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Ragans Named Royals Opening Day Starter

 

The Royals have announced their starting pitcher for the first game of the season.

 

Left-handed pitcher and emerging star Cole Ragans will get the ball for Kansas City, when they open the season on March 28th against the Minnesota Twins.

 

Ragans was one of the league's best arms when traded to the Royals last season, posting a 5-2 record with a 2.64 ERA in 12 games pitched, along with 89 strikeouts. He was also named the American League Pitcher of the Month in August.

 

This will be the third season for Ragans, and he becomes the Royals' fourth least-experienced Opening Day arm, with just 21 starts in his career, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

 

Ragans says he is only focused on one thing this season.

 

Opening Day is on March 28th, at home against the Twins at 3:10 p.m., which kicks off a three game series.

Raven Baseball Drops Home Doubleheader

 

Red Raven baseball drops a pair of games at Walter Johnson Park to KCK.

 

The Ravens returned home for the first time in 37 games, but couldn't slow down one of the nation's top offenses.

 

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Leiker didn't have his typical premier command, struggling over three innings of work in a 10-0 loss in Game 1.

 

Game 2 was much more competitive, with the Ravens scoring six runs in the second inning, thanks to hits from Adrian Dominguez and Nathon Cruz, but it was not enough to overcome the Blue Devil bats in a 14-6 defeat.

 

Head coach Jake Martin says the team ran into a top tier opponent.

 

Coffeyville baseball will be back at home on Thursday against Neosho County CC.

NCAA Tournament Bracket Set

 

The NCAA Tournament field is set, following Selection Sunday.

 

The Connecticut Huskies are the top overall seed, with Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina earning the other No. 1 seeds.

 

The Kansas Jayhawks slot in as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region, matching up with Samford in the opening round on Thursday.

 

Eight teams from the Big 12 earn trips to the tournament, with Iowa State a No. 2 seed, No. 3 Baylor, No. 6 BYU, No. 6 Texas Tech, No 7. Texas, and No. 9 TCU.

 

This is the fourth consecutive season a team from the Big 12 has earned a No. 1 seed, and the third straight year there are two conference teams as top two seeds.

 

Kansas State did not qualify for the the NCAA Tournament, but will play in the NIT, with a first round matchup against Iowa tomorrow night at 7 p.m. on the Mighty 690.

Raven Baseball Returns Home

 

After 37 consecutive games on the road, Red Raven baseball is finally able to return home.

 

Walter Johnson Park has completed renovations following the fire last spring. The field features new infield turf, with red dirt around the bases, in order to make it unique to Coffeyville.

 

Head coach Jake Martin says he wanted the new field to be something the community can be proud of.

 

The team will be back at home for the first time in nearly a year tomorrow afternoon, with an afternoon doubleheader against KCK. The first game begins at 1 p.m., with the second game 30 minutes after the end of the first game.

 

Home baseball games can be found on the Red Raven Sports Network.

Lady Ravens Preparing for Future

 

The Lady Ravens are coming off of a Quarterfinals loss to the Barton Cougars, and shift focus to the offseason ahead.

 

The team is looking to replace nine departing sophomores. Head coach Tony Turner says they will look to have a mixture of freshmen and sophomores on next year's team.

 

Recruiting in the Jayhawk conference is difficult when battling for top players with Hutchinson, Barton, Butler, and others. Turner says the community support helps draw student athletes.

 

Turner and the Ravens have signed two freshmen to next year's team, and are in conversations with a Division 1 transfer.

Chiefs Sign Former 1st Round Wide Receiver

 

The Kansas City Chiefs are adding to one of the weakest positions on the roster.

 

Kansas City has agreed to a one-year deal with Marquise "Hollywood" Brown worth up to $11 million. Brown has been in the NFL for five seasons, spending three in Baltimore and two in Arizona.

 

Brown emerged as the star deep-threat wide receiver at Oklahoma along with Heisman trophy winner Kyler Murray, scoring 10 touchdowns with over 1,300 yards receiving.

 

Brown turns 27 this summer, and will see significant playing time in Kansas City, with other young receivers Rashee Rice and Skyy Moore.

 

Brown was a first round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

 

 

Wildcats Fall in Quarterfinals

 

Kansas State has their season potentially come to an end with a 76-59 loss to Iowa State in the Big 12 Quarterfinals.

 

The Wildcats shot just 36% from the field, and dealt with key players in foul trouble. Tylor Perry led the team with 18 points. Cam Carter finished with just nine points on 2-10 shooting.

 

Head coach Jerome Tang says he's still confident the team is tournament bound.

 

KSU will know their fate when the tournament bracket is revealed on Selection Sunday.

 

The remainder of the Big 12 Semi Finals are set, with Iowa State, Baylor, Houston, and Texas Tech advancing to tonight's games.

Royals Legend Inducted to Team Hall of Fame

 

One of the most impressive athletes in the history of sports is being inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame.

 

Bo Jackson has been elected to the Royals HOF by the organization's Veterans Committee. He will be inducted in an on-field ceremony on June 29th at Kauffman Stadium.

 

Jackson says he has fond memories of his time with the Royals.

 

Bo Jackson won the 1985 Heisman trophy at Auburn, and is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, playing professionally in both the NFL and MLB.

 

He was the 1989 MLB All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, and led the Royals twice in home runs. He finished his baseball career hitting .250 with 109 homers in 511 career games.

Chiefs Agree to Deal with Chris Jones

 

One of the most dominant defensive linemen in the NFL is staying in Kansas City.

 

Defensive tackle Chris Jones and the Chiefs have agreed to a five-year deal worth nearly $160 million, with $95 million fully guaranteed in the first three seasons.

 

Jones will become the highest paid defensive lineman in NFL history, based on average annual salary, passing Nick Bosa, Aaron Donald, and TJ Watt.

 

Jones says he is thankful a deal got done.

 

Jones held out of training camp last year and missed the first game of the season while waiting for a deal. He would return in Week 2 and record 10.5 sacks on the season, earning first-team All-Pro, and his third Super Bowl.

 

He says he was never worried about leaving Kansas City.

 

Jones was a second-round pick in 2016 out of Mississippi State, and will be under contract with the Chiefs through 2028.

Wildcats Rally vs Texas, Advance to Quarterfinals

 

Kansas State rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit, to keep their season alive with a 78-74 win over Texas.

 

The Wildcats trailed 39-29 at the intermission, but outscored the Longhorns 49-35 in the second half to earn their 19th win of the season.

 

Tylor Perry led the team with 21 points, including a perfect 10 of 10 at the free throw line. Arthur Kaluma added 14, and freshman Dae Dae Ames had 10.

 

KSU advances to the Big 12 Quarterfinals, and keeps their hopes of the NCAA Tournament alive. They will play the Iowa State Cyclones tonight, a team they beat five days ago.

 

Coverage of Kansas State-Iowa State begins at 6:00 tonight on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

Short-Handed Jayhawks Fall to Cincinnati

 

Playing without a pair of starters proved to be crucial for the Jayhawks, losing 72-52 to Cincinnati in the Big 12 Tournament.

 

The Jayhawks were out of sync for a majority of the game, shooting 34% from the field, only making three 3-point shots, and losing the rebound battle.

 

K.J. Adams led KU with 22 points, but no other player was able to contribute more than eight. Dan Skillings led the Bearcats, with a game-high 25 points.

 

The Jayhawks will enter the NCAA Tournament with a 22-10 record, and are currently projected as a No. 4 seed.

Raven Season Comes to End

 

Red Raven basketball season officially comes to an end in the Region VI Quarterfinals.

 

The Lady Ravens fell to 4-seed Barton 67-43. Coffeyville got off to a nightmare start, trailing 16-3 in the first quarter.

 

Ivy Fox led the team with 8 points, while Jae'Mya Lyons and Janae Black Harmon each had 7.

 

The Lady Ravens will have a very different look next season, losing Tetona Woods-Blackowl, Kyleigh Ortiz, Ray Richardson, Olivia Dyja, Natalya Jones, Bailey Layman, Fox, Lyons, and Black Harmon.

 

The men also fell short to the Cougars, falling 83-72.

 

Coffeyville trailed 33-13 with 8 minutes left in the first half, and proceeded to end the half on a 21-9 run.

 

The Ravens continued a ridiculous rally in the second half, taking the lead and hanging with Barton the whole way. Cougar guard Ring Malith converted 2 massive 3s to seal it for Barton.

 

Cris Carroll had 25 points and 15 rebounds in his final game. Jahni Summers had 15 and CJ Smith had 13.

 

You can hear final thoughts on the season on the final Red Raven Coach's Show, tomorrow night at 6 on the Mighty 690.

Pair of Jayhawk Stars out for Big 12 Tourney

 

The Big 12 Tournament continues today, with Kansas in action, missing a pair of stars.

 

The Jayhawks will be without both Kevin McCullar Jr and Hunter Dickinson tonight against Cincinnati, due to injury. Dickinson dislocated his shoulder against Houston, while McCullar has a lingering knee issue.

 

Those two combine for 48% of the scoring for the Jayhawks this season. Bill Self is hopeful they can return for the tournament.

 

Coverage of the Jayhawks and Bearcats begins at 7 pm tonight on Greatest Hits 104.1, with tip st 8:30.

 

Red Ravens Look to Dethrone Nation's #1

 

Coffeyville has won three in a row, but face their toughest test yet against the nation's top team.

 

CCC travels to Great Bend for a matchup with the Barton Cougars in the Region VI Quarterfinals.

 

Despite losing both regular season matchups, Coffeyville was able to hang with the Cougars for large portions of each game. Head coach Jay Herkelman says the group is confident about the matchup with Barton.

 

Barton ended the Raven season in the playoffs last year, winning 76-70 in the semifinals. Herkelman says revenge is on the mind this time around.

 

Coverage of Barton and Coffeyville begins immediately following the women's game, with tip off slated for 7:30 p.m. on US 98.

Lady Ravens Battle Barton in Championship Rematch

 

The Lady Ravens travel to Great Bend, with a trip to the Final Four up for grabs.

 

Coffeyville split the two regular season matchups with Barton, losing 51-40 on the road in January, before rebounding for a 62-42 win at Nellis Hall last month.

 

Head coach Tony Turner says the team will look to confuse the Cougars tonight.

 

The winner earns a berth to Hutchinson for the Final Four on Friday afternoon. Turner says he's told his team to control what they can control.

 

Coverage of Barton and the Lady Ravens begins tonight at 5:15 p.m. on US 98.

Tri Valley League Names All-Conference Teams

 

The Tri-Valley all-league teams have been announced.

 

On the boys side, Humboldt's Colden Cook and Sam Hull, as well as Erie's Ethan Dillinger and Reid Duff, and Caney's Colt Hightower make up the first team.

 

Second team features Fredonia's Ashton O'Neil and Elias Barnett, as well as Neodesha's Talon Roebuck.

 

Kamden Barnett of Fredonia, Carsen Ellis of Cherryvale, and Krewe Johnson of Neodesha were all named honorable mention.

 

For the girls, Neodesha's Prayer Roebuck, Cherryvale's Bethany Umbarger, and Caney's Anna Washburn make the first team.

 

Second team has Kimmy Combs of Neodesha, Jailee Reister of Cherryvale, and Zoey Sims of Fredonia.

 

Kadynce Forman of Cherryvale was also named honorable mention.

All-SEK League Teams Announced

 

Five Field Kindley High School girls' and boys' basketball players have been named to the All-SEK League Team.

 

For the Lady Nado, Junior Taiylor Caron was named to the Second Team and Sophomore Kaylin Caron was named Honorable Mention. Taiylor averaged 11.5 points a game and Kaylin had 10.1 ppg.

 

On the boy's side, Senior Jamarrion Logan was named to the Second Team and Seniors Zay Logan and Griff Adamson were named Honorable Mentions.

 

Both teams finished fourth in the SEK League Standings.

 

*Photo courtesy of Kim Jones Photography*

Ravens Advance to Region VI Quarterfinals

 

The Red Ravens are off to the Region VI Quarterfinals, following a pair of victories in the first round of the postseason.

 

The Lady Ravens earn a 67-52 win over the Colby Trojans. The team started slow, trailing by six in the first quarter. but battled back in the second and third quarters. Head coach Tony Turner says he's proud of the team for not panicking.

 

Ivy Fox, Bailey Layman, and Kyleigh Ortiz combined for 42 points, with all three in double figures. Tetona Woods-Blackowl also dished out six assists. Turner says those four will be crucial to playoff success.

 

The men also got a first round win, with a victory over Pratt, 88-77.

 

The team has scored at least 88 points in three straight games, which have all been victories. Assistant coach Braeden Proctor says the team is gaining confidence.

 

Jahni Summers led the team with 31 points, and Brian Griffith had 20 points as well. Proctor says those two have been big shot makers for the team.

 

Both teams travel to Great Bend for the quarterfinals, with the ladies battling the 4-seed Barton Cougars tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., and the men playing the 1-seed Barton at 7:30 p.m. The games can be heard on US 98.

Big 12 Tournament Bracket Released

 

The Big 12 Tournament is set to begin tomorrow in Kansas City.

 

Two games kick the tournament off, with Oklahoma State taking on UCF, and Cincinnati battling West Virginia. Houston is the top overall seed in the tournament.

 

Kansas and Kansas State will both begin their journey on Wednesday, with the Wildcats taking on the Texas Longhorns, and the Jayhawks playing the winner of the Cincinnati-West Virginia game.

 

KSU coverage begins at 6 p.m. CT Wednesday on the Mighty 690, while Jayhawk coverage begins at 7 p.m. CT Wednesday on Greatest Hits 104.1 FM.

Red Ravens Open Playoffs at Home vs Pratt

 

The Region VI playoffs open this afternoon, with the Red Raven men's team at home against the Pratt Beavers.

 

Coffeyville has experienced a difficult regular season, filled with ups and downs, ending with a 9-15 league record and the No. 8 seed.

 

The Ravens may be avoiding one of the top scorers in the KJCCC. Head coach Jay Herkelman says Pratt star Zion Cruz is dealing with an injury.

 

CCC has a few injuries themselves, with CJ Smith and Alvin Cole both on the mend. Herkelman says they are both progressing, and could be available.

 

Coverage of CCC and Pratt begins at 3:45 p.m. tomorrow on US 98 and the Red Raven Sports Network.

Lady Ravens Host Colby in Region VI Tournament

 

The postseason has arrived, and the Lady Ravens open up at home against the Colby Trojans.

 

Coffeyville finished the regular season with a 19-11 record, earning the No. 5 seed in the Region VI Tournament. The team also won both matchups with Colby during the regular season.

 

Head coach Tony Turner says, however, Colby has knocked this team out of the playoffs before.

 

The Trojans are led by experienced head coach Darrin Spence, who has led the team to a much stronger second half of the season. Turner says his group will have to be ready to battle.

 

Coverage of the Lady Ravens and Colby begins tomorrow at 1:40 p.m. on US 98 and the Red Raven Sports Network.

Perry Reflects Before Senior Day

 

Kansas State will play their final game of the season at home tomorrow, and one senior is reflecting on the journey.

 

Point guard Tylor Perry has only spent one season at KSU, after beginning his career at Coffeyville Community College, and spending two seasons following at North Texas. He says he's thankful for meeting Jerome Tang.

 

Perry and the Wildcats have experienced plenty of ups and downs, leading to a 17-13 record on the season. He says he wishes he had more time in Manhattan.

 

It is a must win for Kansas State, as they battle #6 Iowa State, with their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy. Perry says this is the biggest game of his life.

 

Coverage of KSU-Iowa State begins at noon tomorrow on the Mighty 690, with tip off at 1.

Jayhawks Travel to Face #1 Houston

 

The Kansas Jayhawks end the regular season with a road trip to face the nation's top team.

 

KU won the first matchup 78-65 in early February, however Houston has not lost since that game, currently sitting 27-3 on the season, and ranked atop the Top 25.

 

Jayhawk coach Bill Self says the Cougars are one of the most complete teams in the nation.

 

Houston has not lost a game at home all season long, while the Jayhawks have struggled on the road in conference play, posting just a 2-6 record away from Allen Fieldhouse.

 

Coverage of Kansas-Houston begins tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. on Greatest Hits 104.1 FM, with tip at 3.

Red Devils Compete for State Title

 

The Erie Red Devils begin their quest for a state title today, matching up with Salina-Sacred Heart in the state quarterfinals.

 

Erie is 18-5 under first year head coach Braven Born, coming off a major upset win over St. Mary's Colgan in the sub state title game.

 

Sports in Kansas spoke with Born ahead of the state tournament. He says the team's confidence is through the roof.

 

Erie has been led by talented upperclassmen including Ethan Dillinger, Reid Duff, Michael Rickenburg, and Daniel Choi. Born says the team's fight stands out to him.

 

Erie is the No. 5 seed for the state tournament, and will face the 20-3 Knights this afternoon.

Raven Track and Field Star wins National Championship

 

A Red Raven track and field star is now a national champion.

 

Sophomore Trevor Gunzell is the new NJCAA National Champion in the shot put, after breaking the facility record in Gainsville, Florida, with a throw of 18.59 meters.

 

Gunzell finished second in the nation last year, behind former high school teammate Christopher Young, but was able to avenge the loss this time around.

 

Gunzell is committed to the University of Alabama to continue his track and field career.

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