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Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas. Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

Monarchs shut out Cannons at Hobart-Detter, remain undefeated

Friday, June 6

By Brad Hallier Four Hutchinson Monarchs pitchers combined to give up four hits Thursday, and the Monarchs remained undefeated during the young season as they beat the Kansas Cannons 2-0 at Hobart-Detter Field. Lachlan Rosser pitched the first two innings and was credited with the win... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Start Season Strong at 4-2 in Opening Week

Friday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Jayhawk Collegiate League baseball team the Great Bend Bat Cats started off their 2025 summer season strong. After six games, they are 4-2 overall and 4-0 against Jayhawk Collegiate League opponents. The Bat Cats started their season with two games against... Read More.

Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Gets First Career Hit & RBI

Friday, June 6

By Joe Harris - The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got a pair of firsts out of the way with one swing of the bat Thursday. Caglianone ripped Miles Mikolas’ curveball into the right-field corner for... Read More.

Area Athletes Set for 8-Man All-Star Games Saturday

Thursday, June 5

BELOIT, Kan. – This Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games. The Ad Astra Radio area has a storied tradition of athletes that have competed in the event and this year is no different. The day is split up into two... Read More.

Dustin Colquitt Retires a Member of the Chiefs

Thursday, June 5

By Matt McMullen - Senior Team Reporter of the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Dozens of players have left their mark on the Kansas City Chiefs over the years, whether that be through unforgettable moments or team records, but only one... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate

Thursday, June 5

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men's basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Additionally, KU... Read More.

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, June 5

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus earned another postseason award Wednesday being named first-team NJCAA Division I Softball All-American. The sophomore from Newkirk, Oklahoma, became the first Blue Dragon in 33 years to be named a first-team... Read More.

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) has announced details of their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The golf tournament will played Saturday, July 19 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CCCK Tigers' Athletic Department. Anyone... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Wednesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan - The Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball team as agreed with the University of Connecticut (UConn) for a home-and-home series starting in 2025. The first meeting of the new series will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The series will then... Read More.

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Wednesday, June 4

By Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Former Missouri Valley Conference foes, Wichita State and Loyola Chicago, have agreed to a home-and-home series, beginning in 2025. Wichita State will host the Ramblers in Charles Koch Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 and make the return trip... Read More.

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Wednesday, June 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Aaron Yoder, the current longest-tenured coach at Bethany College and one of the premium Cross Country and Track & Field coaches in the KCAC, will move on from Lindsborg and will lead Tabor College as the new Director of Cross Country and... Read More.