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No. 6 Kansas Falls to Texas Tech, 79-50

Tuesday, February 13

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting in a 79-50 win over sixth-ranked Kansas on Monday night. BOX SCORE Williams, a sophomore transfer from Nevada, also had 11 rebounds. He hit a three on the first shot of the... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board Hears Report on Chronic Absenteeism, Discusses Ways to Address the Issue and Engage Students

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — A report on chronic absenteeism was presented to the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education at Monday's meeting. Director of secondary education Paul Erickson told the board chronic absenteeism, which has been identified as a major factor hindering student... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board Adopts Names Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner for New Reno County Child Care Facilities

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER/HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night accepted the guaranteed maximum price on three construction projects and adopted names of the two new daycare facilities that are part of a Reno County child Care initiative. The child care... Read More.

USD 418 Considering Contracting out for Custodial Services, Graduation Requirement Changes for Class of 2028

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is on the verge of contracting out for custodial services at McPherson High School after the Board of Education Monday accepted a one-year proposal from AgTac Service Group. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent said a major factor in... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 United Way of McPherson County campaign has concluded, with 271,000 thousand dollars raised, short of a 325-thousand-dollar goal. The United Way's Board of Directors said in a statement Tuesday they extend their sincere gratitude to the businesses... Read More.

President Michael Schneider Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, February 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Michael Schneider, president of McPherson College, recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Higher Education Management Executive Doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The award recognizes program alumni who have demonstrated significant... Read More.

USD 308 Hires New AD for 2024-2025

Tuesday, February 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Current Hutchinson Community College Assistant Athletic Director Steve Kappenman will join Hutchinson Public Schools as Athletic Director in the 2024-2025 school year. Kappenman joins the Salthawks after 12 successful years with HutchCC, where he is better known as... Read More.

Hardaway Grabs First Career KCAC Offensive Player of the Week

Monday, February 12

WICHITA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Junior Jamil Hardaway has been named the KCAC Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week, following an outstanding week, the league announced Monday (Feb. 12). The Louisville, Ky., native averaged 22.0 points per game this week thanks to... Read More.

Barton Women Drop Season High Triples for 85-65 win at NW Teche

Monday, February 12

(BartonSports.com) - Coming off a loss in part to the opponent's season high long range shooting, Saturday evening at the Max L. Jones Fieldhouse it was the women of Barton Community College's time to launch in an 85-65 victory at Northwest Kansas Technical... Read More.

Team effort Powers 3rd Ranked Barton Men to Century Mark Victory at NW Tech

Monday, February 12

(BartonSports.com) - All twelve Cougars contributed to a Saturday evening high flying 103-79 victory for the 3rd ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team visiting Northwest Kansas Technical College. BOX SCORE The Cougars strung a pair of big stretches in each half to remain... Read More.

Swedes Slip Past Women’s Basketball Bulldogs in Overtime

Monday, February 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — It took overtime to decide a winner on Saturday (Feb. 10) between McPherson and Bethany College, but the Swedes came away with a 99-92 win inside the Sport Center. The Bulldogs falls to 4-4 in overtime games in the... Read More.

Bulldogs Escape with Win over Bethany

Monday, February 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Jamil Hardaway matched his previous career-high for the second consecutive game, scoring 22 points to lead the Bulldogs past the Bethany College Swedes 77-76 Saturday night (Feb. 10) inside the Sport Center. The win snaps a two-game... Read More.