Author Archives: Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas Top 11 – Capsules

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas has announced its 2023 Top 11 Football Team. Over 40 media members in Kansas vote on this award and votes are counted by Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas. To see individual Read Story

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Sports in Kansas 2023 Football Coach of the Year Honors Announced

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year by Class Announced. Over 40 media members in Kansas in all parts of the state determine our awards by voting and are counted/finalized by Chet Kuplen of Sports Read Story

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2023 Sports in Kansas Football Player of the Year Finalists Announced

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Omari Elias of Kapaun (5A) had 3,100 yards rushing in 2023 for the 5A runner-up. Photo: John Biehler Jr. for Sports in Kansas

Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of finalists for player Read Story

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2023 Sports in Kansas Football Coach of the Year Finalists Announced

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Photo: John Biehler Jr. for Sports in Kansas

Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of finalists for coach of the year in the state of Kansas for each classification. The list is decided Read Story

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Girard alum and Texas Rangers Scout Dustin Smith

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Texas Rangers scout Dustin Smith, a 1999 graduate of Girard HS, who played collegiately at Cowley Community College before a minor league career, talks about the Texas Rangers in the World Series. Smith is an Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Girls All-State Cross Country – 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Top 20 at state meet are eligible to order All-State XC patch from Sports in Kansas – Order now at sportsinkansas@gmail.com and will send back order form ASAP. State qualifiers (non-all-state and those who finished Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Boys All-State Cross Country – 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

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Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month: Cade Brown of Parsons

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Brown has performed like one of the top linebackers in 3A over the first four weeks of the 2023 football season. After being hampered by an injury last season, Brown has produced 37 tackles and Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Football Statewide Offensive Stat Leaders (2023) – Updated After Week 11

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas has released its weekly list of football stat leaders across the state. Stats are compiled across the state of Kansas each week from coaches/athletic directors. Directions to submit: Coaches/ ADs submit official Read Story

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What impressed us after week three of the 2023 high school football season in Kansas?

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas takes a look at some key happenings across the state in week number three of the high school season. Have a tip or suggestion each week for us to Read Story

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