
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

Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Maize South’s Rylie Lawrie for signing to play in the Kansas State band!

Cherryvale’s Levi Borton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
For Levi Borton, success this baseball season has come from keeping his attention on what is directly in front of him. The Cherryvale standout has

Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Will Fandel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
For Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars golfer Will Fandel, this season has been about proving he belongs among the top golfers in Kansas. “My focus this

Andover’s Tatum Ford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Andover’s Tatum Ford set a clear standard for his season on the golf course: consistency, growth and team success. “My primary focus this season was

Eisenhower’s Jackson Loomis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
For Jackson Loomis, golf became a lot more enjoyable once the pressure disappeared. The Eisenhower High School senior entered this season with a different mindset

Maize’s Alex Burroughs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After stepping away from the game for nearly a year, Alex Burroughs returned to the golf course with a renewed appreciation and a determination to





