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Halstead Promotes Chandler Henkelman as New Head Baseball Coach

Wednesday, July 16

HALSTEAD, Kan. - Halstead High School announced on social media Tues., July 15 that they have promoted Assistant Baseball Coach Chandler Henkelman as their new Head Coach. Henkelman has a hefty background of baseball going back to his playing days. He played collegiate baseball at Tabor... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen Whyno KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year... Read More.

Iola Legion Baseball Team Prepares for State Tournament

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. - The Iola Post 15 American Legion Baseball team will participate in the KALB Class C State Tournament, held in Topeka July 17-20. The Iola Indians Class C team, which is in the 17U age class, will be the No. 5 seed out of... Read More.

Here are Royals’ Draft Picks From Day 2

Tuesday, July 15

By Jackson Stone KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle... Read More.

Neosho County CC Tabs Sam Hall as New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Tuesday, July 15

CHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - The Neosho County Community College Athletics department is excited to announce the Hiring of New Head Women's Soccer Coach Sam Hall for the 2025 campaign. Athletics Director Riann Mullis made the announcement this week after the monthly board meeting where Sam... Read More.

Ellinwood High School Volleyball Wins Summer Camp Championship in Nebraska

Tuesday, July 15

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Ellinwood High School Varsity Volleyball team finished their summer season at the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK), claiming the UNK A Division team camp title. The team finished pool play with a 14-2 record, performing against tough competition from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa,... Read More.

Barton Hall-of-Famer, Former Coach of the Year Named Nickerson Volleyball Coach

Tuesday, July 15

NICKERSON, Kan. - Trish Wade, a Barton Community College Hall of Fame inductee, four-time All-American, and 2011 1A Coach of the Year, has been hired by Nickerson High School as their new Head Volleyball Coach. Wade coached high school volleyball for 17 years at St. John,... Read More.

Strong Start Lifts Bat Cats to 15-2 Win over Haysville

Tuesday, July 15

HAYSVILLE, Kan. - A nine-run 1st inning set the tone for the Great Bend Bat Cats as they defeated the Haysville Aviators on the road 15-2 Monday, July 14. The Bat Cats had five hits in the opening frame to give them the nine runs... Read More.

Two Wildcats Taken on Final Day of 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State saw two baseball players selected on the final day of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, as shortstop Maximus Martin and left-handed pitcher Jacob Frost heard their names called on Monday. Martin was selected in the 10th round by the Boston Red Sox... Read More.

Trio of Jayhawks Hear Names Called in 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball infielder/outfielder Brady Counsell, right-handed pitcher Alex Breckheimer and outfielder Derek Cerda were all selected in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The three Jayhawks drafted marks nine players picked from Kansas in the last... Read More.

KSHSAA Partners with PlayVs for Esports State Championship

Monday, July 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association has partnered with the esports platform PlayVS for the inaugural year of the KSHSAA Esports season. At the April board of directors meeting KSHSAA membership voted to sanction an Esports state championship should 24... Read More.

Wichita State’s Potter Selected in MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection. The Shockers have now had a player picked in 45 consecutive MLB drafts... Read More.