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Axtell boys’ basketball celebrates 1A DII state championship

Axtell boys’ basketball celebrates 1A DII state championship

AXTELL (KSNT) – The 1A DII boys’ state championship trophy belongs to the Axtell Eagles for the first time since 2013. The Eagles knocked off undefeated defending champion Cunningham 57-39 on Saturday to earn the rights to the title. After falling in the state semifinals in each of the last two seasons, getting to the…MORE

K-Nation (3/16/25): Selection Sunday, Jeff Mittie, Dan Fitzgerald and more

K-Nation (3/16/25): Selection Sunday, Jeff Mittie, Dan Fitzgerald and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation covers everything from postseason basketball to Big 12 play on the baseball diamond. That, and a whole lot more Jayhawk and Wildcat action. Here’s what to expect: K-State men’s basketball’s season comes to an end after falling in the second round of the Big 12 tournament…MORE

Sean Kellerman talks Big 12 tournament, KU men’s NCAA seeding and more on K-Nation

Sean Kellerman talks Big 12 tournament, KU men’s NCAA seeding and more on K-Nation

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU men’s basketball has its eyes set on postseason play after wrapping up the regular season on Saturday night in Allen Fieldhouse. Rock Chalk Sports Talk’s Sean Kellerman joined K-Nation’s Caroline Soro for a one-on-one interview following KU’s 83-76 win over No. 24 Arizona. Saturday brought quite the showing from KU’s seniors,…MORE

Full Court Press (03/07/25)

Full Court Press (03/07/25)

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Postseason basketball continued across Northeast Kansas on Friday night, with several area teams punching their tickets to the state tournament next week. Here are some scores: GIRLS 1A CLIFTON-CLYDE 43CENTRALIA 54 AXTELL 25HANOVER 46 GIRLS 3A SILVER LAKE 58WELLSVILLE 25 OSAGE CITY 62ROYAL VALLEY 47 RILEY COUNTY 38HESSTON 45 MARYSVILLE 20HALSTEAD…MORE

Haskell women’s basketball coach heads to NAIA National Championship despite DOGE cuts

Haskell women’s basketball coach heads to NAIA National Championship despite DOGE cuts

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A foundation at Haskell Indian Nations University is raising money to try to hire back laid off workers. The federally funded University lost about 40 staff members including instructors, IT and coaches. The Trump Administration’s federal DOGE cuts have impacted tens of thousands of mostly probationary employees nationwide. But a basketball coach…MORE

K-Nation (3/2/25) – Jennifer McFalls, Jordan Smith, NFL Combine and more

K-Nation (3/2/25) – Jennifer McFalls, Jordan Smith, NFL Combine and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation covers a lot of ground to celebrate the month of March. K-Nation travels from the basketball court to the baseball diamond to Indianapolis for football players looking to turn pro. Here’s what to expect: Kansas men’s basketball falls short at home against No. 10 Texas Tech…MORE

KU softball’s Jennifer McFalls joins K-Nation one-on-one

KU softball’s Jennifer McFalls joins K-Nation one-on-one

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – In 2024, KU softball turned in its best season since head coach Jennifer McFalls took over the program in 2018. A sign that AD Travis Goff’s extension of McFalls’ contract was a good investment. K-Nation’s Landon Reinhardt sat down with McFalls one-on-one as the non-conference slate comes to a close. With softball…MORE