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Another Phase Complete as the Season Gets Closer

Thursday, June 25

Collin Klein, on his 200th day on the job as Kansas State head football coach — a whirlwind six-month journey featuring little sleep and lots of detailed step-by-step planning — made an announcement at the Wichita Catbackers event on Monday afternoon. K-State football had completed another... Read More.

Fitzgerald Wins Baseball America’s National College Coach of the Year Award

Thursday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award, the publication announced Wednesday. Fitzgerald has now been named the College Coach of the Year by Baseball America and Perfect Game for the... Read More.

Mike Vernon Named Activities Director at Russell Junior-Senior High School

Thursday, June 25

According to a report from KRSL-KZRS Russell Radio, Mike Vernon was named activities director at Russell Junior-Senior High School, replacing Jay Sanders. Vernon comes to Russell from Hutchinson High School, where he served as a physical education teacher and head football coach for eight seasons. Prior... Read More.

ESPN’s McFadden: Former Blue Dragon Malik Benson is ‘Surprise Player’ in Offseason for Raiders

Thursday, June 25

ESPN NFL Reporter Ryan McFadden named wide receiver Malik Benson as the Las Vegas’ Raiders’ “biggest surprise” player in the early offseason. McFadden said Benson reportedly had a strong connection with No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), the Heisman Trophy winner and national... Read More.

KSHSAA Summer Moratorium Week Starts Monday

Thursday, June 25

The KSHSAA summer moratorium week begins Monday and will conclude Sunday, July 5. There shall be no school related athletic activities during summer moratorium week. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and coach aides employed by member schools) shall be prohibited from engaging in any... Read More.

Cheney Senior Reece Tolar, Area Athletes Included in Wichita Eagle All-Metro Baseball Team

Thursday, June 25

Cheney senior Reece Tolar was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Baseball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro baseball list on Monday. According to the All-Metro article, Tolar was one of the state’s most dominant two-way players, earning Central Plains League Player... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Wichita Eagle All-Metro Softball Team

Thursday, June 25

Andale-Garden Plain junior Brooklyn Sele was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Softball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro softball list on Wednesday. According to the All-Metro article, Sele was a steady force at shortstop for an Andale-Garden Plain team that won... Read More.

Hutchinson/Buhler 18U Baseball Tournament Slated for Weekend

Wednesday, June 24

The Hutchinson/Buhler18 and Under Baseball Tournament is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson and Buhler High School (Wheatland Park). Pool A consists of A1 Buhler, A2 Junction City and A3 BTL-Knox. Pool B consists of B1 McPherson, B2 Kingman and B3... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Announces Vance Lee as New Boys Basketball Coach

Tuesday, June 23

Trinity Catholic principal Joe Godina announced Tuesday that Vance Lee has been hired as the school's next boys basketball coach. Lee is a familiar name at Trinity Catholic. He coached the girls basketball team from 1999-2006, and from 2007-2011. The Celtics were a consistent threat... Read More.

Monarchs Pull Away Late to Down Newton

Tuesday, June 23

JJ Spafford hit a home run and had two of the Hutchinson Monarchs' 12 hits Monday, as the Monarchs pulled away late for a 12-5 win over the Newton Rebels in Newton. Spafford was one of five Monarchs to have two hits. Brice Wallar, Marcus... Read More.

Cooper Harris Throws Gem as Monarchs Blank Rebels

Monday, June 22

Cooper Harris threw seven shutout innings Sunday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs rolled to a 10-0 win over the Newton Rebels at Hobart-Detter Field. Harris gave up just five hits and one walk while striking out 10. Julian Lyons pitched a shutout seventh inning in relief.... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sacred Heart, Ellinwood Golfers Earn KGCA Class 2A All-State Status

Monday, June 22

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, Salina Sacred Heart and Ellinwood placed athletes on the Kansas Golf Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Tyler Casebolt and Salina Sacred Heart’s Will Tuttle were named to the First Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Miles Blaylock and Salina Sacred Heart’s Jake Koksal... Read More.