Category Archives: Local Sports

Washburn Rural girls soccer reacts to first-ever state title

Washburn Rural girls soccer reacts to first-ever state title

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2025 Washburn Rural girls soccer team has cemented itself in both school and KSHSAA history. The Junior Blues took home the program’s first-ever 6A state title on Saturday, beating Mill Valley 1-0 in the championship. The double-overtime contest ended in a shootout, with the Blues winning the shootout 4-1. After finishing…MORE

Who won state? Results from 2025 KSHSAA baseball and softball championships

Who won state? Results from 2025 KSHSAA baseball and softball championships

KANSAS (KSNT) – High school baseball and softball teams squared off across the state on Friday to fight for a state trophy. Results from the championship games can be found below. 6A BASEBALL FREE STATE 7SHAWNEE MISSION WEST 1 6A SOFTBALLOLATHE WEST 8WASHBURN RURAL 7 5A BASEBALL ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 7GREAT BEND 4 5A SOFTBALLST.…MORE

Fans travel all over Kansas for high school sports postseason

Fans travel all over Kansas for high school sports postseason

TOPEKA (KSNT) – This year, state championships for many spring sports fall within the same week. In order to cheer on their teams, fans are traveling all weekend to hit each game. Five different fields across Kansas hosted postseason softball games on May 29, including Envista Softball Complex at Lake Shawnee. At the same time,…MORE

State wrestling tournament will stay in Topeka

State wrestling tournament will stay in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Area Sports Commission (TASC) announced on Thursday that it has signed a five-year extension to host a state wrestling tournament. The TASC, in collaboration with USA Wrestling Kansas, will host the USA Wrestling of Kansas Kids Folkstyle State Tournament from March 2026 to March 2030, according to the press release…MORE

Highland Park basketball’s Mike Williams to step away

Highland Park basketball’s Mike Williams to step away

TOPEKA (KSNT) – It’s hard to engage in the Kansas high school basketball conversation without mentioning Highland Park’s Mike Williams. After a seven-year run as the Runnin’ Scots’ head coach, Williams confirmed to 27 News his plan to step away from coaching for now. Highland Park fell one possession shy of a state title back…MORE

KU’s Ballinger talks hitting success, historic season on K-Nation

KU’s Ballinger talks hitting success, historic season on K-Nation

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – It may be his first season in Lawrence, but Jayhawk first baseman Brady Ballinger has wasted no time getting comfortable. The slugging sophomore is currently batting .365, good for first by KU’s terms and fourth in the Big 12. He’s mashed 15 home runs during the regular season, helping the Jayhawks to…MORE

KU men’s basketball lands commit from Kansas City

KU men’s basketball lands commit from Kansas City

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Bill Self and the Jayhawks have another member joining their 2025 recruiting class. Corbin Allen, a 6-foot-4 guard from Kansas City, MO, announced his commitment to Kansas men’s basketball via social media on Friday afternoon. The three-star prospect was previously committed to San Diego, according to 247 Sports. Allen, a two-time winner…MORE

Topeka ice hockey team name chosen

Topeka ice hockey team name chosen

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s new professional ice hockey team has an official name this week. Topeka Pro Hockey announced at 1 p.m. on May 5 at the Stormont Vail Events Center that the new team’s name will be the Topeka Scarecrows. The new team’s logo, jersey and other information was also released during the announcement…MORE