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Larks Fall on the Road at McPherson

Thursday, August 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Hesston College women's soccer team fell 3-0 to McPherson College on Wednesday night, moving the Larks to 0-1-1 on the season. McPherson put pressure on the Hesston defense early, forcing goalkeeper Ashleigh Williams to make a save less than four... Read More.

Swedes Fall in the 85th Minute to Falcons

Thursday, August 27

Lindsborg, Kan. - The Bethany College Swedes Men's Soccer team fell 2-1 to Kansas Christian University Falcons in a hard-fought match at Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium. A slow start from the Swedes allowed the Falcons to take the lead in the 9th minute through... Read More.

Bulldogs Take the 3-0 Victory Under the Lights Over Hesston

Thursday, August 27

McPherson, Kansas – McPherson College hosted Hesston College at home for their first game under the lights at Brubaker Family Stadium in 2026. The Bulldogs came into this contest fresh off of an 8-0 victory on the road in their season-opener over Spurgeon College in... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Tennis Primed for Another Big Season

Thursday, August 27

The McPherson Bullpup girls tennis team has been well-known for their great tradition. Over the past five seasons, they have finished no worse than 4th at the 4A State Tournament, having won the title in 2021 and finishing second in each of the past... Read More.

Royals Take Winning Formula on Road, Hang on For 9th In a Row

Wednesday, August 26

The Royals capped a perfect homestand on Sunday and then took their winning ways on the road. Now they’re the hottest team in baseball. Their 5-3 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night pushed the Royals’ win streak to nine... Read More.

Defending Champs Ellinwood (3A) and Little River (1A DI) are Ranked No. 1 in KVA Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 26

The Ellinwood Eagles, the defending Kansas Class 2A state volleyball champions, are ranked first in Class 2A in the Kansas Volleyball Association preseason poll released on Wednesday. Hillsboro, Moundridge, Inman and Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian are ranked sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th. Little River, winners of four... Read More.

Four-time Defending Champion Little River Aims for ‘Five-peat’

Wednesday, August 26

The Little River High School volleyball team enters the 2026 season looking for its fifth Kansas Class 1A Division I state title in a row and sixth overall. Little River has won state titles in 1984, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 — the last four... Read More.

Bethany Battles but Falls Short Against Doane

Wednesday, August 26

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Bethany College volleyball team battled through two tightly contested opening sets Tuesday but ultimately fell to Doane University in three sets, 25-23, 26-24, 25-20, in the Swedes' home opener. Bethany stayed within striking distance throughout the afternoon, particularly in the first... Read More.

Larks Draw with Oklahoma Panhandle State in Home Opener

Tuesday, August 25

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College women's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2-2 draw against Oklahoma Panhandle State University on Saturday, Aug. 22. Oklahoma Panhandle State nearly opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Emma Contreras hit the crossbar, but Hesston... Read More.

Radu Scores Twice as Larks Defeat Oklahoma Panhandle State

Tuesday, August 25

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College men's soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 2-1 victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State University on Saturday night. Neither team found the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes. Oklahoma Panhandle State generated five... Read More.

Bulldogs Open 2026 Season in Dominant Fashion with 8-0 Win over Spurgeon

Tuesday, August 25

Kansas City, Mo. – The McPherson Bulldogs Women's Soccer team opened their 2026 season with a dominant 8-0 win at Spurgeon on Friday afternoon. This was only the third meeting between the two teams in program history, with McPherson staying undefeated in the series with... Read More.

Chiefs Fall to Buccaneers, 16-15, in Preseason Matchup

Monday, August 24

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-15, as the preseason rolled along on Saturday night. Kansas City took an early lead and held it for much of the game courtesy of an outstanding defensive effort that held Tampa Bay scoreless until... Read More.