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MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State Sports Properties, a property of LEARFIELD, announced today a new day for the Chris Klieman Radio Show in addition to its affiliates for the 2022 season and the return of the Chris Klieman TV show. The radio show will now air on Wednesday nights from 7-8 p.m., and will continue to originate from Powercat ...

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The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced its 2022 KCAC Women's Soccer Preseason Team. The team is comprised of returning All-KCAC first and second team players from the 2021-22 season.   Kansas Wesleyan had a pair of student-athletes named to the list in Kayla Deaver (SR/Lee's Summit, Mo.) and Yarellie Galindo (SR/Lynwood, Calif.).   Both Deaver and Galindo were first-team All-KCAC selections a ...

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The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced its 2022 KCAC Men's Cross Country Preseason Team. Kansas Wesleyan had three student-athletes earn spots on the team.   The group is made up of the top returning runners from the 2021 season.   Shane Calvin (JR/Lakin, Kan.), Giovanni Rios (SO/Temecula, Calif.) and Austin Hess (JR/Garden City, Kan.) were named to the Preseason Team.   Saint Mary leads the way ...

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Editor's Note: This concludes a series on the 2022 inductees to the Kansas Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony is set for the Saturday of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at https://kwu.vbotickets.com/eventdate/KWU_Hall_of_Fame_Induction_Ceremony/295132.   Like many first-year college students, David Toelle didn't know where his career path might ...

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CRETE, Neb. – Kansas Wesleyan Volleyball suffered its first loss of the young 2022 season on Wednesday night as the Coyotes were beaten by the Doane University Tigers in four sets at the Haddix Center.   Doane, who is receiving votes in the NAIA Preseason Poll, won 25-20, 25-18, 24-26, 25-17.   The Coyotes held a 6-4 lead in the ...

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BELLEVUE, Neb. – A pair of goals by No. 12 ranked Bellevue in the final 10 minutes of the match spoiled a chance for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes to upset the Bruins on Wednesday night at Papillion Landing. Bellevue would come away with a 3-1 win over the Coyotes.   Bellevue scored the first goal of the match ...

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2023 regular season schedule. All games times will be announced at a later date. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Minnesota Twins. This will mark the seventh time in nine years dating back to ...

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WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State volleyball's Natalie Foster, Brylee Kelly, and Kayce Litzau were named to the American Athletic Conference Preseason All-Conference Team, the league announced Wednesday. Kelly was one of five unanimous selections among the 13-player team. In the team poll, the Shockers were picked fourth while earning one first place vote. UCF, led by preseason player ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — As the academic year begins, new Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald has built a roster with 18 high-impact transfers, combined with a strong core of returning players. “Our staff is extremely excited with the group we were able to bring in, along with the guys that are returning,” Fitzgerald said. “We’re very high on ...

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SALINA, Kan. –  Kansas Wesleyan announced Wednesday morning that, as a result of significant growth at the university, it will restructure the lead roles of its athletic department. Current athletic director Steve Wilson will become the director of athletic compliance and external relations, while Richard (Dick) Speas will assume the role of interim athletic director. Speas ...

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MANHATTAN, Kan.  – Wyatt Thompson, who is entering his 21st season as the Voice of the Wildcats, will be inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame as he is one of three inductees to be enshrined in the Class of 2022. The ceremony will take place October 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, and ...