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Hutchinson Girls Soccer Team Downs Wichita East at Titan Classic

Tuesday, March 31

The Huchinson High School girls soccer team defeated Wichita East 5-3 Monday night in the first round of the Wichita South Titan Classic. The Salthawks (1-1-1) led at halftime 2-1. Hutchinson will play Wichita Northwest on Wednesday and Dodge City on Saturday.

Buhler Varsity, JV Soccer Teams Sweep Great Bend

Tuesday, March 31

The Buhler girls soccer team defeated Great Bend 2-1 in double overtime Monday at Cavanaugh Field in Great Bend. Madi McCool scored an unassisted goal for the Buhler varsity’s first goal. Zoey Dick scored the second goal on an assist from Lakin Yoder. It was the... Read More.

Buhler Girls Swimmers, Divers Open Season with First-place Showing at Salina South Meet

Sunday, March 29

The Buhler High School girls swim and diving team placed first at the Salina South Invitational on Thursday. Buhler placed first with 484 points, followed by Hutchinson 434, Hays High 416, Great Bend 314.5, Salina South 277.5, Salina Central 250 and Abilene 32. “Buhler took first... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Jalen Crable to Play Basketball at Bethel College

Sunday, March 29

Hutchinson High School senior Jalen Crable, a 6-foot-3 guard/forward, will attend Bethel College in North Newton to continue his academic and basketball career. The Bethel College Threshers posted a 22-9 record during the 2025-26 season (16-6 in KCAC play, 12-3 at home, 8-5 on the... Read More.

Hutchinson Baseball Team Swept by Great Bend, Blue Valley West; Softball Team Drops Two Games

Sunday, March 29

The Hutchinson Salthawk baseball and softball teams were swept by Great Bend Friday night. The Salthawk baseball team also was swept by Blue Valley West 7-0 (Game 1) and 12-0 (Game 2) Saturday afternoon at Hobart-Detter Field. The Panther baseball team lost the first game Friday... Read More.

Howard College Hawks Capture Second NJCAA Men’s Tournament Title

Sunday, March 29

Howard College defeated College of Southern Idaho 82-67 to capture the NJCAA Division I Men’s Tournament championship Saturday afternoon at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Howard Hawks, from Big Spring, Texas, finished the season with a 31-4 record. Howard won its second NJCAA title and... Read More.

Little River’s Arika Feldman Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Arika Feldman led Little River to its first girls basketball state championship since 1998, finishing a dominant season by helping complete a full-circle moment after back-to-back runner-up finishes. The 6-foot-2 senior averaged 19 points, 6.4 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game, anchoring a team... Read More.

Sterling High School Senior Boston Eckart Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Boston Ekart led Sterling High School to a dominant season and back-to-back state championships, finishing as one of the top players in Kansas regardless of class. The 6-foot-6 senior averaged 22.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.4 block per game, anchoring a team that... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Coach of the Year: Little River’s Cy Rolfs

Sunday, March 29

Cy Rolfs led Little River to a 1A-I state championship, defeating Wabaunsee 59-24 in the title game. The victory marked the program’s first girls basketball state title since the late 1990s, when legendary coach Shane Cordell led Little River to four straight championships from 1995-1998. The... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Coach of the Year: Sterling’s Derek Schneider

Sunday, March 29

Derek Schneider led Sterling to a perfect 28-0 season and a 2A state championship to go back to back state champions, defeating Berean Academy 59-49 in the state finals at Emporia. The Black Bears finished as one of the most dominant teams in Kansas regardless... Read More.

Nickerson Wrestlers Monroe, Dick Win Matches at KWCA Shrine Duals

Sunday, March 29

Nickerson High School seniors Kristopher Monroe Jr. and Elizabeth Dick competed for the West team at the third annual Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Shrine Duals Saturday at Newman University’s Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita. The East team defeated the West team 85-70. Monroe pinned Olathe East’s Connor... Read More.

Sterling High School Student-athletes Compete at 1A State Powerlifting Meet

Sunday, March 29

Seven Sterling High School student-athletes competed in the 1A State Powerlifting meet on Saturday at Conway Springs. The Black Bear boys placed ninth in the team standings with 17 points. The Sterling girls placed 10th with 12 points. Each competitor made three attempts in the three... Read More.