
NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA

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

Garden Plain’s Hailey Brack – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Garden Plain Booster Club
After recovering from ACL surgery and spending last season behind a senior-heavy varsity group, Garden Plain’s Hailey Brack enters this season ready for her first

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Avery Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DJ Kauffman Insurance Agency
As a senior setter for Hutchinson Central Christian, Avery Kauffman embraces the responsibility that comes with helping lead her volleyball team. “My coach inspires me

Cheney’s Kenadi Thome – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Leadfoot Express
Cheney High School senior Kenadi Thome has learned that success in athletics is built long before game day. Whether she is competing on the volleyball

Mulvane’s Rachael Langholz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises Inc.
Mulvane High School senior Rachael Langholz has found more than a sport in volleyball. For Langholz, the game has created a support system, taught resilience

Andale’s Abbi Winter – Athlete Spotlight
Abbi Winter enters her final season with the Andale Indians volleyball program with plenty of experience, confidence and lofty expectations. The senior setter is coming

Bishop Carroll’s Ella Avey – Athlete Spotlight
Bishop Carroll senior Ella Avey brings experience, energy and a determined mindset to the volleyball court as one of the team’s seasoned setters. Avey, a





