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Boys Basketball

Trego boys hold on to beat Ellis, set up Hoxie rematch

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Conor Nicholl

The Eagles scored the games final seven points to edge Ellis

Boys Basketball

Haven, Cheney earn spots in Rupp Tourney Final

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Matt Henderson

Cheney topped Minneapolis while Haven bested Rose Hill in Friday's semis

Boys Basketball

Obioha, guards lead No. 1 Hoxie to big win over TMP

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Conor Nicholl

The Indians clinched a berth in the MCL Tourney Finals with the win over TMP

Boys Basketball

Hugoton pulls away from Hutch Trinity, wins SIT

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Joey Bahr

After a back and forth first half, the Hugoton Eagles defeated the Trinity Celtics 73 to 60.

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Hoisington advances to Winter Jam finals with comeback win

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Mike Courson

Peaking at No. 4 in the Class 3A rankings following an overtime loss to top-ranked Hays (5A), Hoisington was an unlikely No. 3 seed in its own Winter Jam Tournament. Yet there the Cardinals sat in Friday’s semifinal, trailing Ellsworth by nine points in the third quarter.

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Derby gets revenge in 36-24 win over Maize

Updated: 14 hours ago

After losing the first meeting at home, Derby got revenge on Maize at their place Friday night, winning 36-24 in a defensive slugfest. The loss is the first for Maize this year.

Sports

KSHSAA to allow up to 4 fans for school sports, activities

Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 2:51 PM CST

The Kansas High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) voted Wednesday to allow four spectators for every student participant.

Girls Basketball

Hot shooting Andover Central sinks Andover

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 1:30 AM CST

By Matt Henderson

Bailey Wilborn hit 9 triples as the Jaguars cruised to a 70-27 win over their rival Friday

Boys Basketball

Andover bounces back to roll past Andover Central

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 1:16 AM CST

By Matt Henderson

Andover closed the first quarter on a 15-4 run and never looked back in a 20 point win Friday

Boys Basketball

PHOTOS: TMP boys edge Ellis

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 12:44 AM CST

By Everett Royer

TMP withstood a late Ellis comeback to earn a tough home win 59-56 Friday night over the Railers.

Girls Basketball

PHOTOS: TMP girls run by Ellis

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 12:35 AM CST

By Everett Royer

Three Monarchs scored in double figures as Thomas More Prep went on a big first half run and didn’t look back in topping Ellis 56-38 Friday night.

Boys Basketball

Dodge City tops Liberal to open WAC play

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 12:14 AM CST

By Joey Bahr

The Dodge City Demons held off the Liberal Redskins 76 to 65 for their first Western Athletic Conference victory.

Boys Basketball

Rose Hill snaps Collegiate’s unbeaten season

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:39 PM CST

By Braxton Jones

Rose Hill ends Collegiate;s unbeaten season

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Dodge City holds off Liberal 45-36

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:26 PM CST

By Joey Bahr

The Dodge City Lady Demons defeated the Liberal Lady Redskins 45 to 36 for this season’s first Western Athletic Conference victory.

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McPherson girls dominate Circle in 62-34 win

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:25 PM CST

Three Lady Pups scored in double digits in McPherson's 28 point win over Circle

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No. 3 Nickerson girls dominate second half at Hoisington

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:21 PM CST

By Mike Courson

Six-foot-two sophomore Ava Jones entered Friday’s game in Hoisington averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds a night. The rebounds came early but Jones had just six points at the half. By night’s end, Lady Panther coach Jon McLean got 21 points from sophomore Josie McLean and 17 points from Jones as Nickerson cruised to a 61-25 win.

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No. 4 Hoisington stuns Nickerson with wild comeback

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 11:16 PM CST

By Mike Courson

A 29-point swing in the final 15 minutes. Fourth-ranked Hoisington (3A) found itself trailing 42-27 against a lights-out shooting performance by Nickerson Friday night. The Cardinals needed just four minutes to erase that deficit and roll to a 71-57 win.

Girls Basketball

Bishop Carroll rolls past Heights, 52-36

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 8:52 PM CST

Finally back to full strength, and behind a huge 1st half, Bishop Carroll made a statement against Heights Friday night winning 52-36.

Boys Basketball

Backcourt leads P-Burg boys past Russell

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 5:05 PM CST

By Conor Nicholl

Phillpsburg won at Russell 55-41 to open the second semester

Girls Basketball

Phillipsburg pulls away from Russell to stay perfect

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 4:58 PM CST

By Conor Nicholl

P-Burg topped the Broncos 55-39 Friday night

Sports

East girls dominate Northwest in 63-26 win

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 1:46 AM CST

East girls started off 2021 with a dominant performance in a 63-26 win over Northwest.

Sports

Northwest pulls off 61-55 win over East

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 1:26 AM CST

Wichita Northwest continues surprising start with win over East

Sports

Top college football running back, Breece Hall, reminisces on his time at Northwest High

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM CST

Northwest grad, Breece Hall, attributes college football success to high school experience.

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Maize South tops Derby, 60-55

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:42 PM CST

In a back and forth contest Friday night, Maize South came out on top 60-55. The Mavs were outscored in the 4th quarter, but had enough to hang on for the win.

Girls Basketball

Derby bounces back, tops Maize South 45-35

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:30 PM CST

After falling in their final game of 2020, Derby began the new year with a 45-35 win over Maize South Friday night.

Girls Basketball

Garden City survives season opener in Great Bend

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:24 PM CST

By Mike Courson

The Buffs opened their year with a 50-44 road win Friday

Boys Basketball

Great Bend wins wild New Year opener

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:21 PM CST

By Mike Courson

Great Bend came back to edge Garden City 39-38 Friday

Boys Basketball

Carroll boys make it a sweep over Kapaun in Holy War

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:14 PM CST

By Chelsea Croft

Carroll boys hold off late Kapaun effort to win 64-51.

Girls Basketball

Bishop Carroll outshoots Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Holy War

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 10:59 PM CST

By Chelsea Croft

Golden Eagles strong shooting wins them the Holy War at Kapaun, 50-36.

Football

2021 Kansas Shrine Bowl Rosters Announced

Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 1:15 PM CST

By CIK Staff

Rosters for the 2021 edition of the Kansas Shrine Bowl are released

Sports

Buhler’s Sam Elliott chasing school history

Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 10:02 PM CST

By Ellen Terhune

Almost a month into the high school wrestling season, Buhler’s defending state champion Sam Elliott is off to a 15-0 start. After bringing home a state title at the 152 weight class as a sophomore, Elliott moved up to 160 this season where he’s ranked first in class 4A.

Boys Basketball

KBCA Boys Basketball Rankings: Week Three

Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 2:20 PM CST

The final boys rankings of 2020 are released

Girls Basketball

KBCA Girls Basketball Rankings: Week Three

Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM CST

The final girls basketball rankings before winter break are out!

Boys Basketball

McPherson stalls Dodge City at home

Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 1:07 AM CST

By Ruby Munguia

McPherson tops Dodge City 56-39

Boys Basketball

Top ranked Hesston rolls by St. John

Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 12:52 AM CST

By Joey Bahr

The Hesston Swathers rode a dominant first half to defeat the St. John Tigers 57 to 29 in the last game of 2020 for the teams.

Girls Basketball

Hesston wins low scoring contest over St. John

Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 12:50 AM CST

By Joey Bahr

The Hesston Lady Swathers came back in the second half to win 29 to 25 over the St. John Lady Tigers.

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Eck, Ellis earn running clock in Ellinwood

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:29 PM CST

By Mike Courson

Ellis senior Grace Eck entered the night averaging nearly 24 points a game. Eck dropped 28 points against the Lady Eagles as the Railers cruised to a running-clock 63-46 win.

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Ellis boys win rematch of unbeatens in Ellinwood

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:25 PM CST

By Mike Courson

Ellinwood’s successful 18-5 season a year ago largely began on a December night when the Eagles dropped then-No. 5 Ellis 47-43 to open the year at 5-0. Friday night the tables turned. The teams again met with perfect records. This time, the Railers led by as many as 16 points and hit the break at 6-0 after a 56-44 win over No. 8 Ellinwood.

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Augusta pulls away from Circle 51-40

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:21 PM CST

By Clint Harden

Rivals Circle and Augusta squared off and the Thunderbirds kept it close early, but the Class 4A No. 8 Orioles were too much and picked up a 51-40 win.

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Circle girls drop Augusta 54-34

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:17 PM CST

By Clint Harden

Circle’s Kimalee Cook scored 16 points in the second half to lead the Thunderbirds in a 54-34 drubbing of Augusta.

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Derby boys hold off late run by Eisenhower

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 10:37 PM CST

By Chelsea Croft

After coming out fast and gaining a comfortable lead, Derby boys slowed up in the second half and almost let Eisenhower pull off the comeback.

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Derby girls fights through tough Eisenhower defense

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 10:25 PM CST

By Chelsea Croft

After swapping leads with Eisenhower in the first quarter, the Lady Panthers pull away and win 47-34.

Boys Basketball

Trinity wins big at home over Inman, 68-40

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 9:56 PM CST

In a game out of the HOA/CPL Challenge, Trinity got off to a fast start and never looked back, as they knock off Inman 68-40 Friday night at Trinity High School. Trinity outscored the Teutons in every quarter.

Girls Basketball