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Colgan beats Frontenac, Girard in home opener
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After 22 straight matches away from home, the St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers finally played their volleyball home opener on Tuesday night.
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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10/4/23
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Paola holds off Dragons 19-16
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The two scoring drives could not have been more contrasting.
One chewed almost nine minutes off the clock to end the first half, and the other came on the first play of the second half.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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10/4/23
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Pittsburg spikers split SEK matches
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The host Pittsburg Purple Dragons were just a couple points removed from a sweep Tuesday night against Southeast Kansas League rivals Coffeyville and Independence, but settled for a split.
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By Brock Sisney bsisney@morningsun.net
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10/4/23
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Distraction? No, just 'Shake It Off'
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It's been an exciting week in sports.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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10/3/23
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No. 3 Gorillas deck RiverHawks, climb to 5-0
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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- Midway through the second quarter, Northeastern State's offense had momentum and moved the football inside the red zone, looking for a tying touchdown.
But Pittsburg State free safety Mike Lacey's interception ended the threat, and it was all Gorillas from there.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/30/23
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Gorillas again dominate second half, beat Lopers 33-14
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Another game, another strong second half for Pittsburg State.
The No. 3-ranked Gorillas clicked on all cylinders after halftime and downed Nebraska-Kearney 33-14 in front of 10,047 fans on Family Day at Carnie Smith Stadium.
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Southeast boys, Frontenac’s Bonine win Lancer Invite titles
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The Southeast boys and Frontenac’s Tallon Bonine won titles in the Lancer Invite cross country meet Thursday at the Weir Baptist Camp.
The Lancers, behind three runners in the first six …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Proffitt, Hall named athletes of week
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Pittsburg football player Conner Proffitt and Pittsburg golfer Jacqueline Hall are the Morning Sun athletes of the week for the week ending Sept. 15.
CONNER PROFFITT
During …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Kansas, BYU clash in Big 12 opener
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Kansas welcomes BYU into the Big 12 Conference on Saturday, and the Jayhawks are looking to accomplish a football feat for the first time in more than 100 years.
The Jayhawks (3-0) are looking …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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No. 10 Lopers down PSU spikers
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No. 10-ranked Nebraska-Kearney upended Pittsburg State 3-1 (25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 25-17) on Friday night in MIAA volleyball action at the Health & Sports Center in Kearney, Neb.
Senior …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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First-quarter barrage pushes Panthers past Southeast
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CHEROKEE, Kan. — The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers scored on their third offensive play of the night on a 43-yard rushing touchdown by Cooper Simmons and rolled the rest of the way, scoring …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Raiders’ defense strong in win against Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders’ defense came through in a big way during their 26-12 rivalry win Friday night against the Girard Trojans at Frank Jameson Field.
Five Girard …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Rink, Dragons run past Fort Scott
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Pittsburg running back Wyatt Rink took care of his offensive linemen earlier in the week, and then they certainly took care of him.
Rink rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries as …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Gorillas entertain Lopers on Family Day
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Central Missouri quarterback Zach Zebrowski burned Pittsburg State for more than 400 yards total offense one week ago.
This week the Gorillas’ defense faces Nebraska-Kearney and …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.ne
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9/23/23
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PSU spikers resume league play on road
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Pittsburg State’s volleyball team makes its longest trip during MIAA play this weekend.
Coach Jen Gomez’s Gorillas left on Thursday afternoon and will play at 6 p.m. Friday at …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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TEAM DEFENSE
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Defensive coaches and football players talk all the time about getting 11 hats to the football.
Well, Pittsburg State might not have had all 11 there, but it was certainly a vast majority of the …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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Trojans finish second at Fredonia
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The Girard Trojans golf team finished second Thursday in the Fredonia Invitational at the Fredonia Golf Club, one shot behind the host Fredonia.
Fredonia won with a team score of 202, followed …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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Pittsburg, Fort Scott line it up for a 3-1 start
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Pittsburg and Fort Scott have a pigskin rivalry dating back more than a century, and it has traditionally favored the Purple Dragons.
One of the head coaches in Friday night’s game has …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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Grotheer duo finishes second at Pittsburg Invitational
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Pittsburg Purple Dragon duo Savannah and Indiana Grotheer faced a familiar foe in the first match of doubles action as the Dragons hosted the Pittsburg Invitational on Thursday at the PHS courts. …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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Colgan, Southeast to open district play
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The Southeast Lancers will host homecoming and the St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers at 7 p.m. Friday in Cherokee.
The Panthers make the short trip to Southeast with a 3-0 record as district play …
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By Kalon Fullerton / kfullerton@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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