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Kansas Standouts Compete at National Track Meets at Hayward Field

Sunday, June 28

The USATF U20 Outdoor Championships and Nike Outdoor Nationals took place at legendary Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. The USATF U20 Championships took place June 18-19, while the Nike Outdoor Nationals ran from June 18-22. A mixed-school relay made up of four Kansas standouts finished second... Read More.

East Team Prevails 14-7 in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl

Sunday, June 28

Hutchinson High School’s Jackson Anderson and Hutchinson Trinity’s Drew Dechant were members of the West Team at the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl football game Saturday at Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium. The East Team defeated the West Team 14-7. Wellsville head coach Mike Berg... Read More.

Another Phase Complete as the Season Gets Closer

Thursday, June 25

Collin Klein, on his 200th day on the job as Kansas State head football coach — a whirlwind six-month journey featuring little sleep and lots of detailed step-by-step planning — made an announcement at the Wichita Catbackers event on Monday afternoon. K-State football had completed another... Read More.

Fitzgerald Wins Baseball America’s National College Coach of the Year Award

Thursday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award, the publication announced Wednesday. Fitzgerald has now been named the College Coach of the Year by Baseball America and Perfect Game for the... Read More.

KSHSAA Summer Moratorium Week Starts Monday

Thursday, June 25

The KSHSAA summer moratorium week begins Monday and will conclude Sunday, July 5. There shall be no school related athletic activities during summer moratorium week. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and coach aides employed by member schools) shall be prohibited from engaging in any... Read More.

Cheney Senior Reece Tolar, Area Athletes Included in Wichita Eagle All-Metro Baseball Team

Thursday, June 25

Cheney senior Reece Tolar was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Baseball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro baseball list on Monday. According to the All-Metro article, Tolar was one of the state’s most dominant two-way players, earning Central Plains League Player... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Wichita Eagle All-Metro Softball Team

Thursday, June 25

Andale-Garden Plain junior Brooklyn Sele was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Softball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro softball list on Wednesday. According to the All-Metro article, Sele was a steady force at shortstop for an Andale-Garden Plain team that won... Read More.

Damate Joins Swedes Volleyball Staff

Tuesday, June 23

Lindsborg, Kan. - The Bethany College athletic department is excited to welcome Mālieokekai DaMate as its new assistant volleyball coach and sports information coordinator. "I am so excited and grateful for this opportunity," said DaMate. "I fell in love with the campus and the people who... Read More.

Samford Tagged as New Director of Cross-Country and Track & Field

Tuesday, June 23

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Athletic Department has announced that Luke Samford will transition into becoming the new Director of Cross-County and Track and Field and Weight Room Coordinator role following the resignation of Daylon Smith. "Thanks to Laura Moreno and Bethany College administration for... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sacred Heart, Ellinwood Golfers Earn KGCA Class 2A All-State Status

Monday, June 22

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, Salina Sacred Heart and Ellinwood placed athletes on the Kansas Golf Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Tyler Casebolt and Salina Sacred Heart’s Will Tuttle were named to the First Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Miles Blaylock and Salina Sacred Heart’s Jake Koksal... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman Named to KGCA 2nd Team All-State

Monday, June 22

Hutchinson Central Christian High School junior Cael Kooiman was named Second Team Class 1A All-State by the Kansas Golf Coaches Association on Thursday. Kooiman placed second with a 145 score (73-72) at the Kansas Class 2A boys state tournament May 26-27 at McPherson’s Turkey Creek... Read More.

Area Softball Players Recognized on Sports in Kansas Class 4A All-State Softball Team

Monday, June 22

Area softball players from Andale/Garden Plain, Buhler, McPherson, Mulvane, Pratt and Hoisington were recognized on the Sports in Kansas Class 4A All-State Team released on Thursday. Wamego’s Alana McCarthy was named Kansas 4A Player of the Year, Fort Scott’s Kyndal Akin was named 4A Pitcher... Read More.