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K-State’s Purnell Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Monday, October 13

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Following his two-interception performance in Kansas State's 41-28 Homecoming victory over TCU, senior linebacker Des Purnell has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.It is the first-ever conference weekly award for Purnell and... Read More.

Barton’s Stamenkovic named week seven KJCCC Volleyball Player of the Week

Friday, October 10

Stasa Stamenkovic of the 12th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team has been selected as the Week Seven KJCCC Division I Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week.Last week, Stamenkovic led the Cougars to a pair of conference victories — first in a straight-set win... Read More.

Barton’s Tsuji named week seven KJCCC Soccer Player of the Week

Friday, October 10

Masaki Tsuji of the 8th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the Week Seven KJCCC Division I Offensive Player of the Week.Tsuji once again proved pivotal in Barton's pair of victories, contributing three goals and one assist over the two-match... Read More.

Three Peat for Bogan, Hazeldine Joins as Player of the week

Wednesday, October 8

Chanute, KS - For the 3rd week in a row Josh Bogan comes home with Goalkeeper of the week as the top Goalie in Week 7 of Soccer action. Joining Bogan on this week earning player of the wek was Keane Hazeldine.... Read More.

Kelly earns KCAC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Tuesday, October 7

KANSAS —Matias Mazieres of (RV) Ottawa University and Cassidy Kelly of Sterling College have earned this week's KCAC Men's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Sept. 29-Oct. 5... Read More.

Smoky Valley Volleyball Player Records 1,000th Career Assist

Thursday, October 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Smoky Valley High School Volleyball player Ceely Friesen celebrated a milestone of 1,000 career assists.Friesen, a senior setter for the Vikings, is a three-year starter on the varsity volleyball team. She also has 95 career service aces so far in her career.... Read More.

Barton Volleyball’s Kaneko named week six conference and national Defensive Player of the Week

Thursday, October 2

Mina Kaneko of the now 12th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team has been selected as the week six KJCCC and NJCAA Division I Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week.Kaneko anchored the Cougar backline with 64 digs across 12 sets, averaging 5.33 per set... Read More.

Collete Named Defensive Player of the Week

Wednesday, October 1

Chanute, KS - Women's Volleyball Trinity Collette earned Defensive player of the week for KJCCC after a stellar week that saw the panthers go 3-2 against some of the Nations best competition. See the full story from the conference below.COLBY, Kan. – Cowley College... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Wednesday, October 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was an afternoon to remember for quarterback Patrick Mahomes last Sunday, and it caught the attention of the league office.Mahomes was named the AFC "Offensive Player of the Week" on Wednesday after tossing four touchdown passes in the Kansas City... Read More.

Wind Surge, Former K-State Star Culpepper Named Twins’ Minor League Player of the Year

Tuesday, September 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former K-State All-American Kaelen Culpepper was named the 2025 Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year, earning the organization's Sherry Robertson Award.Culpepper, who was drafted 21st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, quickly made the jump to Double-A in... Read More.

Barton’s Sainz hauls in week five KJCCC Player of the Week honor

Thursday, September 25

Angel Sainz of the 9th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the week five KJCCC Division I Offensive Player of the Week.Sainz etched his name into program history last Thursday, scoring all four goals in the Cougars' 4–0 road victory... Read More.

Barton’s Potter named week five conference and national Women’s Soccer Division I Player of the Week

Thursday, September 25

September 24, 2025Katie Potter of the Barton Community College women's soccer team has been named not only the KJCCC, but NJCAA, Division I Women's Soccer Player of the Week.Potter played a key role in Barton's perfect 3-0 week, which included a 5-2 victory knocking... Read More.