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McPherson Area Swimmers Win Second Straight Meet, Pickerell Earns State Qualifying Time

Wednesday, April 26

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - It was a strong performance from the McPherson, Smoky Valley and Moundrige Lady Swimmers on Tuesday, claiming gold in six of the ten events, finishing first as a team for the second straight meet.Individual first place... Read More.

Claussen Earns KCAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

Tuesday, March 28

By: Bethany College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - Taylor Claussen of Bethany College has earned the KCAC Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week honors the conference office announced Monday. Claussen was selected for her performance in Winfield, Kansas at the Jinx Invitational by a vote of... Read More.

Alvarez Earns First KCAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Honor

Tuesday, March 21

By: Sterling College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Milan Bucek of Bethel College and Ana Alvarez of Sterling College have earned the KCAC Men's and Women's Tennis Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances... Read More.

K-State Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, to Play Montana State Friday

Sunday, March 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State was rewarded for a successful season on Sunday night, as the Wildcats earned their 32nd overall bid to the NCAA Tournament, including the first under head coach Jerome Tang.No. 12/12 K-State (23-9, 11-7 Big 12) was selected as... Read More.

Kansas Earns No. 1 Seed in the West, to Play Howard in NCAA Tournament First Round

Sunday, March 12

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The defending NCAA National Champion Kansas Jayhawks earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament, marking their 51st all-time appearance and NCAA record 33rd consecutive appearance. Kansas will play Howard in the first round on Thursday, March 16,... Read More.

KU’s Taiyanna Jackson Earns Second Big 12 Player of the Week Honor

Tuesday, February 14

By KUAthletics.com IRVING, Texas – For the second time this season, Kansas senior center Taiyanna Jackson has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.Jackson earns the honor after recording her league-leading 15th and 16th double-doubles of the season in... Read More.

No. 9 Kansas Earns Win No. 20, Topping Oklahoma 78-55

Sunday, February 12

By KUAthletics.com NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Even an elite scorer like Jalen Wilson needs a confidence boost sometimes. Wilson scored a team-high 18 points, and No. 9 Kansas rolled past Oklahoma 78-55 on Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. BOX SCORE Wilson, who entered the day leading the... Read More.

South Hutch Earns Second Bond Rating Upgrade in 11-Months

Friday, February 10

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Moody’s Investor Service announced it has upgraded the City of South Hutchinson’s bond rating for the second time in less than a year. It raised the City’s bond rating from A3 to A2 equaling the highest grade the City has... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Earns Second-Career MVP Award at NFL Honors Ceremony

Friday, February 10

By Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is squarely focused on preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, but while he sets his sights on a second Lombardi Trophy, the NFL recognized Mahomes as the league's best.Mahomes was... Read More.

Browne Earns KJCCC Field Athletic of the Week Honor

Tuesday, January 24

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College sophomore Dimetre Browne broke a meet record on Saturday and posted the fourth-best indoor long jump in Blue Dragon men's track and field history.The Gibbons, Saint Kitts native was named the Jayhawk Conference men's... Read More.

Franklin Earns 2nd KJCCC Player of the Week Award

Wednesday, January 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information (bluedragonsports.com) - For the second time in the 2022-23 season, Hutchinson Community College redshirt freshman guard Aaron Franklin was named the Jayhawk Conference Division I Player of the Week on Tuesday.The 6-foot-6 guard from Kansas City, Missouri, Aaron Franklin posted his fifth... Read More.

MMS 8th Grade Girls B-Team Earns First Win in Goddard Eisenhower Tournament

Monday, November 7

GODDARD, Kan. - The McPherson Middle School B-Team Girls Basketball team traveled to Goddard Eisenhower for a tournament on Saturday, where they would suffer a one-point loss to Maize South, falling 17-16, before defeating Goddard Eisenhower 25-12.Against Maize South, Head Coach Heidi Ricke said,... Read More.