
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

Derby’s Bryan Chadwick – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo credit Kaelyn Kissack By Joanna Chadwick For the Derby girls basketball program, consistency at the highest level has become the expectation and this season

Hutchinson Trinity’s Kaid McElgunn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For Hutchinson Trinity’s Kaid McElgunn, the mindset heading into the baseball season is simple: get better. “I would say my primary focus

Wichita East’s Greyson Jowdy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Matt Browning Wichita East baseball player Greyson Jowdy has his sights set on one thing this season: winning. “My primary focus for this season

Norwich’s Kimberlyn Grim – Driving Change Athlete – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Norwich’s Kimberlyn Grim placed in the top five in two events at the Class 5-1A swim meet last season. Grim took second

Central Burden’s Ty Henderson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor Co
By Matt Browning Central Burden’s Ty Henderson has a long background in FFA and agriculture, rooted in strong family ties. “My mom’s parents own a

Wichita Northwest’s Brice Campbell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Matt Browning For Wichita Northwest golfer Brice Campbell, this season is about more than scores. It’s about growth. Campbell, a leader for the Grizzlies,





