Hutchinson Sports

Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

Monarchs Fall Late to Rebels on the Road

Friday, June 27

NEWTON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs only had four hits against the Newton Rebels on the road Thurs., June 26, falling after two late Rebels runs 5-3.TEAM:12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9R HEHutchinson: 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 03 4 1Newton: 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 X5 10 3Newton's shut-down pitching performance in the final four innings contributed to the win over Hutchinson. The Monarchs did have... Read More.

Shane Baz Goes 8 Scoreless in Longest Start of Career as Rays Blank Royals 4-0 for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed three hits over a career-best eight innings, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep.Baz (8-3)... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday.Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list.3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Play Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Classic

Thursday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State will play Mississippi State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic at 8:30 p.m., CT on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, as the NABC announced the complete bracket for the... Read More.

Five-Run 9th Inning the Difference Maker in Monarchs Win over Rebels

Thursday, June 26

NEWTON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs defeated the Newton Rebels 13-8 Wednesday thanks to a five-run ninth inning to give them their 13th win of the season.TEAM:12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R HEHutchinson:20 4 0 1 1 0 0 5 13 64Newton:00 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 8 1011The Monarchs had a great start, holding a 6-0 lead after three innings. They got on the board with... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2025 2-1A All-State Baseball Teams

Thursday, June 26

Sports in Kansas released their 2-1A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season late Wednesday night. The 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A teams are yet to be released.Sedgwick High School had a strong showing, having the 2-1A Player of the Year,... Read More.

Rasmussen and the Rays Bullpen Shine in 3-0 Win Over Royals

Thursday, June 26

By Dave SkrettaKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City... Read More.

Center Paul Mbiya Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Center Paul Mbiya has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Mbiya is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season.Mbiya is 6-foot-11,... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game.The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs’ Vassart, Toureau Earn Jayhawk Collegiate League Weekly Honors

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Monarchs players Tyson Vassart and Cole Toureau earned weekly honors from the Jayhawk Collegiate League Tues., June 24.Vassart was named one of the league's Position Players of the Week. The Hutchinson CC Blue Dragon and LaSalle, Manitoba, Canada native had a... Read More.