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The Nevada Tigers smashed a 3-all score with six runs in the sixth and then closed the door shut on St. Mary's Colgan in the seventh to earn a 9-3 win Tuesday night at historic Lyons Stadium in … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 4/3/25

Pittsburg State, pictured celebrating its Elite Eight victory over Lubbock Christian, is No. 2 in the final WBCA NCAA Division II poll.

Gorillas rank No. 2 in final Division II poll

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In an appropriate finish to an historical season, Pittsburg State is ranked No. 2 in the final Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division II poll, which was released late Monday afternoon. more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 4/2/25

Raiders prevail 1-0 against Nevada

Frontenac pitchers Jack Murphy and Jake Capehart combined on a three-hit shutout and Korbin Niegsch scored the game’s lone run on a Luke Sneed hit in the third inning during a 1-0 win Monday … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 4/2/25

Pittsburg's Mahan inks with Coffeyville

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Pittsburg Purple Dragon senior lineman Liam Mahan committed to continue his football career at the collegiate level on Monday, signing to play at Coffeyville Community College. “It was … more

By Kalon Fullerton [email protected] | 4/1/25

Pittsburg catcher Max Busch throws out Parsons’ Andrew Houk during their game Friday at Jaycee Ballpark. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Pittsburg steamrolls Parsons in SEK opener

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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons earned their first win of the season in a big way with a 16-1 run-rule victory in four innings over Parsons in their Southeast Kansas League opener Friday at historic … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 4/1/25

Gorillas set six D2-leading marks

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Pittsburg State’s track and field athletes registered six top marks in NCAA Division II and broke five school records during competitions at three meets last weekend. Sprinter Dapriest … more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 4/1/25

Six-run inning propels PSU past Rogers State

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A six-run fourth inning powered No. 25 Pittsburg State past No. 8 Rogers State 6-3 Friday afternoon to complete a sweep of their MIAA softball doubleheader at the RBC Bank Sports Complex in … more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 4/1/25

Pittsburg State baseball coach Bob Fornelli notched his 1,100th career victory with the Gorillas' 13-6 victory over Northeastern State on Sunday afternoon at Al Ortolani Field.

Gorillas' series sweep gives Fornelli 1,100th win

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Pittsburg State erupted for eight runs in the first inning en route to a 13-6 victory over Northeastern State on Sunday afternoon to complete a sweep of their MIAA baseball series at Al Ortolani … more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 4/1/25

Pittsburg State's Karenna Gerber works inside against Grand Valley State's Rylie Bisballe during Wednesday night's national semifinal game in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Gorillas' final comeback falls short

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Second-half comebacks certainly aren’t anything new for Pittsburg State. more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 3/27/25

Pittsburg State's basketball players were all smiles when they were greeted by injured teammate Macie Mays on Wednesday afternoon in the hotel lobby in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Macie Mays surprises teammates

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Pittsburg State’s women’s basketball team had a surprise Wednesday afternoon. more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 3/27/25

Lakers end Gorillas' season in semifinals 68-61

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Nicole Kamin took over in the fourth quarter to spark top-seeded Grand Valley State past fourth-seeded Pittsburg State 68-61 Wednesday night in an NCAA Division II semifinal game … more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 3/27/25

Pittsburg senior Alex Johnston steals second in the third inning Tuesday against Neosho, Mo. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Pittsburg baseball opens with loss to Neosho

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The visiting Neosho (Mo.) Wildcats proved to be a formidable challenge in the season opener for the Pittsburg baseball team Tuesday at historic Jaycee Ballpark. Neosho, who opened the season 4-1 … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 3/27/25

Girard senior Houston McGown signed Wednesday afternoon with Pittsburg State, surrounded by friends, family, coaches and administration. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Distance success McGown signs with Pittsburg State

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GIRARD, Kan. — Girard senior runner Houston McGown signed Wednesday afternoon with Pittsburg State to continue his academic and athletic career in cross country and track and field. … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 3/27/25

Pittsburg State pitcher Tanner Leslie fires one to the plate Sunday against Fort Hays State at Al Ortolani Field. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Tigers take three game series from Gorillas

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The No. 27-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers won the three-game MIAA weekend series with a 5-4 victory Sunday afternoon against Pittsburg State at Al Ortolani Field. Like the series opener Friday, … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 3/26/25

Frontenac standout Johnson signs with Lady Norse softball

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Frontenac senior Avery Johnson signed Tuesday afternoon with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO) Lady Norse to continue her academic and athletic career at the next level. … more

By Brock Sisney bsisney | 3/26/25

Girard Mayor Mickey Pyle presents baseball historian Phil S. Dixon with a jar of Girard dirt on Saturday at the Girard Public Library. (Kalon Fullerton, Pittsburg Morning Sun)

Baseball history comes to Girard

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GIRARD, Kan.--Baseball historian Phil S. Dixon was in Girard on Saturday for a presentation at about Girard native and Negro League pitcher Frank Wickware, the first part of a week-long trip … more

By Kalon Fullerton [email protected] | 3/25/25

Gorillas beat Lubbock Christian, advance to national semifinals

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Chalk up another historical moment for this Pittsburg State women’s basketball team. The No. 7-ranked Gorillas, with Karenna Gerber, Grace Pyle and Maycee James combining for 51 points, defeated No. 11 and tradition-rich Lubbock Christian 66-55 Monday night in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 3/25/25

Collier named boys basketball player of the year

Frontenac senior Vinny Collier has been named the 2025 Morning Sun boys basketball player of the year. Collier led the Raiders in scoring with 15 points per contest. “There’s so … more

By Kalon Fullerton [email protected] | 3/22/25

St. Mary’s Colgan junior point guard Jakayla Davis attacks the basket in a Class 2A state tournament semifinal March 14 against Doniphan West at Bramlage Coliseum. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Davis named girls basketball player of the year

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St. Mary’s Colgan junior Jakayla Davis has been named the 2025 Morning Sun girls basketball player of the year. Davis, a guard, led the Panthers to a 22-4 record and a fourth-place finish … more

By Kalon Fullerton [email protected] | 3/21/25

Pittsburg State’s Dagen Brewer reaches second base for a two-run double Tuesday against Southwest Baptist. BROCK SISNEY / THE MORNING SUN

Gorillas batter Southwest in midweek game

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The Pittsburg State Gorillas put up some historic offensive numbers during a 31-12 win in seven innings Tuesday night against former MIAA rival Southwest Baptist at Al Ortolani Field. The … more

By Brock Sisney [email protected] | 3/20/25