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KVA names Players, Coaches of the Year

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Volleyball Association named its Players and Coaches of the Year for the 2025 season.6APlayer of the Year: Peyton Kubik, Blue Valley West.Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West.5APlayer of the Year: Grace Martin, St. Thomas Aquinas.Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, St. Thomas Aquinas.4APlayer... Read More.

Tharp & Ballantyne Resign, Swedes on the Search for Volleyball Coaches

Wednesday, November 19

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Athletics Department has announced that Head Coach Ayona Tharps and Assistant Coach Abi Ballantyne have both resigned from their positions. "We thank both Coach Tharps and Coach Ballantyne for their work and service to Bethany College and the Swedes... Read More.

Sterling men’s basketball ranked no. 11 in 2025 KCAC Preseason Coaches’ & Media Poll

Saturday, October 18

Oklahoma Wesleyan University was in the No. 1 position in both the 2025 KCAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls, the conference office announced Thursday. The Eagles are the reigning KCAC Men's Basketball regular-season champions, and are coming off of a trip to... Read More.

2025 KCAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll Results: Sterling ranked no. seven in coaches poll

Wednesday, October 15

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) conducted its 2025 KCAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls, with Evangel University leading the Coaches' Poll, and Tabor College leading the Media Poll.In the Coaches' Poll, the Valor took the top spot, accumulating 161 total points... Read More.

Little River Football Team Ranked 4th in Eight-Man I in KEMFA Coaches Poll

Wednesday, September 10

The Little River Redskins football team is ranked fourth in Eight-Man Division I in the Kansas Eight-Man Football Association poll for Week 2.South Central is ranked No. 1 in Eight-Man I, followed by Leoti-Wichita County and Central Plains. Lincoln is ranked fifth.Axtell is ranked... Read More.

KCAC Releases 2025 Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Wednesday, August 20

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - Oklahoma Wesleyan University took home the top spot in the 2025 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Wednesday.The Eagles were ranked No. 1 after tallying 169 total points and securing 13 first-place votes.... Read More.

K-State No. 20 in College Football Preseason Coaches Poll, KU Receiving Votes

Monday, August 4

Coaches Top 25 Poll by USA TodayRk.Team Pts. 1st Pl. Conference1Texas 1606 28 SEC2Ohio State 1565 20Big 103Penn State 1525 14 Big 104Georgia 1466 3 SEC5 Notre Dame 1360 0Independent6 Clemson 1324 2ACC7Oregon 1307 0 Big 108 Alabama 1210 0SEC9LSU 1056 0 SEC10 Miami (FL) 823 0ACC11Arizona State 806 0 Big 1212 Illinois 734 0Big 1013South Carolina 665 0 SEC14 Michigan 580 0Big 1015Ole Miss 573 0 SEC16 SMU 555 0ACC17Florida 498 0 SEC18 Tennessee 492 0SEC19Indiana 460 0 Big 1020 Kansas State 438 0Big 12T-21Texas A&M 392 0 SECT-21 Iowa State 392 0Big 1223BYU 287 0Big 1224 Texas Tech 261 0Big 1225 Boise State 246 0Mountain WestReceiving Votes: Oklahoma 221; Missouri 142; Louisville 126; USC 116; Utah 86; Baylor 76; Auburn 50; Iowa 49; Memphis 34; Army West Point... Read More.

Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

Athletes, Coaches, Hall of Fame Teams, and More to be Honored at KBCA All-Star Game Saturday

Thursday, June 19

SALINA, Kan. - Much is in store Saturday, June 21 in Salina for the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games, held at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University. The event features lots of recognition from the 2024-25 season as well as Girls and Boys... Read More.

Two Kansas Natives and Former Barton Cougars Honored as NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award Recipients

Wednesday, June 18

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Former Barton Community College Head Coaches Ray Bechard and Mike Warren were recognized Tuesday as recipients of the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).This is the first time in the... Read More.

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Releases 2025 Boys All-State Teams

Friday, June 13

The Kansas Golf Coaches Association (KGCA) released their all-state teams from the 2025 season. According to KSHSAA Covered, the honors are based off of season-long scoring averages for players whose coaches are members of the association.Listed below are the local athletes who were honored... Read More.

NCAA Approves Coaches Challenge, Other Rule Changes for Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 11

By Greg Johnson - NCAA.org Media CenterThe NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved changes to help enhance the flow of the game in men's basketball for the 2025-26 season.Changes include a coach's challenge at any point in a game to review... Read More.