Buhler’s Claudia Taylor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Buhler girls soccer coach Randall Rank describes Claudia Taylor as a player with high character and a leader by how hard she works. To say the least, Taylor is flattered by those remarks. “These are some of the best types of compliments to receive and will always put a smile on my […]
Wichita North’s Yulisa Herrera-Trejo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Yulisa Herrera-Trejo, a 2025 graduate, is an essential player for Wichita North High School’s softball team, specializing in centerfield. As she enters her final season, Herrera-Trejo’s primary focus is on mental strength and supporting her teammates. “I’m mainly focusing on not getting into my head during games,” she told Vype Magazine, adding […]
South Haven’s Alex Shore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Alex Shore of South Haven tore his medial meniscus in a football game. It was a bucket handle tear where basically my meniscus had a little handle that flipped back and forth. Shore turned to Advanced Physical Therapy to get him back on track and back to the football field. “I had some […]
Wichita North’s Lily Graham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lily Graham, a senior at Wichita North High School, is making the most of her final year on the softball field. Primarily playing first base, but also stepping in at third base and shortstop, Graham has been an integral part of her team’s success. This season, Graham’s main goal is simple but […]
Signing Day – Presented by WSU Tech
The VYPE Nation knows how important high school signings are to VYPE. No one covers more signings than VYPE! We see a lot of schools that go the extra-mile when it comes to signing but no one puts on a show that compares to WSU Tech! Their commitment to these new students transition from high […]
McPherson’s Alivia Villalobas – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Focusing more on the mental aspect of things this season senior Alivia Villalobos wants to make her last season of soccer one to enjoy. One way Villalobos is working to make this season special is by helping create a family dynamic at McPherson that will pick you up when you are down. […]
Clifton-Clyde’s Sevy Wurtz – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick As a junior, not many athletes around the state accomplish even half of the feats that Clifton-Clyde’s Sevy Wurtz has accomplished on the court and on the track. Wurtz, who has been running since the age of six, has always been one of the top athletes in the state. As a young […]
Hillsboro’s Lauryn Vogt – Salina Area Girls Swimming Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick The older you get, the more an athlete understands, whether they like the sport, love the sport, or live the sport. For Hillsboro junior Lauryn Vogt, she is one who lives the sport. “Lauryn is a hardworking swimmer,” head coach MacKenzie Magee said. “When she is in the pool for a practice […]
Wichita Trinity Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Wichita Trinity softball team took third at the 3A Tournament last year, after narrowly falling to Frontenac in the semifinals. Head coach Steve Cross thinks this year’s team could be even better. “This is the most athletic roster we have ever had, so we would like to see the team pick […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Landon Forbes – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning When Landon Forbes had the opportunity to transfer from Fort Hays State to Hutchinson Community College to play basketball, it was too good to pass up. “First, Hutch fits my style of play better,” Forbes said. “The game is played at a much quicker pace, allowing for more transition opportunities. Also, I […]