
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

Newton’s Cody Jay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Newton senior Cody Jay plays third base and pitches for the Railers. He has been a key piece of the program since

Cheney’s Trinity Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Distinct Locker
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a stellar junior year, Cheney’s Trinity Griffin is excited to finish her final year of high school track. Last season,

Clearwater’s Callie Noland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Optimal Performance
By Blake Chadwick Clearwater senior sprinter Callie Noland has built her career on becoming one of the most relentless sprinters in the state. Competing in

Rose Hill’s Nick Bentley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by El Paso Animal Hospital
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Nick Bentley has spent the past nine years developing into a versatile sprinter, competing in the 100, 200, 400

Cheney’s Cash Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rescue Lawn Care
By Blake Chadwick Cheney senior distance runner Cash Young has built his career on being a competitor, no matter the situation. “My dedication, work ethic

Valley Center’s Laney Hooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off an injury last season, senior Laney Hooper is excited to compete again. “After two months of not running, being back





