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Texas Women Beat Texas Tech 4-1 to Claim Back-to-back NCAA Softball Championships

Friday, June 5

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women’s College World... Read More.

Mulvane sweeps top awards on KABC 4A All-State Team, McPherson’s Bengtson Makes First Team

Friday, June 5

Mulvane High School swept the top awards on the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Class 4A All-State Team released on Tuesday. Mulvane’s Grey Sanders was named Pitcher of the Year, Parker Chubb is the Player of the Year and Steve Nelson is the Coach of... Read More.

Cheney’s Reece Tolar Named KABC Class 3A Player of the Year

Friday, June 5

Cheney High School’s Reece Tolar was named Player of the Year on the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches Class 3A All-State Baseball Team released on Tuesday. Girard’s Kam Smith was named Pitcher of the Year and Council Grove’s Matt Wilkens was named Coach of the... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic’s Drew Dechant Tops KABC Class 2A-1A All-State Baseball Team

Friday, June 5

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School’s Drew Dechant was named Pitcher of the Year in Class 2A-1A by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches and leads the Class 2A-1A First Team. The KABC released its All-State Baseball Teams for Classes 2-1A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A... Read More.

Area Football, Basketball Coaching Change Tracker

Friday, June 5

According to Kansas Pregame’s Facebook page, area high schools have filled openings for football, girls basketball and boys basketball. However, there are still some openings available. Football Chase: Carl Nolan. Ellinwood: David Kempke. Hutchinson: Luke Berblinger. Larned: Jason Duvall. Lyons: Wyatt Seidl. Macksville: Open. Sedgwick: Doug Mabry, Southeast of Saline: Chance Ptacek. St. John: Reuben... Read More.

Texas Tops Texas Tech in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series Finals

Thursday, June 4

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Texas Tech on Wednesday night. BOX SCORE The No.... Read More.

Kansas High School Track Athletes Broke 39 Records at State Championships

Thursday, June 4

The 2026 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships produced 39 state meet records, not including wheelchair events. The state track meet took place Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium, formerly Cessna Stadium. More than 20,000 fans watched 4,000 athletes compete. Sprint records were set... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In Class 4A, the McPherson Bullpups had three players recognized as pitcher Cade Strathman and infielder Carter Bengtson were both first... Read More.

KU Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Loaded Once Again

Wednesday, June 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men's basketball announced its regular-season non-conference schedule Tuesday and it once again features a loaded slate. Kansas will open the regular season by hosting Fordham on Monday, Nov. 2. In its second game of the 2026-27 campaign, KU will host Middle Tennessee... Read More.

Pavlovich Named League MVP; Bullpup Softball Picks Up AVCTL Honors

Wednesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - After another AVCTL Division III league title and trip to the 4A State Tournament in 2026, the McPherson Bullpups were well-represented on the all-league softball team. Junior Carmen Pavlovich was rewarded for her outstanding play on the mound and at the plate as... Read More.

McPherson Girls Soccer Players Honored on AVCTL 3/4 Team

Tuesday, June 2

Members of the McPherson High School girls soccer team were named to the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division 3/4 All-League Team. Midfielder Gracie Prescott was named to the First Team and was honored as the league Most Valuable Player. McPherson’s Chris Adrian was named AVCTL... Read More.

Moundridge Baseball, Softball Players Recognized

Tuesday, June 2

Moundridge High School baseball and softball players were recognized on the Heart of America All-League teams. Named to the first team in baseball were Finn Lintecum, first base; Atley Lichti, this base; Logan Greenwalt, outfield. Second team honorees are Clay Wilson, pitcher; Layton Schmidt, shortstop; and... Read More.