McPherson Sports

Two McPherson Girls Soccer Players to Play in All-Star Game

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - Two high school Girls Soccer athletes in McPherson were named as part of Team Kansas for the Kansas vs. Oklahoma High School All-Star game.The players who were a part of McPherson High School's Girls Soccer team, Ellie Herrera and Grace Prescott, will... Read More.

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

Wednesday, June 18

DODGE CITY, Kan. - Local High School Football athletes and coaches are getting ready for the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl events in Dodge City starting Thurs., June 19 through Sat., June 21.While the game won't be until Saturday, there are many events that the Kansas... Read More.

Wednesday’s KABC All-Star Baseball Game Delayed by Two Hours

Wednesday, June 18

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) announced that the All-Star game, comprised of All-State honorees from area high schools, will still be be played. However, it will be played two hours later than originally scheduled, moving from 1 p.m. to 3... Read More.

McPherson High School Promotes Stephanie Patterson to Head Softball Coach

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Activities Director Shane Backhus announced that the school has hired a new Head Softball Coach, Stephanie Patterson.Patterson most recently acted as the varsity assistant coach of the McPherson Softball team that finished as undefeated state champions in 2025, her... Read More.

Perez Homers Twice, Witt Goes Deep in Hometown For 1st Time as Royals Beat Rangers 6-1

Wednesday, June 18

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Bobby Witt Jr. went deep in his hometown team’s ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Seth Lugo struck out... Read More.

Tight End Travis Kelce, Franchised Guard Trey Smith Attend Chiefs Minicamp

Tuesday, June 17

By Dave Skretta - The Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day... Read More.

K-State Basketball’s Manning to Join Athletes in Action Tour to Czech Republic

Tuesday, June 17

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Rising junior Taj Manning has been selected to join the Athletes in Action Basketball international tour this summer, traveling to the Czech Republic from June 28 to July 11.Manning will be part of a select team comprised of eight... Read More.

Roger Barta, Legendary High School Football Coach & Kansas HOF Inductee, Dies at 79

Tuesday, June 17

Legendary Kansas High School Football coach and Kansas Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79, as first reported by Kansas Pregame.Barta won eight state football championships as the head coach of Smith Center High School and holds... Read More.

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Tuesday, June 17

By the Kansas City ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - On Tuesday – National Mascot Day – Dan Meers, the franchise's original KC Wolf, announced his retirement after 35 years as the team's beloved mascot and "Director of Shenanigans.""Dan Meers has been the heart and... Read More.

Counsell Selected as Finalist for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Tuesday, June 17

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball senior Brady Counsell was named a finalist for the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced Monday. Counsell is the first player in program history to be... Read More.

Arkansas’ Wood Pitches Third No-Hitter in CWS History, Strikes Out 19 Against Murray State

Monday, June 16

By Eric Olson - The Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Arkansas’ Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball 18U Squad Show Out in Arkansas

Monday, June 16

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The McPherson Bullpup 18U summer ball squad traveled to Bentonville, Ark. for the Chad Wolff Classic.The Classic, hosted by Five Tool, brings teams from around the Midwest to play against some of the best summer baseball competition. The event brings in dozens... Read More.