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McPherson High School Promotes Stephanie Patterson to Head Softball Coach

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Activities Director Shane Backhus announced that the school has hired a new Head Softball Coach, Stephanie Patterson. Patterson most recently acted as the varsity assistant coach of the McPherson Softball team that finished as undefeated state champions in 2025, her... Read More.

Perez Homers Twice, Witt Goes Deep in Hometown For 1st Time as Royals Beat Rangers 6-1

Wednesday, June 18

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Bobby Witt Jr. went deep in his hometown team’s ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Seth Lugo struck out... Read More.

Ellinwood Schools Announces Date for Athletic & Activities Benefit Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 17

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - Ellinwood Public Schools announced via social media that their Ellinwood Athletic/Activities Dept. Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Aug. 17. The tournament is a fundraiser as all proceeds go to the Ellinwood Athletic/Activities Department to help their student-athletes. It's also a chance... Read More.

Tight End Travis Kelce, Franchised Guard Trey Smith Attend Chiefs Minicamp

Tuesday, June 17

By Dave Skretta - The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day... Read More.

K-State Basketball’s Manning to Join Athletes in Action Tour to Czech Republic

Tuesday, June 17

By K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Rising junior Taj Manning has been selected to join the Athletes in Action Basketball international tour this summer, traveling to the Czech Republic from June 28 to July 11. Manning will be part of a select team comprised of eight... Read More.

Jayhawk Collegiate League Games, Including Monarchs & Bat Cats, Postponed Tuesday

Tuesday, June 17

The Jayhawk Collegiate League announced on social media that their games on Tuesday, June 17 have been postponed. The postponement includes the Great Bend Bat Cats at Kansas Cannons game as well as the Hutchinson Monarchs vs. Kingman Islanders game. Both teams won their Monday... Read More.

Neosho County CC Baseball Coach Murry Honored by NJCAA

Tuesday, June 17

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College Head Baseball Coach Steve Murry was honored by the NJCAA in Charlotte, NC for the Coaches Legacy Award. Murry just finished his 39th year as the head baseball coach with the Panthers and has a career record of 1,231-829.... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Fall Short in Comeback Attempt vs. Blackwell

Tuesday, June 17

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas faced the Blackwell Flycatchers in Iola Monday, June 16, but fell 13-8 despite trying to come back from a lengthy deficit. Blackwell started string, scoring nine of their 13 runs in the first four innings alone while also scoring... Read More.

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.