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An artist’s rendition shows the players’ view and fans’ view of Pittsburg State’s soccer field that will be built east of the baseball field in the Gene Bicknell Sports Complex. PSU announced Wednesday that it is adding a women’s soccer team in the fall of 2024.

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For the first time in more than 30 years, Pittsburg State’s athletics department is adding a sport. The Gorillas will field a women’s soccer team starting in the fall of 2024, PSU … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.ne | 8/17/23

Bryan Fahler (left) and Austin Windle claimed first-place honors in the American Bass Anglers District 58 “Take an Airman Fishing” tournament on Aug. 5 at Big Hill Lake.

Fahler, Windle win fishing tourney

Bryan Fahler and Austin Windle won top honors in the American Bass Anglers District 58 “Take an Airman Fishing” event on Aug. 5 at Big Hill Lake near Cherryvale, Kan. The annual event has … more

Staff Reports / sports@morningsun.net | 8/16/23

Frontenac players block head coach Mark Smith during a drill at Tuesday’s practice.

Cooler temps, new turf further fuel Frontenac’s early enthusiasm

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders seemed to have more reasons than usual to be happy about their return to Raider Stadium for the first two days of football practice on Monday and … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 8/16/23

Girard looks to build on summer success

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The Girard Trojans and head coach Christen Jackson will look to build on a successful summer. The Trojans took home the title in an 18-team summer tournament at Southeast High School in July, and … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfulllerton@morningsun.net | 8/16/23

Panthers look to expand on 2022 state tourney run

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Head coach Cathy Oplotnik and the St. Mary’s Colgan volleyball team won a game at the Class 2A state tournament in Dodge City last year. In 2023, the goal is to extend their stay. The … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 8/16/23

Gorillas ranked fourth in AFCA preseason poll

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The Pittsburg State Gorillas will begin the 2023 season ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released the preseason top 25 poll on Monday. The … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 8/15/23

Gorillas break big plays during scrimmage

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Pittsburg State wrapped up its first week of preseason football practice with a scrimmage Saturday morning inside the Robert W. Plaster Center. Many times the defense is ahead of the offense … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 8/15/23

Pittsburg linemen participate in a drill on the first day of practice Monday at the high school practice field.

Kansas high schools enjoy first day of practices

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Kansas high schools took a critical step towards a new sports season being here with the first day of fall sports practices on Monday. Pittsburg second-year football coach Josh Lattimer had many … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 8/15/23

Ex-PSU All-American named volleyball coach at William Jewell

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Former Pittsburg State All-American Samantha “Sammie” Williams is taking over rebuilding the volleyball program at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. Williams was named interim … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 8/12/23

Familiar voice returns to Chiefs Network

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Kansas City’s NFL preseason opener on Sunday afternoon at New Orleans brings excitement throughout Chiefs Kingdom. With the Royals struggling through another losing season, football season … more

By Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 8/12/23

Trip to Spain exceeds Gorillas’ expectations

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Pittsburg State women’s basketball coach Amanda Davied was back in her office Friday afternoon. There were things to catch up on after returning from a 10-day trip to Spain. Davied … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 8/12/23

PSU volleyball opens preseason on Monday

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The Pittsburg State Gorillas open volleyball practice for the 2023 season beginning at 8 a.m. Monday at John Lance Arena. The season begins with two daily practices for the Gorillas and … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 8/11/23

NCAA Division II celebrates 50th anniversary in 2023-24

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NCAA Division II recently hit the big Five-O milestone, and launched a year-long celebration that will culminate with the baseball championship finals in June 2024. NCAA members voted at a … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 8/11/23

Vinny Pile, a junior at Frontenac High School, finished in sixth place last month in the Class 3A state golf tournament at Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City.

Frontenac’s Vinny Pile heads to IMG Academy

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Frontenac’s Vinny Pile has a new destination for his senior year. The Raider golfer will head to IMG Academy, a boarding schoool in Bradenton, Florida to continue his golf and … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 8/11/23

Frontenac 10U All-Stars fall in bracket play

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The Frontenac 10U All-Stars saw their run in the Cal Ripken 10U World Series come to an end with a 11-6 loss to Flood City Pennsylvania in the consolation bracket on Wednesday in Crown Point, … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 8/10/23

Pittsburg Post 64 Senior Legion team after winning the state championship at Jaycee Ballpark.

Pittsburg finishes third at regionals

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The Pittsburg Post 64 Patriots capped off a season that saw them repeat as state champions for a third straight time. Pittsburg advanced to Pelham, Alabama for the American Legion Mid-South regional, … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 8/10/23

Pittsburg 12U’s Weston Turnbull connects with a pitch Monday against Kearney (Nebraska) in the Midwest Regional played in Whitestown, Indiana.

Pittsburg 12U creates memories for a lifetime in regional tourney

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The Pittsburg 12-under All-Stars recently learned that experiences can often transcend results, or their experience in the Little League Baseball Midwest Regional in Whitestown (Indiana) ultimately … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 8/10/23

Division II organizes football alliance

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One four-team bracket in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Division II football playoffs grabbed nationwide attention. In Super Region 3, the second-round games matched nationally No. 4-ranked … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 8/10/23

Frontenac 10U All-Stars shut out in pool play finale

Frontenac’s 10-Under All-Star team finished pool play with a 5-0 defeat to Florence, Ala., on Tuesday at the Cal Ripken 10U World Series in Crown Point, Indiana. Quinn Terlip earned the … more

Staff Reports / sports@morningsun.net | 8/9/23

PSU’s Shewmake to chair MIAA committee

Pittsburg State associate professor Dr. Cole Shewmake has been appointed to chair the MIAA’s Faculty Athletics Representative Committee. Selected by his peers, Shewmake will serve as the … more

Staff Reports / sports@morningsun.net | 8/9/23