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Hutch CC Softball’s Bailey Backhaus Named NFCA Golden Shoe Winner

Wednesday, June 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Golden Shoe winner for 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball on Tuesday. The Golden Shoe Award is presented by New Balance. The award is... Read More.

Royals Call up Slugging Top Prospect Jac Caglianone

Tuesday, June 3

By: Anne Rogers, mlb.com KANSAS CITY -- The Royals’ best prospect since Bobby Witt Jr. is on his way to the Major Leagues, as the club called up top prospect Jac Caglianone on Monday morning. It sets the stage for the slugging first... Read More.

Monarchs storm back to beat Derby Twins

Tuesday, June 3

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven runs in the eighth inning Monday, overturning a four-run deficit in beating the Derby Twins 8-5 at Hobart-Detter Field. The win improved the Monarchs, the 2023 NBC World Series champions and 2024 NBC runner-up, to 3-0. The Monarchs did... Read More.

Red Raiders, Former Kansas High School Player of the Year NiJaree Canady Heading to WCWS Championship Series

Tuesday, June 3

By: Texas Tech Athletics Communications OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – This season has been one of numerous "firsts" for the Texas Tech softball program. On Wednesday, the Red Raiders will add another one as Texas Tech will play for its first softball national championship in history. WCWS... Read More.

2025 Baseball All-State Honorees Announced

Monday, June 2

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) released their All-State honorees for the 2025 High School Baseball season. Listed below are the All-State honorees in Kansas. 2-1A 3A 4A 5A 6A

School & Personal Records Broken as Bullpup Track & Field Closes State Meet

Monday, June 2

WICHITA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Track & Field team wrapped up the 2025 season at the State Track & Field Meet in Wichita May 30-31. The team took home an individual state title, a new school record, multiple personal records, and multiple medals. Caleb... Read More.

Evasco Homers Twice, Cats’ Baseball Season Ends in Austin

Monday, June 2

AUSTIN, Tex. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco homered twice to break program's freshman home run and RBI records, however, the Wildcats were eliminated for the 2025 NCAA Tournament as top-seeded Texas powered to a 15-8 win Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Evasco,... Read More.

Record-Breaking Kansas Baseball Season Comes to an End

Monday, June 2

BOX SCORE | FINAL SEASON STATS FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's historic season came to an end Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium with a 4-3 loss to North Dakota State. The Jayhawks finished one of the best seasons in program history with... Read More.

Andale Sweeps 4A Team Titles at State Track & Field; Lehman Continues Illustrious Career for Hesston

Sunday, June 1

WICHITA, Kan. – The central area of Ad Astra Radio saw many peak performances at the KSHSAA State Track & Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium. The Andale Indians brought home state titles in both the girls and boys ranks in... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Golf and Track & Field Seasons Conclude at State

Sunday, June 1

BUHLER, Kan.— Buhler golf put together a solid finish to the season, finishing just one stroke outside the top five at the 4A State Golf Tournament on May 28th at Newton's Sand Creek Station. Wamego won the tournament for a third consecutive year. TEAM SCORES ... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Falls in Scrappy Semifinal, Take 3rd Place in State

Saturday, May 31

SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Baseball team closed out their 2025 season at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina Friday, May 30 in the 4A Baseball State Tournament. The Bullpups fell to Rock Creek 3-1 in an extra-inning semifinal matchup but blew out Paola... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Caps Undefeated Season with First State Title

Friday, May 30

SALINA, Kan. – The McPherson Bullpups softball team used an outstanding pitching effort from Addison Chapman and timely offense on their way to their first ever softball state championship on Friday. After a 7-0 shutout of Clearwater in the semifinals, the Bullpups battled a... Read More.