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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.

Twenty-One Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors

Monday, August 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Twenty-one athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2024-25 Academic Teams of the Year achievements.Compiling a cumulative 3.29 GPA within Barton's athletic teams reporting to the... Read More.

McPherson Announces Tim McCutchen as New Director of Athletic Communications

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - Josh Daume, Director of Athletics at McPherson College, has announced the hiring of Tim McCutchen as the Director of Athletic Communications for Bulldog Athletics. McCutchen will serve as the primary media contact for all 17 varsity programs and lead the... Read More.

Bethany College Announces 2025 Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor Awards

Monday, July 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni & Athletic Hall of Honor Awards, celebrating the achievements and lifelong impact of outstanding alumni, coaches, and athletes. The event will take place on Friday, October 17 from 4–6pm at Lindquist Hall... Read More.

Ellinwood Schools Announces Date for Athletic & Activities Benefit Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 17

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - Ellinwood Public Schools announced via social media that their Ellinwood Athletic/Activities Dept. Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Aug. 17.The tournament is a fundraiser as all proceeds go to the Ellinwood Athletic/Activities Department to help their student-athletes. It's also a chance... Read More.

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Announces New Athletic Director

Wednesday, June 11

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 has announced the hiring of Brian Deterding as the new athletic director and assistant principal at Larned High School.Deterding comes to LHS from Kiowa County USD 422 in Greensburg, where over the past 12 years he has... Read More.

Hesston College Athletic Department to Host Annual Lark Open May 31

Friday, April 11

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College will host the annual Lark Open on Saturday, May 31, at Hesston Golf Park. Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. for the four-person scramble event with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. golfer’s green fees, cart, range balls, meal and two... Read More.

Bethany Athletic Trainer Abe Noll Earns KCAC Game Changer of the Month Honors for January

Thursday, February 13

WICHITA, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and Commissioner Ted Breidenthal are pleased to announce the Game One "Game Changers of the Month" for the month of January.The Game Changer of the Month recognition celebrates and highlights KCAC student-athletes and staff... Read More.

Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

Thursday, October 17

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.In 2022,... Read More.

Sterling’s Lenox Earns NAIA-ATA Al Ortolani Athletic Training Scholarship

Tuesday, September 17

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) - Drannon Lenox is currently pursuing his master's degree in athletic training at Sterling College (Kan.). Drannon approaches his studies with unparalleled diligence, constantly seeking opportunities to deepen his understanding of the field. In his first year, Drannon gained hands-on... Read More.

Sterling’s Manely Recognized as NAIA-ATA Athletic Trainer of the Year

Tuesday, September 17

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) - As the Director of Athletic Training at Sterling College (Kan.), Dr. Pete Manely has been a driving force in fostering positive change within the association.In his role as the NAIA-Athletic Training Association President, Dr. Manely has participated in numerous... Read More.