
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

Sterling’s Cameron Morris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sterling College
While a new football season always brings excitement, Sterling’s Cameron Morris is looking forward to something beyond wins and losses. The senior is eager to

Marion’s Jymer Raymer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Lanning Pharmacy
For most players, stepping into the starting quarterback role comes with plenty of pressure. For Marion sophomore Jymer Raymer, it also comes with an opportunity

Smoky Valley’s Auley Boughfman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by City Sundries
As Smoky Valley prepares for the upcoming football season, senior Auley Boughfman is looking forward to more than just Friday nights under the lights. He

Smoky Valley’s Crew Elliott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Money Cattle
Change is nothing new in high school football, but for Smoky Valley senior Crew Elliott, this season will bring a different kind of adjustment. For

Abilene’s Ryan McKinney – Athlete Spotlight
Ryan McKinney doesn’t need a reminder that every Friday night is special. A season-ending fractured femur during his junior year gave the Abilene senior a

McPherson’s Brody Milleson – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
After gaining valuable experience as a young player last season, McPherson’s Brody Milleson believes the Bullpups are in position to take the next step in





