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Hesston College Lands 83 Student-Athletes on 2025-26 CAC Academic All-Conference List

Wednesday, August 19

The Continental Athletic Conference announced their 2025-26 Academic All-Conference award winners which included 83 student-athletes from Hesston College. The CAC honors student-athletes each school year for achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average after completing two consecutive academic terms at their institution and... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards, Highlights From 2026 Session

Wednesday, August 19

August 19, 2026 — High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 34th consecutive... Read More.

2027 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced

Tuesday, August 18

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the selection of Randall Zimmerman, Junction City High School, and Andrew Gantenbein, Osage City High School, to serve as the head coaches for the 54th Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 26, 2027. The head coaches are selected from the group... Read More.

Tabor Volleyball Picked 9th in KCAC Preseason Coaches Poll

Monday, August 17

KANSAS – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) released the 2026 KCAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Friday. Tabor College Volleyball was picked to finish 9th by the conference head coaches, following the 2025 campaign that saw the Bluejays end the season with a 9-17 overall... Read More.

Bulldog Volleyball Looks to Make Another Deep Tournament Run in 2026

Monday, August 17

McPherson, Kan. - The McPherson College Volleyball team is looking to make another deep tournament run in 2026 under eighth-year head coach Cory Cahill. The Bulldogs made their first-ever appearance in the NAIA Quarterfinals last season, finishing with a 34-3 overall record while going... Read More.

McPherson Bullpups are Sports in Kansas 4A Football Team to Watch

Saturday, August 15

After finishing 5-4 in 2025, the McPherson High School Bullpups return nine starters on offense and 10 on defense. Sports in Kansas recognized the Bullpups as a Class 4A Team to Watch in 2026. Head coach Jace Pavlovich enters his 23rd year in coaching and has... Read More.

Moundridge’s Baylee Schriner is 2026 Sports in Kansas Cross Country Runner to Watch

Saturday, August 15

Moundridge High School junior Baylee Schriner enters the 2026 cross country season as an accomplished multi-sport athlete with state medals, school records and a state basketball championship already on her resume. Schriner is a Sports in Kansas cross country runner to watch for the 2-26... Read More.

Ty Simpson Throws 2 TD Passes, Rallies Rams past Chiefs

Saturday, August 15

Kansas City, Mo. - Rookie running back Emmett Johnson led the Chiefs in rushing with 59 yards over 12 attempts, while seventh-round pick rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 13 of 19 passes for 98 yards. Second-year tight end Jake Briningstool led Chiefs receivers with... Read More.

Important Fan Information for Saturday’s Preseason Game at Arrowhead Stadium

Thursday, August 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Rams on August 15 at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Saturday's game below. Chiefs Charity Game and Junior Chiefs Cheerleaders Recognized as the top philanthropic game of its type... Read More.

K-State WBB Signs Osazuwa to 2026-27 Roster

Thursday, August 13

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as forward Cristina Osazuwa from Italy has signed with the Wildcats. "Cristina gives us a power forward that is versatile enough to play away... Read More.

Gaskell Gears up for Inaugural Season at the Helm of Tabor Men’s Soccer

Thursday, August 13

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College Director of Soccer Thomas Gaskell enters his first season at the helm of the Bluejay Men's Soccer program and looks to build on the team's success from a season ago. The 2025 campaign saw the Bluejays finish with a 9-7-3 record... Read More.

McPherson Women’s Soccer Enters 2026 Season Looking for Growth

Thursday, August 13

McPherson, Kan. - The McPherson College Women's Soccer team enters the 2026 season looking for growth under second-year head coach Ian Thomson. Thomson opened his career at McPherson by leading a young Bulldogs squad to a 6-9-3 overall record and 4-8-1 KCAC record last season. The team... Read More.