Author Archives: Chet Kuplen

Nex-Tech Wireless Western Kansas Athletes of the Month: Ellis wins multiple state track titles; completes strong all-around year for Railer girls

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Ellis won the 3,200-meter relay in 2A girls. The Railroaders enjoyed a big comeback. Ellis had a great overall year for girls’ sports. (Photo by Bethany Bowman).

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Ellis High School, particularly with Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central Kansas Athletes of the Month: Powered by veterans and freshmen, Haven softball rolls into another final four

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Freshman Avery Brawner has enjoyed a huge season for Haven softball.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Haven softball finished 17-5 in 2022. The perennial power Wildcats struggled a little in the circle and fell to Cheney in Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: State Softball Tournament Preview w/ Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas talks about all 40 teams left across the five classifications of state softball. Listen to the breakdown of each first round matchup, standout players and things to watch for Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: State Baseball Preview w/ Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas breaks down all five classes of high school baseball and the 40 teams in the 2023 state baseball tournament.

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Baseball in Kansas: Notes, storylines for the state tournament

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Humboldt is the No. 1 seed in the 3A state baseball tournament.

By CONOR NICHOLL & CHET KUPLEN

Sports In Kansas looks at each state qualifying team, plus big question/storylines for each class. Action is Read Story

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Softball in Kansas: Notes on every state qualifying team; key storylines for each class

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Loaded Olathe West is one of five 6A Sunflower League teams to qualify for state softball.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Sports In Kansas has extensive coverage of softball throughout the spring. Each state qualifying team is Read Story

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State Track and Field Qualifiers/Performance Lists from KSHSAA

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Parents/Athletes: If you haven’t ordered your Sports in Kansas state qualifier patch, do so now at sportsinkansas@gmail.com and we will send you an order form back ASAP. Also be on the lookout for our all-state Read Story

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2023 Track in Kansas/Sports in Kansas Statewide track and field leaders from Carol Swenson

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

2023 Kansas Prep

Track & Field

(UP-DATED 5/21/23

Coaches, please send your complete meet results, noting whether the meet was hand-timed or FAT.

Times listed to hundredths have been verified as .   Hand-timed preliminary Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Pittsburg softball qualifies at state for first time in 21 years

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Pittsburg softball has enjoyed a nice turnaround and qualified for state for the first time in 21 years.

By CONOR NICHOLL

AJ Terry has guided a big turnaround with Pittsburg softball, including three straight conference Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Quinter sweeps NWKL; boys’ track significant 1A state contender; girls with school marks

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Quinter swept the Northwest Kansas League track titles.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Quinter’s John Crist has coached at his alma mater for 30 years in a variety of roles, mainly as head boys’ basketball coach and Read Story

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Softball in Kansas: Rivalry matchups, heroics in Wamego, three No. 1 2-1A seeds fall in wild Tuesday

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Jayhawk-Linn was one of several teams that knocked off a top 2-1A seed. J-L beat undefeated Arma-Northeast.

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Rivalry matchups, a perfect game, heroics in Wamego, three Class 2-1A top regional seeds fall Read Story

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Softball in Kansas: “Super tough” – How several underrated catchers could shape the postseason and the record book

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Holcomb junior catcher Rian Rodriguez (left) has caught all of Holcomb junior ace Korryn Johnson’s 600-plus career strikeouts. Rodriguez also holds the Holcomb career home run record.

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Holcomb junior Rian Rodriguez is Read Story

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