Hutchinson Sports

KU’s Cranton, Shojinaga Selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 16

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Right-handed pitcher Hunter Cranton and infielder/catcher Kodey Shojinaga were each selected on the second day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Cranton was drafted in the 3rd round, 91st overall by the Seattle Mariners, while Shojinaga was selected in... Read More.

Three Baseball Wildcats Selected on Second Day of 2024 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 16

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State right-handed pitchers Tyson Neighbors (4th round) and Jackson Wentworth (5th round) along with second baseman Brady Day were each selected on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Monday.Neighbors was selected by the San... Read More.

Former Dragon McLaughlin Drafted By D-Backs

Tuesday, July 16

-- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Former Hutchinson Community College All-American baseball player Ben McLaughlin became the 41st Blue Dragon selected in the MLB Draft on Monday.McLaughlin was chosen in the ninth round with the 284th overall selection by the Arizona... Read More.

K-State’s Culpepper Taken 21st Overall by the Twins in 2024 MLB Draft

Monday, July 15

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State infielder Kaelen Culpepper became the program's first positional player taken in the first round Sunday night, as he was taken 21st overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft."When you look... Read More.

Monarchs have big second inning in rout of Diamond Kings

Saturday, July 13

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored six runs with two outs in the second inning Friday night, and the Monarchs won their seventh straight game in a 13-0 win over the Diamond Kings.The win improved the Monarchs to 21-7 in Jayhawk Collegiate League play.... Read More.

Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers Look to Earn Spot on NBA Roster in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Friday, July 12

Friday, July 12 marks the beginning of the 2024 NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nev., where basketball prospects from around the world look to earn a spot on an NBA roster for the 2024-25 season. Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers are amongst... Read More.

KU Basketball Season Tickets Celebrating the 70th Season of Allen Fieldhouse Now on Sale

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The most historic arena in college sports, Allen Fieldhouse, will celebrate its 70th season beginning in late October, and Kansas Basketball fans will have the opportunity to experience the upgraded venue throughout the 2024-25 campaign.The Fieldhouse, which... Read More.

WSU Basketball: Former Conference Rivals Agree to Home-and-Home Series

Thursday, July 11

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State and Northern Iowa have agreed on a two-game, home-and-home basketball series, beginning with a home game in Charles Koch Arena this season.The Shockers and Panthers will meet in Wichita this season on Nov. 14,... Read More.

KU’s Voegele Shines with USA Baseball Collegiate National Team

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- CARY, N.C. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas starting pitcher Dominic Voegele pitched five dominant shutout innings and earned a win in two appearances for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the end of June. Voegele was invited to training camp in early... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Schedule Loaded as KU Celebrates the 70th Season in Allen Fieldhouse

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas' upcoming men's basketball's non-conference schedule once again features a loaded slate as the Jayhawks celebrate the 70th season inside historic Allen Fieldhouse in 2024-25.Fans will get a first look at an enhanced Allen Fieldhouse at... Read More.

Monarchs bombard Newton, win fifth straight

Thursday, July 11

By Brad HallierCamden Johnson had two hits and four RBIs, Jadon Gustafson added three hits, and the Hutchinson Monarchs made quick work of the Newton Rebels on Wednesday at Hobart-Detter Field, winning 15-2.The win was the Monarchs' fifth straight and they remained on top... Read More.

Regal pitches gem for Monarchs, who seize first place

Wednesday, July 10

By Brad HallierIan Regal pitched six shutout innings Tuesday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs took over first place in the Jayhawk Collegiate League with a 3-1 win at the Kansas Cannons.The Monarchs' league record is now 18-7, one game better than the Cannons and Derby... Read More.