Rice County Sports

Kansas and Houston Men’s & Women’s Basketball to Tip Off Big 12 Mexico in 2024

Monday, June 12

IRVING, Texas – Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the launch of Big 12 Mexico, the Conference’s first international extension that will see Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games held in Mexico with the Kansas Jayhawks being at the forefront... Read More.

Kansas-Illinois Matchup Moved to Friday Night Primetime Slot on ESPN2

Monday, June 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Football will host a weekday game on an ESPN platform for the first time since 1995 when the Jayhawks welcome Illinois to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8.ESPN announced Thursday that the Kansas-Illinois matchup – originally scheduled for... Read More.

Arthur Kaluma Commits to Kansas State: Ex-Creighton Star Gives Wildcats Another Huge Transfer

Monday, June 12

By: Kyle Boone, CBS Sports (cbssports.com) - Building off a 26-win season in Year 1, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang bolstered his momentum in Manhattan, Kansas, with another big commitment out of the transfer portal. Former Creighton forward Arthur Kaluma chose the Wildcats over several... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Named Scholar Athlete of the Year, Jayhawks Ascend Among Best Institutional Programs at 2023 INFLCR NIL Summit

Friday, June 9

By: The University of Kansas Athletics ATLANTA, Ga. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas Football’s Jalon Daniels was named the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year at the 2023 INFLCR NIL Summit in Atlanta this past weekend. The national award recognizes a student-athlete that achieved exceptional results in... Read More.

OU Softball Completes Three-Peat, Wins Seventh National Title

Friday, June 9

Big 12 Sports OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (big12sports.com) – Oklahoma is atop the softball world for the third consecutive season and the seventh time in program history.No. 1 Oklahoma (61-1) defeated No. 3 Florida State, 3-1, on Thursday night to win the 2023 national championship. The... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces 2024 Game Site

Friday, June 9

EMPORIA, Kan. – Just weeks ahead of their 50th event in Hays, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors is excited to announce the return of the Kansas Shrine Bowl to Emporia in 2024. The 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth will be held Saturday,... Read More.

Lady Warrior Softball Named KCAC Team of Character

Thursday, June 8

By: Sterling College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (scwarriors.com) — The Sterling College softball team has been awarded the KCAC Champions of Character Team of the Year honor for their sport in the 2022-23 season. Champions of Character award winners from each institution have also been chosen. The KCAC Team of Character and... Read More.

Big 12 Conference to Establish Big 12 Mexico

Thursday, June 8

By: Big 12 Sports (big12sports.com) - On Thursday, the Big 12 Conference announced the launch of Big 12 Mexico, the Conference’s first international extension that will see Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games held in Mexico. Big 12 Mexico’s first... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announces Four Football Game Times

Wednesday, June 7

By KStateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kickoff times and television selections for four of K-State's first five football games of 2023 have been announced as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the season and special... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Hoops Announces Puerto Rico Trip in August

Wednesday, June 7

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men’s basketball will be taking a foreign trip to Puerto Rico, August 1-8. The trip will include three exhibition games on August 3, 5 and 7, against pro/club teams that compete in the Puerto Rico BSN basketball league.The games are... Read More.

Former Administrator David Cherry, Thrilled by HOF Induction, Reflects on 22-year Tenure with KSHSAA

Wednesday, June 7

By Rick Peterson Jr., KSHSAA Covered When David Cherry was a student at Wichita North, he packed his schedule with as many sports and activities he could handle. “I participated in five different sports. I was involved in choir, I was involved in student council,”... Read More.

38th Annual Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games Set For Saturday In Beloit

Tuesday, June 6

By Derek Nester BELOIT, Kan. – West meets east in the 38th annual Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games, which will take place Saturday, June 10th at Trojan Field in Beloit, Kansas.The games, which are organized by the Kansas Eight-Man Football Association, began in 1986 to showcase the best... Read More.