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 … more

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 … more

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.   more

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. more

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

Not many college football teams get too excited about a 7-6 season. But that's not the case at New Mexico State. more

Imagine the discussion that coaches Willie Fritz and Sam Pittman could have at a future Pittsburg State football reunion. more

TCU has spent the entire football season proving doubters wrong. more

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 … more

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.   more