Rice County Sports

Surge Secure Second Win in a row at Home

Friday, June 30

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) - Wichita grabbed the lead in the third from a two-run home run by Aaron Sabato that the Surge held for the rest of the ball game. The Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals...

Shocker Softball to host AAC Championship in 2024

Friday, June 30

Courtesy of the American Athletic Conference IRVING, Texas (theamerican.org) – Sites and dates for American Athletic Conference championships for the 2023-24 year have been announced.The Fall 2023 championship season will begin with the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships, to be held Oct. 28 at...

Attendees Revealed for 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days Presented by Old Trapper

Thursday, June 29

Courtesy of Big XII Sports (big12sports.com) - The student-athletes attending 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days presented by Old Trapper have been announced. In addition to the players, each school’s head coach will also be in attendance.The two-day event will be held at AT&T Stadium...

Royals Owner John Sherman Envisions New Stadium by 2027 or 2028 Season

Thursday, June 29

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope to settle on the location for a new ballpark by the end of the summer, and owner John Sherman said Thursday that he envisions the club playing in a new...

Newton to host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open

Thursday, June 29

NEWTON, Kan. – At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved an agreement with USGA to host the 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.KemperSports regional manager Chris Tuohey, who serves as Sand Creek Station’s general manager, said hosting the...

Wilson Selected as Finalist for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -Sterling College women's basketball standout,

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

Wednesday, June 28

Below are Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and the upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: Tuesday’s ScoresKCLBUSA Wardogs 4, Wellington Heat 12 Park City Rangers 8, Dirtbag Baseball Club 9 Kansas Curve 0, El Dorado Walnuts 3SCLNewton Sluggin’ Rebels...

State Football Changes, Key Items Approved by KSHSAA Executive Board

Wednesday, June 28

By: KSHSAA Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer and...

Gavin Williams Shuts Down Royals for 7 Innings, Guardians Rally to Win in 9th on Brennan’s Double

Wednesday, June 28

By: Marc Bowman, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gavin Williams held Kansas City to one hit through seven innings in his second major league start, Will Brennan hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Royals...

Kruse Inducted into KBCA Hall of Fame

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics SALINA, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -To take a quote from "The Sandlot", arguably one of the best baseball movies of all time, "Remember, kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." In a scene where Benny "The...

Monday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

Tuesday, June 27

Below are Monday's Collegiate Baseball Scores from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: KCLBUSA Wardogs 1, El Dorado Walnuts 15McPherson Pipeliners 4, Dirtbag Baseball Club 9MidWest Moos 2, Kansas Curve 4Park City Rangers...

Winchester Promoted to Special Assistant to Head Coach

Tuesday, June 27

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – Kansas State head coach Anthony Winchester to an on-court role as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach, it was announced Tuesday morning (June 27).The former Western...