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Wilson Named Naismith Trophy Finalist

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com ATLANTA – Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named one of four finalists for the 2023 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. Wilson is looking to become the third Jayhawk to win the Naismith Trophy, joining Danny Manning (1988) and Frank... Read More.

Alvarez Earns First KCAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Honor

Tuesday, March 21

By: Sterling College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Milan Bucek of Bethel College and Ana Alvarez of Sterling College have earned the KCAC Men's and Women's Tennis Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances... Read More.

Mac High Baseball Set to Defend 2022 State Title on Thursday

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Baseball team made a historic run in 2022, setting a school record for wins in a season, finishing with an overall record of 23-2, winning the Class 4A state title, the first in... Read More.

Dragons Climb to No. 15 in NJCAA Rankings

Tuesday, March 21

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College softball team tied for its highest ranking since returning to Division I in 2019 on Monday as the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 15 in the latest NJCAA Division I rankings released on... Read More.

McPherson High Softball Looking to Remain atop Div. III in 2023

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - After finishing in the middle of the pack of the AVCTL Div. III in 2021, the McPherson High Softball team made tremendous progress last season, going undefeated in the league, and finishing with an overall record... Read More.

Dragons Combine for 7 Home Runs to Complete Sweep of Beavers

Tuesday, March 21

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Six different Blue Dragons combined for seven home runs as the Hutchinson Community College baseball team completed a four-game Jayhawk West sweep of the Pratt Beavers on Sunday at Hobart-Detter Field. Adam Mustow and Blake Bradford homered and the... Read More.

Maddock Picks Up KCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

Tuesday, March 21

By: McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Senior pitcher Blake Maddock was named the KCAC Pitcher of the week following a career-best outing, the league announced Monday (Mar. 20). A native of Oakdale, Calif., Maddock matched his career high with 11 strikeouts as the Bulldogs... Read More.

Tang Selected as Finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year

Monday, March 20

By K-State Sports MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – Head coach Jerome Tang has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Monday (March 20).l Tang is a... Read More.

MHS Girls Soccer Looks to Build on Historic 2022 Season

Monday, March 20

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The 2022 season was arguably the most successful season in the history of McPherson High Girls Soccer, finishing 16-4-1, reaching the 4-1A state tournament where they finished 3rd. They also earned the United Soccer Coaches Team... Read More.

Wertz Sets KJCCC Career Saves Record in Sweep of Busters

Monday, March 20

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College All-American relief pitcher Riley Wertz made Jayhawk Conference softball history on Friday at Fun Valley, after becoming the league's career leader in saves. Wertz collected her 14th career save in Hutchinson's 4-0 Game 1 victory... Read More.

Dragons Combine for 7 Home Runs to Complete Sweep of Beavers

Monday, March 20

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Six different Blue Dragons combined for seven home runs as the Hutchinson Community College baseball team completed a four-game Jayhawk West sweep of the Pratt Beavers on Sunday at Hobart-Detter Field. Adam Mustow and Blake Bradford homered and the... Read More.

K-State Advances to Sweet 16 with 75-69 win over Kentucky

Monday, March 20

By KStateSports.com GREENSBORO, N.C. – Clutch 3-pointers by junior Ismael Massoud and senior Keyontae Johnson in the last 2:21 helped lift No. 15/13 Kansas State to a trip to New York City for the Sweet 16 with a 75-69 win over Kentucky on Sunday... Read More.