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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.

Gold Boys, Blue Girls Capture KBCA All-Star Games

Monday, June 22

The 2026 KBCA All-Star Games took place Saturday at Kansas Wesleyan University’s Mabee Arena in Salina. The Girls Blue Team All-Stars defeated the Gold Team All-Stars 75-70 and the Boys Gold Team All-Star defeated the Boys Blue Team 94-93. Kelan Gruver of Bonner Springs was named... Read More.

Wichita Catbackers to Host Meet & Greet with Alexander, Klein June 22

Thursday, June 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Wichita Catbackers will host a meet and greet event with head coaches Casey Alexander and Collin Klein on Monday, June 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., CT at Chicken N Pickle at 1240 N Greenwich Road in Wichita. Fans are encouraged to come out and hear from the... Read More.

Chiefs Trade OT Wanya Morris to Atlanta

Thursday, June 18

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round selection. Morris departs Kansas City after appearing in 43 games (with 16 starts) over the last... Read More.

Inman Softball Players Named to Sports in Kansas Class 2-1A All-State Team

Thursday, June 18

Inman High School, which tied for third place at the Kansas Class 2-1A state softball tournament, placed three players on the Sports in Kansas Class 2-1A All-State First Team and two on the Second Team. Named to the First Team were junior pitcher Lyla Levin,... Read More.

Great Bend Senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht Commits to Kansas State Football

Thursday, June 18

Great Bend High School senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht, a 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver, has committed to playing football at Kansas State University. Ohnmacht, a 4-Star prospect in the Great Bend Class of 2027, committed to K-State on June 7. He is the No. 1 Kansas high... Read More.

Chicago Bears Sign Ellsworth High School Alum Kaden Davis

Thursday, June 18

The Chicago Bears of the National Football League signed Ellsworth High School alumnus Kaden Davis, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver/kick returner, to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Davis, who attended USD 327 Ellsworth/Kanopolis/Geneseo schools, played college football at Butler Community College and Northwest Missouri State... Read More.

Area Softball Players Named to Class 3A State Team

Thursday, June 18

Haven, Halstead, Hesston and Southeast of Saline were well-represented on the Sports in Kansas Class 3A state softball team, which was released on Wednesday. Haven High School seniors Morgan O’Neal, Mayzie Warden and Avery Brawner were named to the First Team along with Southeast of... Read More.