
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

Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events.

Andover Central’s Jackson Friesen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
For Jackson Friesen, golf this season has been about more than scores and standings. It has been about enjoying the game, staying positive and helping

Valley Center’s RayJ Logan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
For RayJ Logan, the goal entering the season was simple: compete with the best teams in the league and continue building consistency as a group

Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
This track and field season has been about more than just individual success for Oxford’s Chase Douglas. It has been about helping his team win,

Cheney Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
After entering the season with only four returning starters, the Cheney Cardinals softball were not entirely sure how quickly things would come together. What followed, however,

Campus’ Tristan Synder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
For Campus High School senior Tristan Synder, this tennis season was about more than wins and losses. It was about growth, confidence and learning how





