
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 Cason Horton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Platinum PDR and Paint
Horton is looking forward to his final Friday night lights, hoping to make an impact on the field while leaving behind an example for the

Newton’s Gracie Newhouse – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency Inc.
Newhouse is focused on helping the Railers grow together, take advantage of their experience and establish themselves as one of the top teams in the

Halstead’s Bailey Bernal – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
Halstead’s Bailey Bernal enters her senior season determined to help the Dragons reach their potential while building memories with some of her closest friends —

Newton’s Christian Henderson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Gathering Church and Fly Manufacturing
Christian Henderson has seen the work it has taken to help turn Newton football around, and he is proud to be part of the group

Valley Center’s Juan David Diaz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Brothers Roofing & Construction LLC and Pro Op
Juan David Diaz has spent nearly his entire life chasing improvement on the soccer field. Now entering his 14th year playing the sport, the Valley

El Dorado’s Daniel Bowlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Panda Productions
Daniel Bowlin believes El Dorado football has an opportunity to make a statement this season. After difficult seasons in recent years, Bowlin sees a team





