Rice County Sports

Lady Warriors Defeat Bethany on the Road

Thursday, November 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Sterling College (4-2, 2-0) defeated Bethany College (2-4, 0-2), 68-58, at Hahn Gymnasium in Wednesday, Nov. 19, maintaining a lead throughout and recording eight blocks.Sterling opened the game effectively, establishing their presence with a defensive play by Rori Miles, who scored... Read More.

KVA names Players, Coaches of the Year

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Volleyball Association named its Players and Coaches of the Year for the 2025 season.6APlayer of the Year: Peyton Kubik, Blue Valley West.Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West.5APlayer of the Year: Grace Martin, St. Thomas Aquinas.Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, St. Thomas Aquinas.4APlayer... Read More.

McClanahan Named NCCAA Central Region Player of the Year, Wilson Earns Second Team Honors

Wednesday, November 19

Sterling College is proud to announce the prestigious postseason honors awarded to two of its outstanding volleyball athletes by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Aliya McClanahan and Keala Wilson have been recognized for their exceptional performances during the 2025 volleyball season.In this year's accolades, Read More.

Wheat State League Releases 2025 All-League Football Teams

Wednesday, November 19

The Wheat State League released its All-League teams for both 8-Man and 6-Man Football following the 2025 season.Little River led the First Team honors with 12 selections combined on offense, defense, and special teams, adding eight honorees in the Second Team and Honorable Mentions... Read More.

Jayhawks Fall to Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden

Wednesday, November 19

NEW YORK (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and fifth-ranked Duke outlasted No. 24 Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks 78-66 on Tuesday night in the annual Champions Classic.BOX SCORE Isaiah... Read More.

Area Athletes Sign with College Athletic Programs

Wednesday, November 19

Four area athletes will compete in athletics at the two-year and four-year levels.Buhler High School senior Kennedee Applegate signed a letter of intent to play women’s soccer at Pratt Community College.“We proudly congratulate Kennedee Applegate on her signing with Pratt Community College, where she... Read More.

Sterling Black Bears, Smith Center Redmen to Battle in Kansas Class 1A State Semifinals

Tuesday, November 18

After surviving a 44-42 shootout last week against Hutchinson Trinity in the Kansas Class 1A state football quarterfinals, the Sterling Black Bears now face the Smith Center Redmen in the semifinals Friday night at Sterling.Kickoff for the Sterling-Smith Center semifinal playoff game at Sterling... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball Rallies Past Tulsa in Final Minute, 84-83

Tuesday, November 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State rallied from a 5-point deficit with 49 seconds to play with a 6-0 run to end the game, as the Wildcats moved to 4-0 on the season with a nail-biting 84-83 win over a defiant Tulsa squad on Monday night... Read More.

Sylvan-Lucas Ends Little River’s Season in Eight-Man I Sectional Round

Monday, November 17

Little River’s football season ended with a heartbreaking 50-44 loss to Sylvan-Lucas in a Kansas Eight-Man I East bracket sectional round (quarterfinal) game at Little River.The Mustangs led 14-8 after one quarter, 28-16 at halftime and 50-36 after three quarters.Little River cut the Mustangs’... Read More.

Five Little River Volleyball Players, Coach Rolfs Honored by KVA

Monday, November 17

Five members of the Kansas Class 1A Division I state champion Little River High School volleyball team were named to the Kansas Volleyball Association Class 1A DI All-State Team.Four Redskins were name to the First Team: Arika Feldman, Havana Olander, Saelyn Raleigh and Adelynne... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sterling Football Players Dominate Class 1A District VII Team

Monday, November 17

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Sterling dominated the Kansas Class 1A District VII Football Team released on Friday.Hutchinson Trinity first team offense: Drew Dechant, quarterback; Bentyn Chastain, wide receiver; Kaid McElgunn, wide receiver; Isaac Hammersmith, offensive line.Sterling first team offense: Zane Farney, running back; Wyatt Newberry, flex;... Read More.

Bidunga, No. 25 Kansas pull away for 76-57 win over Princeton

Sunday, November 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga scored a career-high 25 points, hitting 10 of his 11 field goal attempts, as No. 25 Kansas beat Princeton 76-57 on Saturday.BOX SCOREKansas (3-1) used a 17-3 run midway through the second half to blow open a close... Read More.