
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

Iola’s Brennen Coffield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
For Brennen Coffield, success this season has started with mentality. The Iola golfer said his biggest focus throughout the year has been maintaining a positive

Parson’s Brok McDaniel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance
For Brok McDaniel, this golf season became about much more than scores on a scorecard. It became proof of how far persistence and positivity can

Frontenac’s Ava Lilly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
This track and field season has been about consistency, preparation and making every opportunity count for Frontenac’s Ava Lilly. Lilly entered the season with high

Independence’s Madelin Beshear – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union
After missing an entire year of competition because of a torn ACL and meniscus, Independence distance runner Madelin Beshear has returned with a renewed focus

Independence’s Mason Lawrence – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Mason Lawrence, success this season has centered on consistency, leadership and continuing to help Independence compete at a high level on the golf course.
Visit Wichita and KSHSAA Announce Wichita Region Will Host All Classifications of 2028 State Basketball Championships
Visit Wichita and the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) announced today that semifinal and final sites for the 2028 KSHSAA State Basketball Championships





