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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. more
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Pittsburg’s Indiana Grotheer, part of the No. 1 doubles team, makes a return during a match Thursday at the Pittsburg High School Tennis Courts.
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. … more
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Frontenac quarterback Kal Terlip waits for the snap during last Friday’s 42-26 home victory over Kansas City Bishop Ward.
Frontenac, Girard look to continue momentum
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The Frontenac Raiders and the Girard Trojans have played many games over the years, and they add the latest chapter to their rivalry Friday night with the Trojans owning three straight wins in the … more
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Frontenac sophomore Lucy Anderson elevates for a spike attempt during Tuesday’s match against Erie at Frontenac High School.
Frontenac overpowers Erie, Fredonia spikers
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders earned a sweep at home Tuesday night against the Fredonia Yellowjackets and the Erie Red Devils. Frontenac defeated Fredonia 2-0 (26-24, 25-10) and … more
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Frontenac’s Jayden Houghton stiff arms a player from Bishop Ward during Friday night’s game in Frontenac.
Frontenac wins shootout against Bishop Ward
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — In a game filled with big plays and a combined 68 points, the Frontenac Raiders simply made more big plays in every phase of the game Friday night than the visiting Kansas … more
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Pittsburg defenders Heather Mowdy (13) and Onna Jorge (4) attempt to block the shot of Frontenac’s Lucy Anderson during their match Thursday night at Pittsburg High School.
Frontenac spikers sweep Pittsburg
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The Frontenac Raiders entered the Pittsburg High School gymnasium on Thursday night and came away with a 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-21, 25-19) of their county rival Pittsburg Purple Dragons. The … more
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Pittsburg seniors Trevor Pepper (22) and TJ Wesley (75), carrying the No. 22 jersey of their fallen teammate Caiden Barber, lead the Dragons onto the field before their home opener last Friday against Chanute at Hutchinson Field.
Pittsburg, Labette County seek bounce-back wins
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Week 3 opponents Pittsburg and Labette County each took step backs last week after promising season openers, and they will attempt to get back on the winning track as teams already near the middle of … more
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Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.
Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener
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Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 … more
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Frontenac senior Aubree Moore goes for a block during Saturday’s championship match against Louisburg at Frontenac High School.
Raiders finish second, Panthers third in Frontenac Tournament
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders finished second in their home volleyball tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 loss (25-19, 18-25, 22-25) in the championship match against the Louisburg … more
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Pittsburg senior quarterback Tucker Akins keeps the football and seeks positive yardage in the first half Friday night against Chanute at Hutchinson Field.
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 … more
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Pittsburg State tight end Dallas Bond scores a touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Chad Dodson in the Gorillas’ 40-14 victory Thursday night at Fort Hays State.
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 … more
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Tucker Harrell (left) has been handing off to Cooper Simmons for many years. Both had big games last week to begin their senior seasons at St. Mary’s Colgan.
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.” … more
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Girard sophomore Maddie Coester concentrates on the upcoming kill during Tuesday’s match against Northeast at Northeast High School.
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, … more
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Pittsburg State offensive linemen Drew Daniels (76) and Zane Madison (55) turn Washburn defensive tackle Chase Ast into a blur during the Gorillas’ 34-7 win last Thursday at Carnie Smith Stadium.
Team effort sparks Gorillas in opening win
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Football coaches talk all the time about playing complementary football where one unit makes a big play and the other unit feeds off that energy. Pittsburg State’s three phases all … more
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The PSU defensive line, including junior Cole Sample (74), applies pressure on Washburn quarterback Kellen Simoncic during their season-opening clash Thursday at Carnie Smith Stadium.
Gorillas pull away to win opener
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Pittsburg State seemed in complete control most of the game but led just 13-7 with five minutes left in the third quarter. The Gorillas responded with touchdown drives on their next two … more
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Gus, the area’s most popular celebrity, stops to pose with fans during Wednesday’s block party in Pittsburg.
‘Lights, Camera, Gus!’
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Local businesses decorated for this year’s Business Decorating Contest before setting up shop along Broadway, between 4th and 6th Streets, to celebrate PSU football during the Paint the Town Red Block Party Wednesday, Aug. 30. more
Peter Euler’s magnetic map keeps track of which states he has run a marathon.
QUEST FOR 50
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Peter Euler uses running as a stress relief. “I did always enjoy it,” he said. “My dad would let me tag along a couple of times when we were kids. I remember after sixth grade, … more
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J.W. Johnson, second from left in purple, prepares to deliver a serve during an exhibition match at John Lance Arena on Monday during the Johnson Family Pro Pickleball Day as the crowd watched J.W. and Dylan Frazier battle against Jorja Johnson and Gabriel Tardio.
Pickle in Pitt: Johnson Family visits hometown
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — “The First Family of Pickleball” and Pittsburg natives J.W., Jorja, Jack, and Julie Johnson returned to their hometown on Monday for a morning and afternoon full … more
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Pittsburg junior running back Stone Peery breaks free for one of his two TD runs during the jamboree Friday night at Raider Stadium.
Pittsburg, Frontenac find success in jamboree
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Excessive heat pushed back the starting time by one hour of the jamboree hosted by Frontenac and featuring Pittsburg and Girard on Friday night at the Frontenac Sports … more
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St. Mary’s Colgan sophomore Addison Dewey sets the ball during the jamboree Thursday against Frontenac at Pittsburg High School.
Pittsburg hosts first-ever volleyball jamboree
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Kansas high school volleyball teams had their first opportunity to play in a jamboree on Thursday night. Jamborees are scrimmages, and they have been played for many years in football. Kansas … more
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