June 18, 2011
A tombstone is placed on the previously unmarked grave of KC Monarchs star Carroll Ray “Dink” Mothell
Mothell, a Topeka native, died in 1980 and was buried in Topeka’s Mount Hope Cemetery
He will be inducted into the @kshof at a @kscitymonarchs game on July 18
3A Girls High Jump State Champion 🥇
Frontenac sophomore Reece Franklin wins the gold for the second consecutive year with a jump of 5-6. #sportsinkansas
St. Mary’s Colgan 2-1A State Baseball Champions ⚾️
St. Mary’s-Colgan added another trophy to one of the most dominant dynasties in Kansas high school baseball history Friday.
The Panthers captured the 2026 KSHSAA 2-1A state championship at Tointon Family Stadium with a 7-3 victory over TMP-Marian, giving legendary head coach Mike Watt his 19th state title. Even more impressive, all 19 championships have come since he won his first in 1993.
Brady Crossland turned in one of the day’s biggest performances, driving in three runs while also getting the start on the mound. Crossland and Brock Radell helped fuel a pivotal third inning that gave Colgan its first lead of the game. Brady Badart then slammed the door in relief, tossing three scoreless innings while adding two stolen bases as the Panthers kept the pressure on TMP throughout the afternoon.
Emma Hale of SIK caught up with Coach Watt, Senior Brady Badart and Senior Brady Crossland after their win yesterday. #sportsinkansas
⚾️THE TROJANS REIGN SUPREME⚾️
For the first time in program history, the Girard Trojans are state champions.
The Trojans defeating Silver Lake, 8-0, in the title game.
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⚾️GIRARD MAKES HISTORY⚾️
The Trojans take down Burlington to advance to their first-ever state championship game.
Despite drama on the final play, the umpires call the runner out and the celebration is on for Girard.
Trojans take on Silver Lake in Friday's title game.
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Head Baseball Coach Mike Watt earned his 700th career win last week. An incredible milestone and a testament to years of leadership, consistency, and dedication. Congratulations, Coach Watt! ⚾
St. Mary’s Colgan (2-1A⚾️5-2) is off to a solid start and has big expectations for this season. HC Mike Watt and the Panthers are looking to stay hot throughout this season and defend their 2025 2-1A state title this season with a talented group led by these very successful upperclassmen.
Brett Cleland of SIK caught up with Coach Watt, standout sophomore Gabe Brown and senior leaders Carston Simmons and Brock Radell. #sportsinkansas
March 16, 1984
Kansas State QB Dylan Meier is born in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg HS grad played at K State from 2003-06
Meier died in a hiking accident in 2010 at age 26
His family started the Get Busy Livin’ Foundation in his honor
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March 8, 1912
MLB C Ray Mueller is born in Pittsburg, KS
Nicknamed the Iron Man, Mueller caught 233 consecutive games for the Cincinnati Reds
He was an All-Star and finished 7th in the NL MVP vote in 1944
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Feb. 12, 1911
Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Ernest Schmidt is born. Schmidt graduated from Winfield HS in 1929 and then starred in basketball at what is now Pittsburg State
Schmidt was inducted into the @kshof in 2002
He died in 1986
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NEWS: Former @GorillasFB QB Jackson Berry (@jacksonberryyyy) is taking his talents to @TheMIAA rival Fort Hays State (@FHSUFootball) via the transfer portal.
Berry's 2025 season with PSU:
🏈MIAA OPOY
🏈2,711 Passing Yards
🏈19 TDs
🏈231 Rushing Yards
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The Kansas City Chiefs won their first of four Super Bowls on this day in history 1/11/1970.
#Chiefs 23 #Vikings 7
Len Dawson | Super Bowl MVP
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Nothing was handed to him.
Chase Curtis went from JUCO baseball to walking on at TCU and now he’ll finish his career as a Horned Frog captain in the Alamo Bowl versus USC on Tuesday.
Eight years. Two sports. One relentless pursuit of a dream.
This is what perseverance actually looks like
Juco ⚾️➡️ Walk-On 🏈➡️ Scholarship ➡️ Captain.
From Pittsburg High School to becoming a team captain at TCU, Chase Curtis (PHS ‘18) has one of the most incredible journeys in college football.
🏈 Three-sport all-state athlete at Pittsburg HS
⚾ JUCO baseball at Neosho CC (Fall 2018–20)
🏈 Walked on at TCU in 2020, earned a scholarship by 2022
🏆 Played in the 2022 National Championship game
📈 From 6’4” 155 lbs as a HS junior QB to 6’5.5” 240lbs TE, TCU Captain in 2024 & 2025
🎓 Now in his 8th year of college athletics
Curtis has caught two touchdowns this season and has been a stantdout blocker. He will also have a shot to play on Sundays.
A true story of chasing dreams, perseverance, and never giving up. On top of all that, Curtis is a complete class act, on and off the field. Pittsburg and the entire state should be proud.
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📸: TCU Athletics