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KSHSAA Executive Board Approves Several Postseason Changes

Thursday, June 13

-- KSHSAA RELEASE -- TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) – Changes to postseason formats and championship sites for basketball, football, wrestling and track and field highlight actions approved at the June 12-13 KSHSAA Executive Board Meeting. The postseason formats are set by the KSHSAA Executive Board... Read More.

Monarchs take down Newton in extra innings

Thursday, June 13

By Brad HallierBlake Bradford singled home Drew Bugner with one out in the bottom of the 12th inning, the winning run in the Monarchs' 4-3 win Wednesday at Hobart-Detter Field against the Newton Rebels.Bugner opened the inning by reaching on an error. He moved... Read More.

Shockers Basketball Snags Kansas Native Zane Meeks

Wednesday, June 12

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills added frontcourt help with the signing of graduate transfer Zane Meeks to the 2024-25 roster.The Prairie Village, Kan., native comes back to his home state after spending... Read More.

Jerry West, A 3-Time Hall of Fame Selection and the Inspiration for the NBA Logo, Dies at 86

Wednesday, June 12

-- WRITTEN BY TIM REYNOLDS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died... Read More.

Tang Signs Elite Big Man Ugonna Onyenso

Tuesday, June 11

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang secured the services of one of the top shot blockers with the signing of elite big man Ugonna Onyenso(Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria/NBA Africa/Putnam Science Academy/Kentucky) to a Financial Aid... Read More.

KU Baseball’s Voegele Named 2024 First Team Freshman All-American

Tuesday, June 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LYNCHBURG, Va. (KUAthletics.com) – True freshman pitcher Dominic Voegele was voted to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Freshman All-America First Team, the organization announced on Monday.Voegele is the first Kansas player to ever be named a First Team... Read More.

Local Finalists Announced for 2024 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Tuesday, June 11

-- WICHITA SPORTS COMMISSION RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission will host the 26th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, Wednesday, June 26th at Intrust Bank Arena. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments. Greater Wichita Area Athletic... Read More.

Baseball ‘Round The Clock Returns to NBC World Series

Tuesday, June 11

-- NATIONAL BASEBALL CONGRESS (NBC) RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kansas – Baseball ‘Round The Clock, once a staple of the NBC World Series in Wichita, is returning to the NBC in 2024 after an eight-year hiatus. Fans will have the opportunity to watch 11 games over the... Read More.

Derby High DB Martel Jackson Commits to K-State Football

Monday, June 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Derby, Kan. and Derby High School Wildcat upcoming senior Defensive Back Martel Jackson announced his commitment to play collegiate football in Manhattan at K-State, announcing via X (formerly Twitter) Sunday afternoon.According to his social media, K-State was Jackson's first Division I offer.... Read More.

Tharps Named Swedes Next Head Volleyball Coach

Monday, June 10

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College and the Department of Athletics have announced Ayona Tharps as the new Head Volleyball Coach. "We are thrilled to welcome Ayona Tharps to Bethany College and our Swedes family," said Dean of Athletics... Read More.

Olathe Offensive Lineman Juju Marks Commits to Kansas

Monday, June 10

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Juju Marks, an Offensive Tackle who is a four-star recruit out of Olathe, announced his commitment to play football collegiately at Kansas.Marks will be a senior at Olathe South High School this year and will join the KU program in the... Read More.

Monarchs roll past Derby for fourth straight win

Sunday, June 9

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs continued their offensive onslaught Saturday at Derby, where the Monarchs scored the first six runs en route to a 9-2 win over the Derby Twins.The win was the Monarchs' fourth straight, and they've scored 51 runs in those wins.Brett... Read More.