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Three thoughts on state softball

By Brad Hallier Expanded days the best change yet For reasons nobody can really explain, state softball, at most locations, has been a blink-and-it's-over affair. Quarterfinals start at 5 p.m., the day finishes by 9 p.m., semifinals at 10 a.m. the next day, everything finished by... Read More.

Three thoughts on state baseball

By Brad Hallier All three Division 1 stadiums are being used, which is awesome, but ... While KSHSAA gets a lot of misplaced blame for the problems within Kansas high school athletics, let's face it, KSHSAA does get a lot right too. Kansas has three NCAA Division... Read More.

Blue Dragons fall in Region 6 championship game

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson Community College baseball team's impressive run to the Region 6 championship ended Sunday at Wichita State's Eck Stadium, as Johnson County raced to a big lead early and beat Hutchinson 14-6 in the decisive championship game. The Blue Dragons, who won... Read More.

Three storylines to watch for at state golf

By Brad Hallier Bad weather throughout the state pushed back many regional tournaments last week, which meant state preparation was shorter for many golfers. Monday, seven state golf championships will be contested throughout Kansas. Here are three storylines to watch for. Can Hesston, Cheney compete in a... Read More.

Blue Dragon baseball forces second Region 6 championship game

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson Community College baseball team has done it the hard way, but they need just one more win to claim the Region 6 championship. After losing their first game of the tournament at Wichita State's Eck Stadium, the Blue Dragons have rattled... Read More.

Three storylines to watch for at regional softball

By Brad Hallier Regional softball site managers are probably nervously watching the weather forecast for the upcoming week. While Tuesday will be warm and dry, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday have a good chance of rain and storms. Welcome to postseason spring sports. Here are three more... Read More.

Three storylines to watch for at regional baseball

By Brad Hallier Although Class 3A and Class 2-1A have begun regional baseball play, the biggest games will be next week. The upper classifications will start next week. Here are three storylines to watch for at area regional tournaments. Don't underestimate Hutchinson Surely by now, the teams in... Read More.

Three thoughts on boys state tennis

By Brad Hallier It wouldn't be spring sports in Kansas without constantly checking the upcoming weather forecasts. Fans and school administrators are probably are getting a little nervous looking at next week's forecast across the state, as many days could have rain. But state tennis should... Read More.