Day 2 state basketball: Appreciating school history and turnarounds throughout the classes – Lebo and Axtell boys with big nights

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Lebo coach Dennis Becker (in white jacket) celebrates with the Wolves’ fanbase. Both Lebo teams are in the final four.

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GREAT BEND – On March 3, 2022, Lebo junior Grayson Shoemaker tore Read Story

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Basketball in Kansas: La Crosse’s remarkable run, top matchups, themes for Day 2 of state

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
From Left to Right: La Crosse coaches Colin Schmidtberger, Kyle Schmidt and Richard Schmidt. Colin and Kyle grew up together and helped Victoria reach state for the first time since 1991. Now, they helped La
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Sports in Kansas: Recapping Wednesday State Basketball Tournament

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

Listen to Chet Kuplen break down all of the classifications on Wednesday below.

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Day 1 of state basketball: Doniphan West girls ends Central Plains streak; league dominance shows with TVL, EKL, MCL

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
In Class 1A, Division I, Doniphan West became the first team to beat Central Plains at state since 2012. CP had won eight straight state titles and had an undefeated 2020 COVID season.

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Craw-Kan Southeast Kansas Team of the Week: Frontenac girls qualify for state a fourth straight year behind Hattie Pyle; multiple quality wins

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Frontenac has again made the state tournament as an unranked team.

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On Jan. 17, an industry observer who closely follows basketball sent me a note about Frontenac.

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Basketball in Kansas: SIK favorites, runner-ups and darkhorse picks for each boys’ basketball class

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Ryan Kuckelman and Macksville finished third in 1A-I last season. They return as a state favorite. (Photo by Tessa Lickiss).

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6A

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Favorite: Wichita Heights

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Sports in Kansas Radio Show: State Tournament Preview – Boys and Girls

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chet Kuplen

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Basketball in Kansas: Looking at boys’ state qualifiers

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Macksville’s Alexis Barron guards La Crosse’s Gage Burk. The two Central Prairie League foes will meet up again in the 1A-I state tournament. (Photo by Tessa Lickiss).

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Basketball in Kansas: SIK staff picks favorites, runner-up and darkhorse for each girls’ basketball class

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chet Kuplen
Undefeated Hanover looks to win 1A-II.

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For the second straight year, Sports In Kansas staff as Favorite, Runner-Up and Darkhorse for each girls’ basketball classification. Games start Wednesday.

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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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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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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.

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