McPherson Sports

Brunk Set to Begin Inaugural Season as Head Coach Wednesday

Wednesday, March 22

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson and Smoky Valley Co-op Swim Team will accompany Moundridge this season, as they begin their 2023 plunge on Wednesday. They will travel to Topeka’s Capitol Federal Natatorium, under first-year Head Coach Angela Brunk. Brunk comes... Read More.

Tiger Softball Sweeps Haskell

Wednesday, March 22

By: Central Christian College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College softball team was back at home on Tuesday for a double header with the Haskell Indian Nations University Indians. The Tigers were able to come away with a pair of wins on the... Read More.

Clayton Receives NAIA All-American Honorable Mention

Wednesday, March 22

By Bethany Swedes Athletics Kansas City, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2022-23 Men's Basketball All-America Teams. Solomon Clayton was announced as a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American for his play throughout the season. Throughout the season, Clayton grabbed 82 offensive rebounds... Read More.

Bullpups Open the Season Shutting out Salina Central, Led by Simmelink’s Hat-Trick

Wednesday, March 22

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Soccer team opened the spring season on Tuesday, with a dominant performance against the Salina Central Mustangs, winning 9-0. Freshman Addison Shaft was given an early opportunity, and was in the right place... Read More.

Gilbert’s Solid Pitching Fuels Bulldogs to Win Over Tabor

Wednesday, March 22

By McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. - Darby Gilbert struck out a career-high 12 batters in just five innings to help lift McPherson College to an 11-5 victory over (RV) Tabor College at Bulldog Park. With the win, the Bulldogs have won four in... Read More.

Wilson Named Naismith Trophy Finalist

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com ATLANTA – Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named one of four finalists for the 2023 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. Wilson is looking to become the third Jayhawk to win the Naismith Trophy, joining Danny Manning (1988) and Frank... Read More.

Mac High Baseball Set to Defend 2022 State Title on Thursday

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Baseball team made a historic run in 2022, setting a school record for wins in a season, finishing with an overall record of 23-2, winning the Class 4A state title, the first in... Read More.

McPherson High Softball Looking to Remain atop Div. III in 2023

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - After finishing in the middle of the pack of the AVCTL Div. III in 2021, the McPherson High Softball team made tremendous progress last season, going undefeated in the league, and finishing with an overall record... Read More.

Cratty Wins KCAC POTW

Tuesday, March 21

By: Bethany Swedes Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Melinda Cratty of Bethany College has earned the KCAC Softball Player of the Week honors the conference office announced Monday. Melinda was selected for her performances from March 13-19 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Dane Straight as Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Tuesday, March 21

By: Bethany College Athletics LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Bethany College Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Dane Straight has been named the next Head Men's Soccer Coach. "We are excited to welcome Dane Straight as the Head Men's Soccer Coach! Coach Straight's soccer coaching experience,... Read More.

Maddock Picks Up KCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

Tuesday, March 21

By: McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Senior pitcher Blake Maddock was named the KCAC Pitcher of the week following a career-best outing, the league announced Monday (Mar. 20). A native of Oakdale, Calif., Maddock matched his career high with 11 strikeouts as the Bulldogs... Read More.

MHS Girls Soccer Looks to Build on Historic 2022 Season

Monday, March 20

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The 2022 season was arguably the most successful season in the history of McPherson High Girls Soccer, finishing 16-4-1, reaching the 4-1A state tournament where they finished 3rd. They also earned the United Soccer Coaches Team... Read More.