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Andale Wrestling Secures Second Place at Pratt Tournament with Four Champions

Monday, December 8

The Andale wrestling team opened its season on Saturday with a second-place finish at Pratt.Andale had four individual champions, Levi Schmidt (113), Judd Eck (132), Ethan Eck (175) and Tristen Cox (157). Grant Eck (144), Luke Martin (120) and Luke Seiler (126) each finished... Read More.

Jacob Lindstrom, Hutchinson Trinity Boys are 2A State Champions

Saturday, November 1

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School boys cross country team edged out Kansas City Christian 61-66 for the Kansas Class 2A boys state team title Saturday at the Wamego Country Club.Richmond-Central Heights placed third in the team standings with 77 points.Trinity’s Jacob Lindstrom captured... Read More.

Region 6 Champions Rono, Kogo Earn KJCCC Honors

Wednesday, October 29

Fresh off their individual and team Region 6 championships, Hutchinson Community College cross country runners Mildred Rono and Cornelius Kogo were named Jayhawk Conference Runners of the Week on Tuesday.Both Rono and Kogo captured individual regional titles on Friday in Colby. Rono helped the No.... Read More.

No.2 Dragon Men Repeat as Region 6 Champions

Friday, October 24

Hutchinson CC Sports InformationCOLBY – The Hutchinson Community College men's cross country team accomplished a feat the program had not completed since 1987 – repeat as Region 6 Champions.Led by three runners finishing in the individual Top 10, the No. 2-nationally ranked Blue Dragons... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Tennis Finishes 5th in Tournament of Champions

Monday, September 29

WICHITA, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls Tennis took part in the Wichita Collegiate Tournament of Champions on Saturday, Sept. 27, finishing in 5th place out of 16 schools, 2nd amongst 4A schools.The only 4A school to finish higher than McPherson in the tournament was... Read More.

Sterling College Named Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution

Wednesday, July 30

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College was named a 2024-25 Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution.The NAIA measures institutions on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and each school earns points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character... Read More.

Bethany College Earns 5-Star Gold Champions of Character Recognition

Wednesday, July 30

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2024-25 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points.Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions... Read More.

Buhler Wrestling Finishes Regular Season with 10 Medalists, 7 Champions at Circle Invite

Sunday, February 9

CIRCLE, Kan. – Buhler wrestling competed on Friday and Saturday at the Circle Invitational and finished with seven champions and three other medalists. The Buhler boys took third as a team out of 28 schools competing. The girls were sixth out of 26 schools.Both... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Soccer Crowned Big 12 Champions with 1-0 Victory Against No. 7 TCU

Sunday, November 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas soccer won its second Big 12 Tournament title in program history with a 1-0 victory against No. 7 TCU in the title match of the conference tournament at CPKC Stadium on Saturday night. Makayla Merlo scored a goal on... Read More.

Defending Champions Barton Men Picked Second Nationally, First in KJCCC

Tuesday, October 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The bullseye for the Barton men's basketball team entering the 2024-25 season has been lessened ever so slightly as the Cougars have been picked No. 2 in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll.Coming off a prior season of completing... Read More.

Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards

Monday, September 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce KANSAS (Sept. 27, 2024) — The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. The... Read More.

A Special Reunion, Barton Athletics Welcomes Back the 2024 National Champions in Ring Ceremony

Tuesday, September 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Smiles were all-around Saturday evening in the Barton Gym welcoming back all members of the 2023-24 Barton Men's Basketball team in a special celebration including championship ring presentations for their season's accomplishments.The ceremony introduced members of the Barton Athletic... Read More.