McPherson Sports

Kansas Earns No. 1 Seed in the West, to Play Howard in NCAA Tournament First Round

Sunday, March 12

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The defending NCAA National Champion Kansas Jayhawks earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament, marking their 51st all-time appearance and NCAA record 33rd consecutive appearance. Kansas will play Howard in the first round on Thursday, March 16,... Read More.

Jayhawks Advance to Big 12 Tournament Title Game With Win Over Cyclones

Friday, March 10

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Gradey Dick made a couple of crucial baskets during a second-half run that gave Kansas control, and the third-ranked Jayhawks went on to beat Iowa State 71-58 on Friday night to... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Advance to 4A Semifinals, Defeating Topeka Hayden 65-41

Friday, March 10

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - Early foul trouble seemed to be no trouble for the McPherson Bullpup Girls on Thursday, as they opened the Class 4A State Quarterfinals with a 65-41 win over the Topeka Hayden Wildcats. After his 16th state quarterfinal... Read More.

Class 2A Boys Quarterfinals: Moundridge Overwhelms St. Marys in 63-31 Stunner

Friday, March 10

By: Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered MANHATTAN, Kan. (kshsaacovered.com) – Whatever expectations veteran Moundridge coach Vance Unrau had for Wednesday’s Class 2A state quarterfinal showdown with 2022 runner-up St. Marys, one thing is certain.“Not this,” Unrau admitted.Indeed, nobody really saw this one coming – a 63-31... Read More.

Jayhawks Top Mountaineers in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Tournament

Thursday, March 9

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Playing without coach Bill Self on the sideline, third-ranked Kansas turned to big offensive performances from Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. along with some stingy defense to pull away from West Virginia 78-61 on Thursday in the quarterfinals... Read More.

Four Bullpups Score in Double-figures to Defeat Wellington in 4A State Quarterfinal Win

Thursday, March 9

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Boys Basketball team guaranteed themselves a full 25-game season, as two more games will await them at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, after a 71-49 win over the Wellington Crusaders in the... Read More.

Wilson Named The Sporting News All-America First Team

Tuesday, March 7

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Two days after garnering unanimous Big 12 Player of the Year and All-Big 12 First Team honors, Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named to 2022-23 The Sporting News All-America First Team announced Tuesday.Joining Wilson on The Sporting News All-America First... Read More.

Kansas State High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Monday, March 6

By KSHSAA Covered Staff For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal.BOYS TOURNAMENTSCLASS 6A At Koch Arena, Wichita Wednesday’s quarterfinals Manhattan (14-8) vs. Blue Valley North (19-3), 2 p.m. Shawnee Mission Northwest (15-7) vs. Blue Valley Northwest (18-4), 4 p.m. Junction... Read More.

Porter Delivers Typical Porter-Style Game

Monday, March 6

By Paul Suellentrop, Wichita State University AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Thirty minutes or so before Sunday's game, Craig Porter Jr., walked up the tunnel toward the Koch Arena court and signed an autograph for a fan.After Sunday's game, Porter watched his... Read More.

Five Storylines from Girls State Basketball

Sunday, March 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - An incredible week of substate action yields to what could be another brilliant week of girls basketball. So many storylines to watch, and here, we break down five to watch from teams that qualified from the Ad Astra Radio... Read More.

MHS Girls Return to State for 8th Straight Season

Sunday, March 5

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - For the third straight season, the McPherson High Boys and Girls are returning to the Class 4A State Tournament. Saturday evening, the Bullpup Girls defeated Rock Creek 74-40, to punch their ticket to Salina for the... Read More.

Bracket Announced for Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship

Sunday, March 5

By Big12Sports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The bracket is set for the 2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship to be played March 8-11 in Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center. Kansas earned the top seed after winning its 21st Big 12 regular season title and... Read More.