Sports

NJCAA Region 6 Basketball Moves to Hutchinson

Monday, March 11

(KJCCC) – Region 6 basketball has moved. The 2024 Region 6 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will take place at the fabled Sports Arena in Hutchinson KS for the semifinals and the finals on March 15 and 16. “With the NJCAA D1 National Tournaments moving back a... Read More.

Chiefs and DT Chris Jones Agree to Framework of 5-Year Deal That Includes $95M in Guarantees

Monday, March 11

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star Chris Jones have agreed to the framework of a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed and keeps the All-Pro defensive tackle off the upcoming free-agent market, a... Read More.

Chiefs Bringing Back LB Drue Tranquill on 3-year, $19 million deal, AP Source Says

Monday, March 11

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back versatile linebacker Drue Tranquill on a three-year, $19 million contract, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Thursday night.The person requested anonymity because the team... Read More.

K-State Holds Off West Virginia Late, Reaches Big 12 Semis

Monday, March 11

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KStateSports.com) – (16/16) K-State locked down West Virginia for the final three minutes of the fourth quarter to collect a 65-62 win in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship at T-Mobile Center.BOX SCOREWith Saturday's win,... Read More.

Kaluma, Perry Honored by Big 12

Monday, March 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Junior Arthur Kaluma and senior Tylor Perry were each named to the All-Big 12 Honorable Mention team on Sunday (March 10), as the conference office announced its annual men's basketball awards.It marked the first career Big... Read More.

Kansas Well Represented on All-Big 12 Team

Monday, March 11

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Led by Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Hunter Dickinson, all five Kansas men’s basketball starters are included on the 2024 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards, the league office announced Sunday. The awards were voted on by the conference... Read More.

No. 6 Longhorns Outlast Jayhawks in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Championship

Monday, March 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) – Freshman S’Mya Nichols registered her eighth 20-point game of the season Saturday night, but seventh-seeded Kansas fell to second-seed Texas 76-60 in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship at T-Mobile Center.BOX SCORENichols,... Read More.

No. 14 Kansas Falls to No. 1 Houston, 76-46 in Final Regular Season Contest

Monday, March 11

HOUSTON (AP) —Jamal Shead had 13 points and Damian Dunn added 12 as No. 14 Kansas fell to No. 1 Houston, 76-46, on Saturday inside of the Fertitta Center.BOX SCOREL.J. Cryer scored 11 points and J’Wan Roberts had 10 points and eight rebounds... Read More.

2024 Wheat State All-League Basketball Honors

Monday, March 11

* denotes unanimous selectionBoysCoach of the Year: Kyler Stein - Solomon1st TeamTy Romero* - Jr. - Elyria Christian Spencer Coup* - Sr. - Solomon Wyatt Collins - Sr. - Canton-Galva Noah Schrag - Sr. - Goessel Mason Mortenson - Jr - Herington... Read More.

State Champion Bullpup Boys Earn Multiple AVCTL DIII Honors, Pyle & Thompson Named Co-MVP’s, Kinnamon Named Coach of the Year

Sunday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan - After finishing their season on a high note in their thrilling overtime win in the state championship, the McPherson High Boys Basketball team was named to multiple AVCTL DIII honors.Below are the honors named for the team by the Ark Valley Chisholm... Read More.

Alvord Named MVP, Strathman Named AVCTL DIII Coach of the Year, Multiple Bullpup Girls Earn Honors

Sunday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Basketball team earned multiple postseason awards following their 2024 3rd place finish in Salina, finishing with a 20-5 record and going an undefeated 10-0 in AVCTL DIII play.Below are the honors the team earned from the... Read More.

Heart of America League 2023-24 Basketball Postseason Honors

Sunday, March 10

BOYS1st TeamKreighton Kanitz - Moundridge Bear Moddelmog - Moundridge Eli Lawson - Bennington Mister Smith - Bennington Isaac Briar - Sterling Boston Eckart - Sterling Brogan Rowley - Ell-Saline2nd TeamHenry Hecox - Moundridge Colby Beagley - Sterling Carson Gray - Sterling Kas... Read More.