Piper Pirates – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
With nine returning starters and several players who gained valuable varsity experience last season, Piper football enters 2026 with optimism — and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead. The Pirates finished 5-5 last season and will look to take the next step under third-year coach Cole Orrick. Piper returns five offensive starters and a […]
Hoisington Cardinals – Football Preview – Presented by WSU Tech
After putting together a 10-1 season in 2025, Hoisington High School enters the 2026 football season with a clear goal: finish the job and win a state championship. Coach Zach Baird, who is entering his 12th year at Hoisington, said the Cardinals know there are areas they must improve if they want to make a […]
Basehor-Linwood Football – Team Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Basehor-Linwood enters the 2026 football season facing the challenge that comes with success: replacing a large senior class while trying to build on a 12-1 season that ended with a state runner-up finish. Coach Rod Stallbaumer, who is entering his 13th year at Basehor-Linwood, knows the Bobcats will look different this season. Still, he believes […]
Olathe East Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
Olathe East enters the 2026 boys soccer season looking to build on a successful 2025 campaign that ended with a 15-4 record. The Hawks will have to replace 15 players from last season’s team, creating opportunities for a new group of players to step into larger roles. “We graduated 15 players from last year’s team,” […]
Mill Valley Girls Golf – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
After losing all of its varsity team from the 2025 season, the Mill Valley girls golf team is looking to rebuild this season. The Jaguars won their regional at Falcon Ridge golf course, while also placing in the top three in four other tournaments. Mill Valley’s top returning golfers this season will be senior Taylor […]
2027 USA Boccia National Championship Coming to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
Announcement strengthens Wichita’s reputation as Best Sports-Event Host City, adds to growing reputation as a premier adaptive sports destination Wichita, Kan. (July 29, 2026) – Visit Wichita and USA Boccia today announced Wichita has been selected to host the 2027 USA Boccia National Championship, bringing the nation’s top boccia athletes to Century II Performing Arts & Convention […]
National Wheelchair Basketball Association Returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita, Kan. (July 23, 2026) – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) has selected Wichita to host the 2027 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Championships, bringing the nation’s top men’s and women’s collegiate wheelchair basketball teams to Newman University in March 2027. The championship marks the NWBA’s return to Wichita after the community successfully hosted the organization’s Adult […]
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Wichita Induction
We are just a few days away from the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Kansas Star Casino, Saturday, July 25. We appreciate the coverage you have provided to date and invite you to join us Saturday to recognize the class of 13 (three posthumously). As I have noted before, it is […]
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita beginning Monday, July 20, bringing the defending champion AfterShocks back to Charles Koch Arena as they begin their quest to repeat as tournament champions. Games will also be played in Wichita on July 23 and July 24, if necessary. Before opening tipoff on July 20, Wichita State will unveil […]
Cair Paravel Latin High Schools’ Matteo Gossard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by April Kelsey Farm Bureau Financial Services
Cair Paravel Latin School sophomore Matteo Gossard is already carving out a reputation as a leader on and off the field, driven by faith, family and a commitment to constant growth. Gossard, a wide receiver and cornerback, credits his father as his biggest influence. “He always pushes me to be a better player, a better […]