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Nex-Tech Wireless Western KS Athlete of the Month: TMP’s Jace Wentling wins two golds – and earns all-state from two sports in same weekend to cap historic career

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
TMP’s Jace Wentling won 16 varsity letters, was all-state in four sports and captured three state track titles.

By CONOR NICHOLL

In one weekend, Thomas More Prep-Marian senior four-sport standout Jace Wentling collected all-state honors Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central KS Athletes of the Month: Losew siblings with jumping history for Hutch Central Christian

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Siblings Jack and Jessa Losew both broke Central Christian triple jump records this spring, among other achievements.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Hutchinson Central Christian doesn’t have a track. The Cougars have limited success in the jumps. Read Story

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Softball/Baseball in Kansas: “A challenge” – Valley Center’s breakthrough echoes theme for state champions

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Valley Center softball won the first state title in program history and third all-time for any sport in Hornet annals.

By CONOR NICHOLL

In 1978, Valley Center captured the Class 3A track and field championship. Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Stanton County’s Chesney Peterson delivers feat that only Jackie Stiles previously accomplished

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Johnson-Stanton County’s Chesney Peterson won the 400-800-1,600-3,200 at state, a feat that only Jackie Stiles had previously accomplished.

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Johnson-Stanton County junior Chesney Peterson delivered a feat that only Claflin’s Jackie Stiles previously Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Pawnee Heights’ boy duo wins in historically close state jumping competitions

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Pawnee Heights’ Alec Carlson and Braden Colglazier won the school’s first track titles since 2005.

By CONOR NICHOLL

The Class 1A boys’ triple jump was expected to be one of the premier events of the Read Story

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2022 Sports in Kansas/Track in Kansas Boys All-State Track and Field

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Parents/Athletes: Top Eight earn all-state honors and are eligible for a Track in Kansas/Sports in Kansas all-state patch from Sports in Kansas – order now by emailing sportsinkansas@gmail.com and we will send you an order Read Story

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2022 Sports in Kansas/Track in Kansas Girls All-State Track and Field

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Parents/Athletes: Top Eight earn all-state honors and are eligible for a Track in Kansas/Sports in Kansas all-state patch from Sports in Kansas – order now by emailing sportsinkansas@gmail.com and we will send you an order Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: “I am just really proud” – Frontenac softball captures its third state title

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Frontenac captured its third state softball title and continually improved throughout the spring. Photo credit by Jacob Lenard.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Frontenac returned significant experience from a 2021 state qualifying team. The Raiders had senior Read Story

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Softball/Baseball in Kansas: Eight notes from around the state, including SE area dominance

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Frontenac softball was one of several SE area teams to advance to a final four.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Three major themes of the 2022 baseball and softball seasons included: multiple teams enjoying the best spring Read Story

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Baseball in Kansas: A look at every team that qualified for the 2022 state tournament

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
West Elk qualified for state baseball in coach Dana Taliaferro’s last season after 38 years with the program.

By CONOR NICHOLL

6A

Key Question: This is a very balanced field. Could Olathe West coach Rick Read Story

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Softball in Kansas: 2022 state tournament, breakdowns of every team

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Rossville has qualified for the 3A state tournament.

By CONOR NICHOLL

6A

Key Question: Will 6A be a rematch of Centennial League rivals Topeka High and Washburn Rural? Will the Sunflower League teams – Shawnee Read Story

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