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English leads Countryside Church camp
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Pittsburg State graduate Marque English ended his career in Pittsburg on a high note, helping the Gorillas to an NCAA tournament bid in 2024. Now, he’s giving back to his community.
Marque …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/28/24
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Cordell Tinch qualifies for 110 hurdles final in Olympic Trials
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Former Pittsburg State national champion Cordell Tinch has qualified for Friday night’s final in the 110-meter hurdles at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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6/27/24
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From France to Stillwater to Frontenac
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Four-time World Team member and Cowboy Wrestling Club coach Zoheir El Ouarrage led the instruction Tuesday on the first day of the three-day Black Diamond Wrestling Camp at …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/27/24
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Wrestling camp grows sport in Frontenac, surrounding areas
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Growth is the key word for the three-day Black Diamond Wrestling Camp hosted at Frontenac High School.
The camp started on Tuesday with two sessions for grades 7-12 and …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/27/24
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Cronister signs with Missouri Valley
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Pittsburg graduate Joey Cronister signed to continue his basketball career on Wednesday at Pittsburg High School, signing to play at Missouri Valley College.
Cronister was a member of a …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/27/24
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Lowe named boys golf athlete of the year
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Pittsburg junior M.J. Lowe has been named the Morning Sun boys golf athlete of the year for his performance on the links in 2024.
“M.J. really loves the game,” Pittsburg coach Mary …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/26/24
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Eight Gorillas earn academic All-District nods
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A total of eight members of the national champion Pittsburg State track and field/cross country team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District squad on Wednesday.
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/20/24
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Jones opens Friday morning at Olympic Trials
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Pittsburg State decathlete Hunter Jones has a reaction probably common for those who find out they have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
“I don’t think it really has sunk …
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6/20/24
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Eight Gorilla greats named to Athletics HOF
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The eight selections for the Pittsburg State Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 define excellence in athletics.
Three-time NCAA Division II All-America wide receiver John Brown …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/20/24
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Post 64 swept by rivals Iola
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Trey Sommer hit the go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning of the opener and pitcher Logan Page fired a two-hit shutout in the nightcap as the visiting Iola Post 15 Indians came away Tuesday …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/20/24
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All in the Family: Ex-coach Bill Sullivan adds state championship as dad
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Bill Sullivan retired from being the head coach of the Frontenac Raiders baseball team following the 2022 season. The Raiders won 305 games during his 24 seasons as head coach and their 2012 team …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/17/24
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Family tragedy changes Hunter Jones' outlook
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Hunter Jones was on the Pittsburg State campus when he heard the news.
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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6/14/24
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Harrell named boys track and field athlete of the year
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St. Mary’s Colgan senior Tucker Harrell has been named the Morning Sun boys track and field athlete of the year for his outstanding 2024 season.
Harrell excelled in three sports during his …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/12/24
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Simmons named baseball athlete of the year
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St. Mary’s Colgan shortstop and pitcher Cooper Simmons recently closed out his prep baseball career by throwing a six-inning no-hitter in the third-place game of the Class 2-1A state …
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By Brock Sisney [email protected]
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6/7/24
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Avery Johnson named softball player of the year
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rontenac junior Avery Johnson was a monster in the circle for the Raiders, leading the team to a fourth state title with a 3-0 win over Silver Lake in the Class 3A state championship game in Topeka.
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/7/24
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Frontenac, Pittsburg earn all-state nods
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The Frontenac Raiders won their fourth state title in program history with a 3-0 win over Silver Lake in the Class 3A state title game, and the Raiders were honored when the Kansas Softball Coaches …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/6/24
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Hotze named soccer player of the year
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Pittsburg forward Alyssa Hotze has been named the Morning Sun girls soccer player of the year
“Alyssa is an excellent player,” Pittsburg head coach Natalie Talent said. …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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6/1/24
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Four Pittsburg seniors named to All-SEK first team
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The SEK co-champion Pittsburg Purple Dragons were well represented in the All-SEK league teams after Pittsburg went to the state tournament for the first time since 2019. Head coach Eric Miller was …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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5/29/24
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Hunziker, Burdick named to All-SEK first team
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Pittsburg seniors Roary Hunziker and Maddie Burdick earned first team all-SEK honors for the Purple Dragons when the teams were announced on Tuesday.
Hunziker pitched 78 innings for the Dragons, …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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5/29/24
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PSU women capture track and field national championship
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EMPORIA, Kan. -- In a performance for the ages, Pittsburg State’s women led from start to finish and won the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium on the Emporia State campus.
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/28/24
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