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The Kansas State High School Activities Association on Wednesday approved a change to the status quo that’d been in place for nearly 60 years for high school baseball and softball in the state.
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The referee shortage, especially at the high school level is felt across the country. In Kansas, the new man in charge of trying to recruit officials for high school sports is working to overcome that challenge.
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-The 50th Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off Saturday in Hays.
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Starting in 2024, three state championship football games will be held at three locations each.
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The all-time leading scorer and former WNBA standout Jackie Stiles is giving back to the next generation of Kansas basketball players.
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The 2023 high school track season didn’t end the way the Quinter Bulldogs wanted.
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After their careers at Andale ended Saturday, Andale's Jack Kraus and Jonah Meyer are eager to don new uniforms.
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Her fastest lap of the day and the lasting image of another meet record.
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The Eagles are two-time defending 8-Man II football champs and reached the semifinals in boys basketball.
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Grant Pierce, a star athlete representing Wichita Heights High School, is preparing for his final state track meet, a week removed form breaking a national record.
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On December 4, everything changed for the Chase County High School senior. What he faced goes far beyond any in-game situation.
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Several of the state's best athletes competed Friday in Salina.
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Aria Pearce knew at an early age she was fast.
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Former Heights High School star and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year Zyanna Walker will head to Manhattan and join the K-State Wildcats.
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Wichita Heights High School senior Grant Pierce made history over the weekend, becoming the first wheelchair athlete to compete against runners at the Kansas Relays on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence.
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The Wayne Pipkin Invitational Friday in Garden Plain featured athletes representing schools from almost every classification in Kansas.
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Some of Kansas’ top athletes competed at one of the toughest early-season meets in the state
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Edwards rushed for more than 6,400 yards and scored more than 100 touchdowns in 36 games at Derby.
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In the days following his death, 12 News has heard from some who knew the coach well, including former players.
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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.
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It was signing day for Nickerson High School’s Ava Jones on Wednesday. The Lady Panther signed an NLI with Iowa Women’s Basketball.
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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.
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The “Holy War” kicks off at 7 p.m. as Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mount Carmel battle it out at Riverfront Stadium.
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After the win, a group of Andover players noticed the cleaning crew in the stands, picking up trash.
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The Wichita Wind Surge will add two USD 259 high school football games to its schedule.
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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.
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Experienced, explosive players at Andover Central lead Jags to win over Buhler in Week 1.
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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.
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A 17-year-old runner in Pennsylvania broke a record set by a Wichita native that had stood for nearly 60 years.
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The Renwick school district will allow students to participate with other schools in some sports it doesn’t have.
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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.
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Panthers fall to Rural by 17 points following poor shooting performance.
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The Falcons beat the Huskies to win the 6A Boys State Championship, 61-54.
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Mustangs cruise into 5A state championship game with 31 point win over Lansing in the semis.
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Lady Demons lead Heights by as many at 17 points to punch their ticket to the state basketball tournament.
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The Mustangs held the Broncos pretty close through the sub-state semifinal before Remington pulled away to win by nine points.
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Berean Academy girls edge out the one-point win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Barnwell is one of only three coaches to win the award multiple times.
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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.
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Rose Hill boys basketball wins by double digits over Clay Center to advance in the 4A playoffs.
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Several area wrestlers coming away with 5A State Championships as Goddard continues it's 5A team dynasty.
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