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K-State basketball player ‘departs’ from team

K-State basketball player ‘departs’ from team

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – For the second-straight season, K-State men’s basketball has lost a member of its roster in the middle of the year. The Wildcats announced Wednesday senior wing Achor Achor “has left the Kansas State men’s basketball team for personal reasons”, according to a news release from Tom Gilbert, K-State Athletics Director for Men’s…MORE

K-Nation (12/8/2024) – Colleen Corbin, KU football Top 10, NCAA Tournament and more

K-Nation (12/8/2024) – Colleen Corbin, KU football Top 10, NCAA Tournament and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation handled everything from an NCAA Tournament to a new coaching hire, and a lot more Jayhawk and Wildcat action. Here’s what to expect: K-State football gets picked for Rate Bowl against Rutgers Big 12 all-conference football teams announced KU football makes changes at offensive and defensive…MORE

Borland retires, KU promotes McDonald to defensive coordinator

Borland retires, KU promotes McDonald to defensive coordinator

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU football will have a new leader on the defensive side of the ball heading into the 2024-25 season. D.K. McDonald, the former co-defensive backs coach and cornerbacks coach, will be KU’s new defensive coordinator, Lance Leipold announced Sunday afternoon. The announcement comes in conjunction with former DC Brian Borland’s retirement. “I…MORE

K-State football to play in Rate Bowl

K-State football to play in Rate Bowl

PHOENIX (KSNT) – K-State football will look to rebound from a 1-3 ending to the regular season with a trip to Arizona. The Wildcats (8-4) will play in the Rate Bowl (recently rebranded from the “Guaranteed Rate Bowl”) against Rutgers in Phoenix. That game will kickoff at 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, December 26, airing…MORE

KU football promotes Zebrowski to offensive coordinator

KU football promotes Zebrowski to offensive coordinator

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU football and head coach Lance Leipold have named a new offensive coordinator ahead of the 2025-26 season. Jim Zebrowski, former co-offensive coordinator, is the program’s new offensive coordinator, Coach Leipold announced Saturday. Zebrowski has been with Kansas since 2021 and on staff with Leipold for the past seven seasons, but their…MORE

Full Court Press (12/6/24)

Full Court Press (12/6/24)

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – The first week of high school basketball kicked off in Northeast Kansas this week. Editor’s note: please send final scores to the 27 Sports team if you have them! Here are scores from some of Friday’s games: GIRLS PERRY LECOMPTON 23SILVER LAKE 78 CENTRALIA 46NEMAHA CENTRAL 24 JACKSON HEIGHTS 19ROYAL VALLEY…MORE

K-State soccer names new head coach

K-State soccer names new head coach

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A new era is on the way for K-State women’s soccer. The Wildcats named Colleen Corbin as their new head coach, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Monday. She’s just the second coach in the program’s nine-year history, replacing Mike Dibbini, who stepped down in late October. Corbin agreed on a five-year contract.…MORE

Centralia football falls short in 1A state title game

Centralia football falls short in 1A state title game

HUTCHINSON, KS. (KSNT) – Looking for its first state title since 2019, Centralia football fell short in the 1A championship game Saturday. The Panthers lost to defending champions Conway Springs 41-6. The Cardinals scored first but Centralia responded to trail just 7-6 after the first quarter. A Conway Springs defensive stand at the end of…MORE

Hayden football falls in state title game for second-straight season

Hayden football falls in state title game for second-straight season

HUTCHINSON, KS. (KSNT) – For the second-straight season, Hayden football finishes as the 3A state runner-up. The Wildcats fell to recent 3A powerhouse Andale 36-19. The Indians pick up their fifth title in the last six years. Hayden came ready to play, turning an early 6-0 deficit into a 19-12 halftime lead. Andale scored 24…MORE