Community Sports
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Nemaha County
Wichita State Shockers Stunned in MVC Baseball Semifinal Upset
The Wichita State Shockers' postseason dreams shattered in a heartbreaking Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinal loss Wednesday. Despite a furious late rally at Eck Stadium, the Shockers fell short against a lower-seeded foe, ending their run toward an NCAA bid. Fans in Wichita are left lamenting what could have been for the storied program.
Kansas Basketball Lands Elite Recruiting Class Led by No. 1 Prospect Stokes
The University of Kansas men's basketball program has assembled one of the nation's most talented freshman classes for 2026, headlined by consensus No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes. Kansas' six-man recruiting haul ranks second nationally according to 247Sports and third by ESPN and USA Today, positioning the Jayhawks to maintain their Big 12 championship contention.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wichita's 1925 baseball circus: A century before Banana Ball
Long before Banana Ball sold out Wichita, the city hosted its own baseball spectacle—firefighters squaring off against circus clowns at Island Park in 1925. The Aug. 16 game drew a sellout crowd of 3,500, blending entertainment and sport in a way that still resonates today.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026