Hutchinson Sports

Andy Reid is Voted the NFL’s Top Head Coach by AP Writers

Monday, July 14

By Rob MaaddiKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Andy Reid remains the standard for NFL coaches.Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles for... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits Second Game-Winner in Less Than a Week, Royals Beat Mets 3-2 to Avoid 3-Game Sweep

Monday, July 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets... Read More.

Monarchs win 11th straight, clinch Jayhawk Collegiate League championship

Saturday, July 12

For the fourth time in their history, the Hutchinson Monarchs have won a league championship.On Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field, the Monarchs defeated the Kingman Islanders 8-2, securing their 11th consecutive win and clinching the Jayhawk Collegiate League title.The Monarchs also won league championships in... Read More.

Monarchs blast 18 hits in Friday win, will look to clinch outright league title today

Saturday, July 12

The Hutchinson Monarchs clinched at least a share of the Jayhawk Collegiate League title on Saturday, as they won their 10th game in a row by beating the Kingman Islanders 17-4 on Friday in Kingman.The Monarchs will look to win the outright league championship... Read More.

Royals’ Estévez Earns Late All-Star Nod, Replaces deGrom on Squad

Friday, July 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Royals closer Carlos Estévez has been named to the AL All-Star team, giving Kansas City a third representative at Tuesday's Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.Estévez got the nod on Friday to replace Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, who is scheduled to pitch... Read More.

Former KU Basketball Coach Ted Owens to Receive Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in his Home State

Friday, July 11

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will receive the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in a black-tie banquet to be held Monday, August 4, at the National Cowboy... Read More.

Hutchinson Sports Arena to Be Site of 2026 KSHSAA 3A, 4A State Basketball Tournaments

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced on Thursday the sites for the 2026 state basketball tournaments.The Hutchinson Sports Arena has been the home for the Class 3A state tournament for 51 years and will continue to be that... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Food Drive July 18, Honor Veterans in July 19 All-Star Game

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs will hold two special events July 18-19 at Hobart-Detter Field.Fri., July 18 will be the Food Drive for the Reno County Food Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, such as canned or dried foods, to... Read More.

Monarchs rout Great Bend in weather-shortened game

Friday, July 11

Pryce Bender and Daegan Vinduska combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter on Thursday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs nudged closer to the Jayhawk Collegiate League championship as they beat the Great Bend Bat Cats 11-1.The game was called off with two outs in the top... Read More.

Addition of Javelin Specifications Highlight High School Track and Field Rules Revisions

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHSWith 21 state associations now incorporating the javelin into outdoor track and field competition, the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season.The addition... Read More.

Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHSNo player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what... Read More.

Perez and Caglianone Power Royals to 4-3 Win Over Pirates for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, July 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Jac Caglianone hit the longest measured homer by a Royals rookie, and Kansas City beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.Perez broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning with... Read More.