MIAA Network passes go on sale
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Passes for the MIAA Network are available for purchase beginning on Thursday.
All MIAA football, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and …
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JIM HENRY / Sports Editor
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8/17/23
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PSU to add women’s soccer program
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For the first time in more than 30 years, Pittsburg State’s athletics department is adding a sport.
The Gorillas will field a women’s soccer team starting in the fall of 2024, PSU …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.ne
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8/17/23
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Bryan Fahler and Austin Windle won top honors in the American Bass Anglers District 58 “Take an Airman Fishing” event on Aug. 5 at Big Hill Lake near Cherryvale, Kan.
The annual event has …
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Staff Reports / sports@morningsun.net
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8/16/23
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Cooler temps, new turf further fuel Frontenac’s early enthusiasm
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders seemed to have more reasons than usual to be happy about their return to Raider Stadium for the first two days of football practice on Monday and …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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8/16/23
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Girard looks to build on summer success
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The Girard Trojans and head coach Christen Jackson will look to build on a successful summer.
The Trojans took home the title in an 18-team summer tournament at Southeast High School in July, and …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfulllerton@morningsun.net
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8/16/23
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Panthers look to expand on 2022 state tourney run
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Head coach Cathy Oplotnik and the St. Mary’s Colgan volleyball team won a game at the Class 2A state tournament in Dodge City last year.
In 2023, the goal is to extend their stay.
The …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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8/16/23
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Gorillas ranked fourth in AFCA preseason poll
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The Pittsburg State Gorillas will begin the 2023 season ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released the preseason top 25 poll on Monday.
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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8/15/23
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Gorillas break big plays during scrimmage
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Pittsburg State wrapped up its first week of preseason football practice with a scrimmage Saturday morning inside the Robert W. Plaster Center.
Many times the defense is ahead of the offense …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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8/15/23
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Kansas high schools enjoy first day of practices
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Kansas high schools took a critical step towards a new sports season being here with the first day of fall sports practices on Monday.
Pittsburg second-year football coach Josh Lattimer had many …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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8/15/23
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Ex-PSU All-American named volleyball coach at William Jewell
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Former Pittsburg State All-American Samantha “Sammie” Williams is taking over rebuilding the volleyball program at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo.
Williams was named interim …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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8/12/23
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Familiar voice returns to Chiefs Network
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Kansas City’s NFL preseason opener on Sunday afternoon at New Orleans brings excitement throughout Chiefs Kingdom.
With the Royals struggling through another losing season, football season …
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By Jim Henry / Sports Editor
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8/12/23
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Trip to Spain exceeds Gorillas’ expectations
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Pittsburg State women’s basketball coach Amanda Davied was back in her office Friday afternoon.
There were things to catch up on after returning from a 10-day trip to Spain.
Davied …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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8/12/23
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PSU volleyball opens preseason on Monday
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The Pittsburg State Gorillas open volleyball practice for the 2023 season beginning at 8 a.m. Monday at John Lance Arena.
The season begins with two daily practices for the Gorillas and …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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8/11/23
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NCAA Division II celebrates 50th anniversary in 2023-24
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NCAA Division II recently hit the big Five-O milestone, and launched a year-long celebration that will culminate with the baseball championship finals in June 2024.
NCAA members voted at a …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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8/11/23
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Frontenac’s Vinny Pile heads to IMG Academy
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Frontenac’s Vinny Pile has a new destination for his senior year.
The Raider golfer will head to IMG Academy, a boarding schoool in Bradenton, Florida to continue his golf and …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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8/11/23
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Frontenac 10U All-Stars fall in bracket play
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The Frontenac 10U All-Stars saw their run in the Cal Ripken 10U World Series come to an end with a 11-6 loss to Flood City Pennsylvania in the consolation bracket on Wednesday in Crown Point, …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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8/10/23
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Pittsburg finishes third at regionals
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The Pittsburg Post 64 Patriots capped off a season that saw them repeat as state champions for a third straight time. Pittsburg advanced to Pelham, Alabama for the American Legion Mid-South regional, …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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8/10/23
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Pittsburg 12U creates memories for a lifetime in regional tourney
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The Pittsburg 12-under All-Stars recently learned that experiences can often transcend results, or their experience in the Little League Baseball Midwest Regional in Whitestown (Indiana) ultimately …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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8/10/23
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Division II organizes football alliance
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One four-team bracket in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Division II football playoffs grabbed nationwide attention.
In Super Region 3, the second-round games matched nationally No. 4-ranked …
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Jim Henry / Sports Editor
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8/10/23
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Frontenac’s 10-Under All-Star team finished pool play with a 5-0 defeat to Florence, Ala., on Tuesday at the Cal Ripken 10U World Series in Crown Point, Indiana.
Quinn Terlip earned the …
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Staff Reports / sports@morningsun.net
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8/9/23
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