
Rock Hills’ Waysen Colson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pamela Wirth Farm Bureau Financial Services and CJ Plumbing & Hardware
Rock Hills enters the 2026 football season with renewed optimism, and Waysen Colson believes the program is positioned to take a significant step forward after

Blue Dragon Spotlight – Andre Williams – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Andre Williams, choosing the right college wasn’t just about finding a place to play football. It was about finding an environment that would help

Sylvan-Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
After putting together one of the state’s most productive seasons a year ago, Sylvan-Lucas standout Zayne Maupin isn’t satisfied with simply repeating that success. The

Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NCKS Sports
Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer is focused on becoming a more dominant player as he prepares for the upcoming football season. After gaining valuable varsity experience

Lincoln Leopards – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After coming within one win of a state championship last fall, the Lincoln Leopards enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: getting back

Little River’s Jaren Garrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
Jaren Garrison isn’t focused on personal accolades entering his final high school football season. Instead, the Little River senior is embracing one last opportunity to

Southeast Kansas Football Previews
Baxter Springs Last Season: 4-5 Baxter Springs heads into 2026 encouraged by a roster that returns almost the entire team from last season, when the

South Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division II
Argonia/Attica Last Season: 6-4 Argonia/Attica looks like an experienced 8-Man Division II contender again, returning a large group of starters on offense, defense and special

South Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division I
Canton-Galva Last Season: 4-5 Canton-Galva enters 2026 believing it is in a better roster cycle after graduating only two seniors last year and three the

South Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 1A
Belle Plaine Last Season: 0-9 Belle Plaine starts over in 2026 under first-year head coach Curtis Albin after an 0-9 season, but the Dragons believe

South Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 2A
Beloit High School Last Season: 6-4 Beloit enters 2026 with high expectations after a 6-4 season and a playoff win over Lakin before falling to

VOTE NOW! Which Southwest Kansas Area Fan’s Choice Preseason Football Player – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 8/25)
With the 2026 high school football season just around the corner, VYPE Kansas wants to know who the fan’s think the top football player in










