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As one of the most talented halfbacks in Southeast Kansas, Caiden Barber wowed the Pittsburg faithful with explosive plays out of the backfield. But for his coaches, teammates, classmates, family …
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By Dashuan Vereen
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6/14/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) State Powerlifting and Flag Football will be held in Pittsburg on July 21 and 22. Athletes, coaches and families will travel in from around the state to compete in the two different state level Special Olympics competitions.
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6/9/23
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Panthers play first game in 2-1A baseball state tourney
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St. Mary's Colgan is playing the opening game in next week's Class 2-1A baseball state tournament. The KSHSAA released the bracket on Friday after rainouts postponed the completion of all eight …
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5/20/23
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Frontenac returns 2 medalists to state golf tourney
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Cole Niederklein and Vinny Pile of Frontenac return to the Class 3A state golf tournament next week as returning medalists. A total of eight local golfers — three from Frontenac and St. Mary's …
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/20/23
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Dragons' Slaughter wins javelin at regional meet
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OVERLAND, PARK, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Purple Dragons competed in the Class 5A regional track and field meet on Friday at Blue Valley District Stadium for the chance to qualify for the KSHSAA state …
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5/20/23
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The championships just keep on coming for Cailie Logue. Logue, a senior at Iowa State, won the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters at last weekend's Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships …
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5/20/23
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Brown, Lowe named prep athletes of the week
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St. Mary's Colgan track and field athlete Lily Brown and Pittsburg golfer M.J. Lowe are the Morning Sun Athletes of the Week for the week ending May 12. LILY BROWN Lily Brown, a junior led the …
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By Dashuan Vereen and Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/20/23
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5 Gorillas named to all-region baseball team
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Five Pittsburg State baseball players have been named to the all-Central Region team, which was named by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America. Junior catcher Nixon Brannan and junior …
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5/19/23
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Pittsburg seeded 6th, Colgan 8th in state tourneys
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Pittsburg High School's softball team is the No. 6 seed in next week's Class 5A state tournament in Wichita. The Purple Dragons (16-6) play third-seeded Valley Center (20-2) at 5 p.m. Thursday in the …
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/19/23
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Girard girls second, boys third at 3A regional
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Girard's and Frontenac’s track and field teams traveled to Fredonia for the Class 3A regional meet for the chance to compete in the state meet next weekend.
It was a successful day for …
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5/19/23
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Brown leads Colgan to regional track and field crown
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The St. Mary’s Colgan girls track and field team continued to add to its impressive season on Thursday, cruising to the Class 2A Regional championship in Lyndon. The Panthers finished with a team …
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5/19/23
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Baseball regionals at UCM, MSSU
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The MIAA's best two baseball teams are the hosts for this week's NCAA Division II Central Region that begins Thursday. Missouri Southern is the No. 2 seed, and Warren Turner Field on the MSSU campus …
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/18/23
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23 Gorillas qualify for national track and field meet
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A total of 23 Pittsburg State athletes — 14 men and nine women — have qualified for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, it was announced Tuesday night. The …
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5/18/23
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Pitcher transfers to PSU softball team
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Pitcher Kiana Pogroszewski is joining Pittsburg State's softball team, coach Jenny Fuller announced Wednesday. Pogroszewski is transferring to PSU from NCAA Division II University of Texas at Tyler …
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5/18/23
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Raiders fall in regional final to Columbus
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Trojans played host to the semifinals and championship game of the Class 3A baseball regional on Wednesday. The Trojans saw their season end at the hands of the top-seeded …
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By Kalon Fullerton [email protected]
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5/18/23
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Sportsbook opens at Kansas Crossing Casino
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The first official bet at Caesars Sportsbook inside the Kansas Crossing Casino had a local flavor. Dave Looby, executive director for Explore Crawford County, bet $100 for Pittsburg State to win the …
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/18/23
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Columbus nips Frontenac in eight innings 2-1
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Dominant pitching and defensive web gems, It was everything a softball regional championship game should be. Columbus finally ended the duel, putting together three consecutive …
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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5/18/23
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Colgan cruises to regional baseball title
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OSWEGO, Kan. — Sparked by great performances on the mound and at the plate, St. Mary’s Colgan raced to a Cla ss 2- 1 A baseball regional championship on Wednesday. Colgan clinched the title with …
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By Dashuan Vereeen [email protected]
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5/18/23
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Gorillas win MIAA Commissioner's Cup
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For the second straight year, Pittsburg State has won the MIAA Commissioner's Cup. The Commissioner's Cup, presented by McCownGordon Construction, is an all-sports award presented at the end of each …
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5/17/23
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Dragons' Lowe, Ward advance to state tourney
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — M.J. Lowe and Zach Ward of Pittsburg qualified for next week's KSHSAA Class 5A state golf tournament next week. Lowe, a sophomore, and Ward, a junior, earned their spots based …
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5/17/23
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