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Strong Shooting Night Lifts K-State Past Emporia State, 102-68

Thursday, November 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State connected on 52.1 percent from the field, including 55.6 percent in the second half, as the Wildcats eclipsed 100 points in home exhibition play for the first time since 1993 in a 102-68 win over Division II Emporia... Read More.

Kansas Defeats Fort Hays State 73-55 in Exhibition Action

Thursday, November 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 1 Kansas men’s basketball hosted Fort Hays State in its final exhibition game of the 2023-24 season and earned a 73-55 victory at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. Redshirt senior Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points and senior Hunter Dickinson... Read More.

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen Jaycelyn Richter and Alexis Noone competed... Read More.

State Cross Country: Buhler Boys Capture 4A Team Title, McPherson’s Caleb Mueller Individual Champ

Sunday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd WAMEGO, Kan. - Another spot on the banner wall at Buhler High School's Jim Baker Fieldhouse was filled Saturday, as the Crusader boy's Cross Country team won another 4A cross country title in Wamego. The Crusaders placed three runners in the top... Read More.

State Volleyball Results: Hillsboro, Little River Capture Titles

Saturday, October 28

State Volleyball ResultsClass 6AConsolation: Olathe Northwest (W), 25-25 vs Blue Valley West, 17-17Finals: Shawnee-Mill Valley (W), 25-25 vs Blue Valley North, 23-19 Class 5AMaize South (W), 22-25-25 vs Spring Hill, 25-20-21Topeka-Seaman (W), 25-25 vs St. Thomas Aquinas, 19-22 Class 4AConsolation: Andale (W), 23-25-25 vs Louisburg, 25-8-16Finals:... Read More.

Five Storylines to Watch for at State Cross Country

Wednesday, October 25

By Brad Hallier While some sports can take an hour (volleyball), two hours (soccer), three hours (football) or even four hours (golf), cross country is over within less time than an average Hulu show.The final races of the season will be conducted Saturday at the... Read More.

State Volleyball Pairings Announced

Monday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — Pairings have been announced for KSHSAA state volleyball tournaments Friday and Saturday.Andale and McPherson qualified for the 4A state tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Andale, which won the substate they hosted, is seeded 5th and will play Eudora at 3:30... Read More.

Booe, Foos go 2-2 at Class 5A State Tennis Tournament

Wednesday, October 18

By Brad Hallier SALINA, Kan. - Hutchinson High juniors Ellie Foos and Ayla Booe went 2-2 at the Class 5A state tennis tournament Friday and Saturday in Salina.The duo was seeded 18th and opened the tournament with a win over the No. 15 seed from... Read More.

State Tennis Results: McPherson Captures 2nd at 4A Site

Monday, October 16

WINFIELD, Kan. – Behind a solid team effort, McPherson tennis placed second at 4A State this past weekend in Winfield. The Bullpups' 28 points slotted them just ahead of Bishop Miege in the final standings. Independence won the team title.After dropping their second-round matches,... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Edged by Oklahoma State 39-32

Monday, October 16

STILLWATER, Okla. (KUAthletics.com) – The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 39-32 on a windy Saturday afternoon inside Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.BOX SCOREQuarterback Jason Bean threw for five touchdowns and 410 yards, but it was not enough as Oklahoma State... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Looks to Build on Strong Start Against Oklahoma State

Thursday, October 12

By Cliff Brunt STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Kansas coach Lance Leipold said some players who transferred in last year didn’t get the experience they expected.“When somebody is in the portal, they’re seeking opportunity and playing time,” he said. “But they have to understand that... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.