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Blue Dragons Look to Simplify in 2023

By Steve Carpenter, Blue Dragon Sports Information Director   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The game of baseball has been overrun with analytics. Players and coaches have so many numbers at their disposal now that the mass of information can be a daunting task to figure out and go out... Read More.

Chiefs Rally to Win Super Bowl LVII, Mahomes Named MVP

By DAVE SKRETTA   GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and his ailing right ankle are headed for a Super Bowl victory parade. After aggravating the sprained ankle he suffered three weeks ago, the All-Pro quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to a thrilling 38-35 come-from-behind victory... Read More.

Girls Regional Wrestling: Area Results from Saturday

Area wrestlers competed in Regionals on Saturday, with the top four placers advancing on to State, February 22-23. 6-5A, Dodge City 110 1st Place Match: Sarah Zimmerman (Hays) 27-1, Sr. over Anna Cullens (Hutchinson) 23-1, Sr. (Fall 5:34)   4-1A, Wellington 100 3rd Place Match: Kyrsten Young (Lyons) 17-9, So. over... Read More.

Saturday, Feb. 11 College Basketball Scoreboard

KCAC Women (21) Sterling 76, Kansas Wesleyan 66 Saint Mary 72, Avila 51 Tabor 50, Friends 41 Ottawa 74, Oklahoma Wesleyan 51 Bethany 99, Southwestern 46   KCAC Men Kansas Wesleyan 87, Sterling 69 Saint Mary 63, Avila 61 Friends 67, Tabor 61 Oklahoma Wesleyan 74, Ottawa 57 (20) Southwestern 89, Bethany 63   Big 12 Men Texas 90,... Read More.

12/11 K-State Rally Falls Short at Texas Tech, 71-63

By KStateSports.com   LUBBOCK, Texas – No. 12/11 Kansas State had numerous chances to take the lead in the final minutes but could not quite make the right play at the right time in dropping a 71-63 decision at Texas Tech on Saturday night before a crowd... Read More.

No. 9 Kansas Earns Win No. 20, Topping Oklahoma 78-55

By KUAthletics.com   NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Even an elite scorer like Jalen Wilson needs a confidence boost sometimes. Wilson scored a team-high 18 points, and No. 9 Kansas rolled past Oklahoma 78-55 on Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. BOX SCORE Wilson, who entered the day leading the... Read More.

A Look at Girls Substate Possibilites

By Brad Hallier   We'll get to that loaded Class 1A Division 1 Little River substate eventually. But there is plenty to sort out across all substates in the area still. Here's a look at where area teams are standing with less than two weeks left in... Read More.

Bullpups Tally 50-Point Wins over Winfield on ‘Think Pink’ Night

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   McPHERSON, Kan. - It was two very efficient performances for the McPherson High School Basketball teams Friday Night, as they played host to the Winfield Vikings for ‘Think Pink’ at the Roundhouse. The Bullpup Girls sported their new, special occasion... Read More.

Big 12 Announces Agreement for Withdrawal of Oklahoma and Texas

By Big12Sports.com   IRVING, Tx. - The Big 12 announces that the Conference has agreed in principle to terms with the University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin to leave the Conference following the 2023-24 athletic year, one year earlier than originally announced,... Read More.

MacKinnon Steps Down as McPherson College Baseball Head Coach

McPHERSON, Kan. — In a bittersweet moment last month, Head Baseball Coach Kyle MacKinnon announced that he accepted a job with the Arizona Diamondbacks. MacKinnon will step away from the team immediately and begin his role with the Diamondbacks in the coming weeks. MacKinnon has spent... Read More.

Cardinals Acquire LHP Misiewicz from Royals for Cash

By AP News   ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from their cross-state rival Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, St. Louis designated right-hander James Naile for assignment on the Missouri... Read More.