Rice County Sports

2023 High School Girls Tennis Preview

Friday, August 11

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered 2023 GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW Shawnee Mission East CLASS 6A2022 State Champion: Shawnee Mission East2022 State runner-up: Blue Valley North2022 Singles champion: Kinley VanPelt, Free State2022 Doubles champion: Bryson Langford/Greta Stechschulte, Shawnee Mission East2022 Review: Boosted by the history-making duo of Bryson Langford and Greta Stechschulte and... Read More.

Marsh Shows Strong Signs with New-look Slider

Friday, August 11

By Anne Rogers, MLB.com/Royals BOSTON - Alec Marsh has been tweaking his slider all season, but the pitch he threw on Thursday night against the Red Sox was completely new.With a new grip and new movement -- and better results -- it’s... Read More.

Lance Leipold Weighs in on the Big 12’s New Additions, Impact it Will Have on Recruiting

Friday, August 11

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com The Big 12’s long term outlook has fluctuated over the last two years, as the conference saw Texas and Oklahoma agree to leave for the SEC before it pivoted to adding UCF, BYU, Houston and Cincinnati. And over the last few... Read More.

Ottawa Leads 2023 KCAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Friday, August 11

WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — Ottawa University took home the top spot in the 2023 KCAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Thursday.Ottawa earned the top spot in the preseason poll with 164 total points, and nine first-place votes. Oklahoma Wesleayan was not far... Read More.

Chiefs and FOX Sports Announce Broadcast Agreement for Chiefs Preseason Games in Mexico

Thursday, August 10

Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs and FOX Sports Mexico jointly announced a multi-year partnership agreement that makes FOX Sports Mexico a Broadcast Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico.The agreement provides FOX Sports Mexico the ability... Read More.

Isiah Pacheco: From Injury to Insight, KC’s Running Back Looks Forward

Thursday, August 10

Pacheco has his sights on another strong season after an impressive rookie campaign By Alyssa Merritt, Chiefs.com Contributor As training camp continues, one player, in particular, stands out not just for his yellow non-contact jersey, but also for his undying spirit and relentless dedication. That... Read More.

Registration Open for Fourth-Annual “Red Wednesday” Run Presented by GEHA Scheduled for September 6

Thursday, August 10

Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events are hosting the fourth-annual Red Wednesday Run presented by GEHA to coincide with the 32nd year of the club's traditional Red Friday celebration. Red Wednesday will be celebrated... Read More.

Cobee Bryant Recognized on Jim Thorpe Award Watch List

Thursday, August 10

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association announced the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List on Thursday, which includes Kansas junior cornerback Cobee Bryant.This is the third preseason list... Read More.

Cooper Named GCAA All-America Scholar for Second-Straight Season

Thursday, August 10

Courtesy of University of Kansas Athletics NORMAN, Okla. — For the second-straight season, Kansas men’s golf senior Davis Cooper has been named a Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-America Scholar, the association announced Wednesday.Cooper has been named an All-America Scholar selection based on his... Read More.

Wind Surge Win Rain Shortened Game

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge SPRINGDALE, AR - The Wichita Wind Surge were propelled by a solid performance on the mound in a ball game that was cut short by weather after the fifth inning. Isaac Mattson and Reggie Grace combined to give... Read More.

Five Observations from Wednesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/9

Wednesday, August 9

By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fifteenth practice of training camp on Wednesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Wednesday's... Read More.

Ward Earns Spot on Doak Walker Award Watch List

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State running back Treshaun Ward earned his first honor as a Wildcat on Wednesday by being named to the 2023 Doak Walker Award watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced.Ward, a transfer... Read More.