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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 / [email protected]
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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 …
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By Dashuan Vereen / [email protected]
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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 / [email protected]
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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 / [email protected]
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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 / [email protected]
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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 / [email protected]
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3/14/23
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Gorillas ride quick start to 88-70 victory over Lincoln
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Pittsburg State opened a 9-0 lead in the first four minutes and rolled to an 88-70 victory over Lincoln in an MIAA women’s basketball game Saturday afternoon on Whetzel Court inside John Lance Arena.
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By Jim Henry [email protected]
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2/10/23
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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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Girard native Anthony Crespino enjoys first season at TCU
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Since birth, Girard native and Texas Christian University's associate athletics director for football Anthony Crespino has had a close relationship with football.
Anthony is the son of the late …
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1/20/23
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PSU freshman finds success in cornhole
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Growing up in El Dorado, Trip Baker was a three-sport athlete with aspirations of playing collegiate baseball, but was unable to find the right scholarship. Now, the Pittsburg State University freshman has a new way to stay active, by playing cornhole.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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1/18/23
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Trevor Kent
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After making a career harassing quarterbacks in the Southeast Kansas League, Pittsburg High School alum Trevor Kent parlayed his high school success to become a valuable cog of a fearsome Northwestern defensive line for four seasons.
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By Dashuan Vereen
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1/11/23
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SPECIAL TOUCHDOWN
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Some touchdowns are more special than others.
Just ask Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown.
Brown, former All-American at Pittsburg State, made a diving catch for a 42-yard touchdown during …
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By Jim Henry | [email protected]
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1/10/23
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Kill, New Mexico State celebrate 7-6 season
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Not many college football teams get too excited about a 7-6 season.
But that's not the case at New Mexico State.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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Former PSU teammates coach teams to exciting bowl victories
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Imagine the discussion that coaches Willie Fritz and Sam Pittman could have at a future Pittsburg State football reunion.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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Curtis, TCU to face Georgia in national championship game
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TCU has spent the entire football season proving doubters wrong.
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By Jim Henry | Sports Editor
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1/7/23
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Todd Hafner hired as Carl Junction football coach
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Frontenac native Todd Hafner has been named the new head coach of the Carl Junction High School football program, the school district announced Thursday.
He returns to Carl Junction where he …
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By Aaron Pyle | [email protected]
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1/6/23
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Vikings eager to pick up first home win
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The Northeast boys basketball team is looking to pick up its first win at home against Three Rivers League Opponent Pleasanton (1-3) on Tuesday night.
The Vikings (1-3) will look to pick up where they left off before winter break when they beat Bronaugh (Mo.) on the road 85-55 on Dec. 14.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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12/31/22
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