Rice County Sports

State Volleyball Pairings Announced

Monday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — Pairings have been announced for KSHSAA state volleyball tournaments Friday and Saturday.Andale and McPherson qualified for the 4A state tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Andale, which won the substate they hosted, is seeded 5th and will play Eudora at 3:30...

Regional Cross Country Results: Buhler Sweeps 4A Regional, McPherson Squads Take 3rd

Monday, October 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Buhler Head Cross Country Coach Curtis Morgan commented early in the season that his teams should have what it takes to compete for a state title. So far, they have not disappointed.At Saturday’s home regional, the Buhler squads came up big,...

Sub-State Volleyball Results: 4 McPherson County Schools Among Winners

Sunday, October 22

Sub-State Volleyball Results 4A AndaleAndale (W): 25-23-25 vs Clay Center: 17-25-18 4A UlyssesUlysses: 13-17 vs McPherson (W): 25-25 3A HalsteadHalstead: 11-19 vs Smoky Valley (W): 25-25 3A HavenCheney (W): 25-25 vs Trinity Academy: 21-21 2A HillsboroSedgwick: 16-12 vs Hillsboro (W): 25-25 2A SterlingInman (W): 25-25-25 vs Ellinwood: 27-17-17 1A Div. I...

K-State Rolls Past TCU, 41-3

Sunday, October 22

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Five Storylines to Watch for in KSHSAA Football Playoffs

Sunday, October 22

By Brad Hallier The speculation and scenario guessing can stop, and the calculators can be put away. Postseason football has arrived in Kansas.The brackets were released Saturday morning by KSHSAA. Here are five storylines to watch for.Class 4A West again is wide openWho is the...

K-State Plans to Use Veteran Howard, Freshman Star Johnson at QB Moving Forward

Wednesday, October 18

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Lady Warrior Netters Take Big Win at Southwestern

Wednesday, October 18

WINFIELD, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – The Lady Warriors played on the road over Homecoming weekend, taking on the Moundbuilders of Southwestern...

Kansas No. 1 in the 2023-24 Preseason Associated Press Poll

Wednesday, October 18

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State Tennis Results: McPherson Captures 2nd at 4A Site

Monday, October 16

WINFIELD, Kan. – Behind a solid team effort, McPherson tennis placed second at 4A State this past weekend in Winfield. The Bullpups' 28 points slotted them just ahead of Bishop Miege in the final standings. Independence won the team title.After dropping their second-round matches,...

Johnson’s 5 TDs Helps K-State Run Past Texas Tech, 38-21

Monday, October 16

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No. 23 Kansas Edged by Oklahoma State 39-32

Monday, October 16

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Black Cats? No, Black Bears Win Friday the 13th Thriller

Friday, October 13

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Friday the 13th is probably the only way to describe Friday's Class 1A District 7 game between Trinity Catholic and Sterling.Neither team scored in regulation. Sterling scored in overtime on its only pass completion of the game, and one...