Rice County Sports

Kansas No. 1 in the 2023-24 Preseason Associated Press Poll

Wednesday, October 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – For the fourth time in poll history, Kansas men’s basketball enters the season ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press (AP), as the AP released its preseason poll Monday. Kansas received 46 of a possible 65 first-place votes from... Read More.

State Tennis Results: McPherson Captures 2nd at 4A Site

Monday, October 16

WINFIELD, Kan. – Behind a solid team effort, McPherson tennis placed second at 4A State this past weekend in Winfield. The Bullpups' 28 points slotted them just ahead of Bishop Miege in the final standings. Independence won the team title.After dropping their second-round matches,... Read More.

Johnson’s 5 TDs Helps K-State Run Past Texas Tech, 38-21

Monday, October 16

By D. Scott Fritchen, KStateSports.comLUBBOCK, Tex. – On a night in which everyone wore black, purple and white was the color of the night, as Kansas State knocked out Texas Tech, 38-21, behind a record-tying performance by true freshman quarterback Avery Johnson, who rushed... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Edged by Oklahoma State 39-32

Monday, October 16

STILLWATER, Okla. (KUAthletics.com) – The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 39-32 on a windy Saturday afternoon inside Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.BOX SCOREQuarterback Jason Bean threw for five touchdowns and 410 yards, but it was not enough as Oklahoma State... Read More.

Black Cats? No, Black Bears Win Friday the 13th Thriller

Friday, October 13

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Friday the 13th is probably the only way to describe Friday's Class 1A District 7 game between Trinity Catholic and Sterling.Neither team scored in regulation. Sterling scored in overtime on its only pass completion of the game, and one... Read More.

Mahomes Throws TD Pass, Kelce has Big Game as Chiefs Beat Broncos 19-8

Friday, October 13

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense is still trying to put everything together.It was evident in the way they struggled against Denver on third down Thursday night. The way they kept getting bottled up... Read More.

Big 12 Men’s Basketball 2023-24 Preseason Awards Announced

Thursday, October 12

IRVING, Tex. (Big12Sports.com) – Kansas senior Hunter Dickinson is the first student-athlete to garner both Big 12 Men’s Basketball Preseason Player and Newcomer of the Year to highlight the 2023-24 awards and team as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Dickinson is... Read More.

What Collin Klein and Joe Klanderman are Saying Ahead of Kansas State’s Game at Texas Tech

Thursday, October 12

By Zac Carlson, 247Sports.com LUBBOCK, Tex. – Kansas State coordinators Collin Klein and Joe Klanderman speak to the media ahead of the Wildcats' game at Texas Tech on Saturday, October 14, 2023.JOE KLANDERMAN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOROn Oklahoma State's rushing attack...“I thought probably for the first... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Looks to Build on Strong Start Against Oklahoma State

Thursday, October 12

By Cliff Brunt STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Kansas coach Lance Leipold said some players who transferred in last year didn’t get the experience they expected.“When somebody is in the portal, they’re seeking opportunity and playing time,” he said. “But they have to understand that... Read More.

Kaluma, Perry Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Thursday, October 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Junior Arthur Kaluma and fifth-year senior Tylor Perry were each chosen as Honorable Mention selections to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team by the coaches, as the conference office released their preseason awards ahead of its annual media day on October... Read More.

Kansas Trio Named Preseason All-Big 12

Thursday, October 12

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas men’s basketball senior Hunter Dickinson, redshirt-junior Dajuan Harris Jr. and graduate Kevin McCullar Jr. have been named to the 2023-24 Preseason All-Big 12 Team as voted on by the league coaches, the conference announced Thursday.Dickinson is the Big... Read More.

Rakease Passmore, No. 48 recruit in country, commits to Kansas

Wednesday, October 11

By Travis Branham, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Rakease Passmore, the No. 48 recruit in country, has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, he tells 247Sports.The 6-foot-5, 185-pound small forward out of Charlotte (N.C.) Combine Academy chose Kansas over his other two finalists including Oklahoma and... Read More.