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Complete Team Effort Carries 12/11 K-State Past 19/17 TCU, 82-61

Wednesday, February 8

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Five Wildcats scored in double figures, including a game-high 18 points from senior Markquis Nowell, as No. 12/11 Kansas State snapped a 2-game losing streak with a near wire-to-wire 82-61 victory over No. 19/17 TCU... Read More.

MMS Boys A-Team’s Collect Wins over Goddard Eisenhower

Tuesday, February 7

The McPherson Middle School Boys Basketball were able to come away with wins from the A-Team, while the B-Team played hard, but fell to Goddard Eisenhower. In the 8th Grade A-Team game, the Pups would have a dominant first half, propelling them to a 41-30... Read More.

Henry Leads MHS Lady Bowlers past El Dorado, Boys Fall in Monday’s Dual

Tuesday, February 7

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Bowlers hosted El Dorado at Starlite Lanes on Monday, where the boys fell to the Wildcats with a team score of 2356-2167, while the Bullpup Girls would defeat El Dorado 1504-1453. The Bullpup Boys were led by Alex Wheat,... Read More.

Five MMS Girls Wrestlers Finish First in Wellington Round Robin Tournament

Tuesday, February 7

WELLINGTON, Kan. - On Tuesday, January 31, the MMS Girls Wrestling team competed in a round robin tournament, where multiple girls would compete in four or five matches each. “They competed well all night.” noted Head Coach Matt McCasland. “Pera (Bauer) and Rylee (Holt) had... Read More.

Six 2022 State Champions Earn Scholar’s Bowl Title Defenses at Regionals

Tuesday, February 7

(KSHSAA.org) - No school in the state has won more Scholar's Bowl state championships than Wichita Collegiate, which captured its 18th title overall with its four straight Class 3A crown a year ago. The Spartans will get a chance to add to that legacy on... Read More.

Nowell Named Top 10 Candidate for Bob Cousy Award

Tuesday, February 7

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Markquis Nowell was announced as a Top 10 candidate for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday (February 7). The award, which annually honors the top point guard... Read More.

Chiefs Activate RB Edwards-Helaire off IR for Super Bowl

Tuesday, February 7

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs activated running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire from injured reserve Monday and placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on the list for the second time as they finalize their roster for the Super Bowl. Edwards-Helaire,... Read More.

Jayhawks Win 40th Straight Big Monday Home Contest

Tuesday, February 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gradey Dick scored 21 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 9 Kansas held on to beat fifth-ranked Texas 88-80 on Monday night. BOX SCORE Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points, Joseph Yesufu had 14 off... Read More.

Rose Scores 33, Bulldogs Fall to York

Tuesday, February 7

By McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. — Curtis Rose exploded for a career-high 33 points Saturday night (Feb. 4), but the McPherson College Bulldogs were unable to come away with the victory, falling to the York University Panthers on Senior Night inside the... Read More.

Defense Fuels Bulldogs to Win Over York on Senior Night

Tuesday, February 7

By McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College Bulldogs forced 28 turnovers, including a season-high 16 steals, to take down the York University Panthers Saturday night (Feb. 4) on Senior Night in the Sports Center. The win snaps a five-game losing streak. Read More.

MHS Boys Swimmers Take Third at Campus Meet

Monday, February 6

HAYSVILLE, Kan. - McPherson Boys Swimming Coach Matt Cotton said, "It was possibly our best team performance of the year,” as the Bullpups traveled to a meet hosted by Campus on Thursday, finishing third, in the final meet that Smoky Valley would be able... Read More.

Chiefs, Eagles Land in Phoenix, Prepare for Super Bowl 57

Monday, February 6

By David Brandt, AP News PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — A few minutes after the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes landed in Phoenix, the pilot hung a “Chiefs Kingdom” flag out of the window as players, coaches and staff got off the plane and... Read More.