Rice County Sports

Sterling Lady Warriors Basketball take down Eagles

Monday, November 24

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College defeated Avila University, 75-67, in the Gleason Center on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Lady Warrior defense recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks, contributing to the victory. Sterling started the first quarter with a strong defensive presence, forcing the Eagles into... Read More.

Central Kanas League Releases 2025 All-League Football Team

Monday, November 24

The Central Kansas League 2025 All-League Football Team was released last weekend and features several area players. Halstead first team offense: Noah Diehl WR, Carlos Martinez kicker. Halstead honorable mention offense: Edric Zorn RB. Halstead first team defense: Noah Diehl returner. Halstead second team defense: Reece Carmichael LB. Halstead honorable mention defense: Logan Overton... Read More.

Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Wins Bronze Medal in Doubles at Tokyo Deaflympics Tennis Tournament

Monday, November 24

Sterling High School senior Chelsie Brown, the two-time Kansas Class 3-2-1A girls state singles champion, and her women’s doubles teammate Emily Hangstefer placed third in the Deaflympics tennis tournament in Tokyo, Japan, and captured the bronze medal. Brown, 17, and Hangstefer, 36, from Signal Mountain,... Read More.

Area Volleyball Players Named to KVA Squad

Monday, November 24

Several area high school volleyball players and coaches were named to the Kansas Volleyball Association All-State Team. Andale: Abbey McNeal (4A First Team), Hayden Grimes (4A First Team, Class 4A Player of the Year), Scott Johnson (4A Coach of the Year, Reagan Winter (4A Second... Read More.

Chiefs Rally from 11-Point Deficit to Beat Colts 23-20 in OT on Harrison Butker’s Fifth Field Goal

Sunday, November 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs looked much like they have all season for the first three quarters against Indianapolis on Sunday. Their offense was stuck in a rut, penalties were piling up, and the reigning AFC champions’ postseason hopes were growing... Read More.

K-State Loses Heartbreaker at No. 12 Utah, 51-47

Saturday, November 22

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Quarterback Devon Dampier's 1-yard touchdown run with 56 seconds left capped an improbable fourth quarter rally, as No. 12 Utah kept their playoff hopes alive with a 51-47 win over Kansas State on Saturday afternoon before 51,444 fans at... Read More.

Kansas Defeated 38-14 by Iowa State in Ames

Saturday, November 22

AMES, Iowa – The Kansas Jayhawks fell 38-14 to Iowa State on Saturday afternoon at Jack Trice Stadium. BOX SCORE Kansas (5-6, 3-5 Big 12) finished with 323 yards of offense, including 191 passing yards and 132 yards on the ground. Leshon... Read More.

Sterling Black Bears Advance to First State Football Championship in 43 Years with Win Over Smith Center

Saturday, November 22

STERLING— For the first time in 43 years, the Sterling Black Bears are headed to a Kansas state championship football game. In a West substate battle, Sterling used two first-half touchdowns from senior running back Zane Farney and a lights-out defensive performance to knock off... Read More.

Nebraska Edges K-State in Final Seconds for Hall of Fame Title

Saturday, November 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Senior Sam Hoiberg knocked down the winning free throw with 0.6 seconds left to lift Nebraska to an 86-85 win over Kansas State in the championship game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Friday night before 6,743 fans at the T-Mobile Center. Read More.

Victoria Knights to Play Hanover Wildcats in Eight-Man II State Championship

Saturday, November 22

The Victoria High School Knights (11-0) will play the Hanover Wildcats (12-0) in a battle of undefeated teams in the Kansas Eight-Man II football state championship game next Saturday at Greensburg-Kiowa County High School Stadium. In the Eight-Man II state playoff semifinals Friday night, Victoria... Read More.

Manhattan Knocks Off Derby to Advance to 6A State Matchup with Olathe Northwest

Saturday, November 22

Manhattan advanced to the Kansas 6A state title with a 38-7 victory over Derby Friday night on Lew Lane Field at Bishop Stadium in Manhattan. The Manhattan defense won the first quarter for the Indians. The Indians led 7-0 after recovering a Derby fumble in... Read More.

Cunningham Takes Care of Business, Returns to Six Man Championship Game

Saturday, November 22

CUNNINGHAM - Behind a stout defense that pitched a shutout, Cunningham advanced to its fifth consecutive six-man state championship game by beating Tescott 44-0 on Friday. One of those appearances was in 2021, before KSHSAA officially recognized six-man football. The Wildcats won the title in... Read More.