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Haven, Halstead, Cheney, Southeast of Saline, Kingman Place Softball Players on Class 3A All-State Team

Thursday, June 11

Haven, Halstead, Cheney and Southeast of Saline were all represented on the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 3A All-State Team. Haven High School’s Morgan O’Neal, Mayzie Ward and Avery Brawner were named to the First Team. Paige O’Neil was named to the Second... Read More.

Inman, TMP Softball Players Named Class 2-1A All-State

Thursday, June 11

Inman and Hays-Thomas More Prep Marian combined for seven selections on the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 2-1A All-State Team. Inman’s Taylor Froese and Ellie Thimesch and TMP’s Brynn Schoepf made the First Team. Inman’s Lyla Levin and Maddie Parsons and TMP’s Molly... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft Named First Team Class 5A All-State

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson High School senior Kohlbie Craft was named to the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 5A All-State Team as a First Team infielder. Great Bend High School was represented by Katherine Mazouch, First Team; Chayla Prendergast and Kya Behr, Second Team; and Kamryn... Read More.

Hutchinson, Buhler, McPherson Athletes Named to Girls All-State Soccer Teams

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson, Buhler and McPherson girls soccer teams were represented on the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association Class 5A and Class 4-2-1A All-State Teams released on Wednesday. Hutchinson senior forward Rhyan Galyon was named to the Class 5A First Team. Honorable Mention recognition on the 5A... Read More.

Dalton Luce Named Wrestling Coach at Halstead High School

Thursday, June 11

Halstead High School on Wednesday announced the hiring of Dalton Luce as the next head wrestling coach. Luce has a strong background in education, athletics and student development, along with nearly a decade of high school wrestling coaching experience. “Please join us in welcoming coach Luce... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce to Host Primary Candidate Forum for Kansas State Representatives and Reno County Commissioners

Thursday, June 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will host a Primary Candidate Forum featuring individuals seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives and the Reno County Commission. The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:00... Read More.

Huenfeld Named 2nd-Team NJCAA Baseball All- American

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Hutchinson Community College outfielder Cru Huenfeld became the 18th Blue Dragon baseball player to be named to the NJCAA Division I Baseball All-America team on Wednesday. A 6-foot-2, 220-pound freshman from Overland Park, Kansas, was named to the 2026 NJCAA All-America second team... Read More.

Taylor Shaffer Leaves Lasting Legacy at Neosho County Community College

Thursday, June 11

After four seasons at Neosho County Community College, Head Men's Basketball Coach Taylor Shaffer is taking the next step in his coaching career as he accepts a new opportunity at McCook Community College. While the Panthers will undoubtedly miss his leadership, Shaffer leaves Chanute... Read More.

Lamar Gordon Named Finalist for Greater Wichita Sports Banquet College Male Athlete of the Year

Thursday, June 11

McPherson, Kan – Following a phenomenal 2025-2026 Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field season, Lamar Gordon has been named a finalist for the College Male Athlete of the Year award at this year's 2026 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet. Other finalists for this year's award... Read More.

2025/2026 Year-End Numbers Reflect Solid Wheat Sales

Thursday, June 11

KANSAS - The 2025/2026 marketing year closed on May 31, 2026, and U.S. wheat export sales finished the year on a strong note, providing a buffer of support for farm families during a year of low farmgate prices. Final export inspections hit 23.7 million... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Off to a 5-1 Start

Thursday, June 11

The Great Bend Bat Cats, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this summer, pounded the Kingman Islanders 21-2 Tuesday night in Kingman. Great Bend, coached by Roger Ward, has started the season with a 5-1 record. The Bat Cats lost to Kingman 9-8 in a lightning-delayed... Read More.

Area Softball, Baseball Coaches are Finalists for Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year

Thursday, June 11

Sports in Kansas released its finalists Wednesday for Softball Coach of the Year and Baseball Coach of the Year. Area softball coaches listed as finalists are Shawn Behr, Great Bend (5A); Stephanie Patterson, McPherson (4A); Erin Carney, Andale/Garden Plain (4A); Darin Ashworth, Haven (3A); Tyler... Read More.