Category Archives: Local Sports

Topeka Golf Association names 2024 Player of the Year

Topeka Golf Association names 2024 Player of the Year

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Golf Association (TGA) has named Myles Alonzo as its 2024 Player of the Year. Alonzo won the City Stroke Play tournament in late July by a nine-stroke margin. He also advanced to the quarterfinals in City Match Play and placed third in City Two-Man Best Ball. The former Topeka West…MORE

K-Nation (09/22/24) – Marian E. Washington, Jason Mansfield, College Football and more

K-Nation (09/22/24) – Marian E. Washington, Jason Mansfield, College Football and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation spans from a sit-down conversation with a women’s college basketball legend, to a Topeka native making his MLB debut. Here’s what to expect: KU football’s road trip to West Virginia K-State football’s road trip to BYU One-on-one with KU’s Marian E. Washington One-on-one with K-State’s Jason…MORE

Football Frenzy (9/20/24)

Football Frenzy (9/20/24)

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Week three of high school football kicked off across Northeast Kansas on Friday night. Here are scores from around the area: GAME OF THE WEEKWAMEGO 20MARYSVILLE 22 TOPEKA WEST 6SEAMAN 53 OSAGE CITY 28WABAUNSEE 6 SABETHA 35HIAWATHA 0 HOLTON 32ROYAL VALLEY 14 SILVER LAKE 18PERRY-LECOMPTON 12 ROSSVILLE 28NEMAHA CENTRAL 31 JEFFERSON…MORE

New KU football stadium structure complete – final steel beam placed

New KU football stadium structure complete – final steel beam placed

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Construction crews are making progress on the University of Kansas’ brand new football stadium with the final beam set in place. Hundreds of trade workers, and donors, alongside a few of the players and coaches celebrated the placement of the stadium’s final steel beam on Thursday, Sept. 19. Official shortage reaches Northeast…MORE

Klieman, Johnson explain recent success for K-State’s tight ends

Klieman, Johnson explain recent success for K-State’s tight ends

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Through three games of the 2024 season, it would appear K-State quarterback Avery Johnson has found his favorite targets when throwing to the end zone. Tight ends Brayden Loftin and Will Swanson have two receiving touchdowns apiece, accounting for four of the Wildcats’ six receiving touchdowns so far. However, both head coach…MORE

KU’s Grimes meets with offense to discuss moving forward

KU’s Grimes meets with offense to discuss moving forward

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The first few weeks of the 2024 season have been uncharacteristic for Lance Leipold’s Jayhawks. After winning its season opener against Lindenwood, KU football has lost its most recent two games, despite outgaining both opponents in yardage and production. Quarterback Jalon Daniels has turned the ball over six times in the span.…MORE

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Topeka, Salina and Wichita

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Topeka, Salina and Wichita

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A basketball team known for its on-the-court antics, dunks and tricks is due to visit Kansas next year. The Harlem Globetrotters will be holding three shows in Topeka, Salina and Wichita during the month of March at local event centers. Tickets for each show go on sale in September 2024. Topeka Stormont…MORE