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Pittsburg's Sierra Deierling waits fro the pitch in front of Columbus catcher Addison Saporito on Tuesday during the first game of their doubleheader in Columbus. JEFF PEYTON / MORNING SUN STAFF
Dragons swept by Titans in softball matchup
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — It was a matchup between two of the top softball teams in Southeast Kansas as Pittsburg headed to Columbus on Tuesday. The Dragons headed into the matchup with a record of 6-2, … more
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Pittsburg's Beau Pasteur launches a pitch against St. Thomas Aquinas on Monday in Pittsburg.
Aquinas soars to doubleheader sweep over Purple Dragons
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St. Thomas Aquinas showcased their ability to win in two different ways on Monday in a doubleheader baseball matchup in Pittsburg.The Saints captured a 3-0 win over the Purple Dragons in a … more
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Evan Taylor (68) and Jake Bogdon (87) congratulate Adam Albertini after his 14-yard touchdown run in Pittsburg State's spring football game Friday night at Carnie Smith Stadium. COURTESY DEREK LIVINGSTON / PSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
Defense edges offense in PSU spring game
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With the score tied, Pittsburg State's spring game came down to one late play.The offense faced a fourth down-and-1 from its 21 yard line when the defense came up with a tackle for no gain. That … more
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Northeast's Autumn Claffey lays down a bunt single against Liberal on Thursday in Arma. JEFF PEYTON / MORNING SUN STAFF
Vikings stay undefeated with two blowout victories
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast Vikings just keep rolling. They continued their hot start to the season, dominating the Liberal Bulldogs for a sweep of a doubleheader on Thursday night. The Vikings … more
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Billy Mills, a three-time All-American cross country runner at Kansas and the 1964 Olympic champion in the 10,000 meters, answers question during his visit to the Gordon Parks Museum on Wednesday in Fort Scott.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION: Billy Mills wins much more than gold medal in 1964 Olympic Games
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Billy Mills won more than an Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters that day in 1964 in Tokyo. He healed a broken soul. "It was actually two races," Mills said. "The major race, I came so close to suicide . . . more
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Pittsburg pitcher Garrett Hanson allows only four hits in a 10-0 victory over Coffeyville on Tuesday at Jaycee Ballpark.
Dragons dominate first inning in win over Coffeyville
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For Pittsburg this season, the recipe for success has been simple: Hitting the base paths early, and often. The Purple Dragons have scored runs in the first inning in four of the first five games … more
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Frontenac's Mia Brown Slides Into Second During Monday's Contest Against Riverton in Frontenac.
Raider Softball Sweeps Riverton
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The Frontenac Raiders used quick starts in both games of their doubleheader against the Riverton Rams to jump out to big leads and stroll the rest of the way for a two game sweep in Frontenac on … more
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Jenny Fuller is head softball coach at Pittsburg State, and her husband Brad is one of her assistants. This is the eighth year they've coached together. JIM HENRY / MORNING SUN STAFF
FAMILY AFFAIR: Jenny, Brad Fuller work well together as married PSU coaches
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Pittsburg State coaches Jenny and Brad Fuller did not meet at a softball field."Actually we just met after college," Jenny said. "I was done (at Baylor) and he was done (at Tarleton State). Our paths … more
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Pittsburg's Brooklynn Ryan slides across home plate in front of Fort Scott catcher Aubrey Yarick during Thursday's game at the PHS Softball Field. JEFF PEYTON / MORNING SUN STAFF
POWER DISPLAY: Johnston's 2 HRs, 6 RBI lead Dragons past Fort Scott
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Pittsburg shortstop Megan Johnston hit the ball hard on Thursday afternoon.Just ask teammate Mya Russell.Johnston belted two home runs and a double while driving in six runs as the Purple Dragons … more
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Pittsburg's Mason English averaged 29.6 points per-game for the 17-6 Purple Dragons.
Pittsburg’s Mason English named boys basketball player of the year
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Pittsburg junior guard Mason English has been named the Morning Sun’s boys basketball player of the year after leading the Purple Dragons to a 17-6 mark and a trip to the state tournament. “It … more
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Pittsburg's Roary Hunziker strikes out 14 batters on her 17th birthday in the Purple Dragons' 9-2 victory over Galena on Thursday at PHS.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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It was Roary Hunziker's birthday, but she gave a present to her softball teammates.Pitching on her 17th birthday, Hunziker struck out 14 batters and allowed four hits as Pittsburg downed Galena 9-2 … more
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Pittsburg State Baseball's Ryan Koval lines up a flyball to right field against Emporia State on Tuesday at Al Ortolani Field.
Late runs lift Gorillas past Hornets 9-8
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With baserunners everywhere, it appeared early that the last team to score would win the game.   That's exactly what happened as Pittsburg State scored twice in the bottom of the eighth … more
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Buffalo wide receiver John Brown, former All-American at Pittsburg State, makes a diving touchdown reception during the Bills' 35-23 victory over New England on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. After going to the sideline, Brown gave the football to the Bills' trainer who provided CPR to Damar Hamlin on Monday night in Cincinnati.
SPECIAL TOUCHDOWN
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Some touchdowns are more special than others. Just ask Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown. Brown, former All-American at Pittsburg State, made a diving catch for a 42-yard touchdown during … more
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Kill, New Mexico State celebrate 7-6 season
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Not many college football teams get too excited about a 7-6 season. But that's not the case at New Mexico State. more
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Former PSU teammates coach teams to exciting bowl victories
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Imagine the discussion that coaches Willie Fritz and Sam Pittman could have at a future Pittsburg State football reunion. more
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Curtis, TCU to face Georgia in national championship game
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TCU has spent the entire football season proving doubters wrong. more
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Mules overcome 17-point deficit, beat Gorillas at buzzer
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This one stings. Pittsburg State made 10 of its first 16 shots and jumped out to a 24-7 lead after 8 1/2 minutes. But from there, the Gorillas struggled on offense, and Central Missouri's Jack Chapman scored on a putback with one second remaining to lift the Mules to a 64-62 victory Saturday night at John Lance Arena. more
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No. 17 Jennies' 1-2 punch too much for Gorillas
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Central Missouri's Brooke Littrell was virtually unstoppable. Appropriately, her four free throws in the final 15 seconds clinched No. 7 Central Missouri's 82-75 victory over Pittsburg State on Saturday night on Whetzel Court inside John Lance Arena. more
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Independence girls top Pittsburg
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The Independence girls leaned on an efficient offense and aggressive defense to lead them to a 49-28 win over Pittsburg on Friday night at Independence High School. more
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Pittsburg spoils Ewing's 1,000th-point night
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The Pittsburg boys had the opportunity to play spoiler on Friday night. more
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