Bulldogs’ Devries honors mom through football
Stephanie Devries was more than a mom to her children Anthony and Lizzie and their dad, Chad.“My mom was unlike any other.
May 2024
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Bullpup tennis claims regional title
An up and down season with a youthful team saw the McPherson Bullpups boys tennis team host regionals Friday, May 3, but the Bullpups surprised and showed out against the competition by claiming the team regional title as all McPherson players qualified for the class 4A state tournament.Youth and injuries riddled the Bullpups’ 2024 campaign heading into Friday’s regional tournament, but McPherson (23 team points) used a regional title in both singles and doubles to edge second-place finisher Clay Center (21 team points) by two points.“What an amazing day.
Area roundup: County schools closeout regular seasons
It was a busy week again as the six McPherson County area small schools did their best to dodge weather events and close out their final full week of the 2024 spring season with seven track meets and 13 doubleheader softball or baseball games.As one reads this, the 2024 baseball and softball seasons will have closed out with Canton/Galva, Inman, Little River, and Smoky Valley softball teams all playing doubleheaders on Tuesday while the Smoky Valley baseball team put in one more set of games as well.On Thursday, the Smoky Valley track/field teams were scheduled to run/jump/threw at the Central Kansas League meet in Salina while the track/field athletes for Canton/Galva, Elyria Christian and Little River will be participating at the Wheat State League meet in Solomon.Friday, both Inman and Moundridge will have their track/field teams closing out the 2024 season at the Heart of America League meet in Moundridge.On Thursday, May 16, Canton/Galva, Elyria Christian, and Little River will be at their Class 1A State Regional Track/Field Meet in Greensburg while Moundridge and Inman will be in Class 2A State Regional Meet in Eureka on Thursday, May 16 as well.
Montagne announces re-election run
Sheriff Jerry Montagne has announced he will once again run for the position of McPherson County Sheriff.Montagne was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, moving to Kansas in 1982 and becoming a McPherson resident in 1990.
Food program announced
The Summer Food Program has announced the schedule for the local schools.
Diaz receives Kansas Independent College Scholarship
Wendy Diaz was recognized by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) for excellence in academics, character, and integrity, along with her commitment to the value of a private college education in Kansas.
C.A.R.S. Club hosts unique show
This past Saturday, automobile enthusiasts from all over the nation descended upon McPherson College for the annual C.A.R.S.
Brunk announced as new Director
Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County (STEPMC) announces Angela Brunk as the new STEPMC Executive Director.
Optimists raise funds for Kicks 4 Kids
The idea behind Kicks 4 Kids was simple: no child should be prohibited from participating in sports because of their shoes, and every child should have a pair of shoes they can wear to school safely and with confidence.