NAIA Extends Wrestling Championships in Wichita Through 2028 – Presented by Visit Wichita
Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: [email protected], 316.660.6319 Wichita to Host NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship for Ninth Consecutive Year in 2028 NAIA extends longstanding partnership with Visit Wichita and Heartland Credit Union Arena Wichita, Kan. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Wichita’s tradition of hosting national championship wrestling will continue through 2028. The National Association of […]
Fall Sports – State Recap – Presented by Visit Wichita
VYPE Kansas | 2026 Fall State Championship Recaps The following six articles are written for use on VYPE Kansas websites and in the South Central, North Central and Southeast Kansas magazines. Coverage is limited to state semifinal and championship results. For cross country and golf, which do not have semifinals, coverage focuses exclusively on final […]
Independence’s Harlin Bagley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Harlin Bagley made his mark on the Independence Bulldogs’ season early, scoring the opening goal against Chanute with a perfectly placed chip over the goalkeeper. As he wraps up his senior year, Bagley hopes to leave an impact that extends beyond the scoreboard. Bagley won the Preseason Boys Soccer Poll in Southeast Kansas. “This season […]
Newton’s Victor Galvan – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Newton’s Victor Galvan said one of the things he is looking forward to most is sharing the season with the players who have grown up alongside him. “I am most excited to play with my teammates because they are the guys I grew up with,” Galvan said. “And to play in our home stadium because […]
Andale Cross Country – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Andale cross country program enters the season with a mix of youth, experience and a commitment to putting in the work. The girls team will rely heavily on a young group of runners, many of whom are new to cross country. Coach Matt Goetz said the group has already shown a willingness to learn […]
NCAA First Round Tickets Now Available – Presented by Visit Wichita
Tickets are now on sale to the public for the 2027 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Opening Round, set for March 16-17 at INTRUST Bank Arena. Wichita is one of only two cities in the country hosting the new Opening Round in 2027. Twelve teams will play six win-or-go-home games over two days, with […]
Ellsworth’s Reygan Coonrod – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
After helping Ellsworth capture a state tennis championship last season, Reygan Coonrod enters her final season with plenty of motivation — and an appreciation for the teammates who helped make the previous year special. Coonrod finished last season with a 34-1 record and captured the Class 3-2-1A No. 1 doubles state championship. She also helped […]
Hillsboro Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
After a 35-11 season in 2025, the Hillsboro High School volleyball team will enter the new season with a much different look. The Trojans return just two letterwinners from last year’s team, creating plenty of opportunities for younger players to step into new roles. Coach Sandy Arnold said the early part of the season will […]
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in extra repetitions with teammates throughout the summer while also attending college camps, open gyms and Republic County’s summer weights program. “I’ve been putting a lot of reps in with a […]
Osage City – Girls Flag Football – Presented by Visit Wichita
Osage City enters its second season of girls flag football as a club team after launching the program in fall 2025 through the Kansas City Chiefs’ pilot program. Osage City was one of 29 schools selected for the pilot, which helped lead to the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s April 2026 vote to adopt […]