Rice County Sports

Weekend Scores and Monday’s Collegiate Baseball Schedule

Monday, July 24

Below are Collegiate Baseball Scores from the weekend, along with Monday’s upcoming schedule in the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League:FridayKCLBKansas Curve 8, McPherson Pipeliners 9Wellington Heat 6, Park City Rangers 2

Kansas to Face North Carolina in Home-and-Home Series

Monday, July 24

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Men’s basketball bluebloods Kansas and North Carolina will meet in a home-and-home series starting in the 2024-25 season, the two schools announced today.The first meeting will be in historic Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas,...

Rizzo Hits His 1st HR Since May 20 and Goes 4 for 4 as the Yankees Sweep the Royals, 8-5

Monday, July 24

By: Larry Fleisher, Associated Press NEW YORK, NY (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit his first home run since May 20 and went 4 for 4 as the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday to complete their third series sweep of...

Warrior Athletics Announces Blevins as Director of Cross Country and Track

Monday, July 24

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Mason Blevins will be the next Director of Cross Country and Track and Field.Athletic Director, Justin Morris, is looking forward to the opportunity...

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Embraces His Childhood Dreams at Chiefs Camp

Friday, July 21

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) — Felix Anudike-Uzomah was 10 years old when he watched the Kansas City Chiefs take the training camp practice fields at Missouri Western State University for the first time. He sat in the stands...

Excellent Pitching Delivered a Surge Victory

Friday, July 21

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge AMARILLO, TX (milb.com/wichita) - Starting pitcher David Festa combined with the Wind Surge bullpen to pitch an outstanding nine innings where they allowed only one run. A couple of home runs was all that was needed for the Wichita...

NJCAA Announces 2023-24 Committee Chairs

Friday, July 21

Courtesy of the NJCAA Charlotte, NC— The NJCAA has announced the 2023-24 Committee Chairs for the 48 committees. Each chair serves as a direct contact and liaison for the committee and the NJCAA National Office staff, while also heading their committee all year.With the academic year...

Lorenzen Tosses 7 Innings of 3-Hit Ball as Detroit beats Kansas City 3-0

Friday, July 21

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen knew there was no chance that Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was sending him out for the eighth inning Thursday, despite holding the lowly Royals to three hits in a seemingly effortless start.

Big 12 Announces 2024 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2023-24 Men’s Basketball season. Teams will play five Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other eight conference opponents once, for a total of 18 Conference games.Opponents were selected...

Tony Hoops Resigns as Bethel Director of Athletics in Pursuit of New Opportunity

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of Bethel College Athletics NORTH NEWTON, Kan. (bethelthreshers.com) - Tony Hoops has resigned as Bethel College's director of athletics after six years in the role, and nine total years as a member of the Threshers athletic department. He has been named the vice president...

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Seeks Commissioner

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the Kansas Colligate Athletic Conference WICHITA, Kan. (kcacsports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Conference Commissioner. This position will work under a twelve-month appointment. The projected start date is September 1, 2023, and no later...

Surge Drop Second Game in Amarillo

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge AMARILLO, TX (milb.com/wichita) - Brooks Lee had an exceptional game where he had three hits in four at bats with a double, single, home run and an RBI but the Sod Poodles out hit the Surge as a team...