Hutchinson Sports

Kansas Coaches Named Sectional Coaches of the Year

Wednesday, December 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced that eight high school coaches from Kansas have been named National Coaches Association Sectional Coaches of the Year for the 2022-23 school seasons.The NFHS is divided into eight geographical sections.... Read More.

Transfer safety Jordan Riley commits to Kansas State

Tuesday, December 19

BY RYAN WALLACE MANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Another one of last weekend's visitors has now made the decision to call Manhattan home next season, as Ball State transfer Jordan Riley has committed to join the Wildcats in 2024.A day after K-State landed Austin Peay... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $100,000 Donation

Tuesday, December 19

KANSAS - As the 50th anniversary year of the Kansas Shrine Bowl concludes, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors, along with the staff, participants, ambassadors, corporate partners, supporters, and nobles from across Kansas are proud to announce a donation of $100,000 as a result of... Read More.

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals Finalize $32 Million, 2-year Contract

Tuesday, December 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The... Read More.

Kansas State Football Adds Transfer Travis Bates

Tuesday, December 19

By Ryan Wallace MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) – After first bolstering the offensive line in the form of North Dakota transfer tackle Easton Kilty, K-State has gone back to the portal to spice up competition along the defensive line. Monday, the Wildcats won over another... Read More.

Dragons are No. 3 in Final NJCAA Football Poll

Tuesday, December 19

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – After a 10-1 season, the Hutchinson Community College football team finished third in the final NJCAA Division I Football rankings, which were released on Monday. The 2023 Jayhawk Conference champion Blue Dragons went through the regular season undefeated... Read More.

Andy Dirks to be Inducted into Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame

Tuesday, December 19

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Former Hutchinson Community College baseball player and Quarterback Club Hall of Fame member Andy Dirks will be enshrined into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame in January. The former Blue Dragon, Wichita State Shocker and Detroit Tiger will... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Named co-Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, December 18

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – For the sixth time in her career and second time this season, K-State center Ayoka Lee has been named the Big 12 Conference co-Player of the Week. Lee shared this week's honor with Texas' Rori Harmon.Lee... Read More.

Shooting Woes Hamper K-State in Loss to Nebraska, 62-46

Monday, December 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Nebraska used a decisive 17-1 run midway through the second half to highlight a strong second-half performance, as the Cornhuskers snapped a 7-game losing streak to Kansas State with a 62-46 win on Sunday afternoon in front of 10,206 fans... Read More.

Chiefs Still Showcase their Warts, but Also Their promise in 27-17 Victory over Patriots

Monday, December 18

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots on Sunday in spite of themselves.It’s a trick they can pull off against a three-win team, even on the road. But probably not one against a team in the... Read More.

Lee Leads (12/16) K-State Women Past North Florida

Sunday, December 17

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – All-American candidate Ayoka Lee put together a near perfect evening for (12/16) K-State, as the Wildcats tallied a 79-53 win over North Florida on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum.BOX SCOREK-State improved its record to 10-1 for... Read More.

Kansas Women Win Third Straight, Downs Central Arkansas 69-48

Sunday, December 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Four Jayhawks scored in double figures as Kansas women’s basketball defeated Central Arkansas 69-48 on Saturday evening inside Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREKansas extended its winning streak to three, improving to 6-4 on the season, while Central Arkansas fell to 6-5.Ryan... Read More.