Hutchinson Sports

Royals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future

Friday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and precarious position at the trade deadline: They were both buyers and sellers, interested in supplementing the club to win now while simultaneously continuing to build for the future.In other words,... Read More.

AfterShocks Roll Into Championship Game On Sunday

Friday, August 1

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, We Are D3 54Leading scorersAfterShocks: James Woodard 12, Marcus Keene 10 We Are D3: Ty Nichols 14What's next: The AfterShocks can win The Basketball Tournament title and the $1 million winner-take-all prize at 3 p.m. Sunday (FOX) at Koch Arena. They face... Read More.

Bugner strikes it rich with winning hit as Monarchs eliminate Goldpanners

Friday, August 1

Drew Bugner belted a one-out single into the left-field corner in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, scoring Dylan Bell from second base, and the Hutchinson Monarchs won a thrilling NBC World Series quarterfinal, 2-1, over the Alaska Goldpanners at Wichita State's Eck... Read More.

KU Adds High School Champs Wall to Stadium, Eyes State Title Games with K-State

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Football added a special piece to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium ahead of the conclusion of Phase I of renovations: A wall commemorating the current Kansas state champions in high school football.The Kansas Football social media announced the addition of the... Read More.

Royals Trade Catcher Fermin to Padres Right-Handed Pitchers Bergert, Kolek

Thursday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals on Thursday traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.In the leadup to MLB’s Trade Deadline, the Royals made moves that balanced what they hope is a postseason run in 2025... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Sets 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule

Thursday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season on Thursday.The Wildcats' non-conference slate features six home games, including a visit from SEC foe Texas A&M, participation in the 2025 Cancun Challenge in... Read More.

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

Monarchs cook Blackfins, advance to NBC quarterfinals

Wednesday, July 30

The Hutchinson Monarchs shook off the disappointment from Monday's NBC World Series loss, as they opened bracket play with a 9-0 win over the Seattle Blackfins on Wednesday at Wichita State's Eck Stadium.Monday's 9-5 loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs dropped the Monarchs to... Read More.

Perez’s Single in 10th Lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC Ties Record by Using 9 Pitchers in Shutout

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout.Sam... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season.The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Sterling College Named Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution

Wednesday, July 30

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College was named a 2024-25 Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution.The NAIA measures institutions on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and each school earns points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character... Read More.

Isbel and Pasquantino Power Royals to 9-6 Win over Braves After Acuña Exits with Injury

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 on Tuesday night after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.Seth Lugo (8-5) won his... Read More.