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Zion Burgess Named 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year

Wednesday, March 20

By Brenna Eller TOPEKA, Kan. — Zion Burgess, Hutchinson High School senior, won the 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year competition yesterday in Topeka. Burgess participated in interviews, panel discussions and gave a speech about his journey being a "Club kid" in Hutchinson. Boys & Girls Clubs of... Read More.

Cole Ragans Named Royals Opening Day Starter

Monday, March 18

By Max RieperKANSAS CITY, Mo. (RoyalsReview.com) - On Opening Day of 2023, Cole Ragans was not in the Royals organization, nor in a Major League rotation. This year, he’ll be an Opening Day starter for the Royals. The Royals officially tabbed Ragans as their starter... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Named to 2024 Big 12 All-Tournament Team

Wednesday, March 13

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KStateSports.com) – Following her stellar performance at the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship, K-State senior center Ayoka Lee has been named to the Big 12 All-Tournament Team.With this honor, Lee becomes the fifth player in program history... Read More.

State Champion Bullpup Boys Earn Multiple AVCTL DIII Honors, Pyle & Thompson Named Co-MVP’s, Kinnamon Named Coach of the Year

Sunday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan - After finishing their season on a high note in their thrilling overtime win in the state championship, the McPherson High Boys Basketball team was named to multiple AVCTL DIII honors.Below are the honors named for the team by the Ark Valley Chisholm... Read More.

Alvord Named MVP, Strathman Named AVCTL DIII Coach of the Year, Multiple Bullpup Girls Earn Honors

Sunday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Basketball team earned multiple postseason awards following their 2024 3rd place finish in Salina, finishing with a 20-5 record and going an undefeated 10-0 in AVCTL DIII play.Below are the honors the team earned from the... Read More.

Perry Named Big 12 Player of the Week

Tuesday, March 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Senior Tylor Perry was selected as the Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday afternoon (March 4) after averaging 27.5 points per game against West Virginia and Cincinnati last week.Perry averaged 27.5 points on 63.6 percent... Read More.

Stanley Redwine Named Team USA Men’s Head Track & Field Coach for 2024 Paris Olympics

Tuesday, March 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Track and Field Head Coach Stanley Redwine has been named the Head Coach of Team USA Men’s Track and Field for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was announced Tuesday.Currently in his 24th season at Kansas, Redwine is one... Read More.

Maverick Harris Named Bethany’s New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Wednesday, February 28

LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – Bethany College and the Department of Athletics announced a head coaching change in the men's basketball program."We thank Trevor Flemmer for his contributions as head coach of the men's basketball program at Bethany College," said Dean of Athletics Laura... Read More.

Hutch CC’s Kiki Smith Named KJCCC DI Player of the Week

Tuesday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KJCCC.org) - Hutchinson freshman guard Kiki Smith had a pair of clutch performances to help the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragon women to big wins at Cowley and over No. 21 Butler last week. Smith averaged 23.0 points per game, shooting 68.4... Read More.

KU Baseball’s Shojinaga Named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week

Tuesday, February 20

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas sophomore Kodey Shojinaga was named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. Shojinaga wins the honor in the first week of Big 12 awards this season.Shojinaga hit .462/.533/1.077 (6-for-13), with two doubles, two home... Read More.

Kansas Duo Named to Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team

Thursday, February 15

ATLANTA (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas duo of Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar Jr. have been named to the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Midseason Team, the Naismith Awards announced Thursday.Kansas, Houston, North Carolina and Purdue are the... Read More.

Barton Community College Students Named to Dean’s and President’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Barton Community College Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Barton Community College has named 314 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade... Read More.