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Bullpup Volleyball Eyes 4th Straight State Appearance

Friday, August 28

The McPherson Bullpup volleyball team is looking to keep their strong tradition alive in 2026. Christy Doile has led her team to the 4A State Tournament the past three seasons, finishing as a state runner-up in 2023, 4th in 2024 and as a state... Read More.

Cross Country Opens Season in Hutch

Friday, August 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hesston College cross country team opened the 2026 season Thursday evening at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at the Fun Valley Sports Complex. On the women's side, sophomore Arissa Cathey led Hesston with a time of 23:02.81, placing 31st overall in the three-mile... Read More.

Bluejay Volleyball Falls to MACU and Baker in Home Opener

Friday, August 28

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College Volleyball opened up the home portion of their 2026 schedule on Wednesday afternoon as they hosted Mid-America Christian and Baker in the Tabor College Triangular. The Bluejays took on Mid-America Christian in the first match of the evening and immediately proved... Read More.

Bluejay Men Fall to Mid-America Christian to Open 2026 Campaign

Friday, August 28

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Bluejay Men's Soccer opened up the 2026 campaign on Wednesday evening as they played host to a strong Mid-America Christian side. MACU scored the first three goals before the Bluejays found the back of the net at the 79:50' mark, courtesy of a... Read More.

Two Second Half Goals Doom Bluejay Women’s Soccer in Season-Opener

Friday, August 28

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College Women's Soccer opened up the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon as they play host to Texas Wesleyan. Texas Wesleyan opened up the scoring at the 11:17' mark, and Haven Deckinger provided the answer with her first goal of the season... Read More.

Swedes Open Season in Terry Masterson Classic Twilight Classic

Friday, August 28

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Cross Country team opened their season in Hutchinson, Kan. competing in the 2026 Terry Masterson Twilight Classic. The race was held at the Fun Valley Sport Complex. The women's course was three miles while the men had... Read More.

Bullpup Tennis Opens with 1st Place Finish at Hesston

Friday, August 28

HESSTON, Kan. - After a strong finish to the 2025 season and with five of the six varsity players returning, the McPherson Bullpup girls tennis team opened their season in impressive fashion on Thursday, winning the Hesston tournament with three 3-0 finishes on the day. The... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Soccer Returns Veteran Group

Friday, August 28

Entering his 17th season at the helm, McPherson boys soccer coach Chris Adrian will have a veteran group on the pitch in 2026. The Bullpups made it to the 4-1A State Quarterfinals in 2025, finishing with a 10-9 record. They fell to eventual state... Read More.

Olathe Northwest High School Wins Performing Arts School of Excellence Award

Thursday, August 27

OLATHE, Kan. – Olathe Northwest High School has been named the 2026-27 Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). After receiving commendations in 2022 and 2025, Olathe Northwest won the award for the first time... Read More.

Hesston Swather Volleyball Team Returns Seven Players from State Tournament Team

Thursday, August 27

Hesston enters the 2026 season looking to build on its first Kansas Class 3A state tournament appearance in seven seasons and brings back seven players from the 2025 squad. The Swathers, a Sports in Kansas team to watch in 2026, open the season at the... Read More.

Kansas Football Names its Starting Quarterback for Week 1

Thursday, August 27

Kansas football has named a starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, a source confirms to 247Sports. Redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall gets the nod for the Jayhawks as they enter year six of the Lance Leipold era. Read More.

Halstead Volleyball Team Returns Four Starters with Experience From Two State Tournaments

Thursday, August 27

Halstead enters the 2026 season with four players returning from a group that has already experienced championship success at the high school level and have competed in two state tournaments According to Sports in Kansas, the Dragons are again a volleyball team to watch in... Read More.