KDNS LOCAL SPORTS

2026 Beloit Relays Held Friday At Trojan Stadium

Athletes from the region gathered at Beloit High School on May 1 for the annual Beloit Relays, a key track and field event in north-central Kansas' spring season. The meet showcases local talent and is a tradition within the community. Complete results are available for review.

Crankin’ The Creek For The Raptor’s Race #2

The second race of Kansas NICA's mountain bike series, ‘Crankin’ the Creek’, took place on April 12th at Fancy Creek State Park in Randolph, KS. With 199 athletes from thirteen teams navigating challenging terrain, notable performances included Addisen Schreiber winning the JV2 girls category. Coach Craig Underwood praised the tough conditions faced by athletes.
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Beloit and Smith Center Dominate at Phillipsburg Invitational 2026

On April 24, 2026, Phillipsburg High School hosted the Phillipsburg Invitational, showcasing top performances from local athletes. Beloit girls secured victory with 214 points, while Smith Center boys led with 134 points. Notable individual wins included Dakota Gray, Gavin Hickert, and other standout athletes from various schools.

St. Johns Boys and Osborne Girls Claim Victory at 2026 Kaser Relays

At the 2026 Kaser Relays, St. Johns boys and Osborne girls claimed championship titles. St. Johns scored 134 points, led by standout Jeremiah Roderick. Osborne dominated with 154 points, with Gentrie Riner excelling in hurdles and relays. Thunder Ridge and Ellis finished as runners-up in the boys' and girls' divisions, respectively.

Beloit Claims Team Title at Smith Center Invitational; Laurin Earns Medalist Honors

Beloit won the Smith Center Invitational Golf Meet with a score of 340, followed by Smith Center in second at 350 and Norton third at 362. Phillipsburg’s Mason Laurin was the medalist with a round of 79, while Beloit's Hudson Remus placed second. The tournament highlighted strong individual performances and competitive teams.

McVay, Miller Sprint to Wins; Lee, Roderick Highlight Distance Events at St. John’s Invitational

The St. John’s High School Invitational showcased impressive performances from local athletes. Bennington's Emmanuel McVay and Reece Wolf won the boys' and girls' 100 meters, respectively, while Sacred Heart's Emmy Lee excelled in the distance events. Numerous personal bests were achieved, indicating a promising season ahead for the teams.

Ellis Girls, Plainville Boys Stand Tall at La Crosse Invitational

At the April 2, 2026, track and field invitational in La Crosse, Ellis High School girls and Plainville High School boys claimed victory. Ellis scored 88 points led by the Boydston sisters, while Plainville tallied 93 points fueled by Tucker Rudman's exceptional throwing performances. The competition highlighted outstanding individual achievements across events.

Mid-Content League Announces 2025-26 Basketball All-League Honors

The Mid-Content League announced its All-League selections for the 2025-26 basketball season, recognizing outstanding high school athletes in North Central Kansas. Key players include EJ Hall and Jacob Sieb for boys, while Oakley's Chesney Marshall leads the girls' team. The honors reflect a rich talent pool from various competitive schools.