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Six-run eighth boosts Gorillas past Griffons 11-5
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Blake Mozley’s big week continued on Saturday afternoon.
Mozley’s two-run home run snapped a 5-5 deadlock in the eighth inning, and Pittsburg State downed Missouri Western 11-6 at Al Ortolani Field to clinch the baseball series.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/13/24
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Hayes sets career RBI record as Gorillas sweep Hornets
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Paxtyn Hayes became Pittsburg State’s career leader in runs batted in as the Gorillas downed Emporia State 11-3 on Saturday afternoon to complete a sweep of their MIAA softball doubleheader at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/13/24
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Gorillas win baseball series opener over Griffons
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Tanner Leslie pitched seven strong innings, and Blake Mozley and Dylan Kurahashi-Choy Foo each had two hits and two runs batted in as Pittsburg State decked Missouri Western 9-4 Friday night at Al Ortolani Field to open an MIAA baseball series.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/13/24
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Pittsburg softball stymied by Fort Scott
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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons could not withstand the barrage as they fell 11-1 to the Fort Scott Tigers on Friday in Pittsburg.
Abbie Gorman led the Tigers, going 3-5 at the plate and earning …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/12/24
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Heather Arnett's 'awesome' catch saves three runs
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Heather Arnett’s speed has caused havoc on the basepaths for Pittsburg State’s opponents this season.
It also comes in handy on defense.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/11/24
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Mozley leads Gorillas past Hornets 6-5
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Blake Mozley capped a big game with a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth inning as Pittsburg State slipped past Emporia State 6-5 Tuesday night in MIAA baseball action at the Trusler Sports Complex.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/11/24
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Horrible start sinks Pittsburg in championship game
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Blue Valley West Jaguars took an 11-0 lead in the first and earned a 14-4 run-rule win against Pittsburg in five innings Saturday in the championship game of the Adam …
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By Brock Sisney bsisney@morningsun.net
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4/8/24
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Northeast baseball splits with Marmaton Valley
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast Vikings held a 8-0 lead after three innings in the second game of a doubleheader Friday night and they seemed well on their way to a run-rule win and a sweep of their …
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By Brock Sisney
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4/8/24
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Panthers earn sweep over Lions
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers picked up a CNC sweep on Monday at Jaycee Park with two victories over the Baxter Springs Lions. Colgan defeated the Lions 14-3 in game one before a 6-0 shutout …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/8/24
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STATE CHAMPS
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The Pittsburg High School Purple Dragons archery team, led by head coach Mary Packard, made history this weekend.
The Dragons traveled to the Kansas state fairgrounds in Hutchinson and saw their …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/5/24
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Three Gorillas named to MIAA Hall of Fame
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Former Pittsburg State All-Americans Dani Fronabarger Robinson and Nate Dreiling and long time PSU cross country and track and field coach Russ Jewett have been named to the MIAA Hall of Fame, the league office announced Thursday.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/5/24
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Ava Laurent makes immediate impact for Gorillas
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While still coaching at Northern State (S.D.), softball coach Jenny Fuller traveled to Nebraska to watch a tournament.
Jenny and husband/assistant coach Brad made the trip to watch a specific player, but someone else caught their eye.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/5/24
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Gaynor signs with St. Mary's
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast Vikings have started to develop a connection with Kansas NAIA school Saint Mary in Leavenworth.
Northeast senior football player Tayshawn Gaynor became the third …
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By Brock Sisney bsisney@morningsun.net
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4/3/24
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Panthers cruise to sweep over Trojans
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers romped to a pair of victories over the Girard Trojans in a CNC doubleheader on Tuesday in Girard. The Panthers won each game by an 11-1 scoreline.
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/2/24
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Girard track standouts Bishop, Onelio ink with Pittsburg State, Adams State
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GIRARD, Kan. — Girard seniors Brandon Bishop and Gabe Onelio signed Monday with two prestigious NCAA Division II track and field programs, and cross country in Onelio’s case.
Bishop …
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4/2/24
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Hotze's hat trick leads PHS past Neosho
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The Pittsburg Dragons soccer team split a pair of road games at the end of last week, winning in Missouri on Thursday and losing in the Kansas state capital on Friday.
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/2/24
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Blue Valley West bests Pittsburg
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The Pittsburg Dragons knew they had two very tough opponents to finish out March, with games against defending Class 4A state runner-up Chanute and the two-time defending 6A state champion Blue …
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By Brock Sisney bsisney@morningsun.net
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4/2/24
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Gorillas romp past NSU in baseball series opener
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Blake Mozley lined a triple to right-center field on the game’s first pitch, and Pittsburg State took off from there.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/29/24
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Gorillas kick off spring football practice
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Weather that was more representative of playoff football greeted Pittsburg State when the Gorillas kicked off spring practice early Tuesday morning at Carnie Smith Stadium,
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/28/24
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Postseason tourney title headlines PSU season
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Pittsburg State’s women’s basketball program added some history this season.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/28/24
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