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See every high school football schedule in the Topeka-area
TOPEKA — The football season is gearing up with practices starting in the next few weeks. Each week allows for a new chance for players to leave a mark on their team’s season. There will be rivalry games, matchups against Missouri teams and contests that will decide conference championships. Below is the schedule for each football team in the Topeka-area. ...
Kansas High School Football: Key dates for the 2024 season
The excitement that fills the air on Friday nights in Kansas is unmatched. Friends, family and students pack grandstands as they watch their favorite high school players take to the field. Some teams have expectations of championships, while others are hoping for an improved season. This year introduces a new wrinkle into postseason football. Earlier this season, the Kansas High School Activities Association announced there would be three sites for the state title games. Previously, there was...
Pool season coming to an end in Shawnee County, Dog Swims around the corner
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Time is running out to enjoy taking a dip in one of Shawnee County’s pools and aquatic centers. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will be closing its pools soon as the summer swimming season comes to a close and many local children return to school for the fall semester. The […]
32 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Desmond Purnell
Desmond Purnell (b. Jan. 29, 2001) is a speedy, two-star defensive back-turned-linebacker from Hayden High School in Topeka who is majoring in athletic training and rehab sciences. He redshirted in 2021 as a defensive back and made the transition to linebacker prior to 2022, entering the season as the primary...
Longtime area softball tournament goes to help kids with neuromuscular diseases
Ready, set and play ball. A group of area philanthropists is hosting its annual softball tournament. The Ted Ensley Hog Charity Softball Tournament will kick off Friday at Joe Campbell Stadium in Rossville. "To be getting ready to gear up for the 44th year, I think is a testament to the commitment of all...
Capital City Crushers 10U Finish Second at State Tournament
Capital City Crushers 10U finished as runner-up in the Championship Game on the weekend of July 19-21 at the 2024 SD class A State Tourney. The Capital City Crushers started their tournament with a win on Friday against Yankton Bombers 11-5. Saturday’s games stared much like Friday with wins over Harrisburg Tigers 10-3 followed by another win against Aberdeen Smitty’s 10-6. Those three wins gave Capital City the third seed going into Championship Sunday for bracket play. The first game would have the team facing another Pierre team the six seed Pierre Snappers. The two Pierre teams battled to the end with the Capital City Crushers coming away with the win 4-3. The win would move the team into the semifinals with the second seed, Harrisburg MAG. Another win for the day against MAG by a margin of 5-1 sent Capital City Crushers to the Championship game to face the top seed Brandon Valley Black. Brandon Valley would get the state championship win defeating the Crushers 11-1. Capital City would finish the tournament at 5-1 taking home second place.
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