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Manhattan's Ian Luce in KABC All-Star Game

The 2023 KABC All-Star Game featured several NE Kansas athletes

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:19 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The 2023 senior class ended their high school careers with a bang.

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KPZ Week 6 (B): Wichita SE 48, Highland Park 86

Highland Park star visits Kansas

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Bo Aldridge was a human highlight reel for the Scots in 2022 and now he’s taking his game to the next step in unofficial visits.

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Nija Canady helps Stanford to a National Semifinal appearance

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Canady totaled nine strikeouts, the most by a freshman ever in a WCWS game.

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KVA hosts 2023 All Star Game at Lee Arena

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Standouts from Washburn Rural, Marysville, Nemaha Central, and Clay Center were invited to the game.

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Wamego boys golf reflects on winning 4A State Title

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

They were led by two juniors who notched top-ten finishes, Talon White and Cash Foltz.

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Rossville Head Coach John Nitsch holding the state trophy with players Emma Mitchell and Kinsey...

Rossville softball hopes to build on first state championship in 23 years

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Bulldawgs began postseason play red hot and they rode that momentum to their first state title in over two decades.

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Washburn Rural's Hailey Beck (left) and Mackinly Rohn (right) posing with state medals

Washburn Rural wants winning tradition to continue

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Junior Blues have been awfully impressive this past few years and they cap it off with a Third Place trophy in Wichita.

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Santa Fe Trail golfer Lane Workman wins 3A State title

Santa Fe Trail’s Lane Workman preps for what’s next after winning State

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT

By Katie Maher

The 3A State Champ has qualified for an international tournament.

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Maya Gallagher (left) and Peyton Hardenburger (right) posing with 4A State Championship

Wamego softball setting the standard with multiple state championships

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

For the second time in the last three seasons, the Red Raiders have hoisted a first place trophy.

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Hayden boys track breaks 4x400 4A State record at State Track & Field in Wichita.

Hayden boys track reflects on record breaking weekend

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Not only did they get the gold in this year’s 4x400, they broke the 4A State record with a time of 3:20.99.

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Manhattan runners come out on top at State track meet this past weekend

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:46 PM CDT

By Joseph Robben

After many from around the region competed in this last weekend’s state track meet a few from Manhattan High came out on top.

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Hayden soccer proud of third place finish

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

A team that gave it 100 percent each and every time out on the pitch, the Wildcats add to their trophy collection.

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Shawnee Heights alum Trey Brown excited for opportunity at Hayden

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

When Trey Brown was notified that he landed the position, it was all excitement.

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Wamego baseball and softball to play in Dominican Republic next year

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Head baseball coach Weston Moody spearheaded this idea and is ready to get the ball rolling.

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McLouth softball reflects on first ever championship

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Bulldogs won their first ever state title but capping it off with a perfect season at 26-0.

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Nija Canady named NFCA Freshman of the Year

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The former Topeka High star absolutely dominated in her freshman season at Stanford.

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Emporia High School softball looking for new coach

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Spartans will be in search of a new coach come next season.

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Tre Richardson ends time at Highland Park on a high note

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

One of the most talented athletes in Northeast Kansas did it all for Highland Park.

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Former Jayhawk, BVNW alum looking to join historic group in NBA Finals

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

Former KU star and BVNW alum Christian Braun is looking to make history in the NBA Finals.

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2023 KSHSAA State Track & Field results

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 11:18 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Quite a few Northeast Kansas kids are bringing some hardware back from Wichita.

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Washburn Rural beats Manhattan for 3rd place in 6A State Soccer

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

The Junior Blues came out scoring and didn't look back en route to a 4-1 win.

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McLouth softball wins 2-1A State Championship

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Bulldogs not only earned themselves a state title, they also capped off a perfect season.

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Washburn Rural, Manhattan, Hayden soccer to play in third place game

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

State semifinals began for high school soccer but all three teams were hoping for better results.

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Washburn Rural falls to Olathe West in 6A State Championship

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:51 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

In Elizabeth Stover’s last game as the head coach of the Junior Blues, she led Washburn Rural to the state tournament every single year besides COVID-19 season.

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Wamego softball wins 4A State Championship

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The Red Raiders capture their first state title since 2021, defeating McPherson, 1-0.

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Rossville takes home 3A State Championship

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Rossville ended their season in style, topping Santa Fe Trail, 2-0 in the State Championship in Manhattan.

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High School baseball and softball state tournament roundup

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Day one is in the books, who’s moving onto Friday to claim a State Championship?

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Hayden hires new boys basketball coach

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

After Dwayne Paul resigned to accept a position at Lawrence Free State, the Wildcats have their man.

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Seaman’s Stallbaumer sisters look to make an impact at State track

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:44 AM CDT

By Katie Maher

Taylin and Jaida Stallbaumer may be best known for their stellar skills on the basketball court, but this week they’re showing off their skills on the track.

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WIBW Scholar Athlete winners announced

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

WIBW had 33 Scholar Athletes recognized Wednesday night and two winners were selected to receive a scholarship.

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Topeka High baseball looking to make history

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

It’s been decades since the Trojans appeared in the state tournament and they’re ready to flip that script.

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Rock Creek baseball and softball expecting results

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The expectation for Rock Creek is to make it to state every single year.

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Manhattan baseball and softball ready to make noise in state tournament

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

For the first time in quite sometime both baseball and softball programs will head to the state tournament.

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Hayden, Washburn Rural and Manhattan all advance to Final Four

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The postseason journey rolls on for the Wildcats, Junior Blues and Indians.

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Manhattan’s Harli Omli sets school record in 400 meter but looks for more at State

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT

By Joseph Robben

As many track and field athletes prepare for state this upcoming weekend, Manhattan’s Harli Omil is looking to finish on top.

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Santa Fe Trail’s Lane Workman wins state crown

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

For the first time in his high school career, the Chargers standout will take home first place hardware.

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Wamego boys golf wins team title

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

A big day on the links for Wamego boys golf.

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KSHSAA votes against push by baseball coaches to extend season

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

A proposed expansion from 20 to 26 games was recently denied by the KSHSAA Board of Directors in a 33-32 vote.

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Nija Canady reflects on her freshman year at Stanford

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

The Topeka High alum has taken the collegiate softball world by storm as a true freshman.

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State tournament matchups and times for high school baseball and softball

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Here’s a look at how the state tournament will look come next week.

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Softball and soccer Regional Championship results

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Now that regionals are officially over, here are the teams that are moving onto the state tournament.

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High school baseball and softball regional roundup

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Some teams already know they’re headed to state, who are the others that will join them next week?

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High school baseball and softball playoff results

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The postseason journey has begun for many teams across the state of Kansas so let’s see who’s moving on.

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High school soccer playoffs roundup

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:36 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

The road to the state championship began for some teams, and here’s how things are shaking up.

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Topeka West tennis reflects on 5A State win

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Star duo Ian and Miles Cusick led the Chargers to the win, as they were crowned back-to-back doubles champions.

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Highland Park advances past Play-In Game

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

A hat trick from freshman Dana Chavarria Delacruz was more than enough to pick up a 5-0 win over KC Washington.

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Big changes coming to high school basketball in 2023

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine

Some new rules will be put into place when the new high school basketball season rolls around.

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2023 KSHSAA State Tennis results

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

Topeka West won big time in both the team and individual categories.

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No. 1 in 4A Wamego softball gears up for postseason

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM CDT

By Katie Maher

The 15-1 Red Raiders are standing tall as the No. 1 seed in 4A heading into regionals.

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Emporia’s Rebecca Snyder commits to Washburn

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT

By Vince Lovergine and Katie Maher

According to KVOE Radio sports reporter Dylan Sherwood, Rebecca Snyder has committed to play at Washburn.