KWCH Staff

After an abrupt end to the season for the Wichita West High School girls’ basketball team, their continued dedication to the sport led to a special honor Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

El Dorado High School senior Jay Tipton ended his high school swimming career on a high note, setting the new school record in the 100-yard backstroke. It’s a record that stood for 41 years.

As her long road to recovery from traumatic injury continues, Nickerson High School senior Ava Jones joined her team on the court Tuesday night, scoring the team’s first basket before exiting to a standing ovation.

A frightening situation in Cincinnati Monday night shined the spotlight on emergency response to traumatic injuries and how every second counts when it comes to life-saving efforts.

Kansas Shrine Bowl announces 2023 rosters

Edwards rushed for more than 6,400 yards and scored more than 100 touchdowns in 36 games at Derby.

In the days following his death, 12 News has heard from some who knew the coach well, including former players.

Heading into the 2022-23 Kansas high school basketball season, one of the state’s best players is continuing her recovery on the sidelines, five months removed from a crash in which a man police said was impaired crashed his vehicle into her and her family.

It was signing day for Nickerson High School’s Ava Jones on Wednesday. The Lady Panther signed an NLI with Iowa Women’s Basketball.

Monday, 12 News spoke with Jones and her trainer as the young athlete is determined to play at the next level despite the many challenges ahead.

The “Holy War” kicks off at 7 p.m. as Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mount Carmel battle it out at Riverfront Stadium.

After the win, a group of Andover players noticed the cleaning crew in the stands, picking up trash.

The Wichita Wind Surge will add two USD 259 high school football games to its schedule.

The Kansas State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday, narrowly approved a proposal from the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) to address a perceived competitive imbalance between public and private school athletics in the state.

Experienced, explosive players at Andover Central lead Jags to win over Buhler in Week 1.

High school football games being played on Sept. 2.

The football game will be played on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.

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The father of a Nickerson High School basketball standout died form his injuries after a car hit the family in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

A 17-year-old runner in Pennsylvania broke a record set by a Wichita native that had stood for nearly 60 years.

The Renwick school district will allow students to participate with other schools in some sports it doesn’t have.

Running 300 meters and jumping hurdles is no easy feat, as Tayton Klein proved during a track meet at Andover Central High School on Wednesday.

Panthers fall to Rural by 17 points following poor shooting performance.

The Falcons beat the Huskies to win the 6A Boys State Championship, 61-54.

Mustangs cruise into 5A state championship game with 31 point win over Lansing in the semis.

Lady Demons lead Heights by as many at 17 points to punch their ticket to the state basketball tournament.

The Mustangs held the Broncos pretty close through the sub-state semifinal before Remington pulled away to win by nine points.

Berean Academy girls edge out the one-point win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Barnwell is one of only three coaches to win the award multiple times.

Campus comes back from a double digit deficit to lead by six before Derby edged out the win in the final seconds in the game, 57-55.

Rose Hill boys basketball wins by double digits over Clay Center to advance in the 4A playoffs.

Several area wrestlers coming away with 5A State Championships as Goddard continues it's 5A team dynasty.

Class 3-2-1A State Wrestling

Several area wrestlers will advance to the championship matches of the 6A/ 5A boys state wrestling.

Dodge City girls win 6A-5A State Wrestling championship.

Bell has committed to swim at the University of Alabama next season.

Andover Central wins second straight 5-1A boys state swimming team championship with 300 points on Saturday in Topeka.

6A boys swimming and diving 2022 state champions revealed from Topeka.

Wildcats win rematch with the Thunderbirds, 68-58.

Lady Thunderbirds outscore the Wildcats by more than 30 points.

New Railers football coach Greg Slade challenges players to shovel snow throughout community.

The Hesston senior came back from a torn ACL, just in time to help his team to a 3A State Basketball Championship.

Lady Swathers pull away from Hillsboro in final half of the game.

The boys 2A state champion Hillsboro travels to 3A state champs Hesston.

Newton comes away with a big 5A win at Maize dual Thursday night.

Multiple lead changes between Salina Central and Andover Central result in second win over the Jaguars this season for the Mustangs.

Andover Central continues three-game win streak against Salina Central.

Former Campus High School basketball stars, the Gaston-Chapman brothers meet as opponents at Koch Arena.

Point guard Ashley Carrillo has overcome many obstacles to become a Division I athlete.

Cheney tops Andale in tournament final by 25 points.