
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

Columbus’ Kash Smith – Southeast Kansas Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Columbus junior Kash Smith believes the work his team has put in throughout the offseason will be evident once the Titans take the field this

Labette County’s Nolan Nash – Southeast Kansas Wide Receiver Poll Winner
The upcoming football season is the culmination of years of preparation for Nolan Nash of Labette County. Since his freshman year, Nash has put in

Fort Scott’s Creed Clayton – South East Kansas Area Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Fort Scott running back Creed Clayton said he is most excited about the chance to share the field with his teammates and experience Friday night

Independence’s Javen Colbert – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
As his senior season approaches, Independence quarterback Javen Colbert knows every snap will carry a little more meaning. After growing up with many of the

Oswego’s Tucker Wimp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
Tucker Wimp knows there won’t be many easy Friday nights this fall. With a league loaded with talented teams and closely matched competition, the Oswego

Neodesha’s J’Vonte White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
The excitement surrounding his senior football season goes well beyond the wins and losses for Neodesha’s J’Vonte White. It’s about sharing one final campaign with





