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Brawner, O’Neal Spark Haven Softball Team to 3A State Quarterfinal Victory

Monday, May 25

Led by a 14-strikeout performance by senior pitcher Avery Brawner and a three-run double by Paige O’Neal in the fourth inning, the Haven Wildcat softball team advanced to the Kansas Class 3A state semifinals. The Wildcats posted an 8-4 quarterfinal round victory over Baxter Springs... Read More.

Season Ends for Inman Softball in Class 2A State Quarterfinals

Monday, May 25

The 2026 season came to an end for the Inman High School girls softball team. The Teutons lost 9-4 to Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in the Kansas Class 2A state quarterfinals Monday afternoon at Emporia’s Trussler Sports Complex. Inman finished the season with a 24-3 record. In the... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Softball Uses Seventh-Inning Surge in 4A Quarterfinal Victory over Clearwater

Monday, May 25

SALINA, Kan. — In a 2-all game in the top of the seventh inning of its Class 4A State Quarterfinal, the Andale/Garden Plain softball team delivered when it mattered the most on Monday at Salina South High School. Andale/Garden Plain broke the tie with three... Read More.

McPherson Observes Memorial Day

Monday, May 25

While many people were enjoying the unofficial start of the summer season and others were attending baseball and softball games, there were others who took time out from their Memorial Day to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice. McPherson area veterans held services... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Rallies to Walk Off Win in State Quarterfinal

Monday, May 25

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Baseball used a two-out rally in the seventh inning to defeat Pratt in the 4A State Quarterfinal, 4-3, at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina. BOX SCORE The first four innings featured a pitchers' duel between McPherson's Cru Buchman... Read More.

No. 13 Kansas Shuts Out No. 9 West Virginia to Capture Big 12 Tournament Title

Sunday, May 24

SURPRISE, Ariz. – For the first time in 20 years, No. 13 Kansas Baseball has won the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. Kansas defeated No. 9 West Virginia 9-0 on Saturday in the championship game at Surprise Stadium.BOX SCORE The Big 12 Tournament title is the second... Read More.

Barton Trio Earns USTFCCCA Regional Honors; Cougars Compile 44 All-America Performances

Sunday, May 24

The Barton Community College track and field program added another layer to its historic 2026 campaign with Chavez Penn, David Schenek, and Emmanuel Dixon earning postseason honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Freshman standout Chavez Penn headlined the individual... Read More.

Hutchinson Swimmers 15th at State Meet, Buhler Ties for 27th

Sunday, May 24

Hutchinson and Buhler swimmers competed at the Kansas Class 5-1A girls state championship swimming and diving championships Friday and Saturday at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center in Lenexa. The Hutchinson Salthawks placed 15th in the team standings with 51 points and the Buhler... Read More.

Hesston’s Ashley Lehman is Four Times Golden at 3A Cheney Track Regional

Sunday, May 24

Hesston senior Ashley Lehman, a University of Nebraska track commit, captured four first-place gold medals at the Kansas Class 3A regional Friday at the Cheney High School track. Lehman, who has won seven gold medals at the Kansas State High School State Track and Field... Read More.

Brice Competes in Weather-Riddled Championships

Sunday, May 24

Ashville, N.C. - Dylan Brice represented the Bethany College Swedes at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Friday, May 22. The weather was not preferable as the time of the event was moved up, but rain/weather pushed the event back to after... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Girls 2nd, Hutchinson Central Christian 4th at Kiowa County 1A Track Regional

Sunday, May 24

The Pretty Prairie girls track team placed second and the Hutchinson Central Christian girls finished fourth at the Kansas Class 1A regional Friday at the Kiowa County-Greensburg High School track. Ashland won the girls regional title with 78 points, edging out Pretty Prairie, which placed... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Boys, Inman Girls Take Second at Inman 2A Regional Track Meet

Sunday, May 24

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic boys track team placed second at the Kansas Class 2A regional Friday at Inman. Smith Center won the boys regional track title with 127 points, followed by Hutchinson Trinity with 109.33 points. Inman placed third with 66 points, followed by Moundridge 63,... Read More.