
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

Ark City’s Josh Abrams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
After hitting .347 with eight extra-base hits, 13 stolen bases, 15 runs batted in and 18 runs scored, Ark City’s Josh Abrams returns as one

Wichita North’s Ana Amador – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope As her final high school season approaches, Wichita North’s Ana Amador is focused on making the most of her last opportunity while

Wichita East’s Talen Nasone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita East golfer Talen Nasone has always had confidence from tee to green, but once he has a putter in his hands,

Bishop Carroll’s Allyson Orth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope As her final season begins, Bishop Carroll senior Allyson Orth is focused on making the most of her last opportunity to compete

Maize South’s Kanyon Akers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick For Kanyon Akers, baseball has always been about more than just the game. The Maize South senior has built his career around

Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller has been involved in track since her freshman year and competes in the 4×100-meter relay, 200-meter dash, 4×400-meter relay





