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Inman 7th Grader, Cheerleader Alanna Ferran Needs Votes for Athlete of the Year Contest

Monday, September 14

Alanna Ferran has entered the Youth Athlete of the Year contest and needs people to vote for her. The contest is sponsored by Sports Illustrated, CBS sportscaster Russell Wilson (a former NFL quarterback) and the Why Not You Foundation. The Youth Athlete of the Year wins... Read More.

Swedes Use 4th Quarter Comeback to Take Down Spires 32-31

Sunday, September 13

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes football team played host to the University of Saint Mary Spires in an interdivisional KCAC match-up. The Spires jumped on the board first after capitalizing on a Swedes' first drive fumble. Bethany would answer back on the following... Read More.

Goessel Volleyball Team Captures Home Invitational Tournament Title

Saturday, September 12

The Goessel High School Bluebirds captured the Goessel Invitational volleyball tournament championship Saturday. The Bluebirds defeated the Moundridge Wildcats 25-14, 25-22 in the championship match and posted a 5-0 record. In Pool A play, Goessel defeated Hutchinson Central Christian, South Haven and Sedgwick. In the semifinals,... Read More.

Smoky Valley Pulls Away From Ellinwood, 24-8

Saturday, September 12

After leading 16-0 at halftime, Smoky Valley stopped an 11-play Ellinwood drive early in the third quarter. The Vikings then went on a seven-play drive to the Ellinwood 9-yard line, but Eagles linebacker Luke Heinz picked up a Viking fumble and returned it 86... Read More.

Bluejay Men Fall to Mount Marty in 1-0 Decision Despite Leading the Charge Offensively

Saturday, September 12

WICHITA, Kan. – Tabor College Men's Soccer made the short commute to Wichita on Friday evening to play host to Mount Marty at Stryker Sports Complex. Going into the match, the Lancers held a 1-0 advantage over the Bluejays. Mount Marty scored at the 18' mark,... Read More.

Lady Bluejays Draw Even with Lancers in Wichita

Saturday, September 12

WICHITA, Kan. – Friday night brought plenty of excitement as Tabor Women's Soccer traveled to Wichita to play host to Mount Marty in their final non-conference matchup of the fall. Friday's match marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Both sides played relatively even in... Read More.

Swedes Sweep Randall in Straight Sets

Saturday, September 12

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College volleyball earned a straight-set victory over Randall University, defeating the Saints 25-22, 25-21, 25-16. The Swedes finished the match with 47 kills while hitting .250 as a team and totaled eight service aces and 52 digs. Bethany had to battle... Read More.

Jayhawks Fall to #23 Missouri in Border Showdown

Saturday, September 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- The Kansas Jayhawks dropped a 38-21 matchup to #23 Missouri Friday night in the StorageMart Border Showdown at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. BOX SCORE The loss moves KU to 1-1 on the season, while Missouri moves to 2-0.Read More.

Area Runners Compete at Hesston Swather Special Cross Country Meet

Saturday, September 12

Several area runners competed in the small school division at the Hesston Swather Special high school cross country meet Thursday. In the boys team standings, Hesston and Cheney placed fourth and fifth. Berean Academy, Halstead, Lyons and Sterling placed 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th and... Read More.

Moundridge Wildcats Shut Out Sedgwick in Home Opener

Saturday, September 12

The Moundridge Wildcats scored 20 points in the second quarter and 21 in the the third frame to defeat the Sedgwick Cardinals 41-0 in their home-opening football game Friday night. “We leaned on our defense to start the game and they came up big,” said... Read More.

Elyria Christian Falls to Chetopa 38-32 in Overtime

Saturday, September 12

The Elyria Christian Eagles fell to Chetopa 38-32 in overtime in a Six-Man football game Friday night at Chetopa. “We came into Week 2 battling some injuries,” said Chetopa football coach Trevor Little. “Two guys were out, so we only had seven guys available. During... Read More.

Hesston Clips Hoisington at Home

Saturday, September 12

The Hesston High School football team clipped Hoisington 23-16 Friday night in Hesston. Hesston improved to 2-0 and Hoisington dropped to 1-1. The Hoisington Cardinals are back home next Friday against Cheney, which defeated Conway Springs 37-0 Friday night.