Rice County Sports

Patrick Mahomes Earns Second-Career MVP Award at NFL Honors Ceremony

Friday, February 10

By Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is squarely focused on preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, but while he sets his sights on a second Lombardi Trophy, the NFL recognized Mahomes as the league's best.Mahomes was... Read More.

Sterling No. 21 in Latest NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Poll

Thursday, February 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sterling College moved up three spots to No. 21 in the latest edition of the NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.The next edition of the NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll will be released Wednesday, February 22.Poll... Read More.

Cardinals Acquire LHP Misiewicz from Royals for Cash

Thursday, February 9

By AP News ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from their cross-state rival Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, St. Louis designated right-hander James Naile for assignment on the Missouri... Read More.

Blue Dragons Fall at No. 18 Coffeyville

Thursday, February 9

Hutchinson CC Sports Information COFFEYVILLE – The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team received several early haymakers from No. 18 Coffeyville in the first 8 minutes of their Jayhawk Conference battle on Wednesday and the Blue Dragons never recovered.The Dragons fell behind by as many... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Sports: Feb. 8 KCAC Basketball Scoreboard

Thursday, February 9

Below are the KCAC Basketball scores from Wednesday, February 8, 2022:Women's FinalsWed, 8th Ottawa@ Avila79-52 Saint Mary@ Kansas Wesleyan74-76 (OT) 24 Sterling@ Friends77-51 Tabor@ Bethel65-48 York@ Bethany53-83 Southwestern@ McPherson39-59 Men's FinalsWed, 8th Ottawa@ Avila75-74 5 Tabor@ Bethel57-76 Saint Mary@ 12 Kansas Wesleyan68-80 Sterling@ Friends96-53 York@ Bethany75-87 20 Southwestern@ McPherson102-90

Chiefs’ Mahomes says Ankle will be ready for Super Bowl

Thursday, February 9

By Dave Skretta, AP News SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes says he’s “definitely in a better spot” when it comes to his ailing right ankle than he was for the AFC championship game, and the All-Pro quarterback doesn’t expect to be limited by it... Read More.

Shockers Fade Late in Loss to UCF

Thursday, February 9

By GoShockers.com WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State's home struggles continued Wednesday night with a 72-67 loss to UCF.The Shockers (12-12, 5-7 American) dropped their third straight at Charles Koch Arena and fell to 1-5 in American Athletic Conference home games.Freshman standout Taylor Hendricks scored a game-high 23... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Sports: Feb. 7 High School Basketball Scoreboard

Wednesday, February 8

Below are the high school basketball scores from Tuesday, February 7, 2022: GIRLS BASKETBALL Andale 47, Mulvane 20Andover 56, Arkansas City 26Andover Central 52, Salina Central 39Augusta 41, Rose Hill 32Berean Academy 31, Remington 20Bluestem 41, Fredonia 31Cheney 51, Belle Plaine 29Concordia 43, Abilene 30Conway Springs... Read More.

Gradey Dick Named to Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 10

Wednesday, February 8

By The University of Kansas Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Kansas freshman Gradey Dick has been named to the 2023 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award Top 10, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday.Named after Class of 1980 Hall of Famer... Read More.

Complete Team Effort Carries 12/11 K-State Past 19/17 TCU, 82-61

Wednesday, February 8

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Five Wildcats scored in double figures, including a game-high 18 points from senior Markquis Nowell, as No. 12/11 Kansas State snapped a 2-game losing streak with a near wire-to-wire 82-61 victory over No. 19/17 TCU... Read More.

Six 2022 State Champions Earn Scholar’s Bowl Title Defenses at Regionals

Tuesday, February 7

(KSHSAA.org) - No school in the state has won more Scholar's Bowl state championships than Wichita Collegiate, which captured its 18th title overall with its four straight Class 3A crown a year ago.The Spartans will get a chance to add to that legacy on... Read More.

Nowell Named Top 10 Candidate for Bob Cousy Award

Tuesday, February 7

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Markquis Nowell was announced as a Top 10 candidate for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday (February 7).The award, which annually honors the top point guard... Read More.