Pittsburg’s Cole Hayden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm

By Angela Brunk Cole Hayden, a senior at Pittsburg High School, is gearing up for his final baseball season with a strong mix of excitement and determination. As the team’s third baseman, Hayden is especially looking forward to sharing the field one last time with the teammates he’s grown up playing alongside. During the offseason, […]
McPherson’s Caden Wenderott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services

By Angela Brunk Caden Wenderott is a senior thrower at McPherson High School and is entering his final track and field season with high expectations. Specializing in shot put and discus, Wenderott has steadily improved throughout his high school career and is determined to make this season his best season yet. With his personal records […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South

Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the Maize South’s Reese Pauly and Braxton Libby on signing with Friends continue their football careers!
Independence’s Kamen Sprague – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Anna Lawless Farm Bureau Financial Services

By Ken Hansard As a senior at Independence High School, Kamen Sprague is preparing for one final run with the Bulldogs, and he has his sights set on something big. Sprague, who pitches and plays first base, is a First-Team All-SEK and Second-Team All-State performer who has a “team first” mindset, “I look forward to helping […]
J.C. Harmon’s Jesus Portillo Carrillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG

By Ken Hansard Jesus Portillo Carrillo, a junior for the J.C. Harmon Hawks, is carving out a name as one of the most impactful arms in 5A baseball. A pitcher and first baseman, Portillo Carrillo emerged last season as one of the classification’s leaders in strikeouts, a milestone that continues to fuel his confidence heading […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South

Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Maize South athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Kinley Davis – Barton CC softball Kiley Thornquist – Murray State softball Clara Stover-Brown – Friends swim Jayson Angle – Hesston tennis Kaylee Brunton – Tabor basketball Sydney Hansen – Johnson […]
Independence’s Spencer Crain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union

By Angela Brunk Senior Spencer Crain is preparing for his final baseball season at Independence High School, ready to make the most of every inning in a Bulldogs uniform. A versatile player, Crain fills multiple roles for the team, including shortstop, catcher, pitcher, and second base. His ability to contribute wherever he’s needed makes him […]
Chanute’s Kyli Baylor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance

By Angela Brunk Kyli Baylor, a senior who is making her mark as a thrower for Chanute High School’s track team. During the season, she focuses on discus, shot put, and javelin, while also stepping up for her team when needed. Last season, Baylor recorded impressive marks, including a 107.4 throw in discus, 86.11 in […]
Olathe South High School’s Eve Long Named VYPE Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance and Shelter Agent Ryan Aylward

Congratulations to Eve Long of Olathe South for being named the Shelter Insurance – VYPE Media Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year! Eve was selected by VYPE editors with input from VYPE content developers and coaches. Long helped lead Olathe South to a 20-6 record while posting outstanding individual numbers: 32.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, […]
Parsons’ Wyatt Shultz – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard Senior Wyatt Shultz is entering his final tennis season with the Parsons Vikings determined to build on an already remarkable career. Competing in singles, Shultz has been one of the most consistent players in Kansas 4A tennis, finishing as the state singles runner-up three consecutive years during his freshman, sophomore, and junior […]