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Gorillas ride quick start to 88-70 victory over Lincoln
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Pittsburg State opened a 9-0 lead in the first four minutes and rolled to an 88-70 victory over Lincoln in an MIAA women’s basketball game Saturday afternoon on Whetzel Court inside John Lance Arena.
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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2/10/23
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CATCHING UP WITH .... Joel Kafka
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During his time with the Pittsburg Purple Dragons from 2016-2019, Joel Kafka carved out a banner career.
After his high school graduation, Kafka, a multiple all-state honoree in both …
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By Dashuan Vereen
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1/26/23
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Girard native Anthony Crespino enjoys first season at TCU
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Since birth, Girard native and Texas Christian University's associate athletics director for football Anthony Crespino has had a close relationship with football.
Anthony is the son of the late …
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Aaron Pyle | [email protected]
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1/20/23
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PSU freshman finds success in cornhole
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Growing up in El Dorado, Trip Baker was a three-sport athlete with aspirations of playing collegiate baseball, but was unable to find the right scholarship. Now, the Pittsburg State University freshman has a new way to stay active, by playing cornhole.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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1/18/23
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Trevor Kent
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After making a career harassing quarterbacks in the Southeast Kansas League, Pittsburg High School alum Trevor Kent parlayed his high school success to become a valuable cog of a fearsome Northwestern defensive line for four seasons.
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By Dashuan Vereen
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1/11/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry | [email protected]
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1/10/23
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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.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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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.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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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.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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Todd Hafner hired as Carl Junction football coach
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Frontenac native Todd Hafner has been named the new head coach of the Carl Junction High School football program, the school district announced Thursday.
He returns to Carl Junction where he …
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By Aaron Pyle | [email protected]
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1/6/23
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Vikings eager to pick up first home win
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The Northeast boys basketball team is looking to pick up its first win at home against Three Rivers League Opponent Pleasanton (1-3) on Tuesday night.
The Vikings (1-3) will look to pick up where they left off before winter break when they beat Bronaugh (Mo.) on the road 85-55 on Dec. 14.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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12/31/22
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Northeast set to face Pleasanton in home opener
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The Northeast girls basketball team is set to play its first home basketball game against Three Rivers League opponent Pleasanton (3-0) on Tuesday night.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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12/30/22
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Torrance named volleyball player of year
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St. Mary’s Colgan senior Lauren Torrance has been chosen volleyball player of the year by the Morning Sun sports department.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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12/28/22
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Senecaut, White named prep athletes of the week
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Girard basketball player Emmaline Senecaut and Pittsburg wrestler JJ White have been named the Morning Sun’s athletes of the week for the week ending Dec. 16.
Emmaline Senecaut …
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By Aaron Pyle | Morning Sun Staff
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12/26/22
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Brown named girls cross country runner of the year
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St. Mary’s Colgan junior Lily Brown has been named the girls cross country athlete of the year by The Morning Sun sports staff.
Selections were made from the six high schools in …
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By Sam Kombrink | Morning Sun Staff
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12/24/22
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Ulbrich named boys cross country runner of the year
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Girard senior Tanner Ulbrich has been named the Morning Sun’s boys cross country athlete of the year.
Players of the year are selected from the six high schools in Crawford County by the …
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By Aaron Pyle | Morning Sun Staff
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12/24/22
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Scripsick claims girls golfer of the year honors
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St. Mary’s Colgan senior Ali Scripsick has been named the Morning Sun’s girls golfer of the year.
Selections are made from the six high schools in Crawford County.
“Ali has …
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By Aaron Pyle | Morning Sun Staff
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12/24/22
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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.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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12/17/22
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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.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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12/17/22
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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.
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By Dashuan Vereen | Morning Sun Staff
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12/17/22
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