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No. 17 Cougars hold off NOC-Tonkawa, sweep Classic weekend

Monday, November 17

The No. 17 Barton Community College men's basketball team wrapped up its annual Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic with a 65-60 victory over national receiving votes Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa Saturday evening at the Fleske Fieldhouse. Capping a perfect weekend, the Cougars conclude non-conference... Read More.

NO. 1 Ranked Blue Dragon’s Football Roll by Scotties

Monday, November 17

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HIGHLAND – The top-ranked Hutchinson Community College football team scored on 5 of 8 first-half offensive possessions clinched a tie for the 2025 Jayhawk Conference championship on Saturday. The Blue Dragons extended their overall win streak to 13 games and road win... Read More.

Brown Paces NO.19 Blue Dragon Women’s basketball Past Otero

Monday, November 17

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Freshman guard Whitney Brown's efforts on both sides of the floor powered the 19th-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team to a decisive victory in the Hutch Women's "BreatheFire" Classic on Saturday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons won their third... Read More.

Second Half Surge Lifts Tiger Women’s Basketball over Hesston, 66-56

Monday, November 17

Hesston, Kan. — The Central Christian women's basketball team battled back on the road Friday night, using a blistering third quarter to power a 66–56 win over Hesston College at Yost Gym, giving the Tigers at 4-2 their best start through the 1st 6 games to... Read More.

Woods Earns First Collegiate Wrestling win at OKWU Duals

Monday, November 17

Bartlesville, Okla. - The Bethany College Swedes Wrestling team opened conference play in Bartlesville, Okla. to face the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles in some duals. Arnez Woods was the highlight for the Swedes as he would his first collegiate match over Bryan Ayala due to... Read More.

Swede men’s Basketball Start 0-1 in KCAC Play, Fall 99-82 to Eagles

Monday, November 17

Kansas City, Mo. - The Bethany College Swedes Men's Basketball team travelled to Kansas City, Mo. to take on the Avila University Eagles in what was both team's conference opener. Keddric Mays II opened the contest going three-for-three from downtown and dropping 16 points in... Read More.

Swedes Football Fall in Season Finale to No.22 Valor

Monday, November 17

Nixa, Mo. – The Bethany College Swedes Football team ended their season in Nixa, Mo. against the number 22-ranked Evangel University Valor. The Swedes had a few highlights in the contest. In the first quarter, David Martinez recovered a fumble on the Bethany 41-yard line to... Read More.

Bulldogs Fall 3-0 to Oklahoma Wesleyan in KCAC Semifinals

Monday, November 17

McPherson, Kan. – McPherson Volleyball faced off against the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles on Friday night for a semifinal battle. The Bulldogs had previously beaten the Eagles in four sets earlier this season on their way to an undefeated KCAC run. The Basics Location: Holman Fieldhouse Score: MC 0, OWU... Read More.

Bulldog Women’s basketball Secure First KCAC Win with 70-66 Victory at Southwestern

Monday, November 17

Winfield, Kan. – On Saturday, the Bulldogs traveled to Southwestern College to take on the Moundbuilders in their opening KCAC matchup. Following their first loss of the season the previous Wednesday, the Bulldogs sought after their first KCAC win since their 2023-2024 campaign. The Basics Location: Stewart Fieldhouse Score: MC... Read More.

KDOT Considers US 56 Extension that would Impact McPherson Area Traffic

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As part of improvements being looked at for US 56 between McPherson and Marion, Kansas Department of Transportation officials told members of a corridor study group last week they are looking at a plan that would have a major traffic... Read More.

Bullpup Football Earns 18 All-League Honors from 2025 Season

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON, Kan. - The AVCTL Division III All-League Honors from the 2025 season were released on Monday, Nov. 17, seeing 15 McPherson High School players earn a total of 18 spots. Four of those spots were on the First Team, six on the Second Team,... Read More.

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Monday, November 17

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect from the threat of growing resistance. This one-week observance... Read More.