Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State headed north to South Dakota to open its season with an interim coach a week on the job, a roster almost completely turned over from last season and almost no expectations when a wave of positive COVID-19 tests forced the Shockers to turn right around and head home. Turns […]
Wichita State holds on to surprise No. 6 Houston 68-63
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis took cover among a group of Houston players on an inbounds play in the final seconds and broke from the pack for a crucial steal that helped Wichita State surprise the sixth-ranked Cougars and take over the top spot in the American Athletic Conference. Tyson Etienne and Alterique Gilbert […]
Top-ranked Andover Central picks up where it left off
A year after they lost only one game and saw their season cut short by COVID in the KSHSAA state semifinals, the unbeaten Andover Central Jaguars are driven to complete a run to their first girls basketball state title since 2010.
Zyanna Walker’s return makes Wichita Heights a team to watch
When star junior guard Zyanna Walker is back on the basketball court, the Wichita Heights Falcons will be ready to make another run at their first Kansas state title since 2012.
Bishop Carroll hopes to ‘make some noise’ with run to state
After seeing their season end earlier than expected this past March, the Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles return with the potential to redeem themselves this season.
Missouri improves to 3-0 for 1st time since 2013-14 season
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Mark Smith scored 19 points, Kobe Brown and Dru Smith each added 14 and Missouri beat Wichita State 72-62 on Sunday for its first 3-0 start to a season since 2013-14. Missouri played with the lead or was tied for all but 45 seconds in its first two games. That included […]
Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray
Wichita State landed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday afternoon, masked up and looking forward to tipping off the season in the Crossover Classic. A few hours later, the Shockers announced they were out of the tournament after multiple positive COVID-19 tests. Event organizers said the tests came from two players who were re-tested […]
Kansas basketball star Gradey Dick has two years of high school left, but is already a high-level DI recruit
The 2019-20 Gatorade Kansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year was a sophomore whose size, talent and potential have made him one of the most heavily recruited players in the state.
Dirkzwager loses senior season, but leaves Wichita East as school’s best-ever girls swimmer
Wichita East’s Astrid Dirkzwager is a five-time individual state champion, with three of those titles coming in the 100-yard backstroke. The Georgia Tech-bound All-American didn’t get a chance to compete in what would’ve been her senior season after spring sports were canceled in Kansas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Settlement reached in death of football player in Kansas
A Kansas community college has reached a settlement with the New Jersey family of a football player who died of heatstroke after team conditioning drills in 2018.