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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.
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/9/23
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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) …
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9/9/23
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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 …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/9/23
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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 …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/9/23
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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.
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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Frontenac entertains Riverton in home opener
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Riverton turned some heads with last week’s 35-8 victory at Galena, which matched its victory total from last season.
The Rams face another road test on Friday night against Frontenac …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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Southeast spikers roll in home opener
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Southeast swept Galena 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-20) in nonconference volleyball action Thursday night in the Lancers’ home opener.
Senior Kinzey Cassidy had seven kills to lead the Lancers …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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Colgan clicks on all cylinders in 47-8 victory over Girard
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers put together a nearly perfect second half Thursday night to earn a 47-8 win over the Girard Trojans at Hutchinson Field.
Colgan’s offense scored 27 …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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Pittsburg, Chanute battle for 2-0 start
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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons, behind a 40-point second quarter and 48 unanswered points, opened their season last Friday with a 54-28 win at Emporia.
The Dragons are home in Week 2 for a battle …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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Big second half sparks No. 3 Gorillas
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No. 3 Pittsburg State took charge with a dominant third quarter and downed Fort Hays State 40-14, spoiling the Tigers’ home opener Thursday night at Lewis Field Stadium.
Trailing 14-13 at …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/8/23
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PSU spikers welcome four schools for Gorilla Classic
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The Pittsburg State Gorillas host No. 11-ranked Southwest Minnesota State, Northwestern Oklahoma State, Arkansas-Fort Smith and Drury for two days of volleyball Friday and Saturday in the Gorilla …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/7/23
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Southeast faces Jayhawk-Linn in home opener
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Southeast opened its season last Friday with a 58-0 loss against Baxter Springs, and the Lancers play their home opener in Week 2 against Three Rivers League rival Jayhawk-Linn at 7 p.m. Friday.
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/7/23
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No. 3 Gorillas travel to Fort Hays State
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The MIAA’s two stingiest defenses from Week 1 are in action Thursday night at 7 when No. 3 Pittsburg State visits Fort Hays State in MIAA football action at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays.
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/7/23
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Colgan, Girard seek 2-0 start
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Fresh off season-opening victories, St. Mary’s Colgan and Girard collide at 7 Thursday night to kick off Week 2 of prep football action in Southeast Kansas.
Both teams displayed strong …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/7/23
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TWO-HEADED ATTACK
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Tucker Harrell and Cooper Simmons have been friends for a long time.
“Since preschool probably,” Harrell said. “We have a picture together. We were 3 years old.”
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/7/23
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Barkley named MIAA defensive player of week
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Placed on the depth chart behind two All-Americans limits playing time.
But now it’s Pittsburg State linebacker Jack Barkley’s time to move into the starting lineup, and he recorded …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/6/23
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Gorillas display balanced running game
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The preseason talk about Pittsburg State football included running back by committee, and all committee members were present in the 34-7 season-opening victory over Washburn last Thursday night at …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/6/23
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Girard sweeps Northeast, Galena
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ARMA, Kan. — The Girard Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season after their commanding sweep Tuesday night of the Galena Bulldogs 2-0 (25-17, 25-15) and the Northeast Vikings 2-0 (25-13, …
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/6/23
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Dragons enjoy sensational 2nd quarter in opening win
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The Pittsburg Purple Dragons turned a 14-6 deficit after one quarter into a 46-14 halftime lead and eventual 54-28 season-opening win last Friday against the Emporia Spartans at Welch Stadium.
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By Brock Sisney / bsisney@morningsun.net
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9/5/23
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PSU spikers notch first victory
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Janae Thurston registered a monster double-double — 21 kills and 20 digs — as Pittsburg State earned its first victory of the volleyball season by beating Augustana 3-2 (25-15, 22-25, …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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9/5/23
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