
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

Rock Hills’ Waysen Colson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services and CJ Plumbing & Hardware
Rock Hills enters the 2026 football season with renewed optimism, and Waysen Colson believes the program is positioned to take a significant step forward after

Blue Dragon Spotlight – Andre Williams – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Andre Williams, choosing the right college wasn’t just about finding a place to play football. It was about finding an environment that would help

Sylvan-Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
After putting together one of the state’s most productive seasons a year ago, Sylvan-Lucas standout Zayne Maupin isn’t satisfied with simply repeating that success. The

Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NCKS Sports
Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer is focused on becoming a more dominant player as he prepares for the upcoming football season. After gaining valuable varsity experience

Lincoln Leopards – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After coming within one win of a state championship last fall, the Lincoln Leopards enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: getting back

Little River’s Jaren Garrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
Jaren Garrison isn’t focused on personal accolades entering his final high school football season. Instead, the Little River senior is embracing one last opportunity to





