Sports

Hutchinson Knocks off Defending 4A Champion Andover Central

Saturday, September 6

The Hutchinson Salthawks football team opened the season Friday night by shutting out Andover Central 34-0 in a road game at Andover.Andover Central is the defending Kansas Class 4A state champions.The Salthawks avenged a 37-7 loss to Andover Central in the 2024 season-opener at... Read More.

Andale Hits Century Mark in Rout Over El Dorado

Saturday, September 6

EL DORADO, Kan. — The Andale Indians didn’t need much time to score, and there was much of it Friday night in their season opener at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex.Andale scored 1 minute and 53 seconds in on a 16-yard touchdown run by... Read More.

High School Football Week One Highlights

Saturday, September 6

Hutchinson Central Christian 62, Wichita Sunrise 14The Hutchinson Central Christian Cougars opened the season with a 62-14 win over Wichita Sunrise Friday night.Hutchinson Central Christian hosts Canton-Galva next Friday.Conway Springs 28, Nickerson 20The Nickerson Panthers dropped their season opener 28-20 to Class 1A power... Read More.

Haven Volleyball Team Off to 3-3 Start

Saturday, September 6

The Haven High School volleyball team is off to a 3-3 start.Haven went 1-3 at the Central Kansas League Tournament on Aug. 30 with a victory over Larned and losses to Hesston, Hillsboro and Pratt.The Wildcats swept Udall and Fairfield Tuesday at home.Haven plays... Read More.

Malachi Brunk Leads Inman Past Trinity Catholic in Season Opener

Saturday, September 6

Inman 24, Trinity Catholic 6 Malachi Brunk ran for 111 yards and a touchdown, and added 112 yards through the air and another score, as Inman dominated the time of possession in opening the season with a win. The Teutons had the ball first and ate... Read More.

Buhler Opens Season with Victory over Mulvane

Saturday, September 6

The Class 4A No. 4-ranked Buhler Crusaders fought off the No. 5 Mulvane Wildcats 34-27 Friday night at Mulvane.The Crusaders led 20-16 after one quarter and the score held at halftime. Ben Clouse scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, Buhler’s defense returned a fumbled... Read More.

Vikings Win Low-Scoring Opener

Saturday, September 6

LARNED, Kan. – In a game where scoring was hard to come by, the Smoky Valley Vikings opened the 2025 football season with an 8-6 win on the road against Central Kansas League foe Larned.The Vikings and Indians played to a scoreless draw in... Read More.

Herbert outduels Mahomes to help the Chargers beat the Chiefs 27-21 in Brazil

Friday, September 5

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - Justin Herbert finished off the Los Angeles Chargers’ season-opening victory in style, sliding for a first down that effectively ended the game.The quarterback earned style points for his scramble and sideline slide that capped a 318-yard, three-touchdown performance in a... Read More.

Garcia’s two-run homer and Wacha’s strong outing lift Royals over Twins 2-1

Friday, September 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Maikel Garcia hit a two-run homer and Michael Wacha pitched 5 2/3 strong innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Friday night.Garcia hit Pablo López’s first pitch high above the left-field bullpen after Vinnie Pasquantino... Read More.

Bullpup Football Falls to 5A Powerhouse in Season Opener 42-7

Friday, September 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School Football fell to Great Bend 42-7 on the road to start the 2025 season.Momentum saw the Panthers' way with a pick-six on the opening drive for the Bullpup offense. The Bullpup offense then struggled to gain yardage, punting... Read More.

Sterling Routs Sedgwick in Football Opener

Friday, September 5

Sterling 47, Sedgwick 6 Sterling rolled past Sedgwick, thanks to a huge night from senior standout Zane Farney, who finished with 155 rushing yards on 18 carries and four touchdowns. Farney opened the scoring with a 4-yard run in the first quarter, but Sedgwick quickly answered... Read More.

Nickerson Runners Open Season at Pretty Prairie Cross Country Meet

Friday, September 5

The Nickerson High School boys and girls cross country teams opened the season at the Pretty Prairie Invitational Thursday at the Pretty Prairie golf course also known as “The Links.”Nickerson’s Jaycie Ohnmact placed third, Amelia Peil finished fourth and Bella Brinkley placed fifth in... Read More.