
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

Wichita Heights’ Joshua Banks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita Heights runner Joshua Banks has spent this season focused on consistency, improvement and contributing to his team’s success every time he steps on the

Circle’s Wyatt Sharp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm Insurance
For Wyatt Sharp, success this golf season has been about more than scores and medals. The Circle High School standout has embraced a leadership role

Beyond the Tissue: How Physical Therapy Supports Your Mental Health – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As we enter May, Mental Health Awareness Month brings a much-needed focus to the internal battles many of us face. But for the millions of people living with chronic pain1, mental

Rock Hills’ Boys Golf – Team Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
Rock Hills brings back a veteran boys golf lineup that believes it is ready for another deep postseason run under coach Jamie Harvey. Coming off

Rock Hills’ Ethan Wirth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services
Rock Hills High School senior Ethan Wirth has built his high school career around versatility, steady work and a team-first mindset, competing in football, basketball

Marion’s Eli Klenda – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
After a standout cross country season, Marion’s Eli Klenda entered track season with one clear goal in mind: getting faster when it mattered most. “I





