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Flory Bidunga Has 18 points and 10 Rebounds as No. 17 Kansas Beats Towson 73-49

Wednesday, December 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night.BOX SCORE Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Basketball Escapes with League Opening-Win over Buhler, Boys Lose Third Straight

Wednesday, December 17

BUHLER, Kan. - A league-opening rivalry saw a pair of heart-pounding finishes at Jim Baker Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with the Bullpup Girls earning the win over Buhler 31-28, but the boys falling to the Crusaders 49-48.The girls' varsity game saw both teams struggling... Read More.

Sterling Football Coach Schneider to Coach 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl

Tuesday, December 16

Sterling High School Head Football Coach Brent Schneider will be a part of the West coaching staff in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl, taking place on June 27, 2026, in Emporia.Schneider will be making his first appearance in the Shrine Bowl and will represent... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Wrestlers & Boys Swimmers Stand Out in Pair of Invites

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys & Girls Wrestling and Boys Swimming teams continued the early parts of their season, each competing in invitationals.WRESTLINGThe wrestling teams took part in the annual invitational in Douglass, starting with the girls' team participating in the 5th... Read More.

McPherson Basketball Swept by Andover to Close Tough Early Non-League Slate

Sunday, December 14

ANDOVER, Kan. - The early-season non-league battles for McPherson High School Basketball came to an end Friday, Dec. 12 with both the varsity girls and boys falling to Andover, whose varsity squads were ranked by the KBCA in 5A.The Bullpup boys lost 60-32, dropping their... Read More.

KSHSAA Releases Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Friday, December 12

TOPEKA, Kan. - Five individuals have been selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Awards will be presented during the 2026 season in conjunction with a KSHSAA-sponsored state function/championship, or locally at the inductee's... Read More.

McPherson Native with KU Volleyball Named to AVCA All-Region Central Team

Thursday, December 11

McPherson, Kan. native, McPherson High School alum, and current senior on the KU Volleyball team, Rhian Swanson, was named on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region Central Honorable Mention team.Swanson was one of three players honored by the AVCA from the KU Volleyball... Read More.

Canton-Galva Basketball Coach O’Connor Wins 400th Game

Wednesday, December 10

CANTON, Kan. - Canton-Galva High School's head boys basketball coach, Larry O'Connor, recorded his 400th career win.O'Connor, who is also the school's Athletics Director, earned the milestone during the Bluebird Classic in Goessel. The current Eagles Head Coach has won four state championships in his... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Derby on the Road

Wednesday, December 10

DERBY, Kan. - McPherson High School Basketball traveled to Derby on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for an AVCTL cross-divisional matchup, but Derby defeated the Bullpup Girls and Boys.The Bullpup Girls fell to Derby, the reigning 6A Runners-Up, 85-31, falling McPherson to 1-3 on the season and... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Wrestling, Boys Swim Begin 2025-26 Seasons

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Winter Sports began their season during the first week of December.WRESTLINGBullpup Wrestling hosted their season-opening Duals against Mulvane on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Girls Wrestling team won 41-36, and the Boys won 71-12. The Bullpup Girls only fell in... Read More.

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

Sunday, December 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor announced Sunday that the Wildcats will not accept a bowl bid for the 2025 season."Following our recent coaching change and conversations with our player leadership and Commissioner Yormark, I determined that we will not accept... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Salina South, Splits Liberal to End Opening Week

Sunday, December 7

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls & Boys Basketball concluded their opening week at the Salina South early-season round robin. The girls team fell to Salina South and Liberal. The boys fell to Salina South, but turned around to defeat Liberal on Saturday.Salina South's... Read More.