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The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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Quarterback Avery Johnson displays his speed during the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Wildcats won the bowl game Dec 28, 2023 with a final score of 28-19 against North Carolina State.

Countdown to Kickoff: Previewing an ‘explosive’ K-State offense in 2024-25

Toby Hammes, sports editor August 10, 2024
Starting off our Countdown to Kickoff with a look at the Wildcats’ high-speed offense.
K-State players hold up a "We Own This State" sign following the 31-27 win over the Kansas Jayhawks Nov. 18 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

BREAKING: Five-star Linkon Cure commits to K-State

Toby Hammes, sports editor July 1, 2024
Wildcats land coveted tight end over Kansas and Oregon.
Pitcher Blake Dean walks off the field against BYU on May 18. Dean, a freshman, helped the Wildcats reach the 2024 Super Regionals and will aim to be key to the Wildcats taking the next step.

K-State baseball falls to Virginia in Super Regional

Trey Thomas, sports writer June 11, 2024
Battle of clutch batting favors Virginia in fight for the College World Series.
Reliever JJ Slack celebrates after setting down a BYU batter in the series opener on May 16. The Wildcats set a program-record 21 strikeouts in the victory.

Walk-off and strikeout record highlight series victory over BYU

Toby Hammes, sports editor May 19, 2024
Baseball’s regular season finished with a 2-1 series victory against BYU.
Catcher Raphael Pelletier throws the ball back against Oklahoma State. K-State won the series 2-1, the last series win the Wildcats have gained before playing Kansas.

Know Your Opponent: Strongest Sunflower Showdown on the diamond in years

Luke Lazarczyk, former sports editor May 2, 2024
K-State battles KU after suffering a no-hitter loss against Nebraska.
Junior Brendan Jones talks with his third base coach after stealing third against Omaha on April 23. Kansas State baseball won 6-4 at Tointon Family Stadium.

K-State suffers no-hitter loss to Nebraska

Luke Lazarczyk, former sports editor May 2, 2024
Three runners make it on base in an 8-0 no-hitter loss.
Junior Kaelen Culpepper stands at bat against OSU. K-State won the game 7-2 Saturday, April 20.

Baseball finishes strong in TCU series finale after dismal opening

Trey Thomas, staff writer April 29, 2024
Bat ‘Cats come alive in Game 3 to salvage series at Fort Worth.
Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards poses during his official visit to Kansas State. Edwards signed to the Wildcats on April 30. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

Homecoming: Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards recommits to K-State

Toby Hammes, sports editor April 28, 2024
At last, Dylan Edwards is coming home.
Fall poses on his official visit to Kansas State. Fall signed with the Wildcats on April 27. (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State adds Arkansas transfer Baye Fall

Toby Hammes, sports editor April 27, 2024
Jerome Tang adds a big man to the 2024-25 roster.
Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen poses on his official visit to Kansas State. Hausen signed with the Wildcats on April 26. (Photo courtesy of K-State Athletics)

K-State lands Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen

Toby Hammes, sports editor April 26, 2024
The guard averaged 6.2 ppg last season with a career 39.5% 3-point.
Former players Ben Sinnott, Cooper Beebe, KT Leveston and Khalid Duke look to be taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. It would mark back-to-back season with four Wildcats selected.

Projections for K-State prospects at the NFL Draft

Toby Hammes, staff writer April 25, 2024
Potential landing spots for Wildcats during the NFL Draft Thursday-Saturday.
K-State rowing practices at Tuttle Creek Lake. The Wildcats will take on rival Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, May 4 in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletics.

K-State rowing rides momentum into Sunflower Showdown

Trey Thomas, staff writer April 25, 2024
Rowing prepares for rivalry matchup.
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