Category Archives: Local Sports
Washburn men’s tennis dominates in Turnpike Tussle
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A Turnpike Tussle win for the Ichabods. No. 13 Washburn men's tennis won its eighth straight match with a convincing 6-1 victory over rivals Emporia State Hornets on Saturday, April 1...
Apr 11, 2026
Topeka’s Gary Woodland opens Masters with top-10 performance
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gary Woodland is tied for 10th after the opening round of the Masters Tournament. The Topeka native and KU alum shot 71 in the opening, just 1-under par at Augusta. Woodland birdied on...
Apr 09, 2026
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame announces record-breaking 2026 class
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 2026 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame announced a record number of inductees. This year, 32 individuals, including 12 posthumous honorees, have been selected to enter the KSHOF. "The pra...
Apr 08, 2026
Many area athletes named to KSHSAA All-Class Teams
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the high school basketball season in the rearview mirror, the Kansas State High School Athletic Association has released its all-class teams. Over 50 student athletes from Northea...
Mar 29, 2026
Topeka’s NiJaree Canady receives first ‘golden ticket’ from AUSL
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A special moment for Topeka's own. Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady received her 'golden ticket' on Friday night. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League will have begun surprising collegiat...
Mar 27, 2026
Hornets & Ichabods named to 2026 MIAA Hall of Fame class
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 2026 MIAA Hall of Fame class will feature representatives from Washburn and Emporia State Athletics. For Washburn, the honorees are Ron McHenry, Jessica Mainz and the 2001 Ichabod ...
Mar 25, 2026
Kansas handles K-State in Sunflower Showdown, wins on senior day to close regular season
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A Sunflower Showdown sweep for the Jayhawks. Kansas men's basketball (22-9, 12-6 Big 12) takes down K-State (12-19, 3-15 Big 12) 104-85 to win on senior day and complete the Sunflowe...
Mar 07, 2026
Topeka native Ty Henry named MIAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The final weekly honor goes to a Topeka native. Missouri Western's Ty Henry was named the final MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week after a pair of standout performances for the ...
Mar 02, 2026
Local wrestling stars shine again at Class 6A state
OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) - Conquering state is a familiar feeling for these athletes. It's difficult to win just one state title, let alone, two, three or even four. For Manhattan senior Caeleb Hutchinson...
Mar 01, 2026
Big 12 Tournament stage is set for women’s basketball
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Big 12 Tournament bracket is here. The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament will tip-off on March 4 in Kansas City, Mo. at the T-Mobile Center. Kansas State will t...
Mar 01, 2026
