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Former Wichita State basketball player Henry Carr dies
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Henry Carr, who played basketball at Wichita State from 1983-87 and was the brother of former WSU star and NBA player Antoine Carr, died early Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from Antoine Carr. Like his older brother Antoine, Henry played at Wichita Heights...
Shafter Boxing Club shines at Olympics
The Shafter Boxing Club traveled to Wichita, Kansas, last weekend to compete in the National Junior Olympics. Mike Ayon, the director of the club, took 10 boxers for the competition and they came home with five medals, two silver and three bronze, making it the most successful Olympics for the local boxers in its history.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: National Tour Returns to Kansas for Lakeside, 81 Doubleheader
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour roars back from a three-week hiatus for the second doubleheader weekend of the year in Kansas. First up is a stop at Lakeside Speedway for the 11th time in Series history on Friday, July 19 in Kansas City. From there, competitors will make the three-hour drive to 81 Speedway near Wichita and go to battle on Saturday, July 20.
Monarchs’ Tuesday game at Wellington canceled
The Hutchinson Monarchs-Wellington Heat non-Jayhawk Collegiate League baseball game Tuesday in Wellington was canceled. Hutchinson’s next game will be at 7 p.m. Thursday against the Kansas Cannons at Hobart-Detter Field. The Monarchs host the Kingman Islanders at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Hutchinson Monarchs (25-6) won their ninth...
Nebraska girls club soccer team wins national championship
WICHITA, Kan. - Nebraska Select 18G won the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup on Tuesday, in Wichita, Kan. Select is the only year-round competitive soccer program for high school-aged boys and girls west of Lincoln. The team led by former UNK soccer head coach Mike Munch went undefeated in pool play to earn the #1 seed for bracket play. Select defeated 1776 United (PA) 6-2 in the semifinals on Monday morning to advance to the championship where they defeated Lakeshore United FC (WI) 4-1.
AfterShocks answer Q&A ahead of TBT 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, members of the AfterShocks, Wichita State’s alumni team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), answered questions during a press conference before TBT play begins on Saturday, July 20. Here are responses from AfterShocks’ head coach and general manager Zach Bush and players Markis McDuffie, Darral Willis Jr.,...
Ole Miss softball adds Alison Cooper from transfer portal
Former Wichita State softball pitcher Alison Cooper has announced that she is transferring to Ole Miss. She finished second on the Wichita State team in appearances in 2024, finishing the season 6-8 with a 4.10 ERA in 87.0 innings. Cooper, a native of Granbury, Texas, is expected to have one...
Matt Covington Dominates Regional Races and Looks to Extend Success at Kansas Doubleheader
Matt Covington rides a wave of momentum following a recent regional win into a doubleheader in Kansas, showcasing his dominance in Sprint Car racing. Covington led all 20 laps of the feature race at Dodge City Raceway Park for his first Sprint Car triumph of 2024. He aims to continue...
🏀 MBB: $1 million TBT returns to Wichita this week
WICHITA, Kan. — The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita this weekend at Charles Koch Arena on the campus of Wichita State University. TBT is the original home of the Elam Ending, The Basketball Tournament has grown from a unique idea among friends to one of the most exciting and engaging events on the summer sports calendar, with national exposure on ESPN, social media buzz and regional championships across the country - culminating in a winner-take-all $1 million game. Every year it attracts some of the best players in the world. For more information, visit www.thetournament.com.
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge drawing closer to one-millionth fan At Riverfront Stadium
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge will reach a major milestone later this month: The organization will welcome its one-millionth fan to Riverfront Stadium! Since 2021, the Wind Surge have drawn 975,945 to their regular-season home games at the ballpark. The lucky fan will be part of history and honored...
Nominations Open for Shocker Hall of Fame
WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State Athletics is accepting public nominations for the 2025 Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame induction, Associate AD for Strategic Communications Tami Cutler announced today. Former student-athletes are not eligible for induction until nine years after their initial enrollment at Wichita State University. This year's...
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