8 years ago
Over the years, St. Thomas Aquinas has built quite the reputation. The Saints added to their state-leading streak, making the state tournament for the 24th consecutive season. STA made sure the trip to the capital city wasn't a short one. Aquinas had four players in double figures, Central was limited to 23 percent from the field, and ...

8 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. – A career high from KU redshirt-sophomore Malik Newman and some stingy Jayhawk defense helped No. 9/9 Kansas avenge a regular-season sweep and advance past Oklahoma State, 82-68, Thursday afternoon in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals at Sprint Center. Newman led all scorers with 30 points, while he and the KU defense held ...

8 years ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four Wildcats scored in double-figures, including a team-high 16 points from sophomore forward Makol Mawien, as Kansas State held on in overtime to defeat TCU, 66-64, in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center on Thursday. K-State (22-10) now advances to the semifinals for the second ...

8 years ago
The Smoky Valley Vikings fell to Andale in the opening round of State at Emporia 73-54. A close 1st quarter saw the Vikings trailing 8-7 only to see Andale end the quarter ahead 22-11. Both teams played hard and the half ended with the Vikings on the short end of a 36-24 score. Smoky Valley did close it ...

8 years ago
For the third consecutive season, the Salina Central boys made a trip to the Class 5A state tournament. Unlike the previous two campaigns, the Mustangs are staying in Topeka. Junior Mark Grammer poured in a career-high 17 points, the defense limited Wichita Heights to a near season-low in points, and Central picked up its first state win ...

8 years ago
The clock struck midnight for the Rural Vista boys' basketball squad Wednesday afternoon in Hays. Coming in as the eight seed in the eight-team field, the Heat took on the role of Cinderella in their quarterfinal round matchup against South Gray.  The Rebels entered as the top seed and lone remaining unbeaten team at the Class ...

8 years ago
Kansas State used a complete team effort, including a team-high 25 points from junior forward Dean Wade, to secure its 10th victory in conference play and 21st win overall in defeating Baylor, 77-67. K-State secured sole possession of fourth place in the league standings and the No. 4 seed at this week's Phillips 66 Big 12 ...

8 years ago
Sacred Heart Basketball Coach Pat Martin and one player have both been suspended for Thursday night's state basketball game. According to the school, the suspensions stem from an ineligible player who participated in a recent game.  An ineligible player, freshman Josh Jordan, played in the 1st round sub-state game vs Ell-Saline back on February 27th. Jordan ...

8 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. – No. 10 Cincinnati came up with a stop in the final seconds to defeat No. 11 Wichita State, 62-61, Sunday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena in the 2017-18 home finale. With the win, Cincinnati (27-4, 16-2) clinched the American Athletic Conference regular season championship. Wichita State (24-6, 14-4) will now be the No. ...

8 years ago
Devonte’ Graham earned Kansas’ ninth overall and second-consecutive Player of the Year honor while Bill Self (Kansas) and Chris Beard (Texas Tech) tied for Coach of the Year, headlining the 2017-18 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball awards. Graham led the Jayhawks to their 14th consecutive and 18th overall Big 12 regular season title. He was ...

8 years ago
The girls' and boys' KSHSAA state basketball tournament runs Wednesday, March 7 though Saturday, March 10. Eight KSAL-area teams made the state tournament (Salina Central girls & boys, McPherson girls & boys, Smoky Valley boys, Sacred Heart boys and Rural Vista girls & boys.) 5A Boys' State Tournament: (Wednesday, Friday & Saturday-Topeka) (1) Goddard Eisenhower (19-2) vs ...