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Lark Men Fall Short Against Spartans

Monday, January 26

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - The Hesston College men's basketball team put together a strong offensive effort on the road Wednesday night, but Missouri Baptist held on late to secure a 95–88 win in a fast-paced, high-scoring contest. Missouri Baptist set the early tempo, finding rhythm... Read More.

Lark Women Battle with Calvary

Monday, January 26

HESSTON, Kan. - The Hesston College women's basketball team battled throughout the evening but ultimately fell 59–50 to Calvary University in a physical, competitive game at Yost Center on Wednesday. Calvary came out aggressively and struck first, using strong shooting and ball movement to take... Read More.

Tigers Fall to Wayland on The Road

Monday, January 26

Plainview, Texas. - The Tigers faced a tough road test Thursday night, falling 97–62 to Wayland Baptist in Plainview as the Pioneers used an explosive first half to seize control early. Central Christian struggled to find rhythm offensively in the opening minutes, while Wayland capitalized... Read More.

Tiger Women Not Able to Overcome 2nd Half Effort from Wayland in Road Loss

Monday, January 26

Plainview, Texas. - The Tigers dropped an 82–69 decision to the Flying Queens on the road Thursday night, as Wayland Baptist used a strong offensive showing and home-court momentum to pull away in the 2nd half. The Tigers stayed competitive early, matching the Flying Queens... Read More.

McPherson Men Hold Off Bethel in Overtime Thriller 82-77

Monday, January 26

McPherson, Kan – It'd be a show to watch on Sunday evening as McPherson and Bethel College squared off in a massive KCAC matchup. Both teams were tied for second place in the conference standings coming into the contest, making this one out to be... Read More.

Bulldog Women Struggle in Battle With Threshers

Monday, January 26

McPherson, Kan. – After three straight road games, the Bulldogs were finally back at the Holman Fieldhouse for a home KCAC matchup, taking on the Bethel College Threshers. McPherson headed into the contest looking for their fourth conference win, while Bethel aimed to make it... Read More.

Hillsboro Trojan Classic Girls, Boys Finals Moved to Saturday Because of Snow

Monday, January 26

The finals of the Hillsboro Trojan Classic girls and boys basketball tournament have been postponed to Saturday from Monday because of snow, according to Hillsboro athletic director Robert Rempel. There are no classes or other activities Monday at Hillsboro High School because of snow. Clay... Read More.

Mid-Season Basketball Tournaments for Jan. 26-31

Monday, January 26

Mid-Season Basketball Tournaments for Jan. 26-31 Compiled by Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered BOYS LYON COUNTY LEAGUE At White Auditorium, Emporia Games Monday – Hartford vs. Northern Heights, 5:30 p.m.; Burlingame vs. Waverly, 8:30 p.m. Games Tuesday – Madison vs. Lebo, 5:30 p.m.; Olpe vs. Marais des Cygnes Valley, 8:30... Read More.

19/19 Kansas Too Much For K-State, 86-62

Sunday, January 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. – No. 19/19 Kansas broke open a tight contest with a decisive 8-0 run to snap a 3-game losing streak at Bramlage Coliseum and earn an 86-62 win in the 304th Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday night. BOX SCORE Kansas (15-5, 5-2 Big 12) saw... Read More.

Kansas Outlasts Kansas State in Dillons Sunflower Showdown, 86-62

Sunday, January 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas' Flory Bidunga and Melvin Council Jr. each recorded double-doubles, while five Jayhawks scored in double-figures as No. 19 Kansas outlasted Kansas State, 86-62, in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday night. BOX SCORE Bidunga led... Read More.

Sterling Boys, Southeast of Saline Girls Crowned 2026 Sterling Invitational Champions

Saturday, January 24

Sterling, the defending Kansas Class 2A state champions and the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A this year, defeated Hugoton 78-55 in the championship game of the 54th annual Sterling Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament Friday night and improved to 13-0. “We played very free today,”... Read More.

Viking Girls and Boys Take 5th at Sterling Invitational

Saturday, January 24

STERLING, Kan. – Following the same trajectory for the Sterling Invitational, the Smoky Valley basketball teams each went 2-1 this past week, taking fifth place finishes in tough battles on Friday. Girls Quarterfinals-Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 - The Beavers held a 10-5 lead after first... Read More.