Category Archives: Local Sports

KSHSAA releases format for 2026-2027 basketball tournament games

KSHSAA releases format for 2026-2027 basketball tournament games

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas sports officials have released the format for the 2026 and 2027 State Basketball Tournament and are touching on some of the new changes that were made. The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) put out a press release on July 10 regarding the format set for state basketball tournament sites…MORE

Former Seaman softball slugger is “excited” to be a Ichabod

Former Seaman softball slugger is “excited” to be a Ichabod

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Another familiar face will step onto the diamond for the Ichabod softball next season. Former Seaman High School standout Aspen Burgardt has transferred to Washburn from Johnson County Community College. “I’m excited to be back in Topeka,” Burgardt said. “I think I’m going to have a lot of support on my back…MORE

Emporia State Softball hosts high school prospect camp

Emporia State Softball hosts high school prospect camp

EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia State Softball hosted a high school prospect camp today. Students were able to show off their skills in front of the Hornets coaching staff. Head Coach April Rosales is happy to use this as an opportunity to give back to the community and scout future talent. “It’s awesome because they come…MORE

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