
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

Bonner Springs Braves – Boys Soccer – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
Coming off its third winning season in four years, the Bonner Springs boys soccer team enters the 2026 season facing a significant rebuilding effort. The

Turner Golden Bears – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
After a 1-8 season, Turner High School enters the 2026 football season with plenty of experience returning and an opportunity to build on the progress

Great Bend Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Great Bend went 11–1 last season, posting a sub‑state runner‑up finish in the best four‑year run in program history at 33–9. Head coach Erin Beck,

Shawnee Heights Cross Country – Presented by KTAG
A new coach is bringing a familiar face back to Shawnee Heights High School as the cross country program prepares for the upcoming season. Jeremy

Elkhart Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Elkhart went 1–8 but snapped a two‑year losing streak and believes it can keep climbing if the program continues to buy in. Head coach Craig

Blue Valley West Boys Soccer – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
Blue Valley West enters the boys soccer season looking to build on an 18-3 campaign while navigating a roster that features plenty of young talent





