Area schools, athletes make Sports in Kansas top 2024 moments
CAPTION: The Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team won the NJCAA Division I title with a 37-0 record. CREDIT STEVE CARPENTER/HUTCHCC ATHLETICS By John…
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Hutchinson Trinity alumnus and Fort Hays State standout Kaleb Hammeke earns MIAA weekly honor
Fort Hays State University’s Kaleb Hammeke. (Photo courtesy of FHSU Sports Information). By John Mesh Kaleb Hammeke of Fort Hays State was named the MIAA…
Former Blue Dragon wide receiver Malik Benson enters transfer portal, will visit Kansas State
CAPTION: Florida State University wide receiver Malik Benson (10), who played one year of college football at the University of Alabama and two years…
Blue Dragon teams resume schedules after Christmas break
By John Mesh The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team, boasting a 13-0 record and a 50-game winning streak, opens the 2025…
HutchCC’s Drew Dallas named ACCFCA Coach of the Year
By John Mesh Hutchinson Community College head coach Drew Dallas has been named the 2024 American Community College Football Coaches Association (ACCFCA) Coach of…
Player selection show for Kansas Shrine Bowl football game is Jan. 1
By John Mesh The player selection show for the Kansas Shrine Bowl football game is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) at www/kansasshrinebowl.com and https://www.youtube.com/live/dlvYdP7-4_8….
Area wrestlers ranked in latest KWCA poll
By John Mesh Several area wrestlers are ranked in the latest Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association poll released on Monday. The KWCA said its All-Class…
Hutchinson’s Drew Dallas, Waymond Jordan are NJCAA Division I Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year
CAPTION: Hutchinson Blue Dragons honored by the NJCAA (from left) are linebacker Ja’Quel Mack, defensive end Marshon Oxley, head coach Drew Dallas, running back…
Hutchinson, Buhler, Nickerson wrestlers place 2nd, 3rd, 7th at Emporia Winter Classic
By John Mesh Four Hutchinson High School Salthawk wrestlers won their weight classes at the Emporia Winter Classic Saturday. The Salthawks were edged out…
Opinion: It’s about time: Shot clock era begins for Kansas
CAPTION: Shot clock as displayed on Daktronics website. By John Mesh The shot clock era finally has come to Kansas high school basketball. It’s…