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, …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/19/23
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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 …
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By Dashuan Vereen / dvereen@morningsun.net
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4/18/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/15/23
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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 …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/14/23
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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 . . .
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/13/23
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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 …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningstar.net
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4/12/23
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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 …
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Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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4/11/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/8/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/7/23
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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 …
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By Dashuan Vereen
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4/6/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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4/5/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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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 | jhenry@morningsun.net
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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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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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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.
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By Dashuan Vereen | Morning Sun Staff
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12/17/22
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