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Russell High School Girls Wrestling Coach Luke Keller receives the Class 3-2-1A Coach of the Year Award from the Kansas Wrestling Officials Association at the State Wrestling Tournament on February 28, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kansas. (Staff photo by Erik Stone).

Luke Keller, the head coach of the Class 3-2-1A State Champion Russell Lady Broncos Wrestling team will be recognized among coaching peers at the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Awards Banquet th...

Aug 06, 2026

Goodland celebrated their 2026 K-18 State Baseball Championship after an 8-4 victory over Osborne in the title game of the 75th K-18 State Baseball Tournament on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Ziegler Field in Lucas. (Photo courtesy of Rita Sharp, Lucas-Sylvan News).

Sports Goodland Claims K-18 State Baseball Championship

Goodland won the 75th annual K-18 State Baseball Tournament in Lucas on Wednesday evening.

Jul 30, 2026

The Lucas Lady Cougars K-18 Softball team claimed the State Championship with a 6-2 win over WaKeeney at the 7th Annual K-18 State Softball Tournament on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Lucas, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Rita Sharp, Lucas-Sylvan News).

Sports Lucas Caps Perfect Season With K-18 State Softball Crown

The Lucas Lady Cougars softball team put the finishing touches on an undefeated season by defeating WaKeeney 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at the Lucas Ballpark and capturing the K-18 State Softball Champio...

Jul 13, 2026

Members of the Russell Youth Trap Shooting team pose for a picture after finishing third at the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Shooting Tournament on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of the Russell Youth Trap Team).

Sports Russell Youth Trap Team Places 3rd at State Competition

The Russell Youth Trap team capped off another impressive season recently with a third place finish at the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Tournament held on June 20 and 21 in Wichit...

Jul 07, 2026

Left to Right: Kirk Huser, Victoria Head Football Coach Doug Oberle and Kyle Huser, pose for a picture after the 53rd Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Huser).

Sports Victoria's Huser Takes Part in Kansas Shrine Bowl

Kyle Huser, who capped a standout career for the Victoria Knights Football team in 2025 by helping the Knights to their second straight 8-Man Division ll State title game appearance, played in the Kan...

Jul 03, 2026

Sports FHSU Pausing Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs Due to Budget Constraints

Fort Hays State University announced Monday it will pause its NCAA men’s and women’s golf programs effective immediately.

Jun 22, 2026

Russell senior Jake Mooney shot a 79 on Wednesday to finish with a two day score of 152. Mooney, who was making his fourth trip to state, started the day in third after posting a 73 on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of RJSHS Facebook Page)

Sports Russell's Mooney Named to KGCA Class 3A Boys Second Team All-State

Weeks after capping off a stellar High School career, Russell Broncos golfer Jake Mooney was rewarded on Thursday with an All-State honor.

Jun 19, 2026

Members of the East and West squads do battle during the 8-Man Division l All-Star Football Game on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Trojan Field in Beloit, Kansas. The West All-Stars won 52-0. (Photo courtesy of Becky Rathbun, Lincoln Sentinel-Republican).

Sports East Rolls in 8-Man Div. 2 All-Star Game, West Also Pitches Shutout in Div. 1 Contest

Beloit hosted the 41st annual Kansas Eight-Man All Star Football Games on Saturday, June 13 at newly renovated Trojan Field.

Jun 16, 2026

Russell-Victoria's Max Evans scores on a wild pitch as Plainville's Reid Stamper looks on during the Broncos' doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).

Sports Multiple Broncos Named to Sports In Kansas Class 3A All-State Team, Evans is Player of the Year

Sports In Kansas announced its Class 3A All-State Baseball team this week and several members of the Russell-Victoria Broncos are on the team led by Player of the Year, Max Evans.

Jun 13, 2026

Sports Russell's Zorn, Two Area Athletes Capture 2nd at State Track

A total of 25 athletes from Russell High School and surrounding area schools competed this weekend at the State Track and Field Meet at Crossland Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium) in Wichita.

May 30, 2026

Sports Russell-Victoria Baseball Wraps Up Season With 4th Place Finish at State

MANHATTAN-The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team concluded the 2026 season with a 13-6 loss to Burlington in the Class 3A State Tournament Third Place game on Thursday evening at rain-soaked Toint...

May 29, 2026

Sports Broncos Fall in Extras to Silver Lake, Will Face Burlington for Third Place

MANHATTAN-The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team's hopes for a Class 3A State Championship came to an end on Wednesday with a 2-1 loss in eight innings to Silver Lake in the Class 3A State Semifin...

May 27, 2026

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