Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her sights high for this season. As she enters her final year of high school softball, Sweat’s focus is not just on personal growth but also on leading her team to a state title. “Individually, […]
Canton-Galva’s Ethan Brozek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Ethan Brozek, a sophomore at Canton-Galva High School, has shown impressive growth and determination on the basketball court this season. Playing the one and two guard positions, Brozek helped lead his team through a competitive season. While the team didn’t reach the outcome they had hoped for, Brozek’s […]
Northwest’s Cavin Rundell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Cavin Rundell, a junior at Northwest High School, is making a name for himself as a key player on the baseball team. Primarily a catcher, Rundell also plays all around the infield, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. With the new season underway, Rundell has set clear goals for both […]
Maize South’s Lizzy Lassley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lizzy Lassley, a senior at Maize South High School, is gearing up for an exciting final season of softball. As a versatile player, she plays both catcher and utility positions. With a passion for the game, Lassley has set both individual and team goals for this season. For personal goals, she aims […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aliya Aguilar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Trista Whisnant By Angela Brunk Aliya Aguilar, a senior at Wichita Northwest High School, is a dedicated and skilled athlete who excels on the softball field as both a catcher and a shortstop. This season, Aguilar is focusing on the mental side of the game and is aiming to strengthen mental toughness during […]
Rock Hill’s Ethan Wirth – Q & A – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Rock Hills? I love the support from the teachers and the dual credit and other college courses that are offered to help get a jump start towards college. VYPE: What’s your favorite subject and who is your favorite teacher? My favorite subject is the […]
Sedan’s Brycen Dickens – Q & A – Presented by Uplink
VYPE: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in baseball? BD: I’m Brycen Dickens, a senior at Sedan High School, and I play shortstop, and pitch for our varsity baseball team. I started playing baseball when I was about five years old. My dad introduced me to the game, […]
Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Joanna Chadwick After undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus last basketball season, Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber went through it mentally. “The rehab for this was tough because all the stuff I had been doing, I had to relearn how to do,” said Barber, who suffered the injury in practice after the season’s third […]
Southeast of Saline’s Tate Nurnberg – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cale Sharp Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard When players say they’re setting lofty goals, they’re usually speaking figuratively. Southeast of Saline senior high jumper and triple-jumper Tate Nurnberg’s “lofty goal” is quite literal, “I want to break the 3A state records for both events. They’re both within reach. I want to break the school high jump record, which is […]
Independence’s Javen Colbert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Independence High School junior point guard and student-athlete Javen Colbert spoke to VYPE SPORTS in a recent interview. VYPE SPORTS: What are your personal goals for the year? Colbert: My personal goals for next year are to have A’s and B’s in the classroom and to improve in the sports I play. VYPE […]