Rice County Sports

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.

Wichita State Names Green Head Baseball Coach

Tuesday, June 6

By: Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) – A veteran leader with nine seasons of head coaching experience, Brian Green was named the fifth head coach in the modern era of Wichita State baseball, Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced Monday.Wichita State Athletics will... Read More.

Biden says Chiefs ‘Building a Dynasty’ as he Hosts Kansas City Super Bowl Champs at White House

Tuesday, June 6

By: The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are “building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team... Read More.

OU Softball Outlasts Stanford, Advances to Women’s College World Series Finals

Monday, June 5

By Big12Sports.com OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — No. 1 Oklahoma punched its ticket to its fourth straight Women's College World Series Championship Series with a 4-2 win over Stanford in nine innings Monday afternoon.In addition to its fourth consecutive Champ Series appearance, the Sooners (59-1) have... Read More.

Kansas Honors Legendary Coach John McLendon in Revealing Top-Notch 2023-24 Schedule

Monday, June 5

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men’s basketball announced its non-conference schedule today, featuring a contest against the defending national champions at Allen Fieldhouse, a neutral site matchup with Kentucky and a road trip to Indiana among other intriguing games."Once again, our non-conference schedule will be... Read More.

Kansas Football Game Times Announced for Missouri State, Nevada Games

Monday, June 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 Conference released a portion of the early television broadcast assignments and kickoff times for the 2023 college football season on Wednesday. Times and TV designations are now set for Kansas’ games vs. Missouri State on Thursday, August 31 and... Read More.