A former Red Raven national champion is headed to the NBA.

Point guard Tylor Perry has signed with the Toronto Raptors to begin his professional career. Perry is an undrafted free agent, and agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract, with an invitation to the Summer League in Las Vegas.

Red Raven head coach Jay Herkelman says he's excited for Perry and the opportunity he has.

Perry spent two seasons in Coffeyville where he quickly became a program name, helping lead the Ravens to a national championship, the first in Herkelman's career.

Perry would then transfer to North Texas where he would win Sun Belt player of the year and lead the Mean Green to the NIT championship in 2023. He spent his final season at Kansas State with Jerome Tang, serving as valuable senior leadership for an inexperienced Wildcat roster.

Herkelman says Perry has always stayed true to his upbringing no matter where he's been.

Perry becomes the latest Raven to have a professional career, and will have plenty of eyes on him this summer when he suits up for the first time.

A Kansas high school track and field star has received a historic award.

Topeka Seaman star Ryin Miller was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Kansas Girls Track and Field Player of the Year. She is the first Viking track and field athlete to ever be selected Gatorade Player of the Year.

The sophomore distance runner was dominant all season long, breaking numerous school and state records, and receiving recognition at the national level. Miller was the 5A state champion in both the 800m and 1600m, and finished second in the state in the 3200m. Ryin also helped the Vikings to a fourth place finish as a team in the state championship.

Miller ranks top five in the nation for sophomores in the 1600m and 3200m, and her best times in the 1600, 3200, and 800 are all top three in Kansas State history.

The senior captain of the Blue Valley Northwest football team will be staying in state for his college career.

Offensive lineman Brock Heath has officially committed to Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over 13 other major Division 1 offers on the table. Heath had narrowed the decision down to KSU, Kansas, Iowa and Northwestern, with additional offers from Michigan State, Utah, and Illinois.

Heath is a strong lineman, standing nearly 6-foot-5 and weighing 265 pounds. He is considered a top-30 interior lineman in the country, and the seventh ranked player in the state of Kansas.

Heath becomes the Wildcats top rated recruit in the Class of 2025, ranking as a high 3-star recruit. He was 1st-Team All-State as a junior this past season, and will look to lead the Huskies to a state championship in his senior season.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be doing more than just playing football this holiday season.

The organization has partnered with Hallmark to create an original holiday film, based around the back-to-back Super Bowl champions. The movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, will begin production next month, and will be filmed entirely in Kansas City, with certain scenes in Arrowhead Stadium, the first time a movie has ever been filmed in the venue.

The premise of the movie is based on a Chiefs super fan aiming to win the team's Fan of the Year contest, and developing romantic involvement with the team's fan engagement director.

No Chiefs players have been linked to the movie as of now, but the film will star Tyler Hynes, Hunter King, and Ed Begley Jr.

Summer classes come to a close this week at Coffeyville Community College, and with that, the end of summer practices for Lady Raven basketball.

Approximately half of the roster has been on campus this month, participating in workouts and light practices in order to get to know new teammates.

Head coach Tony Turner says the group has made a strong first impression.

One of the key returners for this year's team is sophomore Alexis Parker. Already having been voted a captain of the team, Parker says she hopes to improve the team's overall communication.

The Lady Ravens have had to replace many departing sophomores from last year's team, resulting in plenty of new faces. Turner says the goal was to find players that fit in with the Raven way.

The Lady Ravens will move back to campus in August, and begin official fall practice on August 16th.

Independence Community College women's basketball is aiming to build off a successful season.

The team exceeded expectations in the first season under Rob Beckmann, winning notable games over Butler and Coffeyville and finishing in a tie for eighth place in the KJCCC at 10-14.

Beckmann says he has changed a few things with the play style since becoming the head coach.

The Lady Pirates were one of nine teams in the conference to finish with a winning overall record, in a conference that includes the national champions, and four nationally ranked teams.

Beckmann says it's fulfilling to compete at this level in this league.

ICC will feature plenty of new faces, after saying goodbye to a number of sophomores, and will begin fall practices in August.

A Red Raven athletic program is looking for an assistant coach.

The CCC volleyball program is searching for an assistant coach to work alongside head coach Kandi Midgett. Midgett is entering her first season at the helm of the Lady Ravens, after spending time with Labette County the past two years.

Midgett says there are a few qualities she is looking for in a potential assistant.

The Ravens have won at least 20 games in back to back seasons, looking to sustain success with a new leader of the program. Midgett says there are a few ways to contact her if someone is interested.

The Raven volleyball team will be moving on to campus on August 3rd and 4th, beginning practice the following week in preparation of the 2024 season.

A former Kansas high school star is on top of the college baseball world.

Outfielder Dylan Dreiling was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series, helping lead Tennessee to their first national championship in program history. Dreiling hit a clutch home run late in Game 3, that gave the Volunteers just enough breathing room to survive.

Dreiling led Tennessee in hits and runs batted in over the course of the tournament, and becomes the first player ever to hit a home run in all three games of the championship series. Dreiling says this team was destined to reach the top from the start.

Dreiling is from Hays, Kansas, and was the 5A state player of the year in 2022. He is the first Kansan to win the CWS MVP since Greg Brummett in 1989, when Wichita State won the national championship. 

Now a national name after his sophomore season, Dreiling will be one of the top hitters in the nation in 2025.

A Kansas kid saves the College World Series for Tennessee.

The Volunteers were already down a game in the Best of 3 Championship Series with Texas A&M, and trailed 1-0 in the 7th inning of Game 2. When the chances of a national championship seemed grim, outfielder Dylan Dreiling delivered a game-winning 2-run home run to give Tennessee the win.

Dreiling is from Hays, Kansas, and has been one of the most productive hitters in the Volunteers lineup this season. The sophomore is hitting .336 on the year, with 22 home runs and 72 runs batted in. He leads the team in both batting average and RBIs during the College World Series.

Dreiling was named the 5A state baseball player of the year in 2022, and now looks to lead Tennessee to their first national championship in program history. The winner-take-all Game 3 is tonight at 6 on ESPN.

The Royals are chasing their first playoff appearance and winning record since the 2015 World Series championship.

Kansas City got off to a red hot start in 2024, exceeding expectations led by a stable starting rotation, and the emergence to superstar status for shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

General Manager J.J. Picollo says the front office is already looking to add pieces to the team.

The Royals currently sit a half game out of the third final Wild Card spot in the American League, looking to earn a trip to October over fellow challengers in the Red Sox, Twins, Astros, and Rangers. Picollo says the organization wants to go all in.

Kansas City is back at Kauffman Stadium tonight to begin a series with the Miami Marlins. Cole Ragans gets the ball, looking for his fifth win of the season. Coverage begins at 6:30 tonight on the Mighty 690, KGGF. 

The Kansas Jayhawks landed a big-name recruit over the weekend, with a tie to the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff.

Blue Valley West quarterback and wide receiver Tate Nagy announced his intent to continue his football career in Lawrence. Nagy is the son of former Chicago Bears head coach, and current Chiefs offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy.

Nagy is primarily a quarterback at the high school level, but is expected to transition to a full-time wide receiver when he arrives to KU. He is the 14th commit for the Jayhawks in the Class of 2025.

Nagy made an official visit to Lawrence over the weekend, making his commitment nearly immediately after the visit. He chooses KU over other D1 offers from Kentucky and Ball State.

New kickoff rules are coming to the NFL this season, and the Kansas City Chiefs are planning a major move to adapt to them.

Safety Justin Reid is planning to be the kickoff specialist for the team, leaving Harrison Butker as the kicker for field goals and extra points. The new rules are expected to increase both the number of returns, and the likelihood of return touchdowns, making an extra tackler on special teams crucial.

Reid says there are many differences to how the ball will be kicked this year.

Reid has also been a key piece of the KC defense, being a leader on the unit that's won consecutive Super Bowls. He says the team has their eyes set on the three peat.

Training camp for the team begins at the end of July, with the preseason beginning in August.

The popular TBT Basketball Tournament, which features alumni teams of numerous schools across the country, begins this weekend with the winner taking home $1 million.

The Kansas Jayhawks will be participating with their alumni team, Mass Street TBT, and will be led by a KU legend. Frank Mason III will be playing in the TBT for the first time, joining other alum such as Thomas Robinson and LeGerald Vick.

Mason is an undisputed legend in Lawrence, winning the 2017 National Player of the Year. He says he's excited to play in front of the Jayhawk fans.

Mason began his professional career in the NBA, but has spent the past two seasons overseas. He says he's grown a lot as a player since his time as a Jayhawk.

The TBT Tournament features many unique aspects, with the major one being the Elam Ending, which ensures every game ends with a game-winning shot. Mason says he's eager for the opportunity to hit the winner.

The Jayhawk team will be playing in the Wichita Region of the tournament, with the first game tomorrow afternoon.

The Kansas City Royals will be without a relief pitcher for a couple weeks.

Right-hander Dan Altavilla was placed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain, and is expected to return after the All-Star break.

Altavilla has made five appearances for the Royals this season, including serving as an opener for a game against the New York Yankees. He also made headlines over the weekend after hitting Dodgers star Mookie Betts on the hand, which resulted in a fractured wrist.

Kansas City called up right-hander Stevel Cruz in a corresponding move. Cruz is 25 years old, and has a 4.97 ERA in 10 games pitched in the majors this season.

Several members of the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats have been named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference team.

Both quarterback Jalon Daniels and cornerback Cobee Bryant were named 1st-Team all-conference. The seniors each decided to return to Lawrence, hoping to lead the Jayhawks to their first conference championship since 1968.

Jayhawks on the 2nd-Team include running back Devin Neal, wide receiver Lawerence Arnold, offensive lineman Michael Ford, defensive lineman Jerome Robinson, and corner Mello Dotson.

Wildcats to make the 2nd-Team all-conference list are running back DJ Giddens, defensive lineman Brendan Mott, linebacker Austin Moore, and safety Marques Sigle.

Both the Jayhawks and Wildcats are considered Top 5 teams in the conference on the football field, and will be in prime contention for the Big 12 conference championship, and a berth to the College Football Playoff.

Multiple Red Raven head coaches were officially introduced yesterday.

The CCC athletic department, along with Sports Information Director Brad Weber, released introduction press conferences for new softball coach Ashton Friend, volleyball coach Kandi Midgett, and spirit squad coach Kenzie Horner.

Friend comes to Coffeyville after two seasons on the staff at Pitt State. She says her main goal immediatley is brand exposure for the program.

Midgett was hired in March to lead the volleyball program, after two seasons as an assistant at Labette Community College. She says CCC was intriguing from the start.

Horner is a Field Kindley graduate who is a former dancer for the Red Ravens, and has been involved as an assistant on the spirit squad staff for the past several years. She says CCC still feels like home for her.

Full press conferences for Friend, Midgett, and Horner can be found on the Red Raven Sports Network YouTube channel.

A tough week for the Kansas City Royals continues, falling 5-1 to the Oakland Athletics.

Cole Ragans allowed two runs in six innings of work. The bullpen had a rough night, however, allowing three runs in two innings.

Manager Matt Quatraro says Oakland took advantage of the opportunities they were given.

Bobby Witt Jr had an RBI double in the fifth inning for the only run of the night, but the team struggled offesnviely, leaving eight runners on base on the night.

Quatraro says the team has to find a way to get back on track.

The Royals are desperate for a win in the series finale today, with Seth Lugo on the mound looking for his 11th win of the season. Coverage begins at 2 p.m. this afternoon on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

One of the greatest icons in baseball history has passed away.

Willie Mays, known by many as the "Say Hey Kid" died Tuesday at the age of 93. He was the oldest living Hall of Fame member in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Mays began his career in the Negro Leagues in 1948, and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. He is widely considered one of the sport's greatest players, making 24 All-Star teams, winning two National League MVPs, and 12 gold glove awards.

Mays made one of the greatest plays in baseball history, with an over the shoulder grab at the Polo Grounds to save the game in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series. The Giants would go on to win the World Series that year.

Mays ranks sixth in baseball history in home runs with 660, and is seventh all-time in runs scored, 12th all-time in runs batted in, and 13th in hits. His jersey is retired by the Giants, and the team plays at Oracle Park, which is located on Willie Mays Plaza.

Major League Baseball will honor the legacy of Mays during a game between the Cardinals and Giants, which will be played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, to pay tribute to the Negro Leagues.

It's a new era of Red Raven softball, with the program looking to make the leap to championship contention.

Ashton Friend was named the new leader of the program last month, after spending two seasons on the Pittsburg State coaching staff. She says the connection with the Ravens was immediate.

Friend played two seasons at Cowley County before finishing her career with Washburn University in Topeka. She says she plans to use her playing career and experiences to relate to the current Ravens.

Friend is working to finalize the 2024 recruiting class, having four returners and 14 incoming freshman as of now. She says she wants the Ravens to have a scrappy mentality on the field.

The Raven softball team is currently doing optional summer workouts, and will report to campus in mid-August to begin fall practice.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Ashton Friend

A brutal offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs continues, with another player being arrested.

Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month this weekend, on domestic violence/burglary charges in Alabama. He was released on $5,000 bond, according to Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office records.

Buggs turned himself in on May 30th after being charged with two misdemeanor counts of second-degree animal cruelty. His agent claims Buggs is a victim of an ongoing subversive campaign to force the closure of his hookah lounge in Tuscaloosa.

Kansas City has had an offseason to forget with Rashee Rice facing eight felony charges, and offensive linemen Chukwuebeka Godrick and Wanya Morris arrested last month for possession of marijuana.

Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats got great news to end the week, with the top transfer portal player remaining committing to Manhattan.

Coleman Hawkins will spend his senior season in the KSU purple, following a visit last weekend. Field of 68 Podcast's Jeff Goodman says the Wildcats made sense for Hawkins from the beginning.

The Wildcats have been active in the portal all offseason, adding versatile guards Dug McDaniel, CJ Jones, and Brendan Hausen, as well forwards Achor Achor, Ugonna Onyenso, and Baye Fall.

Goodman says Hawkins brings flexibility on both sides of the ball for Jerome Tang.

Kansas State was considered a team on the fringe of the Top 25, and this move should catapult the Wildcats into the preseason rankings.

A sophomore leader from the Independence Pirates women's basketball team has committed to Division 1.

Guard Sabrina Larsson announced her commitment to Hofstra University earlier this week, following two seasons with the Pirates. Pirates coach Rob Beckmann says it's not the first D1 offer Larsson has received.

Larsson was a top player for the Pirates in both seasons of her JUCO career, contributing as a scorer, passer, defender, and overall leader. Beckmann says Larsson had the type of energy that is infectious.

Larsson scored a season high 24 points in January against Seward County, and had 18 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists against Labette in November.

She has two seasons of eligibility remaining, and is joining a Hofstra team looking for a bounce back season, following an 11-21 record a year ago.

Members of the Red Raven basketball team are back on campus, spending time on the court to prepare for the season.

CCC has a portion of the roster in town this month, participating in daily workouts and practices, as well as becoming familiar with new players. Returning sophomore Brian Griffith says the team is off to a strong start.

Another returner from last year's roster is center Charles Caparaso. Caparaso became a key part of the rotation in the second half of the season, and he says building a routine helped him find a groove.

Like every freshman in college athletics, Griffith had highs and lows throughout his first season with the Ravens. He says a lesson he's learned is to not dwell on mistakes.

CCC will look to sophomore leadership to lead the incoming freshmen and transfers. Caparaso says he has a great relationship with the entire coaching staff.

The Ravens will continue practicing until the end of the month, and will move onto campus full time in early August.

A new era of Red Raven athletics has officially begun, with Bryce Saia taking over as Athletic Director.

Saia returns to Coffeyville after spending time as a coach on the football staff under both Skip Foster and Jeff Leiker. Saia is also a second generation Raven coach, with his father coaching with Dick Foster.

He says the transition was easier because of his roots in Coffeyville.

Saia has numerous goals for his tenure, with a major objective being to work on facility upgrades for the college. He says there have already been exciting improvements, with more to come in the future.

The Red Ravens have a legacy of national success in athletics, winning 11 team national championships, along with numerous individual champions, a gold medalist, Heisman trophy winner, and heavyweight boxing champion.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Bryce Saia

One of the biggest stars for the Kansas City Chiefs is wanting to play as long as he physically can.

Tight end Travis Kelce turns 35 years old this fall, and has spent more than a decade in the NFL, participating in collisions and hits on nearly every snap.

There has been speculation that Kelce may be contemplating retirement, especially with the recent retirment of older brother Jason Kelce. The Chiefs star says, however, he wants to keep going in the NFL.

Kelce has some help in the receiver room this season, with tight ends Irv Smith Jr. and draft pick Jared Wiley, as well as veteran receivers Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice, and rookie Xavier Worthy.

One of basketball's biggest icons and most well-known stars has passed away.

Jerry West was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in his career as a player, coach, and executive. He was just the third player ever to score 25,000 points, including being an all-star every season of his career, and leading the Lakers to nine NBA Finals appearances.

ESPN's Mike Greenburg says the impact West had on the sport is timeless.

West's fingerprint on basketball spans nearly a century, having played with Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain, and more recently working with Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant.

Greenburg says he excelled in every role he played.

The NBA is planning a tribute to Jerry West tonight, before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

The Barnsdall Panthers football team are hoping to move forward following a difficult spring.

The team had their spring practices halted when a strong tornado ripped through town just over a month ago. Head Coach Kylee Sweeney says his team was active in the cleanup efforts.

The Panthers will be moving up to 11-man football this fall, following reclassifications across the state. Sweeney says the transition to 11-man will take some tweaks.

Barnsdall is participating in the summer passing league in Pawhuska, hoping to get as many reps as possible in preparation of the season. The Pawhuska passing league is each Tuesday throughout the summer at 6 p.m., and is open to the public.

One of the top remaining players in the transfer portal was in Manhattan over the weekend.

Forward Coleman Hawkins spent the weekend with the Wildcats, posing in pictures in the KSU purple. KState fans will have to wait a little longer for a decision, however, with Hawkins having one more visit to LSU this weekend.

Hawkins is a huge football fan, and he says that will play a huge role in his decision.

The Wildcats are firmly in the mix for Hawkins, featuring one of the most talented football rosters in the Big 12, and a basketball team eager to bounce back.

Hawkins averaged 12 points and six rebounds a game for Illinois last season, helping lead the Illini to the Elite Eight. He has been a starter for three seasons in his four year career.

The Royals fall in the series opener to the New York Yankees, with a 4-2 final at Kauffman Stadium.

Seth Lugo allowed four runs in seven innings, while the Royals bats struggled with Yankee starter Carlos Rodon.

Manager Matt Quatraro says it was tough to get things going against Rodon.

Kansas City also has more tough injury news this month, with outfielder Hunter Renfroe exiting the game after fouling a pitch off his foot. Quatraro says Renfroe is probably going to miss some time.

Kansas City looks to get back in the win column in Game 2 of the series, with Brady Singer battling Marcus Stroman. Coverage begins tonight at 6:30 on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

Kansas State was just two wins away from their first trip to Omaha in school history, but came up short.

The Wildcats had their season come to an end in the Charlottesville Super Regional, falling a best-of-3 series to the Virginia Cavaliers.

KSU entered the season Top 25 in the nation, led by MLB prospects Kaelen Culpepper, Tyson Neighbors, and Brady Day. The Wildcats earned a trip to super regionals for just the second time in school history.

Head coach Pete Hughes says the program is getting close.

The Wildcats finish the season with a 35-26 record. Virginia, Texas A&M, Florida State, Tennessee, NC State, Florida, North Carolina, and Kentucky are the eight teams that will battle for a national championship in Omaha.

A former Labette Community College volleyball player, who later played in Division 1 and professionally, has returned to where it all began.

Alexis Kapales was named the new assistant coach for Cardinal volleyball last month, now helping lead the team she played for just years ago. She says the leadership of Haley Cook inspired her to pursue a coaching career.

Kapales recently played professionally in Montenegro, following playing Division 1 volleyball at both St. Peter's and Gardner Webb. She says she has learned numerous techniques she hopes to bring to Labette.

This is the first coaching job for Kapales, who takes the role new Red Raven volleyball coach Kandi Midgett served in for two years. Kapales says she hopes her legacy is one of passion for players.

Kapales and the Cardinal volleyball program are hosting a youth camp next week for area high school athletes, which takes place June 13th and 14th. A link to register can be found HERE.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Alexis Kapales

Independence Community College Volleyball is hard at work, preparing for the first season under head coach Alex Lehocky.

The Pirates are returning seven players from last season's team, which gives the roster some needed KJCCC experience. Lehocky says she worked hard to build relationships with the returners.

Many junior college athletes are focused on earning the opportunity to continue their career at the 4-year level. Lehocky says JUCO athletes have a unique hunger and desire to win.

The Pirates, like other teams around the area, are home for summer until late July. Lehocky says she's having her players stay off the court this summer.

ICC participated in a number of scrimmages this spring, and will have approximately three weeks in August to prepare for the season opener.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Alex Lehocky

Fall sports athletes report to campus in just over a month, but Labette Community College volleyball is already hard at work.

The Cardinals are led by Head Coach Haley Cook, who is welcoming back numerous returners from last season's roster. She says having sophomore leadership gives the program a head start.

The Cardinals showcased highs and lows in 2023, showing flashes of taking a leap to conference title contention. Cook says she hopes the team will build off of their strong defense.

Cook is adding a new assistant coach to the staff in Alexis Kapales, who replaces Kandi Midgett, who became the CCC head volleyball coach earlier this year. Cook says there are mixed feelings when an assistant leaves the program.

The Cardinals are doing home workouts and staying in communication virtually, before the team reports to campus in late July.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Haley Cook

The Kansas State Wildcats are two wins away from the College World Series, and begin their Super Regional series tomorrow.

KSU matches up with the No. 12 seed Virginia Cavaliers in the Charlottesville Super Regional. Wildcat head coach Pete Hughes says this has been the goal for the program for a while.

It is the second trip to Supers in program history, with the other appearance in 2013. Hughes says the 'Cats have their eyes on the national title.

KState-Virginia begins tomorrow night at 6 p.m. on ESPNU, with Game 2 on Saturday, and a winner-take-all Game 3 on Sunday if needed.

Jayhawk basketball has suffered a brutal injury, with a key piece of last year's team suffering a season-ending injury.

Guard Elmarko Jackson will miss the entire 2024-25 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon in a workout this week. The projected recovery time is 12-14 months.

Jackson is a former McDonald's All-American and was a four-star recruit out of high school in Marlton, New Jersey. He averaged 4.3 points per game last season, including starting 18 games during the year, and would have been a key guard on this year's roster.

The Jayhawks will lean more on transfers AJ Storr and Zeke Mayo with the loss of Jackson.

A Red Raven football player is headed to the Power 5, commiting to the Pittsburgh Panthers last week.

Punter Cade Dowd announced his commitment to Pitt after serving as the starting punter for the Ravens last season. He says it hasn't fully set in yet that he's headed to the ACC.

Pittsburgh has been a consistent contender in the ACC for the past several years, winning the conference championship in 2022. Dowd says there was an instant connection when he made his visit.

Dowd was denied a waiver to continue his junior college career, ending his time in Coffeyville after just one season. He says he will be forever thankful for the memories in JUCO.

Dowd recently competed in the Kohl's Texas Kicking, Punting, and Snapping Showcase, where he ranked first in roll out punts, first in transfer punts, and third overall. He will compete with incumbent starter Caleb Junko for the starting job.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Cade Dowd

The efforts to relocate the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas have gained support following a rejected sales tax in Jackson County.

A new website was created, with the help from Scoop and Score, Inc. to support a STAR Bond package that would bring the Super Bowl champions to the Sunflower State. A link to the website can be found HERE.

Following the rejection of the tax, the Kansas Legislature began discussing a bond proposal to build a new stadium that would draw the organization to Kansas City, Kansas.

Both Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson and Speaker Dan Hawkins sent a message to Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt regarding a potential relocation, stating "the rich tradition and history of the Chiefs are beloved across the entire Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. The potential to establish a home for the Chiefs family here on the Kansas side of the state line is an opportunity that deserves a thourough conversation."

The Kansas Conference Committee on Senate and House Commerce started working on a bill, but it has not been approved yet. The special session begins on June 18th.

Youth basketball players from around the area are improving their skills at the Camp of Champions.

The camp is organized by CCC men's basketball coach Jay Herkelman, with help from his players and staff. The goal of the camp is to motivate young basketball players to stick with the sport.

15-year old Rayvon says he's enjoyed one of the camp's competitive games.

Herkelman has been running the Camp of Champions since he began coaching in Coffeyville. 11-year old Bentley says it's been a good time learning from the Hall of Famer.

Many campers are improving skills such as passing, shooting and teamwork. Rayvon says he's learned a lot about the fundamentals.

The Camp of Champions continues through Thursday from Nellis Hall.

This could soon be the sound in gyms across the State of Kansas with the implementation of the shot clock for high school basketball.

The new rule is only on a trial basis for this season but could be something that is permanently changed. To prepare for the change a camp was held at Coffeyville Community College for area officials and teams to get used to this new rule. Event Organizer and Official Will Tunstall says throughout the camp players, coaches and officials got more and more used to it.

Tunstall says this camp wasn't just good for the teams and officials but also for school administration and the volunteers who help run the scorers table during basketball season.

Some opponents of the rule change argued that it could prove costly for smaller schools to add additional equipment. Tunstall says schools are flexible in what equipment they can use to implement the shot clock.

Some schools, like 3A Caney Valley, have already added the equipment to their gym. Those in favor of the rule change hope to see a positive change in the pace of play at the end of games. It should also reduce complaints from coaches, fans and announcers about the stall ball style play high school basketball sees now.

Locally, the Southeast Kansas League has agreed to use the 35 second shot clock for all league games. After this one season trial period for the possible rule change, KSHSAA will decide whether it becomes a permanent change.

Red Raven basketball star Cris Carroll is off to Division 1, signing with the Youngstown State Penguins last week.

Youngstown State plays in the Horizon League conference, and has been one of the league's top teams in recent years. Carroll says he's had conversations with the Penguins for a few years.

Carroll transfered to Coffeyville after spending his freshman season with the Hutchinson Blue Dragons. He says that experience helped him grow as a player.

With the departures of Soti Nafpliotis and Landon Glasper, as well as an early season injury to Boubacar Keita, Carroll was thrust into a star role from the time he stepped on campus. He says his relationship with the coaches was strong throughout the season.

Carroll will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and is preparing to join the Penguins this summer.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Cris Carroll

A leader for one of the most successful women's basketball classes in Red Raven history has made her commitment.

Point guard Tetona Woods-Blackowl will be continuing her career at Champion Christian College, a program in the National Christian College Athletic Association, and the 2021 NCCAA D2 National Champions.

Woods-Blackowl says she was able to grow as a player in her two seasons in Coffeyville.

Tetona was a key piece of a historic sophomore class for CCC Women's Basketball, starting over 50 games across two seasons. She says she'll have lifetime memories with this group.

Woods-Blackowl was considered undersized out of high school, which led to her competing at the JUCO level. She says the junior college experience has humbled her.

Tetona will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and will look to make an immediate impact when she joins the team this summer.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Tetona Woods-Blackowl

For the second time in school history, the Kansas State Wildcats are going to Super Regionals.

The Wildcats defeated Southeast Missouri State, 7-2, to sweep the Fayetteville Regional.

KSU entered the region as the 3-seed, but quickly made an impression, dismantling Lousiana Tech 19-4, before beating top seed Arkansas 7-6.

Star shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was the best player in the Regional, hitting for the cycle against Louisiana Tech, the first Wildcat to hit for the cycle since 2014. He continued the success with a 3-run homer against Arkansas to upset the nation's fifth-ranked team.

KSU is now one of the final 16 teams battling for a national championship, and will face the Virginia Cavaliers in the Charlottesville Super Regional.

The Kansas City Royals will be going through their June schedule without a key veteran pitcher.

Right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha will miss three to four weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his left foot. Wacha was hit with a line drive in the first inning of Friday's loss to the Padres, and pitched five innings before exiting the game.

Wacha is not believed to need surgery, which would have added weeks to the recovery time. Wacha will be able to play catch on a knee, and keep his arm active while his foot recovers. The team is hopeful he can ramp up activities in about two weeks.

The Royals face a gauntlet schedule this month, playing seven games against the Cleveland Guardians, three games with the Los Angelese Dodgers, and four games with the New York Yankees.