Rice County Sports

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.

State Volleyball Results: Hillsboro, Little River Capture Titles

Saturday, October 28

State Volleyball ResultsClass 6AConsolation: Olathe Northwest (W), 25-25 vs Blue Valley West, 17-17Finals: Shawnee-Mill Valley (W), 25-25 vs Blue Valley North, 23-19 Class 5AMaize South (W), 22-25-25 vs Spring Hill, 25-20-21Topeka-Seaman (W), 25-25 vs St. Thomas Aquinas, 19-22 Class 4AConsolation: Andale (W), 23-25-25 vs Louisburg, 25-8-16Finals:... Read More.

Howard, Giddens Account for 4 TDs as Wildcats Blank Houston, 41-0

Saturday, October 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State knew it needed to stay focused coming off an emotional win against TCU and with a date at No. 7 Texas looming in a week.The Wildcats stayed on their game and beat Houston in dominant fashion.BOX SCORERead More.

Kansas Knocks Off No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33 to Become Bowl Eligible

Saturday, October 28

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – On Homecoming in front of a sellout crowd inside of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Kansas Jayhawks took down the No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 38-33. Kansas improved to 5-0 at home this season and became bowl eligible for the... Read More.

Jayhawks to Travel to Illinois for Maui Strong Exhibition Game

Saturday, October 28

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 1 Kansas men’s basketball will face No. 25 Illinois in an exhibition contest on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The meeting was originally scheduled as a secret scrimmage, but KU head... Read More.

Fifth Set Strikes Again, 19th Ranked Cougars Drop Second Straight Match in 3-2 Loss at Colby

Thursday, October 26

COLBY, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – It took five sets again and a season low offensive efficiency to knock off the 19th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team as the Cougars failed to hold a two set advantage in falling 3-2 at Colby Community College. Read More.

KSHSAA Covered Week 8 High School Football Rankings

Thursday, October 26

KSHSAA COVERED FOOTBALL RANKINGSCLASS 6ATeam ... Record1. Washburn Rural (1) … 8-02. Gardner-Edgerton (2) … 7-13. Olathe North (3) … 7-14. Manhattan (4) … 7-15. Derby (5) … 7-1Others – Free State 6-2, Garden City 5-3, Lawrence 6-2, Olathe East 6-2, Olathe South... Read More.