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Five players from Topeka and six from the broader Northeast Kansas region highlight Washburn University's soccer roster, where head coach Davy Phillips cultivates loyalty and trust before the team's first home match against Maryville on August 27.
Brett Ballard, head coach of Washburn University's men's basketball team, was seriously injured on August 4, 2024, when his pickup truck struck a bridge pillar on the Kansas Turnpike near Topeka. He was taken to the hospital and is currently recovering.
Coach Bill Self believes Paul Mbiya is poised to earn a starting spot this year, citing his offseason development and the departures of key big men.
A three‑game series against Purple Reign propelled JHX Hoops into the semifinals of The Basketball Tournament, highlighted by clutch performances and a $2 million prize at stake.
With the series tied at one win apiece, JHX Hoops prepares for a pivotal third match against Purple Reign. Coach Sherron Collins stresses early aggression, while players Zeke Mayo and Frank Mason III bring recent shooting breakthroughs and a game‑winning heroics that could tip the balance.
Billy Preston’s surprise appearance in The Basketball Tournament delivers a clutch performance, highlighting his untapped potential and gratitude.
The alumni squads of Kansas and Kansas State will meet again on Wednesday night at Lee Arena, with a potential third game looming later in the week.
After a dozen years at the helm, Harley Douglas has stepped down from Washburn University’s baseball program, citing family priorities. His departure follows a 2022 NCAA regional run and a legacy of All‑MIAA talent that produced two MLB draft picks. Connor Crimmins, a longtime assistant, will serve as interim coach as the university searches for a permanent replacement.
Rob Ianello discusses how quick athlete decisions, transfer portal dynamics, and scholarship management are reshaping Kansas football’s roster construction.
Hayden defeated Cair Paravel 6-1, Washburn Rural beat Derby 4-2, and Seaman's season ended with a loss to De Soto, advancing several local squads to the state tournament.
The Manhattan High girls' soccer squad secured a 2-0 victory against Topeka High, showcasing a stingy defense and timely scoring from Tess Henry and Savanna Heitmann
Kansas State’s Purple Reign will host Kansas’s JHX Hoops in a three‑game series at Bramlage Coliseum and Lee Arena, featuring former stars Michael Beasley and Frank Mason, with a $2 million prize and national broadcast coverage.
The Basketball Tournament returns in 2026 with a 16‑team field, featuring the Kansas alumni team JHX Hoops led by Frank Mason III, who will face Kansas State's Purple Reign in a best‑of‑three first‑round series.