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 KAPAUN CRUSADERS
Kapaun, coached by Schartz, emphasizes production and leadership in its 2026 nominations. The staff points to running back Ken Huff as one of the best
Football Preview HOLCOMB LONGHORNS
Holcomb, coached by Trey Teeter, will build around one of the most dynamic multi-sport athletes in Kansas in 2026. Teeter’s nomination highlights Cooper Cranston, an
Football Preview GARDEN CITY BUFFALOES
Garden City HS, coached by Joe Price, showcases a pair of explosive multi-sport athletes in its 2026 nominations: tight end/linebacker Drew Strecker and wide receiver/defensive
Football Preview FLINTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS
Flinthills High School, led by head coach Chase Casteel, will again build around star running back and linebacker Beau Hall. Hall capped his junior season
Football Preview CONWAY SPRINGS CARDINALS
Conway Springs, coached by Matt Biehler, will lean on experienced seniors in the trenches in 2026. Biehler’s nominations highlight linemen Caleb Newell and Lucas Billups,
Football Preview COLUMBUS TITANS
Columbus, under head coach Blake Burns, will rely on a tough, tackling-heavy defensive core in 2026. Burns’ nominations spotlight linebackers Braun Stone and Shade Schuberger,