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Dragons Sweep Barton, Surge into 1st in KJCCC

Thursday, April 13

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Freshman Jaeleigh Darnell drove in a combined seven runs while pitchers Emily Munson and Morgan Pennycuff twirled complete games to lead the No. 17-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball team to a huge doubleheader sweep of the Barton Cougars on... Read More.

Bill Self to Present Dillon Lecture Tuesday in Hutch

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Naismith Hall of Fame coach and two-time national champion Bill Self will present the second Dillon Lecture of the 2023 Series. Self’s lecture will be held Tuesday, April 18 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. In 20 seasons at Kansas,... Read More.

Royals Rally vs. Rangers, but Lose Heartbreaker in 10th

Wednesday, April 12

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals ARLINGTON, Tex. (mlb.com/royals) - The slider Jonah Heim hit off Royals closer Scott Barlow on Tuesday night was crushed -- and it crushed the Royals on a night they had finally shown some offensive life. Battling back from a two-run... Read More.

Fitzmorris’ Walk-Off, Highlights Two Wins in Tuesday’s Triangular

Wednesday, April 12

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Softball team tested themselves against 5A and 6A opponents on Tuesday, as they played host to Liberal and Maize for a triangular at Grant Sports Complex. In Game 1, the Pups would open with... Read More.

Bulldog Baseball Snaps Skid at Tabor

Wednesday, April 12

By: McPherson College Athletics HILLSBORO, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs baseball squad got back on track Tuesday (Apr. 11), knocking off the Tabor College Bluejays 16-7 in Hillsboro, Kan to snap a three-game losing skid. McPherson exploded offensively, scoring 16 runs off 20 hits... Read More.

Bullpup Soccer Collects Second-straight, 1-0 Win

Wednesday, April 12

McPHERSON, Kan. - After a 1-0 win against Rose Hill on Thursday, the McPherson High Girls Soccer team returned to the pitch on Monday, to battle Topeka Hayden, where they were able to claim their second-straight 1-0 win. The Bullpups put five shots on goal,... Read More.

Mills Announces Assistants

Tuesday, April 11

By: Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Kenton Paulino, Chris Hollender and Quincy Acy will be the assistants on Paul Mills' inaugural Wichita State coaching staff, Mills formally announced. Mills, who was recently hired as WSU's 27th head men's basketball coach, will introduce additional members of... Read More.

This Week in Crusader Sports: Buhler Baseball Sweeps Clearwater, Neill Grabs 200th Career Win

Tuesday, April 11

CLEARWATER, Kan. – Buhler baseball swept a pair at Clearwater Monday, 11-2 and 14-4. The game two victory was number 200 in the career of head coach John Neill, who has been at the helm for the Crusaders since 2012. Matthew Eddy set the tone... Read More.

Casey Lippoldt Named New Monarchs Skipper

Monday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs organization has announced the hiring of a new Head Coach. Casey Lippoldt will be taking the reins of the program in its 15th season. Lippoldt has been coaching since 2009, where he started with the American Legion program in... Read More.

Starstruck No Longer, Bubic Twirls Gem vs. Childhood Team

Monday, April 10

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (mlb.com/royals)- When Kris Bubic pitched at Oracle Park last season, he admitted he was starstruck pitching at the ballpark where he grew up going to games. Since he got that... Read More.

McPherson Boys Take 4th in Highly Competitive Goddard Invitational

Monday, April 10

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio GODDARD, Kan. - The John Markham Spring Classic is one of the most highly touted tennis tournaments in Kansas. Saturday, the Bullpups tested themselves against some of the best teams in all classes, finishing 4th out of 16 teams. “The... Read More.

Hamilton Wins KT Woodman 400 Hurdles

Monday, April 10

Hutchinson CC Sports Information WICHITA, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – Sophomore Sharim Hamilton had the top individual performance for the Hutchinson Community College men's track and field team at the KT Woodman Classic by winning the 400-meter hurdles on Saturday. Running the final of five sections from Lane... Read More.