
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

Maize’s Lucie Knaak – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Coming back from an ACL tear last season, Maize senior Luci Knaak is excited for her final year of high school competition.

YMCA for All – Nate Atkinson – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning YMCA volunteer coach Nate Atkinson stays busy with his coaching responsibilities. He coaches all three of his children, which makes for a
Wichita Trinity Academy – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity Academy has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its softball facility with the addition of a permanent seating structure

Andover’s Chloe Gantz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As her high school career winds down, Andover’s Chloe Gantz has focused on more than just wins and losses, prioritizing leadership, growth

Andover’s Ryan Hatfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Andover’s Ryan Hatfield, the focus this season goes well beyond personal numbers. The junior catcher is centered on doing whatever it

Eisenhower’s Reed Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Eisenhower Middle Schooler Reed Thomas tore his ACL last summer while playing basketball. He was going for a loose ball when an





