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We’re just two weeks into the MIAA football season, and only three teams are undefeated. Pittsburg State and Central Missouri are 2-0, and they clash at 1 p.m. Saturday in Warrensburg for … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 9/14/23

St. Mary’s Colgan running back Cooper Simmons successfully tiptoes the Colgan sideline during his 25-yard touchdown run in the first quarter last Thursday against Girard at Hutchinson Field.

Unbeaten Panthers face first road test

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The first road test awaits the unbeaten St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers this Friday at 7 p.m. at Riverton. The Panthers face the Rams after rolling through the first two weeks of the season. … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 9/14/23

Pittsburg seniors Trevor Pepper (22) and TJ Wesley (75), carrying the No. 22 jersey of their fallen teammate Caiden Barber, lead the Dragons onto the field before their home opener last Friday against Chanute at Hutchinson Field.

Pittsburg, Labette County seek bounce-back wins

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Week 3 opponents Pittsburg and Labette County each took step backs last week after promising season openers, and they will attempt to get back on the winning track as teams already near the middle of … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/14/23

Second-half goals sink Dragons

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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons tasted defeat for the first time on the road on Tuesday as the Chanute Blue Comets overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit with two goals in the second half to seal the 2-1 … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 9/13/23

Colgan girls take second; Scripsick wins medalist at Caney

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The St. Mary’s Colgan girls golf squad placed second Monday at the 18-hole Caney Valley Invitational, led by two top-5 and three top-12 individual finishers. The Panthers shot 404 overall … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/13/23

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.

Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

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Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 9/13/23

The Pittsburg girls golf squad shot a 398 to win top team honors Monday in the Carl Junction Invitational at Briarbrook Country Club. Jacqueline Hall shot 95 overall, 47 on the front and 48 on the back-9, and finished third place. Alyssa Cosens shot 96 (47/49) and placed fourth. Macy Farrington’s 103 and Ava Steier’s 104 rounded out the Dragons’ 398 team score. Pittsburg returns to the course Wednesday for the Parsons tournament at the Katy Golf Course.

Pittsburg girls win first place at CJ Invitational

The Pittsburg girls golf squad shot a 398 to win top team honors Monday in the Carl Junction Invitational at Briarbrook Country Club. more

9/12/23

Childress wins regional scholar-athlete, now considered for national award

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Pittsburg State track and field star Auna Childress received the 2022-23 Central Region Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year award Monday from the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/12/23

Gorillas stay ranked No. 3 in AFCA poll

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The Pittsburg State Gorillas remained in the third spot when the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released the latest Division II coaches poll on Monday. Eight schools dropped out or … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/12/23

Pitt State spikers win three of four at Gorilla Classic

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Pittsburg State wrapped up a four-match home slate on Saturday at John Lance Arena, ending the Gorilla Classic with a two-game split. The Gorillas were swept by 11th-ranked Southwest Minnesota State … more

By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net | 9/12/23

Frontenac senior Aubree Moore goes for a block during Saturday’s championship match against Louisburg at Frontenac High School.

Raiders finish second, Panthers third in Frontenac Tournament

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders finished second in their home volleyball tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 loss (25-19, 18-25, 22-25) in the championship match against the Louisburg … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/12/23

Harrell, Kalan named prep athletes of week

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St. Mary’s Colgan football player Tucker Harrell and cross country runner Polona Kalan are the Morning Sun athletes of the week for the week ending Sept. 1. TUCKER HARRELL During … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Girard, Colgan win team honors at Rigatoni Run

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Girard’s boys and St. Mary’s Colgan’s girls earned team championships Thursday in Girard High School’s annual Rigatoni Run cross country meet at Greenbush. The Trojans … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Colgan girls finish second; Scripsick wins medalist at Girard

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The St. Mary’s Colgan girls golf team, behind three golfers in the top five, finished second Thursday in the 9-hole Girard Invitational at the Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course near Girard. … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Pittsburg boys cross country takes third at Fort Scott

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The Pittsburg boys cross country squad finished third with 76 points Thursday in the Fort Scott Invitational, as Chanute ran away from the field with 40 points. Pittsburg sophomore Carter Bailey … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

PSU spikers win twice in classic

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Ignited by a big comeback in the fourth set, Pittsburg State rallied to nip Drury 3-2 (22-25, 25-12, 20-25, 25-20, 18-16) on Friday afternoon in the Gorilla Classic at John Lance Arena. The … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Hornets sting Bearcats

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Some long streaks came to an end Thursday night when No. 18 Emporia State knocked off No. 5 Northwest Missouri 33-13 at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville. The Hornets (2-0) beat the Bearcats (1-1) … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 9/9/23

Big first half keys Raiders past Riverton 21-18

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Peyton McDonald spiced a 231-yard performance with two first-quarter touchdowns, and Frontenac christened its new turf field with a 21-18 victory over Riverton on Friday night … more

By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Pittsburg senior quarterback Tucker Akins keeps the football and seeks positive yardage in the first half Friday night against Chanute at Hutchinson Field.

Chanute blanks Pittsburg in Dragons’ home opener

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The Chanute Blue Comets entered Hutchinson Field on Friday night and spoiled Pittsburg’s home opener with a dominant 27-0 performance in which their offense made some big plays and their … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/9/23

Vikings travel to Pleasanton

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The Northeast Vikings head on the road in Week 2 to face Three Rivers League foe Pleasanton, after their 52-14 season-opening loss last Friday against Jayhawk-Linn. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday. … more

By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net | 9/8/23