Hutchinson Sports

Trio of Jayhawks Hear Names Called in 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball infielder/outfielder Brady Counsell, right-handed pitcher Alex Breckheimer and outfielder Derek Cerda were all selected in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The three Jayhawks drafted marks nine players picked from Kansas in the last... Read More.

KSHSAA Partners with PlayVs for Esports State Championship

Monday, July 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association has partnered with the esports platform PlayVS for the inaugural year of the KSHSAA Esports season.At the April board of directors meeting KSHSAA membership voted to sanction an Esports state championship should 24... Read More.

Wichita State’s Potter Selected in MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.The Shockers have now had a player picked in 45 consecutive MLB drafts... Read More.

17th Rock Chalk Roundball Classic A Huge Success

Monday, July 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The 17th Annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, held on July 10-11, was, once again, a huge success in raising money for six families fighting cancer. This year's event is projected to raise upwards of $250,000 for families fighting pediatric cancer... Read More.

Nebraska Football Transfer Jaidyn Doss Commits to Kansas

Monday, July 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas football landed its first commitment of the Designated Student Athlete portal window. Sources tell 247Sports, on Monday, the Nebraska transfer Jaidyn Doss committed to Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks. The receiver spent two years with the Nebraska program, in which he played multiple positions,... Read More.

Royals Go For Offensive Upside with Gamble, Hammond on Day 1 of MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals were always going to eye upside with their first selections of the MLB Draft, and as the picks got closer on Sunday night, they zeroed in on hitters.Their first two picks fit the target.With the No. 23... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes is Voted the NFL’s Top Quarterback by AP Writers

Monday, July 14

By Rob MaaddiKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Patrick Mahomes still stands on top among NFL quarterbacks.The three-time Super Bowl MVP was voted the NFL’s No. 1 quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.This time, he had more competition for the top spot after... Read More.

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.