Author Archives: Chet Kuplen

Basketball in Kansas: The 2021-22 Under The Radar Girls’ Basketball team – players from every class and region – grinders, defensive stoppers, rebounders, breakout players

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Wellington freshmen Britt Zeka and Valerie Norwood have been among Kansas’ top Under the Radar players (Photo credits: Wellington.cc)

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This is the first annual Sports In Kansas Under-The-Radar Girls Basketball team. SIK Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Columbus girls with top-3 showing at historic Washburn Rural tournament

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

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Columbus, paced by junior 109-pounder Addison Saporito, continues to perform well at girls’ wrestling meets. Last Saturday, Columbus was part of state history when it competed as one of 32 teams at Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Western Kansas Athlete of the Month: Hays High’s Jordan Dale: all-league in three sports, elite basketball defender, Washburn track signing

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Hays High’s Jordan Dale has enjoyed an impressive three-sport career. He recently signed with Washburn University track as a high jump. (Photo credit: Jaycee Dale).

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Alex Hutchins is well-known as Hays High’s Read Story

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Basketball in Kansas: “There was not a better person” – Remembering coach Anderson, 3A girls parity, Macksville connection, tourney recaps

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Andale coach Ted Anderson enjoyed great success with Valley Center and Andale before his unexpected passing last week.

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The second weekend of midseason tournaments featured major girls’ competitions, including Haven, Newton, McPherson Read Story

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Wrestling in Kansas: Rocky Welton and historic Washburn Rural tournament take center stage

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Lakin’s Isabell Ortiz has reached 100 career wins.

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The last January weekend features several major tournaments across Kansas. That included the tradition-laden Rocky Welton in Garden City, and the Washburn Rural competition, Read Story

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Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athletes of the Month: Undefeated Colgan girls with key CNC milestone wins

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Pittsburg Colgan girls are undefeated. The Panthers won the Tony Dubray Classic and have three key recent CNC victories.

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Pittsburg St. Mary’s Colgan showcased its highly impressive depth in multiple recent resume-building Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Paced by elite defense, No. 1 Hodgeman County girls stay undefeated, win SPIAA title in thriller

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
1A-I Hodgeman County girls remained undefeated and won the SPIAA midseason tournament title.

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DODGE CITY – Last season, Jetmore-Hodgeman County enjoyed a nine-win turnaround and became of Kansas’ biggest surprises. The Longhorns Read Story

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Sports in Kansas Radio Show: Talking statewide basketball sub-states w/ Chet Kuplen & Mike Snow

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Mike Snow and Chet Kuplen breakdown statewide basketball on the Sports in Kansas statewide radio show.

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“Sometimes stand back and watch in awe” – How five basketball teams have navigated injuries and illness to enjoy great success

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
TMP teams have rebounded after early season injuries/absences. The Monarchs swept the Mid-Continent League midseason tournament.

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Thomas More Prep-Marian boys’ basketball finished 21-5 and earned a Class 3A final four berth last Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central Kansas Athletes of the Month: Ell-Saline girls enjoying big turnaround behind experience, pace and turnover creation

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

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Ellinwood girls are known for its fast pace. Last year, Ellinwood defeated Ell-Saline, 56-50, and committed 20 turnovers. Last winter, Ellinwood delivered 65 possessions a contest, on the upper end for tempo. Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Hall of Fame coach Carlson earns career victory No. 500; has Marmaton Valley girls off to best start in years

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Marmaton Valley coach Becky Carlson, a Hall of Fame coach, picked up career win No. 500.

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Marmaton Valley’s Becky Carlson picked up career win No. 500 in MV’s 50-36 victory against Iola Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Elkhart girls stay perfect with third straight Hi-Plains tournament title

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Elkhart girls won its third straight Hi-Plains League midseason tournament title.

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Elkhart girls’ basketball captured the Hi-Plains League championship for a third straight winter and remains one of the few undefeated squads Read Story

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