Category Archives: Local Sports

Kansas Survives Another Sunflower Showdown Thriller

Kansas Survives Another Sunflower Showdown Thriller

By Ethan Koch Kansas and Kansas State fans alike sweated out another nervous nail-biter finish in the Sunflower Showdown as the Jayhawks edge the Wildcats 73-72. The Wildcats had a chance to win the game with 15.2 seconds remaining on the final possession. However, after starting the offensive play slowly and failing to move the ball, Barry…MORE

Raiding the Phog: Tech Wins First Game in Lawrence, Sends Message to Big 12

Raiding the Phog: Tech Wins First Game in Lawrence, Sends Message to Big 12

By Ethan Koch Red Raider coach Chris Beard kept looking for any extra motivation to fuel his players. He never wanted them to surrender an inch. “I kept telling our guys in timeouts ‘we’re down six, down seven,’” Beard said. “At halftime I told our guys ‘we are down 9. We’ve got to outscore them…MORE

High School Basketball

High School Basketball

2017-18 BASKETBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE DAY DATE GAME Tuesday 12/5/2017 Topeka West @ Washburn Rural Friday 12/8/2017 Shawnee Heights @ Topeka West Tuesday 12/12/2017 Highland Park @ Topeka High Friday 12/15/2017 Seaman @ Hayden Friday 01/05/2018 Washburn Rural @ Topeka High Tuesday 01/09/2018 Topeka High @ Hayden Friday 01/12/2018 Shawnee Heights @ Washburn Rural  Thursday –…MORE

Bad Dogs: Huskies Stun Jayhawks Despite Vick’s Career Night

Bad Dogs: Huskies Stun Jayhawks Despite Vick’s Career Night

  By Ethan Koch Disgusted. Disappointed. Irritated. These words could describe the players, coaches, and fans of the Kansas Jayhawks after the final buzzer sounded in a 74-65 defeat to unranked Washington. Bill Self did not disapprove of the fans bolting for the exits before the game ended. In fact, the head coach empathized with…MORE

Graham, KU find rhythm in the first half to beat Toledo

Graham, KU find rhythm in the first half to beat Toledo

  Post by Ethan Koch When you’re hot, you’re hot. Devonte’ Graham, coming into the game shooting 34.5 percent, exploded for a career-high 35 points against Toledo. From finishing at the bucket to splashing threes from Lecompton, Graham used his entire offensive arsenal to power the Jayhawks to a 96-58 win. Devonte’ Graham putting on…MORE

Mayfield, Sooners defeat Jayhawks in fiery, chippy game

Mayfield, Sooners defeat Jayhawks in fiery, chippy game

Once Kansas left Baker Mayfield hanging during the coin toss,you knew it was game on. In a game of words, taunts, gestures and scuffles, the Sooners pulled away from the Jayhawks and overwhelmed KU, 41-3, on Senior Day. During the opening kickoff, Mayfield extended his hand to shake the KU captains’ hands. However, Joe Dineen,…MORE

Hayden vs. Frontenac: Game Recap

Hayden vs. Frontenac: Game Recap

Semifinal action across the state. The KMAJ-AM sports team traveled two and a half hours south to Frontenac to see the Hayden Wildcats play the Raiders. Hayden tried to settle “unfinished business” by taking care of Frontenac, punching their ticket to the 4A-II State Championship, and looking to avenge last season’s championship defeat.MORE

Hayden vs. Prairie View: Game Recap

Hayden vs. Prairie View: Game Recap

First week of the Kansas 4A-II started tonight. The KMAJ sports team went to Hayden to see the Wildcats take on the Prairie View Buffaloes.MORE

Hayden vs. Holton: Game Recap

Hayden vs. Holton: Game Recap

The 1440 KMAJ sports team visited Hayden to see a historic rivalry renewed. The Wildcats played against their feline foe, the Holton Wildcats, in a game with district and state playoff implications.MORE