Hutchinson Sports

Monarchs start strong, and then hold off Newton

Tuesday, July 9

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs raced to an early seven-run lead Monday before holding off a late Newton rally, as the Monarchs beat Newton 8-6 in Newton.Cole Toureau turned in one of the top pitching performances of the season. The winning pitcher in last... Read More.

Royals Rained Out, To Play Split Twin Bill Wednesday vs. Cards

Tuesday, July 9

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM -- ST. LOUIS (Royals.com) -- Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain in the St. Louis area throughout Tuesday night.It’ll be made up as part of a split doubleheader Wednesday,... Read More.

K-State Basketball to Open Paradise Jam with George Washington

Tuesday, July 9

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament... Read More.

Lance Leipold Named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- ATLANTA (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold is one of 21 college football coaches named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Dodd Trophy presented by PNC Bank, the organization announced on Monday.Managed by Peach Bowl, Inc. and presented... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball Promotes Morgan Paige to Associate Head Coach

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Brandon Schneider has announced that Morgan Paige has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Kansas Women's Basketball program.Paige has served as an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator for the Jayhawks during the... Read More.

Shockers Volleyball Finalizes 2024 Schedule with Non-Conference Slate

Monday, July 8

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – Head coach Chris Lamb and the Wichita State volleyball program finalized their 2024 schedule on Monday, highlighted by the return of the Shocker Volleyball Classic to Charles Koch Arena and a showdown at 2023 national runner-up... Read More.

Witt, Salvy, Lugo and Ragans Earn All-Star Nods

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals are sending four players to the 2024 All-Star Game -- and three of them are going for the first time.Catcher Salvador Perez, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and starters Seth Lugo and Read More.

Texas Native Witt Joins Home Run Derby Field

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Bobby Witt Jr. is no stranger to Texas-sized lights and attention.The Colleyville, Texas, native grew up just north of Arlington, home of the Rangers and the franchise his dad, Bobby Witt, was... Read More.

Wiese’s single sends Monarchs to dramatic victory

Monday, July 8

By Brad HallierSam Wiese singled home Jarrett Flaggert with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, capping a three-run ninth inning, sending the Hutchinson Monarchs to a dramatic 6-5 win over the Diamond Kings at Hobart-Detter Field.The Monarchs trailed 5-3 going... Read More.

Monarchs batter Bat Cats, avenge Friday loss

Sunday, July 7

By Brad HallierJaden Gustafson had three hits, and Sam Wiese and Zerick Warren drove in three runs apiece, as the Hutchinson Monarchs' bats woke up Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field after a rough Friday, beating the Great Bend Bat Cats 12-3 at Hobart-Detter Field.The previous... Read More.

Shocker Alum Garcia to Represent Spain at 2024 Paris Olympics

Wednesday, July 3

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State alumna, Paula Garcia, was selected to race on Spain's 4x100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning the 100-meter title at the Spanish Championships.Garcia won her first national championship in the 100... Read More.

Former Dragon Clemons Qualifies for British Open

Wednesday, July 3

-- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Former Hutchinson Community College All-American golfer Dominic Clemons became the first Blue Dragon player in history to qualify for one of professional golf's four major championships on Tuesday.Designated an amateur because he still has... Read More.