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Bat Cats Hang On to Defeat Cannons at Home

Tuesday, June 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats were able to hold on at home against the Kansas Cannons, winning 7-5 Monday, June 16. The Cannons struck first thanks to an RBI single by Blake Seefeldt in the third inning, but the Bat Cats poured... Read More.

Roger Barta, Legendary High School Football Coach & Kansas HOF Inductee, Dies at 79

Tuesday, June 17

Legendary Kansas High School Football coach and Kansas Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79, as first reported by Kansas Pregame. Barta won eight state football championships as the head coach of Smith Center High School and holds... Read More.

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Tuesday, June 17

By the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - On Tuesday – National Mascot Day – Dan Meers, the franchise's original KC Wolf, announced his retirement after 35 years as the team's beloved mascot and "Director of Shenanigans." "Dan Meers has been the heart and... Read More.

Counsell Selected as Finalist for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Tuesday, June 17

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball senior Brady Counsell was named a finalist for the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced Monday. Counsell is the first player in program history to be... Read More.

Arkansas’ Wood Pitches Third No-Hitter in CWS History, Strikes Out 19 Against Murray State

Monday, June 16

By Eric Olson - The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Arkansas’ Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball 18U Squad Show Out in Arkansas

Monday, June 16

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The McPherson Bullpup 18U summer ball squad traveled to Bentonville, Ark. for the Chad Wolff Classic. The Classic, hosted by Five Tool, brings teams from around the Midwest to play against some of the best summer baseball competition. The event brings in dozens... Read More.

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Jacob Bosse Leads the KC Iola Hormigas Over the Blackwell FlyCatchers 6-3

Monday, June 16

By the Pecos League KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 15, 2025) - Jacob Bosse got the win for the KC Iola Hormigas thanks to 7 strikeouts. Jacob Bosse allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks over 6 innings. Owen Little got the loss for the Blackwell FlyCatchers. For... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Drop Two to Monarchs

Monday, June 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats played two straight games against the Hutchinson Monarchs June 13-14, falling in both matchups. The teams first played each other Fri., June 13 in Great Bend, seeing the Cats fall 2-1. Offense was hard to come by... Read More.

Chiefs Complete Voluntary Offseason Program with Mandatory Minicamp on the Horizon

Monday, June 16

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs Senior Reporter KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the voluntary portion of the offseason training program on Friday as the players completed a third (and final) week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the... Read More.

Jiyani Thompson Heads to Dillard University After Stellar Neosho County Career

Monday, June 16

By Neosho County CC Athletics CHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - After two noteworthy years at Neosho County Community College, Jiyani Thompson is poised to embark upon the next chapter of her academic and athletic journey at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The standout guard earned NJCAA... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Monday, June 16

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament. The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

Author: Lane Gillespie

Bat Cats Hang On to Defeat Cannons at Home

Roger Barta, Legendary High School Football Coach & Kansas HOF Inductee, Dies at 79

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Counsell Selected as Finalist for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Arkansas’ Wood Pitches Third No-Hitter in CWS History, Strikes Out 19 Against Murray State

Bullpup Baseball 18U Squad Show Out in Arkansas

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Jacob Bosse Leads the KC Iola Hormigas Over the Blackwell FlyCatchers 6-3

Great Bend Bat Cats Drop Two to Monarchs

Chiefs Complete Voluntary Offseason Program with Mandatory Minicamp on the Horizon

Jiyani Thompson Heads to Dillard University After Stellar Neosho County Career

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

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