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Juniors Bryce Haygood and Troy Edgar, key members of the Alaska Rush soccer team, have earned a place in the national championships scheduled for July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita Eagle’s 2026 All‑Metro girls soccer team celebrates top performers from Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties, highlighted by Sara Claire Michaelis as Player of the Year.
The Pitt State Coaches Caravan series features four stops in Pittsburg, Tulsa, Wichita and Overland Park, offering food, discussion and networking opportunities with limited registration.
A breakout 2025 campaign propelled L.J. Phillips Jr. to national acclaim, highlighted by a record‑setting rush total, a deep playoff run, and a move to the University of Iowa.
From blowout losses to a 19‑1 summer record, Kansas Select 2030 Red becomes the first Wichita team to qualify for the Nike Jr. EYBL Championship at Peach Jam, a tournament that will test the best eighth‑graders in the country.
Grant Karnes, a former Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver, is switching to baseball and will join UA‑Fort Smith’s pitching staff after a redshirt season and a healed labrum.
Gene Wiley, a former Wichita State Shockers star and NBA veteran, passed away at 88. His life spanned championship basketball courts and a celebrated artistic career, leaving a lasting imprint on both sports and culture.
After a distinguished playing career and a rapid rise through college baseball’s ranks, Todd Butler is swapping the Oklahoma Sooners for the University of Florida’s staff.
Cleo Littleton, a Hall‑of‑Fame‑caliber player for the Wichita State Shockers, died at 93, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence, community leadership, and family devotion.
Projected to compete strongly in the SEC and earn a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, Arkansas looks to turn early optimism into March success.
From a small Kansas town to the national stage, 12‑year‑old McKenzie Jackson’s love for baseball is reshaping perceptions and inspiring other girls to pick up a bat.
A three‑star recruit with deep football roots, Geathers will reveal his decision before his scheduled Georgia visit, a choice that could bolster the Vols' defense
John Savage leads UCLA to a record 52‑win season, earning Skip Bertman Coach of the Year honors while a host of other national awards highlight a remarkable year for the sport.
Four‑star safety Cooper Ohnmacht announced his commitment to Kansas State, becoming only the second top‑ranked recruit from Kansas to choose the Wildcats since 2004.
The newly opened exhibit at Wichita’s Historic Old Cowtown Museum celebrates the 155th anniversary of baseball, showcasing rare artifacts and tracing the game’s national story while honoring its local roots.
Wichita State University has completed its women's basketball roster by signing guard Amaya Lacy from Frank Phillips College and appointing Rachel Swartz as an assistant coach, bringing fresh talent and experience to the program.
The 18th Rock Chalk Roundball Classic will feature former KU players and coaches in a charity scrimmage, with proceeds benefiting five children and their families.
Wichita State's men's basketball team is set to diversify its scoring options with a mix of returning front‑line stalwarts and newly signed guards who bring play‑making and perimeter threat.
The university announced the addition of Rachel Swartz to its coaching roster, highlighting her extensive background in player development and recruitment.
Cleo Littleton, who led Wichita State to its first modern-era winning season and later built a business empire, died at 93, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence and community leadership.
The Saints clinched their third straight Class 5A baseball title, shutting out Shawnee Heights 4-0 with a dominant pitching duo and a senior class celebrated for teamwork.
Hayden’s girls soccer team secured the Class 4‑1A championship in a dramatic indoor final, completing a flawless campaign and cementing a historic legacy under Coach Klaus Kreutzer.
After three successful years leading the Falcons, Phil McClintock steps down as head coach to become Director of Athletics at Ottawa University, bringing a proven record of excellence and a deep institutional connection.
The 2026 Jimmy V Classic will bring the Georgia Bulldogs and Duke Blue Devils together at New York's Madison Square Garden, offering a preview of conference readiness and honoring the late coach Jim Valvano.