
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

North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 3A
Andale High School Last Season: 13-0, 3A state champion Andale enters 2026 as the defending Class 3A state champion after a 13-0 season and another

Football Preview CENTRAL PLAINS OILERS
Central Plains, led by head coach J.D. Johnson, will again be guided by longtime starting quarterback Brodie Crites. Crites has been the Oilers’ starter under

North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 4A
Abilene Last Season: 5-4 Abilene High enters 2026 looking to turn a solid winning season into something more, leaning on a strong culture and veteran

North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 5A
Andover Central Last Season: 5-5 Andover Central enters 2026 with a strong experience base after a 5-5 season, returning 26 lettermen plus six starters on

Bishop Miege Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
Bishop Miege boys soccer enters the 2026 season looking to replace a large senior class while relying on returning experience to remain among Kansas’ top

Saint Thomas Aquinas – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
Saint Thomas Aquinas enters the 2026 football season with a strong foundation and plenty of experience on the offensive side of the ball. The Saints





