Lincoln Leopards – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After coming within one win of a state championship last fall, the Lincoln Leopards enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: getting back to the title game and finishing the job. Lincoln posted an 11-2 record in 2025, went undefeated in Northern Plains League play at 6-0 and advanced to the Eight-Man Division […]
Fort Scott Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After a 3-6 season in 2025, the Fort Scott Tigers believe they are positioned to take a significant step forward this fall. Second-year head coach Johnathan Stark returns a roster that features 14 letter winners, including four offensive and five defensive starters. While the Tigers are replacing several key graduates, they also welcome back an […]
Ingalls Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Ingalls went 9–2 and brings back a veteran core that has seen two to three years of varsity action. Head coach Logan Hernandez, in his second year, is assisted by Scott Stinemetz and Sean Urban. Booster president Toby Whipple is listed as the main contact. Hernandez says they are “excited about returning a great core […]
Great Bend Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Great Bend went 11–1 last season, posting a sub‑state runner‑up finish in the best four‑year run in program history at 33–9. Head coach Erin Beck, in his 11th year, is assisted by Braden Schultz, Bill Maddy, Jeff Lutt, Brandon Wells, Bryce Wells, Alex Birney, Jayce Brack, Matt Barton and Jason Perry. Beck writes that the […]
Elkhart Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Elkhart went 1–8 but snapped a two‑year losing streak and believes it can keep climbing if the program continues to buy in. Head coach Craig Maynard, in his first year, is assisted by Ruendi Moreno, Larry Williams and Jason McQueen. Booster president Sharm Hall is the listed contact. Maynard says they are “trying to build […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita will welcome thousands of athletes, coaches and family members this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup returns to SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex. Competition takes place Tuesday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11, and is free and open to the public. This year’s tournament marks the beginning of a historic three-year run, as […]
Cheney Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
After entering the season with only four returning starters, the Cheney Cardinals softball were not entirely sure how quickly things would come together. What followed, however, was a season that exceeded expectations and turned into one defined by chemistry, resilience and belief. “This team really likes to be around each other on a daily basis,” Cheney […]