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Wichita State Women Triumph at Terry Masterson Twilight Classic
The Wichita State women's cross country team kicked off their season with a victory at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, finishing first out of six teams. They scored 42 points, while the men's team secured third place out of 12 teams with 76 points. Freshman Faith Ekart stood out in her debut, placing third in the women's 3-mile race, closely followed by sophomore Isabelle Hartnett. Coach Kirk Hunter praised the team's collaborative effort, highlighting the impact of upperclassmen in aiding freshmen through the race.
Robert's Words 2024: Kansas State's super fan offers his annual address
Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. This year, he offered a lot of thoughts. More than 4,000 words of thoughts. So. Many. Thoughts.
Lady Beaver volleyball splits matches in Oakley
Oakley, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–The season opener for the Scott City Lady Beaver volleyball team once again took them to Oakley on Friday for a triangular with Oakley and Wallace County. Every match in the triangular would go to three sets. Scott City would win their first match over Wallace County 25-19, 16-25, 27-25 and fell to Oakley 25-16, 14-25, 25-17. Oakley defeated the Lady Wildcats 25-14, 23-25, 28-26 in the opening match of the triangular.
WSU volleyball tested in opening tournament, wins two of three games
After an exhibition game against Kansas State last week where the Wichita State volleyball team folded after falling behind, head coach Chris Lamb challenged the Shockers to respond to stress. They faced plenty of it in the weekend’s season-opening Kennesaw State Invitational in Kennesaw, Georgia. After a comeback 3-1 win...
Wildcats Finish Second and Third in Bob Timmons Classic
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The K-State men's and women's cross country teams kicked off the season on Saturday (Aug. 31) with second and third place team finishes at the Bob Timmons Classic at Rim Rock Farm. The women's team claimed second place with 41 points, while the men's team finished...
Nine Cougars score in 17th ranked Barton women's soccer home opening blowout victory #GoBarton
Nine Cougars found the scoring column Saturday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex as the 17th ranked Barton women's soccer team blanked Highland Community College 16-0. Scoring the third most goals in program history, the home slate opening victory improves Barton to 1-0-1 on the early season while Highland, returning to competition after a three-year hiatus, drops to 0-4-0 on the year.
Inexperienced cross country runners manage top finishes in season-opening ‘practice meet’
Wichita State head cross country coach Kirk Hunter called the first collegiate race for many new Shockers a “practice meet to get better for the end of the year.”. On Friday night in Hutchinson’s Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Wichita State women’s team finished first in a field of 14 schools, mostly regional community colleges. The men’s team went home with bronze.
North Central Regional Planning Commission Banquet in Salina
The North Central Regional Planning Commission invites the public to its biennial banquet in Salina. The banquet will be on Thursday, October 24 in Salina. The event will feature keynote speaker Aaron Putze, a work-life coach and author. Aaron, who also serves as the Chief Officer of Brand Management and Engagement at the Iowa Soybean Association, will share insights on driving progress, connections and growth in rural communities.
Lord’s Two Goals Leads Spires to 3-1 Win Over Graceland University
LEAVENWORTH, KAN- The University of Saint Mary women’s soccer team secured the win 3-1 over the Graceland University Yellowjackets. Rebecca Lord scored the first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Sadie Dipman soon after Graceland’s Florencia Campondinco scored to keep the game close. Josie Hallier...
🏈 Tigers open season with win over No. 24 Angelo State
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State opened the 2024 football season with a 21-7 win over No. 24 ranked Angelo State at Lewis Field on Friday afternoon in a game postponed from the night before due to lightning. The Tigers claimed their first-ever win over a team from Texas and have now won back-to-back games against AFCA ranked opponents at Lewis Field.
Driver jailed after high-speed chase starts in Kansas, ends in Missouri
MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase across portions of Kansas and Misouri. On August 27, Sheriff Deputies were notified of a pursuit that was initiated by the Miami County Kans Sheriff’s Office that was entering Bates County, Missouri, according to a media release.
Kansas State Depth Chart - Week 1 - Defense and Special Teams
#38 - Brendan Mott - 6’5”, 244 - Sr. - Iowa City, Iowa (Iowa City West) #44 - Tobi Osunsanmi - 6’3”, 248 - Wichita, Kan (Wichita East) #52 - Ryan Davis - 6’4”, 252 - Fr. - Phoenix, Ariz (Sandra Day O’Connor)
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