Joplin comeback spoils Colgan's baseball opener
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JOPLIN, Mo. -- St. Mary's Colgan started its baseball season by building a five-run lead in the first 4 1/2 innings.
But Joplin rallied in the final three innings, and Eli Sotlar's …
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Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/21/23
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Colgan softball ready to charge into new season
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The St. Mary’s Colgan softball team is seeking a return to trip to the state tournament in 2023 after winning a regional championship last season.
“Last year’s seniors had …
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By Dashuan Vereen / dvereen@morningsun.net
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3/21/23
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Panthers claw their way to third-place finish
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By rebounding from a tough loss the previous night, the St. Mary’s Colgan girls gained redemption in more ways than one by capturing third place at the Class 2A basketball state tournament on …
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By Dashuan Vereen / dvereen@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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Late runs lift Gorillas past Hornets 9-8
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With baserunners everywhere, it appeared early that the last team to score would win the game.
That's exactly what happened as Pittsburg State scored twice in the bottom of the eighth …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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30 local, area wrestlers earn state medals
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TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Wrestling Club wrote some history last weekend during the USA Wrestling Kansas state tournament at the Stormout Vail Events Center.
Natalie Lattimer became …
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3/15/23
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Colgan girls, Galena boys lead All-CNC teams
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Three St. Mary’s Colgan girls were selected to the All-CNC League team on Monday.
Junior Lily Brown and senior Lauren Torrance captured unanimous first-team selections, along with …
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3/15/23
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2 MIAA teams claim titles
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An impressive performance by Pittsburg State's men's team at last weekend's NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia Beach, Va., wasn't the only national championship won by …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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Local Karate School Competes at Tournament
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Members of the Japan Karate-do Genbu-Kai of Pittsburg, Kansas, participated in the Kansas Seibukan Karate tournament in Wichita, on Saturday, March 11. Over 85 participants represented Wichita, Valley Center, and Pittsburg.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/14/23
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CATCHING UP WITH .... Joel Kafka
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During his time with the Pittsburg Purple Dragons from 2016-2019, Joel Kafka carved out a banner career.
After his high school graduation, Kafka, a multiple all-state honoree in both …
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By Dashuan Vereen
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1/26/23
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