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McPherson Football’s Jalil Brown Claims Season’s First NAIA Offensive Player of the Week Nod

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson (Kan.) junior running back Jalil Brown ran for 132 yards on 16 carries and added four catches for 108 yards, scoring a pair of touchdowns - one rushing, one receiving - to claim the 2025 season's first individual award as NAIA... Read More.

McPherson Collegiate Cup Soccer DH Moved to McPherson Stadium; Start Time Pushed to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Collegiate Cup soccer doubleheader on Tuesday, Sept. 9, will now be played at McPherson Stadium at Paul Family Field following Monday's downpour.McPherson College released a statement on social media Monday evening, stating that the doubleheader will be rescheduled due to... Read More.

Kansas to Open Big 12 Play Against West Virginia at 5 p.m.

Monday, September 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas football is set to open Big 12 Conference play versus West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. on FS1, the league announced Monday.The matchup between Kansas and West Virginia will be the first Big 12 Conference game this season... Read More.

Cross Country Season Begins for McPherson County Schools

Monday, September 8

The high school cross country season began last week with all McPherson County schools participating to open the 2025 running season.TESCOTT INVITATIONALThe season officially began Wed., Sep. 3 at the Tescott Cross Country Invitational for Canton-Galva.The Eagles had a strong performance in the varsity... Read More.

Hyer’s & Jones’ Career Days Overshadowed by Swedes Football Loss to Rivals

Sunday, September 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes Football team played host to the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes in what was the Swedes' home-opener. The Swedes showed grit, but would fall 38-7 to the Coyotes.BOX SCORE Jessie Caver III would lead the passing attack... Read More.

Hellums accounts for 3 TDs, scores with 2:52 left to push Army past Kansas State 24-21

Sunday, September 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Cale Hellums accounted for three touchdowns that included a 14-yard touchdown run with 2:52 left to help Army beat Kansas State 24-21 on Saturday night.“I couldn’t have done it by myself,” Hellums said after his first career start in which he... Read More.

Missouri rallies to beat Kansas 42-31 in first edition of the Border War in more than a decade

Sunday, September 7

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Beau Pribula threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 143 yards and the clinching score, and Missouri rallied to beat Kansas 42-31 on Saturday in the first edition of the Border War in more than a decade.Kevin... Read More.

Herbert outduels Mahomes to help the Chargers beat the Chiefs 27-21 in Brazil

Friday, September 5

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - Justin Herbert finished off the Los Angeles Chargers’ season-opening victory in style, sliding for a first down that effectively ended the game.The quarterback earned style points for his scramble and sideline slide that capped a 318-yard, three-touchdown performance in a... Read More.

Garcia’s two-run homer and Wacha’s strong outing lift Royals over Twins 2-1

Friday, September 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Maikel Garcia hit a two-run homer and Michael Wacha pitched 5 2/3 strong innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Friday night.Garcia hit Pablo López’s first pitch high above the left-field bullpen after Vinnie Pasquantino... Read More.

Bullpup Football Falls to 5A Powerhouse in Season Opener 42-7

Friday, September 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School Football fell to Great Bend 42-7 on the road to start the 2025 season.Momentum saw the Panthers' way with a pick-six on the opening drive for the Bullpup offense. The Bullpup offense then struggled to gain yardage, punting... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Tennis Finishes Strong in McPherson Invitational

Friday, September 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls Tennis hosted an eight-team invitational in McPherson on Thursday, Sept. 4, playing with three squads with strong results.The three Bullpup squads were separated into Team Red, Team White, and Team Black. Team Red finished 2nd, Team White placed... Read More.

Bullpup Cross Country Starts Season in Great Bend with Solid Results

Friday, September 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School Cross Country began its season Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Great Bend Invitational, ending with solid times for the girls and boys varsity teams.The Varsity Boys placed 7th in the invite, led by Caleb Muehler's 2nd place finish.... Read More.