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Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

Hormigas Blown Out on the Road by Flycatchers 22-9

Friday, June 27

BLACKWELL, Okla. - The KC Iola Hormigas were on the road against the Blackwell Flycatchers, falling in blowout fashion 22-9. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E KC Iola: 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 3 9 11 1 Blackwell: 1 6 3 1 3 5 3 0 X 22 13 3 Blackwell led wire to wire, using a strong second inning to push themselves out of striking distance. Despite the Hormigas' comeback efforts, they fell short... Read More.

Bat Cats Walk Off Islanders 6-5

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats were at home Thurs., June 26, defeating the Kingman Islanders in walk-off fashion 6-5. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Kingman: 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 5 8 1 Great Bend: 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 6 8 2 The Cats had a strong start to the game, scoring in just their third at-bat. Following a walk by Peanut Brazzle, he... Read More.

Monarchs Fall Late to Rebels on the Road

Friday, June 27

NEWTON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs only had four hits against the Newton Rebels on the road Thurs., June 26, falling after two late Rebels runs 5-3. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Hutchinson: 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 1 Newton: 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 X 5 10 3 Newton's shut-down pitching performance in the final four innings contributed to the win over Hutchinson. The Monarchs did have... Read More.

Daffin Hires Round Out Bulldog Cross Country and Track & Field Staff

Friday, June 27

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - McPherson College Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, EJ Daffin, has finalized his coaching staff with the addition of three dynamic hires: Hannah Showalter as Head Cross Country and Assistant Track & Field Coach, and John Purvis and Bri Sansoucie as... Read More.

Great Bend to South Bend; No. 1 Football Recruit Ian Premer Commits to Notre Dame

Thursday, June 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. - Star Great Bend High School student athlete Ian Premer, who was ranked by 247sports as the No. 1 football recruit in Kansas, has committed to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Here come the Irish!! Home☘️☘️ https://t.co/yBvsXovgdb — Ian Premer... Read More.

Shane Baz Goes 8 Scoreless in Longest Start of Career as Rays Blank Royals 4-0 for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed three hits over a career-best eight innings, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep. Baz (8-3)... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday. Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list. 3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Iola Radio to Bring Coverage of Humboldt Cubs Football for 2025 Season

Thursday, June 26

HUMBOLDT, Kan. - For the second year in a row, Iola Radio will bring coverage of Humboldt High School Football. Iola Radio brought coverage of Humboldt High School Athletics for the first time in the 2024-25 athletics season. Huntyr Schwegman will be on the call on... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Play Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Classic

Thursday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State will play Mississippi State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic at 8:30 p.m., CT on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, as the NABC announced the complete bracket for the... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Run-Rule A’s 14-2

Thursday, June 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The weather from earlier in the week that postponed two games did not give the Great Bend Bat Cats any rust Wednesday as they run-ruled the Dodge City A's at home 14-2. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Dodge City: 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 X X 2 4 1 Great Bend: 3 1 1 2 2 5 X X X 14 14 1 The Bat Cats scored in all six innings... Read More.