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        • Bullpups, Vikings complete first day of Class 4A state track May. 24, 2013
          The McPherson boys 4x100 meter relay team had the performance of the afternoon in Class 4A, highlighting the first full day of the State Track and Field Championships Friday.
          McPherson High’s Megan Pedersen clears the high jump at 4 feet, 8 inches Friday afternoon at the State Track and Field Championships. Pedersen finished 15th in the event.
        • Moundridge girls second after day one May. 24, 2013
          The Moundridge girls track and field team had a tremendous first day of the State Track and Field Championships at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium Friday, as the Wildcats sit in second place in the Class 2A team competition after six events.
          Inman’s Grant Garst outpaces Moundridge’s Colby Badman during the 4x100 preliminary Friday afternoon.
        • Teutons fall to Sedan 3-2 at State May. 24, 2013
           Inman put in a gritty performance Thursday in the opening round of the Class 2-1A State Baseball Tournament, but fell to Sedan 3-2.Sedan scored first, putting two runs across the plate in the opening inning, then added another in the fourth to make it 3-0.Inman, however, refused to give up, scoring a run in the fifth and another in the seventh to close the gap. The Teutons (12-10) were threatening to tie, if not go ahead, but Sedan pitcher Austin...
        • Bethany golfers honored by NAIA May. 24, 2013
          The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2013 NAIA Men's Golf All-America teams as selected by the NAIA Men's Golf Coaches Association All-America Committee.
          Johnson
        • Mac Advantage registrations due May. 24, 2013
          The registrations for the Mac Advantage Junior Tennis Club are now due.
        • Turkey Creek Seniors scramble May. 24, 2013
          A gorgeous spring morning greeted 52 seniors at Turkey Creek Golf Course Thursday.
        • Bethany hoops camp deadlines Tuesday May. 24, 2013
          Bethany College has announced the dates for their boys and girls basketball day camps.
        • Bethany's Cozzitorto named All-KCAC Champions of Character May. 24, 2013
          Clayton Cozzitorto, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from Gustine, Calif., has received the 2013 IMA Corp., All-KCAC Champions of Character Award for baseball.
          Cozzitorto
        • Bullpups earn Academic All-State honors May. 24, 2013
          McPherson High School was represented on the Class 4A Academic All-State Boys Tennis team announced this week by a quartet of Bullpups.
        • McPherson Baseball Association to host 45-team tournament May. 24, 2013
          Saturday is officially a day for baseball lovers, as the McPherson Baseball Association will be hosting a one-day, 45-team tournament.
        • McPherson county thinclads converge on Wichita for state meet May. 24, 2013
          Months of hard work, both in practice and in competition, come down to the next two days.
          McPherson High’s Chris Stoppel runs the opening leg of the 4x100-meter relay during April 25’s McPherson Invitational. That relay team is seeded fourth in the state meet.
        • Indianapolis 500 preview: Will this be the Year of the Woman? May. 24, 2013
          INDIANAPOLIS — Katherine Legge didn't know she'd have a shot at the Indianapolis 500 until it was time to qualify, when Schmidt Peterson Motorsports decided to put her in its second car at the last second. Pippa Mann chatted with tire makers, dropped in on the folks from the television networks and even tried to get cozy with engine maker Honda in the hopes of landing a ride. Both of them have overcome long odds to join Ana Beatriz and Simona de Silvestro in Sunday's 33-car...
          (From left) Simona de Silvestro, Ana Beatriz, Pippa Mann and Katherine Legge will compete in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
        • Mac College women boosts roster May. 23, 2013
          The McPherson College women’s soccer team bolstered it’s ranks with the signing of 11 freshman.
          Talley
        • Swedes’ Lewis named Academic All-American May. 23, 2013
          Bethany College senior Brittany Lewis has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Second-Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Monday.
        • McPherson summer camps announced for June, July May. 23, 2013
          Summer soccer is right around the corner, with dates announced for both the Bullpup Youth and McPherson High Team camps.
        • Mac College’s Bulnes and Bukatin Tabbed NAIA All-Americans May. 23, 2013
          The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis All-Americans. Players were selected by the All-America committee, with two members of the McPherson College men’s team making the cut.
        • Inman readies for Class 2-1A State Tournament May. 23, 2013
          Inman was within 3 1/2 innings from making it to the Class 2-1A State Tournament, but came up just short against Little River in the Regional championship.
        • Former football Swedes competing in CPIFL May. 23, 2013
          Former Bethany College football players are in their first seasons with the Champions of Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL).
        • Mac College to host Class 5A State Soccer Tournament May. 23, 2013
          Those craving a soccer fix this weekend can head out to McPherson Stadium on Friday and Saturday, as the McPherson College men’s soccer team is hosting the Class 5A State Tournament at McPherson Stadium.
        • Central Christian trio honored by MCAC May. 22, 2013
          The Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference has released its 2013 All-Conference softball teams and three Central Christian College players were selected either second team All-Conference or Honorable Mention.
          Kerr
        • American Legion tryouts announced May. 22, 2013
          The summer baseball season is right around the corner, and the American Legion baseball program has set tryouts for next week.
        • MHS falls to Winfield 3-2 in OT May. 22, 2013
          Both McPherson and Winfield were in a ‘win or go home’ situation Tuesday in the Class 4-1A State Quarterfinals at Winfield.
          McPherson’s Hailey Ruder heads the ball against Buhler Thursday.
        • Swedes send three to nationals May. 22, 2013
          The Bethany College track and field team will be represented at the NAIA National Championships by Miranda Burton, Kaitlyn Davis and Johannes Riemann.
          Burton
        • Gayer retires from MHS tennis program after almost 30 years May. 22, 2013
          It’s not hard to respect McPherson High boys’ and girls’ tennis coach Doug Gayer.
        • Smoky Valley’s Denk medals in first state meet May. 21, 2013
          Smoky Valley’s Claire Denk admitted to being a little shocked Saturday as she stood on the winner’s podium not just once, but twice during the finals of the Class 5-1A State Swimming and Diving Championships at Topeka’s Hummer Sports Complex.
          McPherson High’s Cheyenne Regier emerges from the water during the 200-yard medley relay during Saturday’s Class 5-1A State Swim Meet. The Bullpups were disqualified in that race for a false start, but finished 12th in the 200-yard freestyle relay later in the competition.
        • Black Belt students place at Spring Nationals May. 21, 2013
          A pair of students from the McPherson Black Belt Academy and their instructor, Rex Willems, participated in the American Taekwondo Association’s Spring Nationals Tournament held March 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nev.  Prior to the tournament, Willems & Mervyn John attended weapons clinics and the school owner’s meeting. During the actual tournament, Willems, a fifth degree black belt, took...
          Members of the McPherson Black Belt Academy recently competed in the American Taekwondo Association’s Spring Nationals Tournament. Pictured are, left to right, Richard Holloway, Mervyn John, Grand Master and ninth degree black belt In Ho Lee and Rex Willems.
        • Bullpup’s Blosser shoots an 85 at State golf May. 21, 2013
          McPherson High’s Dylan Blosser shot an 85 Monday in the Class 4A State Boys Golf Tournament at Cheney’s Cherry Oaks Golf Course.
        • Area athletes make State cut at Regionals May. 20, 2013
          Moundridge qualified 19 athletes for this week’s State Track and Field Championships during the Class 2A Regional Friday at Herington, leading the area schools.
        • Bethany’s Johnson misses cut at nationals May. 18, 2013
          Bethany College sophomore Ben Johnson saw his season come to an end in the third round of the 62nd Annual NAIA Men's Golf National Tournament at Creekside Golf Club in Salem, Ore.
        • MHS, Viking swimmers make state finals May. 18, 2013
          Smoky Valley High School swimmer Claire Denk is making the most of her first ever appearance at a state high school swim meet.
        • Wankum, Cooks lead McPherson girls at Regionals May. 18, 2013
          McPherson High qualified 21 athletes and Smoky Valley 11 for next weekend’s State Track and Field meet during Friday’s Class 4A Regional at Hoyt-Royal Valley High School.
          MHS’s Christina Wankum runs in the 1,600-meter run at the McPherson Invitational April 25. Wankum qualified for state in the event.
        • Swedes’ Linnebur receives scholarship May. 17, 2013
          Bethany College running back Tevis Linnebur has received the sixth annual "Husky Mo" running back scholarship for Bethany football.
        • Bethany’s Johnson named to All-Region team May. 17, 2013
          Bethany College golfer Ben Johnson has been named to the NAIA PING All-Region Team, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America on Tuesday.
          Johnson
        • Tigers named NCCAA Ministry Athletes May. 17, 2013
          Central Christian College’s tennis program had two athletes selected recently by the NCCAA for the Ministry Athlete Award.
          Reith
        • Turkey Creek seniors have 55 participate May. 17, 2013
          The Turkey Creek Senior Men had 55 golfers turn out under beautiful conditions at Turkey Creek Golf Course for Thursday’s four-man scramble.
        • Cantrell out as Bethany coach May. 17, 2013
          Bethany College head baseball coach Jeremy Cantrell has announced his resignation, according to a press release from the college.
          Cantrell
        • Swedes men end season at NAIA May. 17, 2013
          The Bethany College men's tennis season ended Wednesday in the round of 16 at the NAIA National Tournament in Mobile, Ala., with a 5-2 loss to No. 12 Aquinas College (Mich.).
        • O’Connor’s two goals leads Bullpups to Regional championship May. 17, 2013
          For just a moment during Thursday’s Class 4-1A girls soccer Regional against Buhler, the McPherson High crowd was deathly silent.
          The McPherson High School girls soccer team poses with the regional trophy after defeating Buhler 3-0. MHS will play in the Class 4-1A State Tournament quarterfinals starting Tuesday.
        • Swedes fall to Concordia, St. Gregory May. 16, 2013
          Bethany College saw it’s season come to a close Tuesday, as the Swedes fell 2-1 to St. Gregory’s University (Shawnee, Okla.) in the second day of the NAIA Softball Championship Opening Round Tournament.
        • CCC’s Gayer named NCCAA All-American May. 16, 2013
          Central Christian College’s Mark Gayer has been named to the Nation Christian College Athletic Association’s All-American team for the second straight year.
          Gayer
        • MHS girls hoops camp announced May. 16, 2013
          McPherson High School girls basketball coach Chris Strathman has announced the dates and times for this summer’s girls basketball camp.
        • Andale shuts out Bullpups in 4A Regional championship May. 16, 2013
          The scoreboard may have shown that Andale was advancing to the Class 4A State Tournament, but to McPherson High School coach Craig Marshall, the Bullpups performed beyond all expectations.
          McPherson High’s Marcus McDaniel taps fists with Cody Starkel after scoring a run Wednesday against Wichita Collegiate. The Pups won that game 7-4, but lost to Andale in the Regional championship 10-0.
        • Moundridge boys finish fourth in HOA meet May. 15, 2013
          The Moundridge boys track and field team finished fourth in Friday’s Heart of America League Track and Field Championships behind Colby Badman’s two gold performances.
        • Swedes finish first in KCAC cup May. 15, 2013
          Bethany College’s spring athletic season led all KCAC schools with 53 points in the 2012-2013 Inaugural KCAC Commissioner's Cup.
        • Bulldog netters honored by ITA May. 15, 2013
          The Intercollegiate Tennis Association released its NAIA National and Regional Awards this week and McPherson College’s Rafael Bulnes and Sean De Young were honored along with head coach Jeff Benito.
        • Inman makes state over Moundridge 8-1 May. 15, 2013
          The Class 2A Moundridge Regional came down to a meeting between two McPherson County rivals Tuesday night, with Inman claiming the championship and the right to move onto the state tournament next week with an 8-1 win over Moundridge.
        • O’Connor, MHS slam Highland Park 5-0 May. 15, 2013
          McPherson High had a dangerous situation heading into their opening round match up in the Class 4-1A Regionals Tuesday night at McPherson Stadium.
        • Pups fall to Rock Creek 16-5 in Regional championship May. 15, 2013
          McPherson High's two games Tuesday in the Class 4A Smoky Valley Regional were as different as they could possibly be.
          McPherson’s Marissa Axelson delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s Class 4A Regional Semifinal against Clay Center. The Pups won that game 11-7 but fell 16-5 in the championship game against Rock Creek to end their season with a record of 16-7.
        • Canton-Galva blasts Herington 13-2 May. 14, 2013
          Tanner Klingensmith gave up only two hits and drove in three RBI’s as Canton-Galva cruised to a 13-2 win in the opening round of the Class 2-1A Regional at Moundridge.
        • Blosser makes state for second year, MHS fourth at Regional May. 14, 2013
          McPherson High’s Dylan Blosser just made the cut to reach the Class 4A State Golf Tournament, though the Bullpups, as a team, won’t be making the trip to Cheney next Monday.
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