Kansas Fall Sports Players To Watch List – Presented by Visit Wichita

Here are some of the top Kansas high school boys soccer, cross country, girls golf, and volleyball players to look out for this fall. Owen Hughes (Bishop Miege) A returning captain, Hughes is expected to lead Bishop Miege after establishing himself as one of the program’s top all-around players. He can excel anywhere on the […]
Maize Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

After posting a 10-1 record and capturing the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Division I championship with a perfect 6-0 league mark in 2025, Maize enters the 2026 season with another experienced group determined to make a deeper postseason run. The Eagles return 23 letter winners, including 11 starters, and head coach Gary Guzman believes an […]
Lincoln Leopards – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

After coming within one win of a state championship last fall, the Lincoln Leopards enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: getting back to the title game and finishing the job. Lincoln posted an 11-2 record in 2025, went undefeated in Northern Plains League play at 6-0 and advanced to the Eight-Man Division […]
Fort Scott Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

After a 3-6 season in 2025, the Fort Scott Tigers believe they are positioned to take a significant step forward this fall. Second-year head coach Johnathan Stark returns a roster that features 14 letter winners, including four offensive and five defensive starters. While the Tigers are replacing several key graduates, they also welcome back an […]
Ingalls Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

Ingalls went 9–2 and brings back a veteran core that has seen two to three years of varsity action. Head coach Logan Hernandez, in his second year, is assisted by Scott Stinemetz and Sean Urban. Booster president Toby Whipple is listed as the main contact. Hernandez says they are “excited about returning a great core […]
Great Bend Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

Great Bend went 11–1 last season, posting a sub‑state runner‑up finish in the best four‑year run in program history at 33–9. Head coach Erin Beck, in his 11th year, is assisted by Braden Schultz, Bill Maddy, Jeff Lutt, Brandon Wells, Bryce Wells, Alex Birney, Jayce Brack, Matt Barton and Jason Perry. Beck writes that the […]
Elkhart Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita

Elkhart went 1–8 but snapped a two‑year losing streak and believes it can keep climbing if the program continues to buy in. Head coach Craig Maynard, in his first year, is assisted by Ruendi Moreno, Larry Williams and Jason McQueen. Booster president Sharm Hall is the listed contact. Maynard says they are “trying to build […]
2027 USA Boccia National Championship Coming to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita

Announcement strengthens Wichita’s reputation as Best Sports-Event Host City, adds to growing reputation as a premier adaptive sports destination Wichita, Kan. (July 29, 2026) – Visit Wichita and USA Boccia today announced Wichita has been selected to host the 2027 USA Boccia National Championship, bringing the nation’s top boccia athletes to Century II Performing Arts & Convention […]
National Wheelchair Basketball Association Returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita

Wichita, Kan. (July 23, 2026) – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) has selected Wichita to host the 2027 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Championships, bringing the nation’s top men’s and women’s collegiate wheelchair basketball teams to Newman University in March 2027. The championship marks the NWBA’s return to Wichita after the community successfully hosted the organization’s Adult […]
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita beginning Monday, July 20, bringing the defending champion AfterShocks back to Charles Koch Arena as they begin their quest to repeat as tournament champions. Games will also be played in Wichita on July 23 and July 24, if necessary. Before opening tipoff on July 20, Wichita State will unveil […]