Local Sports Archives - Page 14 of 24

Tigers volleyball picked second in Jayhawk East

Tuesday, August 15

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeComing off a successful 2022 season that resulted in an NJCAA National Tournament appearance, a sixth-place finish, a Plains District Championship, and a 40-5 overall record, the Cowley College volleyball team is expected to once again contend for the conference title... Read More.

Middle schoolers take part in Lady Tiger Softball Camp

Friday, August 11

Cowley College Head Softball Coach Jenny Hoyt and her assistant Tori Riebenspies conducted a camp for those in grades six through eight Thursday at Ed Hargrove Field in Ark City.According to a press release from the collee, returning players from the Cowley Tigers softball... Read More.

Builders picked first in new KCAC Kessinger Division preseason poll

Thursday, August 3

The Southwestern College football team is the top preseason pick to win the new Kessinger Division of the KCAC.The Moundbuilders were picked first in both the media and coaches polls.Kansas Wesleyan is the top preseason choice in the new Bissell Division.The Builders finished the... Read More.

Former Sedan High School basketball coach heading to Cowley WBB staff

Thursday, August 3

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeAfter more than 17 years of coaching high school basketball, former Sedan High School basketball coach Lance Jeffers is making the jump to the collegiate level as he was recently hired to be Todd Clark’s top assistant on the Cowley College... Read More.

O’Brien officially named Southwestern College AD; Will continue to coach men’s hoops

Wednesday, August 2

By MIKE ABASOLO/Buildersports.comSouthwestern College President Liz Frombgen has removed the interim title, naming Matt O'Brien as the college's director of athletics. With the support of an administrative team in athletics, O'Brien will also continue his work as Southwestern's head men's basketball... Read More.

Bulldogs, Vikings football schedules released; Cowley Cup set for Sept. 1 in Winfield

Thursday, July 27

Football schedules have been released for Ark Valley Chisholm Trail schools.The Bulldogs and the Vikings, as is tradition, will kickoff their seasons against each other in the Cowley Cup.Ark City will travel to Winfield on Sept. 1.Ark City defeated the Vikings... Read More.

Cowley alum leads AfterShocks in scoring, but it was not enough in a 76-53 loss

Thursday, July 27

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeTwo days after hitting the game-winning shot for the AfterShocks, former Cowley College and Iowa State University standout Tyrus McGee led the team with 13 points.Still, it was not enough as the AfterShocks had their run at the TBT (The Basketball... Read More.

Trio of former Tigers selected in MLB draft

Wednesday, July 12

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeThree former Cowley College baseball players were selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Tuesday in Seattle, Washington.Carlton Perkins, who just finished his sophomore season at Cowley, was drafted in the 15th round by the Chicago White Sox. Just... Read More.

Tigers men’s tennis coach accepts assistant job at OU

Tuesday, July 11

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeHaving led the Cowley College men’s tennis team to its first national title in 32 years, Manuel Raga was a hot commodity in the tennis circuit. Despite his love for his alma mater (Cowley College), Raga knew the timing was right... Read More.

Longtime Tigers women’s basketball assistant coach taking top job at college in Dallas

Monday, July 10

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegePreparing to enter his 30th year in coaching, Cowley College women’s basketball assistant coach Troy Thrasher will dip his toe back into the head coaching waters after being hired by NCAA Division III Richland College in Dallas.Thrasher, who spent 10 years... Read More.

Cowley College places fifth in NATYCAA Cup standings

Wednesday, July 5

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeWith one national championship, one national runner-up finish, and several top-20 performances, Cowley College was recently recognized for its athletic success by finishing fifth in the Daktronics NATYCAA Cup standings. More than 200 community colleges figured in the scoring.Iowa Western Community... Read More.

KSHSAA board approves changes to state football, soccer and wrestling

Wednesday, June 28

The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting.According to a news from KSHSAA Wednesday morning, starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer... Read More.