Category Archives: Local Sports

Former Jayhawk reflects on career ahead of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction

Former Jayhawk reflects on career ahead of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is less than a month away, and another former Jayhawk will be joining. Clifford Wiley was a member of the Men’s Track and Field team at the University of Kansas from 1974-1978. Originally from Baltimore, Wiley was impressed by Kansas’ history of dominance as…MORE

Former Wildcat player, Jayhawk coach to join Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Former Wildcat player, Jayhawk coach to join Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Multiple former Wildcats and Jayhawks will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame this August, including Bobby Randall, who has the rare honor of calling both Manhattan and Lawrence home. Randall graduated from Gove High School in 1965 with just 12 classmates, right around the time he was drafted by…MORE

Game schedule released for Topeka Scarecrows ice hockey team

Game schedule released for Topeka Scarecrows ice hockey team

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Sports officials have released the full game schedule for the newly revived Topeka ice hockey team. The Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) announced the full 2025-2026 game schedule on June 27, including the list of games the Topeka Scarecrows will be participating in. The Scarecrows are one of three new teams joining…MORE

Former Highland Park assistant settling in as new boys’ basketball coach

Former Highland Park assistant settling in as new boys’ basketball coach

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Runnin’ Scots’ new boys’ basketball coach may be new to his position, but he’s not new to Highland Park. Nate Wallace, former head assistant coach for Highland Park boys’ basketball, has been named the program’s new head coach. He takes over for Mike Williams, who stepped away after seven seasons leading…MORE

Ichabods bonding at kids’ camp, working to build on recent success

Ichabods bonding at kids’ camp, working to build on recent success

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn men’s basketball is hosting its annual kids’ camp at the university’s recreation center this week. Children in grades two through eight are working to sharpen their skills with the help of the Ichabods, practicing everything from ball-handling to shooting. Washburn senior Brady Christiansen is back with the ‘Bods and helping with…MORE

Former Ichabod golfer, head coach wins Topeka Golf Association Match Play tournament

Former Ichabod golfer, head coach wins Topeka Golf Association Match Play tournament

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Golf Association held its annual Match Play tournament out at Cypress Ridge Golf Course this year. After multiple days of competition, one-seed Phil Frost, former Washburn golfer and head coach, faced off against 10-seed Patrick Golden, a Washburn Rural alum, in Sunday’s final. The Topeka natives qualified for the tournament on…MORE

Former Manhattan softball standout excited to join Washburn’s squad

Former Manhattan softball standout excited to join Washburn’s squad

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A familiar face will step into the circle for Ichabod softball next season. It’s somewhat of a homecoming for former Manhattan High School standout Kierra Goos, who recently signed with Washburn. “Being around the community was so great in high school,” Goos said. “To be in a community who is so supportive…MORE

Topeka’s top athletes compete in Kansas Shrine Bowl showdown

Topeka’s top athletes compete in Kansas Shrine Bowl showdown

OTTAWA (KSNT) – The 52nd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off on Saturday in Dodge City, and the Topeka area is well-represented on both Team East and Team West. Team East is practicing at Ottawa University to prepare for this weekend’s matchup and is hoping to put on a show for all those in attendance. “The…MORE

Topeka-area football players preview 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl

Topeka-area football players preview 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl

OTTAWA (KSNT) – The 52nd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off on Saturday in Dodge City, and the Topeka area is well-represented on both Team East and Team West. Team East is practicing at Ottawa University to prepare for this weekend’s matchup and is hoping to put on a show for all those in attendance. “The…MORE

Oskaloosa softball shares emotions of first-ever state title win

Oskaloosa softball shares emotions of first-ever state title win

OSKALOOSA (KSNT) – The 2025 Class 2-1A softball state championship trophy resides in Oskaloosa, Kansas for the first time in school history. The Bears defeated Inman 8-1 in Friday’s championship game to claim the title, a moment that still hasn’t quite settled in for the players. “The excitement is still just like calming down,” sophomore…MORE