
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

Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Carson Bachrodt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
Carson Bachrodt has set a high standard for himself this season, balancing individual goals with a focus on leadership for the Kapaun Mount Carmel boys

YMCA for all – Kelly Hardwell – Presented by The YMCA
Since 2022, Kelly Hardwell has spent countless hours at the YMCA helping young athletes grow both on and off the basketball court. Hardwell volunteers as

Andover’s Lili Thiessen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
Lili Thiessen has spent her final high school soccer season trying to do more than score goals. Off the field, Thiessen focused on reshaping the

Andover’s Brody Fox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
Andover golfer Brody Fox is closing out a standout high school career defined by consistency, growth and a steady presence in high-pressure moments, while also

Campus’ Madilyn Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
Campus softball standout Madilyn Harris has embraced a leadership role this season while continuing to develop her versatility and defensive range in the outfield. Heading

Maize’s Yareli Garcia – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm Insurance
For Yareli Garcia, this soccer season at Maize centered on growth, adaptability and building confidence on both sides of her game. “My primary focus this





