
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

Cunningham Cheer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Hansard Fireworks
Cunningham High School’s cheer squad is gearing up for another demanding and potentially historic season, bringing back a core group that knows exactly what it

Valley Center’s Nathan Webb – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
Valley Center senior Nathan Webb set clear goals heading into the track season — and he has already checked off several of them while continuing

El Dorado’s Reece Knight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Drew Wilson Edward Jones
El Dorado High School senior Reece Knight has built his final year around discipline, growth and a clear sense of purpose, both on and off

Augusta’s Braxton Chandler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm Insurance
Success on the mound starts with consistency for Augusta’s Braxton Chandler. The Augusta pitcher entered the season focused on becoming someone his teammates could rely

Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
The goal for the season for Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay has been clear from the start: reach elite distances in both the discus and javelin

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
For Hutchinson Central Christian golfer Cael Kooiman, this season has been about refining both the physical and mental sides of his game. After helping lead





