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 Ellie Coulter is determined to make sure that tradition continues. With new head coach Brenden Ptacek taking over, Coulter is excited about the opportunity to lead the Tornadoes into another […]
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, North Central and Southeast Kansas magazines. Coverage is limited to state semifinal and championship results. For cross country and golf, which do not have semifinals, coverage focuses exclusively on final […]
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 introduce younger athletes to the game, supporting the American Heart Association or pursuing academic excellence, the Crusaders’ standout is already making an impact beyond athletics. The 6-foot-1 outside hitter and […]
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 both years. A role model on and off the court, she looks to take another step forward this season. Grier Hand (Andover)A smooth, athletic senior guard, Grier creates matchup problems […]
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 ends of the floor again this year. Drew Hutchinson (Andover) Drew returns as the team’s most decorated player for the 2026-27 season after earning AVCTL II Defensive Player of the […]
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 Independence Bulldogs, but the forward-looking senior sees an even bigger takeaway from the year: a young team gaining the experience it needs to compete in the future. “This season has […]
KS Midseason FB Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Headline: 2026 Kansas Midseason Football Watchlist – Presented by Shelter Insurance Sub-Headline: To add any players to this list, please email a nomination to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the athlete’s name, school, grade, and why you think they should be added to the list. Mason Bottorff (Atchison County) Mason is an undersized but […]
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. As he wraps up his senior year, Bagley hopes to leave an impact that extends beyond the scoreboard. Bagley won the Preseason Boys Soccer Poll in Southeast Kansas. “This season […]
Conway Springs’ Gabe Tarrant – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tarrant Auto Detailing
After an early playoff exit last season, Gabe Tarrant and the Conway Springs Cardinals football team are determined to make a deeper postseason run this year, with the veteran running back embracing his role as a leader along the way. “I am most excited to be with my guys as a leader and to see […]
Eisenhower’s Tessa Carson – Athlete Spotlight
Eisenhower’s Tessa Carson enters the season looking to build on a strong junior campaign. Last season, she earned ACTVL honorable mention honors and finished with 131 kills and 78 blocks. While those numbers provide a foundation for her senior season, Carson’s focus is on becoming a more complete and aggressive player. “One area I really […]