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 […]
Hays Girls Basketball – Presented by Emprise Bank

Katie Linenberger, Kenlee Winter, Jaysa Roa, Molly Martin and Riley Dreher are leading the Hays High Indians through their perfect season, a group of seniors who have competed together since the beginning of their careers. HAILEY CHAPMAN / HAYS DAILY NEWS By Hailey Chapman Hays Daily News It’s always been written in the stars- or […]
Goddard’s Sadie Bowyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Goddard High outfielder Sadie Bowyer grew up with two brothers who, through their competitive spirit, sparked Sadie’s competitive drive. She started playing softball competitively at age four, and now, as a senior, she is ready to put the icing on the cake of an already impressive career for the Lions. Bowyer has […]