Rice County Sports

Lugo Gets 5th Win in 7 Starts, Massey Adds 3-Run HR as Royals Beat Blue Jays 6-1

Thursday, May 2

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings to win for the fifth time in seven starts, Michael Massey hit a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday. Bobby Witt... Read More.

Shocker Volleyball Announces Brazilian Exhibition Tour

Thursday, May 2

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – The Wichita State volleyball team will embark on a 10-day exhibition tour to Brazil from May 26-June 5, head coach Chris Lamb announced Thursday. The Shockers will play at least four matches on the tour against local Brazilian teams, in... Read More.

Basketball Shockers Ink Georgia Transfer Justin Hill

Thursday, May 2

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State men's basketball bolstered its backcourt with the signing of Georgia transfer Justin Hill to a financial aid agreement for the 2024-25 season. A native of Houston, Texas, Hill will be a fifth-year senior on next season's team after spending... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Extends Win Streak to Seven; Beats Wichita State 8-1

Thursday, May 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas extended its winning streak to seven games and improved to 11-1 in its last 12 contests as the Jayhawks defeated Wichita State 8-1 on Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark. BOX SCORE Kansas starter Evan Shaw tossed five strong scoreless innings... Read More.

Flopping Addressed in 2024-25 High School Basketball Rules Changes

Thursday, May 2

WRITTEN BY THE NFHS (NFHS.org) A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season. This revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS... Read More.

KU Men’s Golf Ties Program Record with 8th Straight NCAA Regional Selection

Wednesday, May 1

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas men’s golf team was selected to its eighth-straight NCAA Regional appearance on Wednesday. Head Coach Jamie Bermel and the Jayhawks will head to California for the Rancho Santa Fe Regional as the No. 11 seed, beginning May... Read More.

Massey Hits 2-Run HR, Ragans Fans 9 as Royals Snap 3-Game Losing Streak, Beat Blue Jays 4-1

Wednesday, May 1

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a two-run home run, Cole Ragans struck out nine in a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game... Read More.

Cowboys Roll Past Shockers

Wednesday, May 1

STILLWATER, Okla. (GoShockers.com) - #14 Oklahoma State hit nine home runs, including four from Nolan Schubart, rolling past Wichita State 21-6 on Tuesday night at O'Brate Stadium. The game was called after seven innings due to run rule. BOX SCORE Schubart became the first player... Read More.

N’Guessan to Return for Senior Season in 2024-25

Wednesday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Senior David N'Guessan will return to Kansas State in 2024-25 and use his extra season of eligibility it was announced on his social media accounts on Tuesday afternoon (April 30). The 6-foot-9, 205-pound wing has played the last... Read More.

Linebacker Alec Marenco Signs with K-State

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State bolstered its linebacker corps on Tuesday as the Wildcats signed El Paso, Texas, native Alec Marenco (al-LICK mah-REN-coe) to a Financial Aid Agreement. Marenco, who is transferring to K-State from New Mexico, is the second FBS transfer signee... Read More.

Four-Time Pro-Bowler Chris Harris Jr. Retires from NFL After 12 Seasons

Tuesday, April 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following a successful 12-year NFL career that included four Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl 50 title, Kansas Jayhawk Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday. An undrafted free agent out of Kansas,... Read More.

Catbacker Tour Set for Next Month

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Excitement is ramping up as Wildcat fans will soon get the opportunity to see their favorite student-athletes and coaches as the Kansas State Athletics has announced its 2024 Catbacker Tour dates and stops. The tour, sponsored by Kansas Strong, will... Read More.