McPherson Sports

Previewing the 2024 Season for the Royals, Who Have Lofty Goals

Monday, March 25

BY ANNE ROGERSKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The 2024 baseball season begins this week.It’s been a long but busy winter. It’s been a busy but even longer Spring Training. Now it’s time to get the real thing started.The Royals were one of the most... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Players Earn All-State Honors

Monday, March 25

McPHERSON, Kan - Kansas high school media entities Sports in Kansas & KSHSAA Covered released their all-state basketball teams. Multiple McPherson High School Bullpups earned 4A all-state honors.BOYSKurt Kinnamon - KSHSAA Covered Coach of the YearGabe Pyle1st Team - KSHSAA Covered 1st Team -... Read More.

Kansas Set for Second Round Matchup vs. Top-Seeded USC

Monday, March 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks have advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 11th time in program history, and the No. 8-seeded Jayhawks will take on top-seeded and No. 3-ranked USC on Monday, March 25 with a spot... Read More.

K-State’s Season Ends in Second Round of 2024 NCAA Tournament

Sunday, March 24

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – K-State held a two-point halftime edge over Colorado following a sneaky play from Serena Sundell, but a cold effort from the field in the second half closed out the season for the Wildcats, 63-50, in the... Read More.

Jayhawks Outlast Wolverines to Advance in NCAA Tournament

Saturday, March 23

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KUAthletics.com) – Zakiyah Franklin hit a three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime and eventually lift No. 8-seeded Kansas to an 81-72 win over No. 9 Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday... Read More.

No. 4 Seed Kansas Falls to No. 5 Seed Gonzaga in the Second Round, 89-68

Saturday, March 23

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gonzaga played a nearly perfect second half, busting open a back-and-forth game with a 15-0 run Saturday to pull away from Kansas for an 89-68 win and extend its nation-best streak of trips to the Sweet 16 to nine.Read More.

Titans Finalizing Deal with Chiefs to Acquire Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP Source Says

Saturday, March 23

BY TERESA M. WALKERKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs for a pair of draft picks, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated... Read More.

Hughes Collects 800th Career Win in 5-3 Comeback Victory

Saturday, March 23

HOUSTON, Texas (KStateSports.com) – K-State head baseball coach Pete Hughes reached 800 career wins Friday night, as the Wildcats came from behind to defeat Houston, 5-3, in the series opener at Schroeder Park.BOX SCORE"That was a fun game," Hughes... Read More.

K-State Collects First Round Win Over Portland

Saturday, March 23

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – K-State, the four-seed in the Albany 2 region, led wire-to-wire on Friday afternoon, as the Wildcats downed Portland, 78-65, in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Bramlage Coliseum on Friday afternoon. With Friday's win, K-State has... Read More.

Chris Strathman to Resign as McPherson Girls Basketball Coach

Saturday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls Basketball head coach Chris Strathman informed Ad Astra Radio Saturday morning that he has submitted his resignation. This comes after the girls team finished the 2023-24 season 20-5, earning 3rd place in the state tournament.Below is Strathman's... Read More.

Brunk Breaks Two School Records, Bullpup Girls Swimmers Finish 3rd in Opening Meet in Topeka

Friday, March 22

TOPEKA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Swimming team headed to the capital city of Topeka to begin their 2024 season. Below are the results:200 Medley Relay 4. Hazel Wuertz, Claire Schmidt, Adyson Wiens, Liberty Hampton-2:11.71 (State Consideration) 14. Gemma Carter, Hensli Lofdahl, Ashton Hampton, Jersey Elseth-2:50.44200... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Dominates First Week of 2024 Season

Friday, March 22

McPHERSON, Kan - The McPherson High School softball squad is starting the 2024 season 3-0 after dominant wins over Chanute and Buhler.TUES. MARCH 19 at CHANUTEGame 1 - W 16-0 (5 Inn.)Pitching:Win - Addison Chapman: No-Hitter, 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3... Read More.