his team grow together over the past two seasons, Douglass senior Carter Green believes the hard work is beginning to pay off. “I’m





