Rice County Sports

Kansas Defeats Fort Hays State 73-55 in Exhibition Action

Thursday, November 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 1 Kansas men’s basketball hosted Fort Hays State in its final exhibition game of the 2023-24 season and earned a 73-55 victory at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. Redshirt senior Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points and senior Hunter Dickinson... Read More.

Three KCAC Teams Recognized in Latest NAIA Football FirstDown PlayBook Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, October 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCACSports.com) – Three teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) were recognized in the latest edition of the NAIA Football FirstDown PlayBook Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Monday. Evangel University moved up two spots to No. 10, while Southwestern College remained... Read More.

Top-ranked Kansas Heads into Season Expecting to Compete for National Championship

Tuesday, October 31

By Dave Skretta LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self walked around T-Mobile Center last week with two broken ribs and a smile on his face.Not surprising given the wringer he’s been through the last seven months.It began when the coach of top-ranked Kansas had chest... Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Assocation All-State Tournament Teams

Tuesday, October 31

KANSAS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE TOURNAMENT TEAMSCLASS 6AAshlyn Blazer, jr., MB, Mill Valley; Kaitlyn Burke, sr., OH, Mill Valley; Janelle Green, sr., S/RS, Blue Valley North; Jillian Huckabey, sr., OH, Olathe Northwest; Jada Ingram, sr., , MB, Washburn Rural; Saida Jacobs, jr., MB, Mill Valley;... Read More.

Lady Warriors Take Ottawa to Five Sets

Tuesday, October 31

Ottawa, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – The Sterling College volleyball team traveled to Ottawa University on Saturday, preparing for a fierce battle with the Braves. In a rigorous 5-set match, the Warriors pushed Ottawa to their limits before ending up with a loss, making their overall... Read More.

Dragons Still No. 1 in NJCAA Football Rankings

Tuesday, October 31

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The top three teams remained the same atop the NJCAA Division I Football Rankings on Monday. The Hutchinson Community College football team stayed No. 1 for the 10th-consecutive week after Saturday's 13-0 victory at Highland. Hutchinson, Iowa Western and... Read More.

Kansas Jayhawks Named Cheez-It National Team of the Week

Tuesday, October 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks have been named the Cheez-It National Team of the Week following its 38-33 victory over No. 6 Oklahoma on Saturday. The award, presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), was announced Monday.Kansas improved to... Read More.

Hawk Talk with Bill Self Dates and Times Announced

Tuesday, October 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Athletics announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Bill Self, which will take place at Johnny’s Tavern – West Lawrence. The first of the 17 shows is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. CT.Live... Read More.

Chiefs Fall to Broncos, 24-9, on Sunday Afternoon

Tuesday, October 31

By Matt McMullen, Chiefs.com DENVER, Col. – The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Denver Broncos, 24-9, in a game characterized by missed opportunities as the Chiefs lost to their division rival for the first time in eight seasons. Specifically, the Chiefs committed five turnovers... Read More.

AP Top 25: Oklahoma Slips to No. 10; Kansas, K-State Enter Poll

Sunday, October 29

BY RALPH D. RUSSO KANSAS (AP) – Oklahoma dropped four spots to No. 10, the top five teams held their places and Kansas and Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday.Georgia is No. 1 for the 20th straight week, receiving 48... Read More.

2023 Heart of America VB All League Team

Sunday, October 29

2023 Heart of America VB all league TeamUpdated 10/24/23 1st Team Name School Grade Suttyn Harris Inman 10Talya Sampson... Read More.

State Cross Country: Buhler Boys Capture 4A Team Title, McPherson’s Caleb Mueller Individual Champ

Sunday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd WAMEGO, Kan. - Another spot on the banner wall at Buhler High School's Jim Baker Fieldhouse was filled Saturday, as the Crusader boy's Cross Country team won another 4A cross country title in Wamego. The Crusaders placed three runners in the top... Read More.