Category Archives: Local Sports

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-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

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

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

Washburn Rural girls soccer reacts to first-ever state title

Washburn Rural girls soccer reacts to first-ever state title

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2025 Washburn Rural girls soccer team has cemented itself in both school and KSHSAA history. The Junior Blues took home the program’s first-ever 6A state title on Saturday, beating Mill Valley 1-0 in the championship. The double-overtime contest ended in a shootout, with the Blues winning the shootout 4-1. After finishing…MORE

Who won state? Results from 2025 KSHSAA baseball and softball championships

Who won state? Results from 2025 KSHSAA baseball and softball championships

KANSAS (KSNT) – High school baseball and softball teams squared off across the state on Friday to fight for a state trophy. Results from the championship games can be found below. 6A BASEBALL FREE STATE 7SHAWNEE MISSION WEST 1 6A SOFTBALLOLATHE WEST 8WASHBURN RURAL 7 5A BASEBALL ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 7GREAT BEND 4 5A SOFTBALLST.…MORE

Fans travel all over Kansas for high school sports postseason

Fans travel all over Kansas for high school sports postseason

TOPEKA (KSNT) – This year, state championships for many spring sports fall within the same week. In order to cheer on their teams, fans are traveling all weekend to hit each game. Five different fields across Kansas hosted postseason softball games on May 29, including Envista Softball Complex at Lake Shawnee. At the same time,…MORE

State wrestling tournament will stay in Topeka

State wrestling tournament will stay in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Area Sports Commission (TASC) announced on Thursday that it has signed a five-year extension to host a state wrestling tournament. The TASC, in collaboration with USA Wrestling Kansas, will host the USA Wrestling of Kansas Kids Folkstyle State Tournament from March 2026 to March 2030, according to the press release…MORE

Highland Park basketball’s Mike Williams to step away

Highland Park basketball’s Mike Williams to step away

TOPEKA (KSNT) – It’s hard to engage in the Kansas high school basketball conversation without mentioning Highland Park’s Mike Williams. After a seven-year run as the Runnin’ Scots’ head coach, Williams confirmed to 27 News his plan to step away from coaching for now. Highland Park fell one possession shy of a state title back…MORE