Author Archives: Chet Kuplen

Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month: Pleasanton’s Isaiah Bates stands as state’s top sprinter

Pleasanton’s Isaiah Bates won the 100-meter dash at the KU Relays.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Last season, Pleasanton’s Isaiah Bates smashed the longstanding Class 2A state meet record in the 100-meter dash. In the prelims, Bates Read Story

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Softball in Kansas: Experienced Rose Hill looks for first outright conference title in more than 30 years

Rose Hill softball has enjoyed a nice season in 2023 and could win its first outright conference title in more than 30 years.

By CONOR NICHOLL

On April 6, Rose Hill and Mulvane met for Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central Kansas Athlete of the Month: Russell DL Roman Hernandez picks up offer; climbing ’24 prospect

Russell junior DL Roman Hernandez had 12 sacks last fall – and is a growing Class of 2024 prospect

By CONOR NICHOLL

Last fall, Russell junior defensive lineman Roman Hernandez delivered a huge improvement and Read Story

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Seth Stover of Columbus off to hot start for Columbus

Seth Stover of Columbus. Photo: Carolyn Eddington

Columbus senior Seth Stover was last seasons Sports in Kansas 3A Pitcher of the Year for the runner-up Titans. He catches up with Chet Kuplen and Mike Snow Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Labette County girls track win Columbus meet

Labette County girls won the Columbus meet.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Labette County girls’ track won the April 18 Columbus Invitational with 108 points. The Columbus meet featured 13 teams, all from southeast Kansas, including second-place Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Pfaff with 15-foot vault for Minneola; Denison with solid marks

Mason Pfaff broke his own school mark with a 15-foot pole vault.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Minneola senior Mason Pfaff has consistently been one of 1A’s top pole vaulters in the last three seasons. In 2021, Read Story

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Sports in Kansas Statewide Radio Show: Baseball Update 4/21/23

Chet Kuplen and Mike Snow talk about baseball across all classes in Kansas. They look at regional standings, top stat performers and teams to watch in 2023.

Below is this weeks show talking about high Read Story

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Baseball/Softball in Kansas: Central Heights baseball with nice turnaround; notes, leaders

Cal Purvis has enjoyed a big year for Bishop Carroll.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Central Heights baseball with nice turnaround; Peel among state leaders

Two Christmases ago, Richmond-Central Heights baseball coach Jason Brown started searching online Read Story

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Baseball in Kansas: After football and basketball historical turnarounds, Russell undefeated on diamond

Russell had its best football season since 1979 and best basketball season since 1991. The Broncos are now undefeated in baseball.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Christien Ozores was set to graduate from Fort Hays State University Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: South Gray girls continue all-sports success; legit 1A title contender

South Gray girls have had across-the-board success in ’22-23.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Montezuma-South Gray girls have continued an impressive school year with a strong start to the track season. SG girls won 1A state cross Read Story

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Granere duo leading the way for Marmaton Valley

The Graneres lead Marmaton Valley track.

By CONOR NICHOLL

The Granere siblings, sophomore Jaedon and junior Janae, have enjoyed another strong start for Marmaton Valley track. Both earned at least one top-three finish at the Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Colby baseball enjoys several milestone victories

Colby’s Shane Puckett has enjoyed a big year for the much improved Eagles.

By CONOR NICHOLL

In the winter, Colby boys’ basketball enjoyed one of Kansas’ top-five turnarounds from 2021-22. The Eagles went from eight Read Story

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