Tag: Kansas State High School Activities Association

The Kansas City Chiefs have launched a campaign to promote girls Flag Football, aiming to secure official high school sanctioning in Kansas. The initiative encourages community involvement through an online petition and highlights the sport's growth as a pathway for student-athletes. Prominent figures support the cause, emphasizing the importance of expanding opportunities for girls in sports.

In the Class 1A Division I championship, Beloit-St. John's/Tipton's Edward Horinek overcame a dislocated thumb to score 25 points, leading his team to a 57-53 victory over South Central. Despite South Central's strong defense, Horinek's late-game heroics and teamwork secured the program's second state title. Coach Bergmann praised the team's resilience and camaraderie.

Area wrestlers are advancing to state tournaments following strong performances at regional competitions. Notably, Beau Bussman and Keagan Warders qualified in Beloit, while Southern High celebrated two champions in Nebraska. Additionally, the week's basketball postseason schedule includes several local teams, with live coverage of select games on KNDY radio.

Class 3A sub-state seeding occurs on February 21. Quarterfinal games are set for February 26-27, and semifinals on March 3-4. Finals will take place on March 6-7 at designated sites, with the first game starting at 5 p.m. on March 7.

Class 2A and 3A sub-state seeding is scheduled for February 21. Quarterfinals will take place on February 26 and 27, followed by semifinals on March 3 and 4. Finals are set for March 6 and 7 at designated sites, starting at 5 p.m. on March 7.

The KSHSAA has awarded the 2026 Oscar Stauffer Awards to Lane Gillespie and Sharon Sahlfeld. Gillespie, a sports announcer from Ad Astra Radio, has a notable career, including announcing for KU sports and leading McPherson High School's broadcasts. Sahlfeld, a Beloit Call newspaper editor, has excelled in journalism since the 1980s.

Class 1A sub-state seeding occurs on February 18, followed by boys quarterfinals on February 23 and girls on February 24. Semifinals for boys are on February 28, and for girls on March 2. Finals happen on March 6 for boys and March 7 for girls, starting at 5 p.m. at predetermined locations.

The post outlines the participating schools in the boys' and girls' brackets for sports at four high schools: Clifton-Clyde, Madison, Osborne, and Spearville. Each high school features a list of both boys' and girls' teams from various associated schools, indicating their involvement in upcoming competitions.

The KSHSAA has finalized the format and venues for the State Basketball Tournament through 2027. Key changes include consolidated championship games at fewer locations, enhancing the atmosphere on championship Saturday. Quarterfinal games will be localized based on seed proximity, providing greater access for fans and promoting a stronger community engagement.

The KSHSAA has approved significant changes for state volleyball and basketball formats starting next school year. Volleyball will transition to a three-day format for most classifications, enhancing athlete rest. Basketball will move to four neutral sites for the quarterfinals, while a shot clock will be adopted for postseason play in various classes.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) has issued regional assignments for the 2025 Track & Field season, detailing locations, meet managers, dates, and times for participating high schools. This information is now accessible on the KSHSAA website, where further details and specific school assignments can be found.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association awarded $2,000 scholarships to 34 outstanding students recognized for their achievements in academics, sports, and community service. Executive Director Bill Faflick emphasized the honor of acknowledging excellence as these students pursue further education. Over 650 applications were submitted for the scholarships.