Sports

Great Bend Bat Cats Eliminated from NBC World Series

Wednesday, July 29

The Great Bend Bat Cats lost their third Pool C game to the BTL Hornets 7-6 Tuesday afternoon at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. The Bat Cats, who were shut out 8-0 by the Santa Barbara Foresters and 7-0 by the Liberal Bee Jays, went... Read More.

On the Road Again: Reno County Sabres play 8 away Games

Tuesday, July 28

The Reno County Homeschool Sabres will again play all eight of their high school football games on the road because it does not have a home field. Reno County has one Eight-Man I game, one Eight-Man II game, two Class 3A games, one Class 2A game... Read More.

Former Blue Dragon Quarterback Samari Collier Eligible for 2026 Season, Still Looking For a New Place to Play

Tuesday, July 28

Former Coastal Carolina and Hutchinson Community College quarterback Samari Collier announced on Monday the next step in his battle to play another year of college football. Collier was granted a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) against the NCAA, which will allow him to suit up this... Read More.

Monarchs Blast 17 Hits in Mercy-Rule Win Against Blackfins

Tuesday, July 28

JJ Spafford, Jackson Schanuel, Jaden Gustafson and Brice Wallar all had three hits apiece Monday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up pool play at the NBC World Series with a 15-5 win over the Seattle Blackfins. The game ended in the bottom of the fifth... Read More.

Salvy Stands Alone: Perez is Royals’ New HR King

Sunday, July 26

DETROIT -- Salvador Perez now stands alone among royalty. Three days after tying George Brett’s franchise record for most home runs in Royals history with his 317th home run, Perez hit his 318th career homer on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers at Comerica... Read More.

Hutchinson Offensive/Defensive Lineman Taylor Riemen is a Sports in Kansas Player to Watch

Sunday, July 26

Versatility has been one of Taylor Riemen's greatest strengths, as the Hutchinson senior has become a dependable presence on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Rieman’s versatility is why he is a Sports in Kansas Player to Watch in 2026. The 5-foot-11, 245-pound senior has... Read More.

McPherson’s Adeline Kramer is Among Top Sophomore Runners in the State

Sunday, July 26

After an impressive freshman campaign, McPherson’s Adeline Kramer enters the 2026 cross country season looking to take another step forward among Kansas’ top distance runners. Sports in Kansas rates Kramer as one of the top sophomore runners to watch in Kansas this fall. As a freshman,... Read More.

Andale Alums Katelyn, McKenzie Fairchild Compete in Javelin in Outdoor Championships

Sunday, July 26

Former Andale standouts Katelyn and McKenzie Fairchild, now competing for Texas A&M, placed sixth and seventh in the women’s javelin at the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships in New York. According to Sports in Kansas, Katelyn finished sixth with a throw of 53.76 meters (176... Read More.

Sterling High School Alum Tyus Wilson Defends USATF High Jump Title

Sunday, July 26

Sterling High School and University of Nebraska alum Tyus Wilson won the high jump gold medal with a jump of 7 feet, 6 inches at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Wilson successfully defended his 2025... Read More.

Hoisington Senior Outside Hitter Sofia Simic Returns as Sports in Kansas Volleyball Player to Watch

Sunday, July 26

Sofia Simic enters her senior season as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in Kansas after leading Hoisington High School to a 38-7 record and a fourth-place finish in Class 3A last fall. The 6-foot-2 outside hitter was named the 2025 Class 3A Player... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cat Cats Shut Out by Santa Barbara, Liberal at NBC Tournament

Sunday, July 26

The Great Bend Bat Cats were shut out 8-0 by the Santa Barbara Foresters Friday night in an NBC Tournament Pool C game at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. The Bat Cats lost to the Liberal Bee Jays 7-0 Sunday morning in a Baseball ‘Round... Read More.

Bugner Leads Strong Monarchs Hitting in NBC Victory

Sunday, July 26

Drew Bugner finished a home run shy of the cycle Saturday, having three of the Hutchinson Monarchs' 16 hits, and the Monarchs bounced back from Thursday's extra-inning loss to beat TPA Stix 10-5 at the NBC World Series at Wichita State's Eck Stadium. The win,... Read More.