Sedgwick’s Ella Vondracek – Athlete Spotlight

The upcoming volleyball season is an opportunity to return to the court, compete alongside her teammates and continue pushing to become a more complete player for Sedgwick’s Ella Vondracek. “I am most excited about getting back on the court and competing with my teammates,” Vondracek said. “I enjoy playing with the girls on my team […]
Udall’s Liberty Mason – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance

Udall’s Liberty Mason said one of the things she enjoys most about volleyball is the feeling she gets when she is competing. “I am most excited about the thrill of playing this season,” Mason said. “I love the high I feel being on the court playing a sport I am so passionate about.” Mason also […]
Buhler’s Brendan Ronan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic

For the first time at any level, Buhler soccer player Brendan Ronan will have a chance to play alongside his younger brother, Gavin, who enters the season as a freshman. “What is most exciting to me about the upcoming season is that I will have an opportunity to play alongside my brother Gavin for the […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Mena Sarinana – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Mena Sarinana enters her senior season with plenty of accomplishments to look back on, including individual state championships in 2023 and 2024. Now, she hopes to add another title to her résumé while helping Kapaun continue its run of team success. “I am most excited to be able to play one more […]
Little River’s Cooper Hjetland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sean Thomas Midwest Land Group

Cooper Hjetland has spent all four years of high school involved in FFA at Little River High School, an experience that has allowed him to build on his family’s agricultural background while gaining new experiences beyond the classroom. Hjetland’s interest in agriculture began with his family, which has a long history in the industry through […]
Garden Plain’s Sawyer Ayres – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor Company

For Sawyer Ayres, the farm has always been more than a place to work. It is where his passion for the outdoors began and where he has built some of his favorite memories. The Garden Plain High School student grew up helping his dad with cattle and completing chores around the farm. Those early experiences […]
Newton’s Naomi Koontz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina

For Newton’s Naomi Koontz, her senior golf season is about competing with her teammates, returning to the state tournament and making the most of one final season with her father as her coach. Koontz is especially looking forward to competing at Sand Creek Station, the Railers’ home course. Newton’s home tournament was rained out last […]
FALL SIGNINGS – REMEMBER TO LET VYPE KNOW!

The Fall signing period is fast approaching, if not already here! Please remember to invite VYPE to your signing ceremonies! We try to make as many as possible! If we cannot make it in person, please send us photos and the information regarding your signees so we can post on VYPE Media. VYPE has always […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Caroline and Chloe Hocker – Tennis Poll Winners – Presented by Visit Wichita

The senior Hocker sisters – Caroline and Chloe – are entering the season with plenty of motivation after a breakthrough junior season that saw them finish as the Class 5A doubles runner-up and help the Crusaders place third as a team. Now, they are hoping to take the final step. “We are most excited about […]
Collegiate’s Clara Monahan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate

Clara Monahan has spent her athletic career learning from the teammates and leaders around her. Now, as a captain at Wichita Collegiate, she has the opportunity to put those lessons into action. Monahan enters her final volleyball season with an emphasis on leadership and building a team culture in which every player feels valued while […]