
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

KS Midseason FB Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance
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Breast Cancer Awareness Event – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
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Independence’s Harlin Bagley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Harlin Bagley made his mark on the Independence Bulldogs’ season early, scoring the opening goal against Chanute with a perfectly placed chip over the goalkeeper.

Circle’s Perry Haines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rebecca Shum American Family Insurance
For Perry Haines, the excitement surrounding the upcoming season at Circle High School has as much to do with the people around her as it

Sedgwick’s Lauren McGinn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
Lauren McGinn is expecting the Sedgwick High School volleyball team to have plenty of firepower this season. With several strong upperclassmen returning, McGinn believes the

Kansas Girls Flag Football – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Kansas girls flag football is entering a new era, and coaches around Kansas are seeing players embrace the opportunity to compete in a sport that

Circle’s Avery Wartick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wartick Insurance Agency
Avery Wartick enters the upcoming season ready to take on a new role while helping Circle volleyball pursue a return to the state tournament. Wartick,

Rose Hill Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Timothy Hottovy Edward Jones
With most of its roster returning, Rose Hill High School boys soccer enters the 2026 season with a clear objective: repeat as Class 4A state

YMCA for All – Kelly Hardwell – Presented by YMCA Wichita
Kelly Hardwell was chosen as the YMCA annual Coach of the Year. He was picked for this honor through a nomination process of staff members





