McPherson Sports

K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season.The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Central Christian Women’s Wrestling to Have More Conference Foes After Merger

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) will merge their respective women's wrestling programs into one qualifying group for the 2025-26 season, both conference offices announced Wednesday.“The KCAC is excited to work with the Sooner Athletic... Read More.

Sarno Resigns as Larks’ Women’s Soccer Coach, Mitchell Takes Over as Interim

Wednesday, July 30

HESSTON, Kan. (HCLarks.com) - Hesston College women's soccer head coach Eric Sarno has announced his resignation as the head coach of the women's soccer program. Sarno will be returning to his home country of Canada after spending the past two seasons leading the Larks... Read More.

Bethany College Earns 5-Star Gold Champions of Character Recognition

Wednesday, July 30

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2024-25 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points.Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions... Read More.

Isbel and Pasquantino Power Royals to 9-6 Win over Braves After Acuña Exits with Injury

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 on Tuesday night after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.Seth Lugo (8-5) won his... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaci Young, Halstead Softball

Wednesday, July 30

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Congratulations to this week's Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, Halstead's Kaci Young.The week - Young had a strong performance at the USSSA Nationals earlier this month. In seven games, Young batted .429, scored eight runs and had seven RBIs.... Read More.

2025 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day Scheduled for August 11

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2025 football season, the conference office announced Tuesday. The event will take place Monday, August 11, starting at 9 AM CST. The 2025 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day... Read More.

Date Set for 2025 McPherson High School Community Pep Rally

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School will begin the 2025 fall sports season in style with the annual McPherson High School Community Pep Rally.The 2025 pep rally will be Friday., Aug. 22 at the McPherson High School stadium. The stadium gates will open at around... Read More.

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley Homer as Braves End 5-Game Skid and Royals Tie Club Mark with 14 Walks

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club record by walking 14 batters Monday night.It was the... Read More.

Ten Home Games Highlight K-State Men’s Basketball’s Non-Conference Schedule in 2025-26

Monday, July 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Ten home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including power conference matchups with California and Seton Hall, highlight the non-conference schedule for fourth-year coach Jerome Tang and his Kansas State men's basketball program announced on Monday afternoon (July 28).Season tickets for the 2025-26... Read More.

Elyria Student, Bullpup Soccer’s Standfast Places 3rd in National Goalkeeper Competition

Monday, July 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Elyria Christian School student and McPherson High School Boys Soccer standout athlete Gabe Standfast competed in the 2025 Keeper Wars National Championships in Orlando, Fla., placing third nationally in his age group.Standfast, who will be a senior in the 2025-26 school year,... Read More.

The Kansas City Royals and Pitcher Seth Lugo Agree to 2-Year Extension

Monday, July 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.The person spoke on condition... Read More.