McPherson Sports

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.

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Tuesday, June 17

By the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - On Tuesday – National Mascot Day – Dan Meers, the franchise's original KC Wolf, announced his retirement after 35 years as the team's beloved mascot and "Director of Shenanigans." "Dan Meers has been the heart and... Read More.

Counsell Selected as Finalist for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Tuesday, June 17

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball senior Brady Counsell was named a finalist for the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced Monday. Counsell is the first player in program history to be... Read More.

Arkansas’ Wood Pitches Third No-Hitter in CWS History, Strikes Out 19 Against Murray State

Monday, June 16

By Eric Olson - The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Arkansas’ Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball 18U Squad Show Out in Arkansas

Monday, June 16

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The McPherson Bullpup 18U summer ball squad traveled to Bentonville, Ark. for the Chad Wolff Classic. The Classic, hosted by Five Tool, brings teams from around the Midwest to play against some of the best summer baseball competition. The event brings in dozens... Read More.

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Chiefs Complete Voluntary Offseason Program with Mandatory Minicamp on the Horizon

Monday, June 16

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs Senior Reporter KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the voluntary portion of the offseason training program on Friday as the players completed a third (and final) week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Monday, June 16

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament. The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

Nick Kurtz Hits a Solo Homer to Rally the Athletics to a 3-2 Win and Sweep of the Royals

Sunday, June 15

By Marc Bowman - The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Kurtz hit Carlos Estévez’s (2-2) fastball 411 feet to right-center... Read More.

MHS Softball Coach Resigns Following State Title Run

Saturday, June 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School head softball coach Daryl Hoelting resigned from his position following an undefeated state title run in his lone season with the Bullpups. McPherson Athletic Director Shane Backhus told Ad Astra Radio that Hoelting resigned on Monday, June 8. No further... Read More.

Athletics End 14-Game Road Losing Streak, Beat Royals 6-4

Saturday, June 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss. Severino... Read More.

Alex Gordon Ready for Induction into Royals Hall of Fame

Friday, June 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 12, 2025) — Alex Gordon became the newest addition to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. Gordon was the second overall pick in the 2005 Major League draft. He also became a three-time American League All-Star. But as Greg... Read More.

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

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Counsell Selected as Finalist for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Arkansas’ Wood Pitches Third No-Hitter in CWS History, Strikes Out 19 Against Murray State

Bullpup Baseball 18U Squad Show Out in Arkansas

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Chiefs Complete Voluntary Offseason Program with Mandatory Minicamp on the Horizon

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Nick Kurtz Hits a Solo Homer to Rally the Athletics to a 3-2 Win and Sweep of the Royals

MHS Softball Coach Resigns Following State Title Run

Athletics End 14-Game Road Losing Streak, Beat Royals 6-4

Alex Gordon Ready for Induction into Royals Hall of Fame

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