Category Archives: Local Sports

KU women’s golf NCAA regional bound for second-straight year

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Jayhawk golf just keeps building. KU women’s golf is headed to an NCAA tournament regional for the second time in as many years. It’s the first time with NCAA regional bids in consecutive seasons in program history. It’ll be KU’s third ever NCAA regional appearance. The Jayhawks got an at-large bid for…MORE

K-State football to open 2025 season in Ireland

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Wildcats season opener in 2025 will be a long way from Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State football will play Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, August 23 to start its 2025 campaign, K-State Athletics announced the unique plan on Wednesday. The game will be part of the Aer Lingus College…MORE

REPORT: K-State guard to transfer

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Another K-State men’s basketball player is expected to transfer this offseason. RJ Jones plans to enter the transfer portal after spending just one year with the Wildcats, according to a report from the Athletic’s Tobias Bass. Jones is now the fourth Wildcat to transfer from the program, joining Cam Carter, Dorian Finister…MORE

K-State’s Kaluma declares for NBA draft

K-State’s Kaluma declares for NBA draft

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State men’s basketball forward Arthur Kaluma will explore professional opportunities. After just one season with the Wildcats, Kaluma plans to declare for the NBA Draft, he announced on social media on Tuesday. “I would like to thank God for the opportunities he has given me playing this game,” Kaluma said in a…MORE

REPORT: KU basketball 2024 signee to request release

REPORT: KU basketball 2024 signee to request release

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – It appears the Jayhawks will have another scholarship open for the 2024-25 season. KU men’s basketball 2024 signee Labaron Philon has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent, according to 247 Sports and On3 Sports. 247 lists Philon as the No. 3 point guard in the country for the 2024…MORE

Silver Lake looking to add softball title to 2024 trophy case

Silver Lake looking to add softball title to 2024 trophy case

SILVER LAKE (KSNT) – Even after starting the season on an 11-game win streak, Silver Lake softball is looking for more than an impressive record this year. The program itself is accustomed to winning, having racked up 13 state titles over the years. However, the Eagles haven’t brought home the championship trophy since 2018, and…MORE

Former K-State, Manhattan High football player dies at 29

SHAWNEE, KS. (KSNT) – A Manhattan High School graduate and former K-State football player died on Saturday. Terrale Johnson passed away on Saturday, April 20, at the age of 29. Johnson graduated from MHS in 2012 before going on to play two seasons of football at Hutchinson Community College and three at K-State. Johnson was…MORE

K-Nation (4/21/24) – Bryce Hoppel, Jackson Wentworth, Kansas Relays and more

K-Nation (4/21/24) – Bryce Hoppel, Jackson Wentworth, Kansas Relays and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s K-Nation is full of outdoor sports but also some big announcements. College baseball season is entering the tail-end of conference play, and both K-State and KU picked up much-needed victories over the weekend. The Wildcats found a series win over No. 15 Oklahoma State, while KU left a road…MORE

EXCLUSIVE: KU’s Bryce Hoppel on K-Nation at Kansas Relays

EXCLUSIVE: KU’s Bryce Hoppel on K-Nation at Kansas Relays

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Reigning indoor 800 meter world champion Bryce Hoppel made an appearance at the 2024 Kansas Relays, not just to watch the competition but to compete himself. Hoppel suited up for the University of Kansas during his collegiate career, from 2016-2019, so he received plenty of love from KU fans upon his 2024…MORE