Iola Sports

Athletes, Coaches, Hall of Fame Teams, and More to be Honored at KBCA All-Star Game Saturday

Thursday, June 19

SALINA, Kan. - Much is in store Saturday, June 21 in Salina for the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games, held at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University. The event features lots of recognition from the 2024-25 season as well as Girls and Boys... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Decision to Return for Another Season with Chiefs Wasn’t Much of a Decision At All

Thursday, June 19

By Dave SkrettaKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all.In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn’t out of the... Read More.

Maikel Garcia Homers to Help the Kansas City Royals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-3

Thursday, June 19

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night.Garcia capped Kansas City’s four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby... Read More.

Counsell Becomes First Kansas Player to Ever Win Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Wednesday, June 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's Brady Counsell became the first player in school history to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Wednesday. Counsell earned a spot on the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team for his work at third base this... Read More.

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

Wednesday, June 18

DODGE CITY, Kan. - Local High School Football athletes and coaches are getting ready for the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl events in Dodge City starting Thurs., June 19 through Sat., June 21.While the game won't be until Saturday, there are many events that the Kansas... Read More.

Wednesday’s KABC All-Star Baseball Game Delayed by Two Hours

Wednesday, June 18

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) announced that the All-Star game, comprised of All-State honorees from area high schools, will still be be played. However, it will be played two hours later than originally scheduled, moving from 1 p.m. to 3... Read More.

Perez Homers Twice, Witt Goes Deep in Hometown For 1st Time as Royals Beat Rangers 6-1

Wednesday, June 18

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Bobby Witt Jr. went deep in his hometown team’s ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Seth Lugo struck out... Read More.

Tight End Travis Kelce, Franchised Guard Trey Smith Attend Chiefs Minicamp

Tuesday, June 17

By Dave Skretta - The Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day... Read More.

K-State Basketball’s Manning to Join Athletes in Action Tour to Czech Republic

Tuesday, June 17

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Rising junior Taj Manning has been selected to join the Athletes in Action Basketball international tour this summer, traveling to the Czech Republic from June 28 to July 11.Manning will be part of a select team comprised of eight... Read More.

Neosho County CC Baseball Coach Murry Honored by NJCAA

Tuesday, June 17

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College Head Baseball Coach Steve Murry was honored by the NJCAA in Charlotte, NC for the Coaches Legacy Award.Murry just finished his 39th year as the head baseball coach with the Panthers and has a career record of 1,231-829.... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Fall Short in Comeback Attempt vs. Blackwell

Tuesday, June 17

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas faced the Blackwell Flycatchers in Iola Monday, June 16, but fell 13-8 despite trying to come back from a lengthy deficit.Blackwell started string, scoring nine of their 13 runs in the first four innings alone while also scoring... Read More.

Roger Barta, Legendary High School Football Coach & Kansas HOF Inductee, Dies at 79

Tuesday, June 17

Legendary Kansas High School Football coach and Kansas Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79, as first reported by Kansas Pregame.Barta won eight state football championships as the head coach of Smith Center High School and holds... Read More.