North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 3A
Andale High School Last Season: 13-0, 3A state champion Andale enters 2026 as the defending Class 3A state champion after a 13-0 season and another dominant postseason run under Dylan Schmidt. Even with major graduation losses, the Indians still look dangerous because they return proven all-state talent, a huge overall roster of around 88 players, […]
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 4A
Abilene Last Season: 5-4 Abilene High enters 2026 looking to turn a solid winning season into something more, leaning on a strong culture and veteran leadership to steady an otherwise inexperienced roster. The Cowboys are guided by seventh-year head coach Brad Nicks, who believes the foundation built over the past six seasons will keep Abilene […]
2027 USA Boccia National Championship Coming to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
Announcement strengthens Wichita’s reputation as Best Sports-Event Host City, adds to growing reputation as a premier adaptive sports destination Wichita, Kan. (July 29, 2026) – Visit Wichita and USA Boccia today announced Wichita has been selected to host the 2027 USA Boccia National Championship, bringing the nation’s top boccia athletes to Century II Performing Arts & Convention […]
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita beginning Monday, July 20, bringing the defending champion AfterShocks back to Charles Koch Arena as they begin their quest to repeat as tournament champions. Games will also be played in Wichita on July 23 and July 24, if necessary. Before opening tipoff on July 20, Wichita State will unveil […]
2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita will welcome thousands of athletes, coaches and family members this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup returns to SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex. Competition takes place Tuesday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11, and is free and open to the public. This year’s tournament marks the beginning of a historic three-year run, as […]
53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl – June 27th 2026
For more details on all of the events happening in Emporia as part of the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl, please visit www.KansasShrineBowl.com/Events.
May/June 2026 North Central Kansas Magazine
Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and is generally easy on the joints. For many people, especially as they age, walking becomes the foundation of staying active because it feels safe, predictable, and repeatable. The challenge is […]
Visit Wichita to Host 2026 USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
Photo Credit: USA Boxing Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: 316.660.6319, [email protected] Wichita, Kan. (April 22, 2026) – Visit Wichita announced today that the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival is returning to Wichita. Back for a third time, the 2026 competition will be held June 20–27 at Bob Brown Expo Hall inside […]
KSHSAA Board of Directors Approves Girls Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted Thursday to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Kansas is now the 18th state to sanction the sport, which will be contested in the fall. “This is a great day for the KSHSAA […]