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Andover girls, Campus boys get wins on opening night

The Andover girls and Campus boys emerged victorious for a split between the Colts and Trojans.
Game between Andover Central and Andover on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

Boys Basketball

5A girls state quarterfinals between Andover Central and Bishop Carroll at White Auditorium in...
Buzzer beater highlights pair of battles featuring Southeast, Bishop Carroll

Sports

Hesston senior Jackson Fry drives against Southeast of Saline's Omar Calzada in Friday's...
Hesston pulls off sweep of SE of Saline in season openers

Sports

Wichita Heights vs. Wichita Northwest Basketball
Heights sweeps Northwest with strong openers in early City League matchup

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Girls Basketball

The Hillsboro Trojans traveled to take on Sterling to open their 2023-24 seasons on Friday,...

PHOTOS: Hillsboro, Sterling split season opener

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:42 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Hillsboro girls defeat Sterling 57-10; Sterling tops Hillsboro 48-43

Boys Basketball

Game between Cheney and Clearwater at Cheney on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

PHOTOS: Cheney boys handle Clearwater to move to 1-0

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:46 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Cardinals defeat the Indians 64-50 to open the 2023-24 season.

Sports

The McPherson Lady Bullpup players celebrate advancing to the State Championship game.  The...

4A power McPherson makes western Kansas trip sweet, sweeps Dodge City

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:33 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, both ranked No. 2 in Class 4A, came out strong in the 2023-24 season openers, sweeping Dodge City on the road.

Boys Basketball

6A boys state championship game between Heights and Blue Valley Northwest at Koch Arena on...

CIK Previews: Heights, Derby boys projected to contend in 6A; girls in east remain strong

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 11:27 AM CST
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By Mike Courson
The highest classification in Kansas features some of the best athletes in the state of Kansas, headlined by Wichita State Commit T.J. Williams.

Boys Basketball

5A boys semifinals game between Andover and Highland Park on Friday, March 10, 2023.

CIK Previews: Wichita, Topeka areas represent at the top of class 5A

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 11:20 AM CST
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By Mike Courson
Class 5A is always littered with talent near the top. 2023-24 won't be any different. Check out our latest class preview!

Girls Basketball

Apr 14, 2023; Andover, Kansas, USA;  ©KellyRoss

PHOTOS: Maize South gets road sweep over Andover Central to open season

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Maize South Mavericks and Andover Central Jaguars started the 2023-24 season off with a bang.

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Rising Star

Blue Valley North defeated Derby in a 6A state semifinal game on Mar 10, 2023; Wichita,...

Rising Star: Derby’s Destiny Smith ready to lead in ‘post-Brown’ era for Panthers

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:07 PM CST
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By Tejay Cleland
The Derby Panthers will be without one key player from their recent successful seasons: New Iowa State star Addy Brown. The good news for the Panthers, though, is that all 11 other players return this season, including their new leader Destiny Smith.

Boys Basketball

McPherson Bullpup Head Coach Kurt Kinnamon looks on as his bench celebrates a made basket. ...

CIK Previews: Hugoton, McPherson remain atop 4A boys; Miege, Mac girls reload

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
Check out CIK's class preview of 4A ahead of the upcoming season!

Boys Basketball

Goodland defeated Cheney 59-37 to claim their second straight 3A championship; Mar 11, 2023;...

CIK Previews: Collegiate youth ready to shine in 2023-24; Goodland girls look to reload

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
Collegiate youth ready to shine in 2023-24; Goodland girls look to reload

Sports

Haysville school district teacher and Campus High School swim coach Kelly Kennedy stepped...

Campus HS swim coach starts program to pay Make-A-Wish back for support

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, Haysville school district teacher and Campus High School swim coach Kelly Kennedy stepped forward with an initiative to show his appreciation for the support he and his family received during his daughter’s cancer battle.

Boys Basketball

Sterling senior Gabe Riffel has been a force in the post for several seasons. The Black Bears...

CIK Previews: HOA boys remain primed for success; girls state qualifiers still top polls

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
HOA boys remain primed for success; girls state qualifiers still top polls

Boys Basketball

Quinter played for a state title in March but the Lady Bulldogs were hit hard by graduation....

CIK Previews: Little River girls poised for success; South Central Kansas boys loaded

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
Check out CIK's season preview for 1A Division I boys and girls basketball!

Girls Basketball

Two-time defending champion Greeley County was hit hard by graduation, but all-state junior...

CIK Previews: Greeley Co. boys hit hard by graduation, Div. II girls remain loaded

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 2:23 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
Check out CIK's season preview for 1A Division II boys and girls basketball!

Football

Apr 14, 2023; Cheney, Kansas, USA;  ©KellyRoss

Cheney wins first ever football state championship over Topeka Hayden

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST
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By Tejay Cleland
The Cheney Cardinals put the final chapter on their storybook 2023 season with a state title.

Football

Conway Springs win 1A title

“Snow Falling? Snow Problem.” Conway Springs, Kunz rolls to 1A title game win

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 12:11 AM CST
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By Austin Morton
The heavy snowfall was no problem for the Conway Springs Cardinals as they came in hungry on Saturday for their first state title since 2011

Football

6A State Championship - Derby vs. Gardner-Edgerton

Derby falls in 6A state championship to Gardner-Edgerton in thriller

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:41 PM CST
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By Brandon Zenner
The Panthers fell to the top seed in 6A East in Gardner-Edgerton 22-19.

Football

Kapaun Mill Valley - 2023 5A State Championship Kansas

Kapaun gives Mill Valley first half run, falls in 5A title game

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:47 PM CST
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By Tejay Cleland
After a first half lead from the Crusaders, Mill Valley turned it on to win their 5th straight football state championship.

Football

Goddard-Eisenhower defeated Andover Central 41-17; Sept, 22, 2023; Goddard, Kansas, USA;

St. Thomas Aquinas tops Andover Central in 4A state championship

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:51 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Andover Central was unable to complete their 4A cinderella run with a loss to St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Sports

Nemaha Central sophomore quarterback Carter Hajek rushed for 266 yards and four all four...

Class 2A’s top defense prevails as Nemaha Central beats Hoisington

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
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By Mike Courson
The state’s top scoring defense prevailed against the classification’s top-scoring offense as Nemaha Central claimed its second-straight title with a 28-14 win against Hoisington.

Football

Lyndon Tiger #4 Tanner Heckel runs to the edge looking for a hole.  The Lyndon Tigers defeated...

Lyndon claims 1st football state championship

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 7:45 PM CST
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By Joey Bahr
The Lyndon Tigers claimed their first football State Championship after defeating the Wichita County Indians 34-6.

Football

Axtell Eagle #16 Brandon Schmelzle looks down field for an open receiver.  The Axtell Eagles...

Axtell extends winning streak with another state title over South Central

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Joey Bahr
The Axtell Eagles extended their 39-game winning streak by winning a third straight Eight-man Division II State Championship with a 50-0 defeat of the South Central Timberwolves.

Football

Cheney football headed to state for first time

Cheney football headed to state for 1st time, snow to be a factor in Saturday’s game

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
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By Brock Wilson
Cheney high school plays in state championship football game for the first time Saturday.

Football

Hoisington quarterback Tony Moore gets tripped up late in Friday's Class 2A substate game in...

Winter weather shifts state football kickoff times

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
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By Matt Heilman
With winter weather anticipated to impact most of the state, the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) announced changes to kickoff times for Saturday state championship football games.

Boys Basketball

New Moundridge head coach Dustan Kanitz

Rising Star: Moundridge hoping to go back-to-back with new family affair

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By Tejay Cleland
The Moundridge Wildcats, now led by Dustan Kanitz, are hoping they can win yet another state championship trophy.

Rankings

5A girls state quarterfinals between Andover and Emporia at White Auditorium in Emporia on...

KBCA Girls Basketball Rankings (Preseason)

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 2:41 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The first rankings of the 2023-24 basketball season are out! See where your team ranks up before they take the court next week.

Rankings

Dec 16, 2022; Wichita, Kansas, USA;  ©KellyRoss

KBCA Boys Basketball Rankings (Preseason)

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 2:34 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The first rankings of the 2023-24 basketball season are out! See where your team ranks up before they take the court next week.

Football

Derby celebrates sub-state win over Washburn Rural in Topeka.

Derby stuns top-seeded Washburn Rural, returns to 6A title game

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Brandon Zenner
Derby kicker Grady Jesseph hit a game-winning field goal to lift the Panthers over previously undefeated Washburn Rural, 29-28.

Football

Apr 14, 2023; Cheney, Kansas, USA;  ©KellyRoss

Cheney storms back to end Andale title streak, advance to 3A championship

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By KWCHCIK Staff and Matt Heilman
For the first time in school history, the Cheney Cardinals will play for a state championship in football.
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