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
Football Preview VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS
Valley Center High School, led by head coach Scott L’Ecuyer, brings a prolific passing attack into 2026 built around two record-setting wide receivers. The Hornets’
Football Preview TREGO COMMUNITY – WAKEENEY GOLDEN EAGLES
Trego Community–WaKeeney, coached by Pat Haxton, will once again build its offense around workhorse back Jack Connes. Connes has been a centerpiece of the Golden
Football Preview RIVERTON RAMS
Riverton, coached by Danny Weaver, will again lean on a versatile backfield duo that drove the offense last fall. Weaver’s nominations spotlight quarterback Aydin Witherspoon
Football Preview PAOLA HIGH PANTHERS
Paola High, coached by Mike Smith, features a pair of talented sophomores who are already producing at an all-league level. At running back, Bodhi Shay
Football Preview OLATHE EAST HAWKS
Olathe East, coached by Courtney Porter, brings a blend of size, versatility and trench dominance into the 2026 season. The Hawks’ nominations spotlight multi-dimensional H-back
Football Preview LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TROJANS
Logan High School, coached by Mike Jenner, highlights two tough, productive leaders in its 2026 nominations: running back Taden Gottschalk and nose guard Brendan Loyd