Category Archives: Basketball

Basketball in Kansas: Notes on every girls’ state basketball qualifier

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Bucklin is one of multiple teams with a sizable wins jump from last season. The Red Aces are a strong 1A-II contender (Photo by Tessa Lickiss).

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Sports In Kansas has breakdowns and Read Story

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Quinter girls’ basketball blend of athleticism, height and experience yields state berth

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Quinter girls celebrate their sub-state championship win against St. Francis. QHS has its third state berth under coaches Matt Havlas and Scott Crist. (Photo by Conor Nicholl).

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QUINTER – The Quinter girls’ Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central Kansas Athletes of the Month: Smith Center girls’ basketball continues great season without coach Linn

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Smith Center’s Maile Hrabe has averaged 18 points per game and helped the Lady Red continue to win after longtime coach Nick Linn fell ill.

By CONOR NICHOLL

ELLIS – On Jan. 6, the Smith Read Story

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Basketball in Kansas: Rematches, several upsets key themes heading into Friday and Saturday’s sub-state games

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

TMP post Dylan Werth has exceeded 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in his great career. The Monarchs have won 19 straight games. TMP will face Hoxie for a third time this winter Saturday.

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American Implement Western Kansas Team of the Week: Hodgeman Co. girls enjoy increased offensive efficiency, win third straight SPIAA title

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Hodgeman County is 17-3 and significantly increased its 3-point shooting compared to its final four teams the last two winters.

By CONOR NICHOLL

Jetmore-Hodgeman County’s Trent Bright has significantly elevated the Longhorn girls’ basketball program Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Western Kansas Athletes of the Month: The infrastructure, sacrifices, joy and records of Hoxie wrestling

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Hoxie wrestling set or tied a bevy of state records, including most overall points by any team in any class at a state wrestling meet.

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In 2020, the Class 3-2-1A state wrestling Read Story

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Basketball in Kansas: Sub-state quandary in 4A, 1A-II; other key notes

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Silver Lake coach Kyle Porter reached 100 career wins. His Eagles are a strong contender in 3A girls.

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1.The Wamego/Bishop Miege 4A girls and 1A-II’s Axtell/Hanover quandary

Well-publicized, KSHSAA seeds and places Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Central Kansas Athletes of the Month: Haven girls’ basketball emerge as 3A dark horse behind depth and defense

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

One of the more challenging tasks for any coach is replacing a player who earned a spot Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Girls Statewide Basketball Stat Leaders – 2022-2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas has released its annual stat leaders across the state of Kansas for girls high school basketball after the 2022-2023 season. If not on the list? It means your stats haven’t been sent Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Boys Statewide Basketball Stat Leaders – 2022-2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Keller Hurla of St. Marys is one of the states top athletes.

Sports in Kansas has released its annual stat leaders across the state of Kansas for boys high school basketball after the 2022-2023 season. Read Story

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