Sports

This Week in Crusader Sports: Buhler Tennis Wins Home Regional

Monday, May 8

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler flexed some tennis muscles during Friday’s Regional at the Buck Balzer Tennis Courts, sending three entries to the finals, and qualifying all four of its entries for this weekend’s State meet in Pratt. Buhler won the event, with McPherson finishing... Read More.

Four Things We Learned from Chiefs’ GM Brett Veach Following the 2023 NFL Draft

Friday, May 5

By Kaden Chumbley, Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With the 2023 NFL Draft now in the books, Kansas City Chiefs' General Manager Brett Veach spoke to the media on Monday and answered several questions regarding the state... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino, Aroldis Chapman named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for March/April

Friday, May 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino and left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.Pasquantino slashed .279/.375/.500 (29-for-104)... Read More.

Kansas Forward Zuby Ejiofor to Enter the NCAA Transfer Portal

Friday, May 5

By Micahel Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor will transfer from KU, multiple sources tell Phog.net. Ejiofor departs KU after his first season with the program. His departure comes in the immediate aftermath of KU landing five-star transfer Read More.

Tang Signs Transfer Tylor Perry

Friday, May 5

By KStateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang added an impactful transfer to his team for the 2023-24 season with the signing of 2023 Conference USA Player of the Year and NIT Most Outstanding Player Tylor Perry (Fort Coffee, Okla./Spiro/Coffeyville CC/North Texas) to a Financial... Read More.

No. 1 Basketball Transfer Hunter Dickinson Commits to Kansas

Thursday, May 4

By: Travis Branham, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. 1 overall player in the college basketball transfer portal, has made his decision and will play for Kansas."This decision might even have been harder than the... Read More.

Bulldogs Knock off (2) Friends, Fall to (3) Oklahoma Wesleyan

Thursday, May 4

By: McPherson College Athletics GREAT BEND, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs opened the KCAC Tournament in Great Bend, Kan., with a 3-1 win over the second-seeded Friends University Falcons in nine innings before falling to the (3) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles 2-1 in... Read More.

Williams, Payne Sign Four-Year Letters

Wednesday, May 3

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Two members of the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team signed letters of intent for next season on Tuesday at the Sports Arena.Two-time All-KJCCC performer and 2022 NJCAA All-American Mya Williams has signed with Georgia State and sophomore Read More.

Seven Swedes Earn All-KCAC Honors

Wednesday, May 3

By: Bethany College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is pleased to announce the 2023 KCAC Softball all-conference teams and individual award winners. Student-athletes were selected for all awards by a vote of the KCAC head softball coaches.7 different Swedes... Read More.

Chiefs Re-sign McKinnon, Decline 5th Year on Edwards-Helaire

Wednesday, May 3

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are re-signing Jerick McKinnon and declined the fifth-year option on fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Tuesday, solidifying their backfield behind incumbent Isiah Pacheco heading into offseason workouts. McKinnon, who turns 31 this week,... Read More.

Bulldog Softball Places Four on All-KCAC Teams

Wednesday, May 3

By: McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (macbulldogs.com)— Four members of the McPherson College softball team have been named All-KCAC Honorable Mention, the league announced Tuesday (May 2)."I have enjoyed coaching this group of girls this year," head coach Abby Bolton said. "I am happy for... Read More.

Goetz Earns 2nd KJCCC Softball Player of the Week Award

Wednesday, May 3

Hutchinson CC Sports Information (bluedragonsports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman Aspen Goetz became the program's career and single-season home run leader and single-season RBI leader with other incredible week for No. 14 Hutchinson last week.For the second time this season, Goetz was named... Read More.