Dragons earn softball league title with rout of Grizzlies
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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons faced Labette County for the second time in three days, this time in Pittsburg.
When the two teams played Tuesday in Altamont, the Dragons blew a 4-1 lead, losing …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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5/12/23
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Panthers down Liberal in season finale
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Closing the regular season, St. Mary's Colgan defeated Liberal 12-2 in six innings Thursday afternoon in a nonconference baseball game at Jaycee Ballpark. The Panthers (9-11) scored in each of the …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/12/23
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Pittsburg set to host regional after win over Independence
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Behind an all-around team effort, Pittsburg captured a 6-1 win over Independence to finish the week with a 3-0 record and clinch the opportunity to host a regional bracket at Jaycee Ballpark next …
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By Dashuan Vereen dvereen@morningsun.net
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5/12/23
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Southeast boys finish second in league track meet
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PLEASANTON, Kan. — The Southeast and Northeast track and field squads traveled to Pleasanton for the Three Rivers League championship on Thursday.
The Southeast boys had a successful day, …
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5/12/23
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Pittsburg girls finish second at SEK track meet
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Multiple standout performances led the Pittsburg girls track and field team to second place in the Southeast Kansas League Championship Meet on Thursday at Fort Scott High …
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5/12/23
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GIRARD, Kan. — The St. Mary's Colgan girls and Girard boys won team championships in the CNC League track and field meet on Thursday at Girard High School's Frank Jameson Field. The Panthers won a …
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5/12/23
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PSU coaches receive MIAA track and field award
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Pittsburg State's track and field coaching staff was voted the MIAA Coaching Staff of the Year for the 2023 men's outdoor track and field season. The Gorillas won their third consecutive conference …
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5/12/23
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Regional pairings set for baseball, softball
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Postseason action for Kansas high school baseball and softball teams begins next week. Regional tournament brackets for Class 3A and 2-1A were released Wednesday morning by the KSHSAA. Brackets for …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/11/23
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Dragon boys placed third at Clements Invitational
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CHANUTE, Kan. — Pittsburg High School's boys finished fourth in the Thad Clements Invitational track and field meet last Friday at Chanute High School. The Purple Dragons score 70 points, trailing …
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5/11/23
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High-octane attack leads Pittsburg over Nevada
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Pittsburg’s offense popped 12 hits, including eight for extra bases, on its way to a convincing 12-2 win over Nevada on Wednesday at Jaycee Ballpark. “I think this was the best game we’ve …
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By Dashuan Vereen dvereen@morningsun.net
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5/11/23
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Gorillas battle Mules in MIAA semifinals
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Yes, Pittsburg State scored 35 runs in three games last weekend while beating Central Oklahoma in the first round of the MIAA Postseason Tournament. But relief pitcher Tanner Leslie is a major reason …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/11/23
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Pittsburg State first baseman Paxtyn Hayes is a second-team selection on the all-Central Region team, which was announced Wednesday by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Hayes, who was a …
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By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/11/23
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Raiders sweep top honors in CNC boys golf
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Frontenac's boys golf team wrapped up the CNC League championship on Wednesday with a first-place performance in the Galena Invitational at Schifferdecker Municipal Golf Course. …
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5/11/23
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TRACK AND FIELD: College Results
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TRACK AND FIELD College Results MIAA Championships At Jefferson City, Mo. MEN Team Scores Pittsburg State 184.5, Missouri Southern 106, Lincoln 92, Central Missouri 83, Northwest Missouri 82, Fort …
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5/11/23
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League track meets set for Thursday
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Thursday is high school conference track and field day across Southeast Kansas. The Southeast Kansas League, CNC League and Three Rivers League all have their conference meets on Thursday. It's the …
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5/11/23
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After a monster weekend at the MIAA Championships, Pittsburg State's Cordell Tinch has been named the NCAA Division II Athlete of the week for men's outdoor track and field by the United States Track …
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5/11/23
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Girard's Gracie Peterson signs with PSU
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GIRARD, Kan. — Wednesday was signing day in the cafeteria of Girard High School as track and field star Gracie Peterson signed her national letter of Intent, staying local as she’ll make the …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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5/11/23
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Trojans earn Senior day victory over Liberal
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Trojans finished the regular season on Senior Day on a high note, defeating the Liberal Bulldogs 5-2 at Red Wutke Park on Tuesday.
Neither offense found much …
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5/11/23
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Galena shuts out Lancers
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GALENA, Kan. — The Southeast Lancers were shut out in the final game of the regular season against the Galena Bulldogs, losing 10-0 in five innings on Tuesday. The game was the first of a scheduled …
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5/11/23
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Girard seniors star on Senior Day
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Trojans honored their eight seniors before their game against St Mary’s Colgan. Seven of the nine players in the Trojans’ lineup played their final home game. It’s a …
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By Kalon Fullerton kfullerton@morningsun.net
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5/10/23
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