Maize’s Lila Collins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope Maize’s Lila Collins spends most of the year focused on the game of softball. With so much riding on the game, Collins focused both on physical and mental toughness. “One area I struggled with last year was my mental game,” Collins said. “Over the summer, fall, and winter, I focused a lot […]
Circle’s Harlee Fowler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Cooper Chadwick After losing her brother when he was only a month old, senior Harlee Fowler plays to her best ability and does everything in life the same way to honor him. This is the motivation that Fowler wants to use this year to excel and grow as a player. Last year Fowler had […]
Striking Up Support for the YMCA Strong Community Fund
Sports leagues at the Greater Wichita YMCA deservedly get a lot of attention. Odds are, everyone reading this article right now knows of a family who participates in Y basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball and flag football games. But what about bowling? Bowling is a sport at the Y, but not in the way you might […]
Hays High School Softball – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed work on the Hays High School softball field, installing new turf. Hellas will also be installing new turf at Hays’ football/soccer field, as well as a new practice field. “(Hellas) was very professional with top-notch quality,” said Hays Athletic Director Lance Krannawitter. “They were very receptive to our […]
Campus’ Grady Clements – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Last season, Campus’ Grady Clements made himself known behind the plate, as he was a second team all-league catcher for the Colts. This year, Clements is focused on his skill when he steps up to the plate. “Really the only thing that I wanted to improve on this offseason was my batting […]
Andover’s Brodie Christensen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Senior Brodie Christensen has been one of the most consistent players in the state since she started her career for the Andover Trojans. “What makes Brodie special is her ability to lead both by example and vocally,” head coach Kelsey Goodwin said. “She is a light on the team and consistently supports […]
Andover’s Josh Kim – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Andover senior guard Josh Kim is one of the best pure point guards in the state and has been that way ever since he has started for the Andover Trojans. “What makes (Josh) special is his combination of talent, work ethic, and leadership,” Andover head coach Martin Shetlar said. “Josh is not […]
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 […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – 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 […]