A new era of Red Raven volleyball is officially underway at Coffeyville Community College, with Kandi Midgett at the helm of the program.

Midgett comes to Coffeyville after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Labette Community College, working with head coach Haley Miller-Cook.

Midgett says she was drawn to the family culture at CCC.

There is always roster turnover when a new coach is brought in. Midgett says she will rely on a few key returners in Year 1.

The KJCCC is a competitive league on the volleyball court, with multiple programs nationally ranked, including reigning national champion Cowley. Midgett says discipline on the court will be key to success.

The Lady Ravens are currently doing workouts at home, and will be moving on to campus at the end of July to begin team practices.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Kandi Midgett

A Fredonia native is settling in to her new role as head women's basketball coach at Appalachian State.

Alaura Sharp accepted the App State job in late March, after leading Presbyterian College to their first NCAA Tournament win in school history.

Sharp says she saw a unique opportunity with the Mountaineers.

Sharp's teams have a history of intense defense, and efficient offense. She says her group will continue to battle all season long.

Born and raised in Fredonia, Sharp has spent time at Garden City and Southern Mississippi as well in her coaching career. She says expectations are already sky high in Year 1.

Sharp has already began working on the recruiting trail, signing former Dodge City star Georgia Gray among others.

The Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to accomplish a feat that's never been done in NFL history, and one NFL legend is skeptical of their chances.

Quarterback Tom Brady, considered by many to be the greatest player of all time, won seven Super Bowl titles in his career, with ten total appearances on the ultimate stage.

He says winning a Super Bowl is one of the toughest things to do in sports.

A select few teams in NFL history have won back-to-back Super Bowls, with no team ever compleating a three-peat. Brady says the Chiefs have the odds stacked against them.

Kansas City currently has the second best odds to win Super Bowl LIX, with +600 odds on FanDuel. Only the San Francisco 49ers have better odds to hoist the Lombardi trophy.

The leader of the Kansas Jayhawks athletic department has received a long-term extension to stay in Lawrence.

Athletic Director Travis Goff has agreed to a seven-year deal that runs through 2031, and is worth $1.6 million annually, nearly $900,000 more per year than in his previous contract.

Goff's main claim to fame since arriving in Lawrence is hiring head football coach Lance Leipold, who has returned the Jayhawk football team to national prominence.

Goff has made KU football a priority for the athletic department, helping to organize more than $450 million in football facility projects for both stadium and overall facillity upgrates. The Jayhawks have also invested $50 million into upgrades at Allen Fieldhouse.

The extension keeps the three main faces of Jayhawk athletics in Lawrence long-term, with Bill Self locked in to a lifetime contract, Leipold through the 2029 season, and Goff now through 2031.

A trial date for the first lawsuit against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been set.

The first civil suit will begin trial on December 9th, 2024, in the 101st Civil District Court of Dallas, Texas. The suit is for over $1 million, and is pertaining to the March accident that caused numerous injuries.

The lawsuit is one of two civil lawsuits against Rice and former SMU teammate Theodore Knox.

According to police record, Rice was driving 119 miles per hour on a Dallas freeway, while Knox was driving 116 miles per hour in the Corvette behind Rice.

Rice requested both lawsuits be dismissed earlier this month.

The trial would begin hours after the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football.

The Women's Basketball National Tournament for the NJCAA Division 1 Championship will be moving locations after next year.

The NJCAA has agreed to a deal with Lake Charles, Louisiana and McNeese State University to host the National Tournament in 2026, 2027, and 2028. This is the first time Lake Charles and McNeese State have hosted an NJCAA event.

The tournament will be played at the Legacy Center, on the McNeese State campus, and is a $36 million, 142,000 square-foot arena, home to both basketball and volleyball at the university.

Lake Charles is the fifth-most populous city in Louisiana, located about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

The 2025 National Tournament will be in Casper, Wyoming, the same location as the tournament this March. 

The Kansas Jayhawks have added depth to the wide receiver room, bringing a former high school star close to home.

Bryce Cohoon has announced his commitment to the Jayhawks, after spending his freshman season at Syracuse University.

Cohoon is a Wichita native, and put together an incredible career at Maize High School. In his three seasons as a starter, he helped lead the team to two state championships, and had 844 yards and eight touchdowns in his senior season.

Cohoon is 6-foot-2 was a three-star recruit out of high school, and a Top 20 player in the state of Kansas. He will be a redshirt freshman when he arrives in Lawrence, and will have four years of eligibility remaining.

The world champion Chiefs will be making their trip to the nation's capital later this week.

Kansas City will be visiting President Joe Biden, and the White House, on Friday to celebrate the team's second consecutive Super Bowl championship, a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in February.

It is the third time Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and co have made the Washington trip, and the second time with Biden in office.

Championship teams began visiting the White House in 1963, when the Boston Celtics visited President John F. Kennedy.

The Chiefs are currently participating in offseason team activities, with rookie camp and training camp about two months away.

Fall sports at Coffeyville Community College may still be a few months away, but the first 2024 schedule of the year has been released.

The men's soccer schedule is on the CCC Athletics website, as the team prepares for the second season under coach Steven Harrison.

The team opens the campaign on August 13th against Mid American Christian. Their first home game will be on August 17th at 7 p.m. against Allen County.

Additional games of note are a home showdown with Seward County on September 21st, a home game with Barton on October 5th, and sophomore day against Dodge City on October 26th.

A link to the full schedule can be found HERE.

One of the longest high school football rivalries in the state of Oklahoma is coming to an end this year.

The Nowata Ironmen and Dewey Bulldoggers have squared off every football season since 1963, but that will not be the case in 2024. The Ironmen reclassified down from Class 2A to Class A-1 for the upcoming year.

Nowata head coach Chance Juby says the gap in roster size makes it difficult to play larger schools.

With the decision to not play this season, the teams also won't match up in 2025, pending changes to the non-District schedule. Nowata also will play a schedule without Vinita for the first time since 1998. 

The Ironmen will face Warner, Barnsdall, Quapaw, Morrison, Pawnee, and Tonkawa this season. Both Nowata and Dewey football can be heard throughout the season on our sister station, KRIG 104.9 FM.

One of the leaders of the Red Raven men's basketball team is headed to Division 1.

Cris Carroll has committed to Youngstown State University, a D1 program in the Horizon League conference. Assistant coach Braeden Proctor says Carroll has a great basketball track record.

Carroll transfered to Coffeyville after a freshman season at Hutchinson Community College, where he immediately became a star for the Red Ravens. Carroll had three consecutive games with 25+ points to begin the season, and posted 34 points and 18 rebounds against Dodge City after returning from an illness.

Former assistant coach Jake Odum says Carroll has a bright future.

Carroll was named 1st-team all-KJCCC this season, and was the fifth leading scorer at 18.8 points per game.

Kansas State baseball is off to NCAA Regionals for the first time in over a decade.

The Wildcats received an at-large bid, and are one of 64 teams to qualify for the tournament. This is the first postseason berth for KSU since 2013.

Here's how it sounded on the selection show yesterday.

They will be in the Fayetteville regional, hosted by the University of Arkansas, and will open the tournament against Louisiana Tech on Friday. Southeastern Missouri is the final team in the Fayetteville Region.

Regionals begin on Friday, and run until June 3rd, with a double elimination style bracket.

Kansas State is 32-24 on the season, with a 15-15 record in conference play, and coming off a 1-2 record in the conference tournament.

The Kansas City Royals will be without their second baseman for the next few weeks.

Michael Massey was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back ligament sprain, suffered over the weekend in Tampa Bay.

The injury is an aggravation of the same injury Massey suffered in spring training, causing him to miss the first three weeks of the season. He homered on Friday night, before leaving the game in the sixth inning.

Manager Matt Quatraro says Massey's injury hasn't worsened, but he will need a few more days of rest before beginning baseball activities. Massey will receive a specific treatment plan when the team returns to Kansas City this week.

Massey has taken a step forward this season, hitting .294 with six home runs and 23 runs batted in. Shortstop Nick Loftin will take Massey's place on the roster.

A Goodland football player is one of only 32 high school players in the Class of 2025 to earn a 5-star rating in recruiting.

Tight end Linkon Cure has generated buzz over the past two seasons, standing 6-foot-6 and emerging as the second-ranked tight end in the country.

He says he's thankful for the opportunities he's been given.

Cure has narrowed down recruiting to his final four schools: Kansas, Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Oregon. He says he's hoping to make a decision soon.

Cure is the second-ranked player in the state, according to 247 Sports, only behind offensive tackle Andrew Babalola of Blue Valley Northwest. Kansas State is considered the favorite for Cure at this moment.

The 2024 Track and Field State Championships begin tomorrow, and a pair of Field Kindley athletes look to end the season on top.

Sophomore Erin Lopez has been one of the best sprinters in the state all season, winning the 100 meter and 200 meter dash at Regionals, as well as being a piece of the 4x100 relay team. She says she's focusing on the preparation for state this year.

Senior Dante Boykin is also looking to stand out, competing in the triple jump, long jump, and 4x100 meter dash. He says events on the track help him with his timing with field events.

Boykin is the defending state champion in the triple jump, and runner up in the long jump. He says he wants to take it all in during his last state meet.

Field Kindley is sending 13 total athletes to Wichita for the state meet. KGGF will provide updated results throughout the weekend.

A major piece of the 2021 Red Raven national championship team has transferred to Western Kentucky.

Center Blaise Keita signed with WKU earlier this week, following two seasons at Nebraksa. Keita is recovering from a foot injury that cost him his season a year ago.

He says health is a major goal for him moving forward.

Keita was the KJCCC Freshman of the Year, averaging 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks per game as a starter on the championship team. He says he's thankful for his time with the Red Ravens.

Keita is one of the most talented centers Jay Herkelman has coached in his 29 seasons. Herkelman says Keita has a chance to make a big impact next season.

Keita was a Top-5 JUCO recruit in the country when he left Coffeyville, and is an experienced presence for the Hilltoppers, who can make an impact on both sides of the ball.

We're inching closer and closer to the 2024 Kansas State Track and Field meet, and two more Field Kindley athletes are ready to put on a show.

Junior Jake Horner is competing in both the 100 meter dash and the 4x100 meter relay. He says each of those events has slightly different starting positions.

Horner is a returner to the state meet. He says when it's time to race, you have to block out everything else.

Alexzander Morris is participating in the state meet for the first time in his career, in the discus throw. He says he's excited for his first state meet experience.

The state meet begins Friday afternoon in Wichita. KGGF will continue to highlight different members of the Field Kindley track and field team leading up to the meet.

Young Coffeyville basketball players will get an opportunity to improve their skills with a national champion coach.

The Jay Herkelman Camp of Champions returns to Nellis Hall from June 3rd-6th. The camp is open to kids 15 and under, and all skill levels are welcome to attend.

Herkelman says the camp will focus on basketball basics, while also having fun along the way.

Campers will participate in competitions and games that test their shooting, passing, and teamwork. Herkelman says a basketball player can go far with the proper fundamentals.

The cost of the camp is $100, and includes a t-shirt. You can pay in person on June 3rd with either cash or a check. A link to register can be found HERE.

The 2024 Kansas Track and Field State championships are just days away, and Field Kindley runners are preparing to go for gold.

The Nado have 13 total athletes participating in the state meet, including four girls from the 4x100 meter relay team. Sophomore Jakayla Johnson-Jones says she plans to use the energy of the meet as motivation.

Sophomore Audrey Cavaness is not only on the 4x100 team, but is also running the 400 meter at state. She says it's important to use your energy wisely.

Both Johnson-Jones and Cavaness are returning to state after reaching the state meet in their freshman year. Cavaness says she looks forward to the intensity of it.

The state meet begins on Friday in Wichita. KGGF will continue to cover different athletes from the Field Kindley track and field team leading up to the meet.

The Chiefs began organized team activities in preparation for the 2024 season, with a notable name present.

Wide receiver Rashee Rice was in uniform with the team as OTAs opened yesterday, despite his offseason of legal troubles.

Rice is facing eight felony charges stemming from a six-vehicle crash in Dallas, which was the result of street racing. He was also under investigation for an assualt in a Dallas nightclub, although all of those charges were dropped today.

Rice led the team in touchdowns as a rookie last season, and was second on the team in catches and yards. ESPNs Adam Teicher says Rice is a focal point of the Kansas City air attack.

Rice is subject to the NFL's player conduct policy and is likely facing a suspension for the incidents.

Youth basketball players will have a chance to get some shots up in Fredonia this week.

Fredonia basketball coaches are hosting a youth camp from Wednesday through Friday of this week. High school boys basketball coach Dee Barnett says it's a fun event to work with young basketball players.

The camp is $30 and open to all children entering 1st-8th grade. Barnett says there are a few ways to sign up.

Camp is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for 1st-3rd grade, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 4th and 5th grade, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for 6th-8th graders.

A link to register for the basketball camp can be found HERE.

A Field Kindley senior aims to take advantage of his final track and field meet by finishing on top of the state.

Kainen White advanced to the state meet in both the shot put and discus throw. He says he enjoys the competition, but doesn't allow it to make him nervous.

White was named Region champion in both events following last week's regionals. He says there's a slightly different method of preparation for each event.

Field Kindley is sending 13 total athletes to the state meet in Wichita this weekend. White says he has lofty expectations for both himself and the team.

White is making his third appearance in the state meet, and is the top ranked 4A athlete in the state in both events. KGGF will continue coverage with different members of the FKHS track and field team leading up to the state meet.

Kansas State men's basketball has landed a transfer forward, after weeks of searching.

Former Samford forward Achor Achor has committed to KSU for his fifth and final season of eligibility. The 6-foot-9 forward spent two seasons at Samford, following two seasons at Chipola College in Florida.

He averaged 16 points per game on 59% shooting last season, across 33 games, also snagging six rebounds and two blocks per game. He saved his best game of the season for the NCAA Tournament, posting 23 points and eight rebounds in a loss to the Kansas Jayhawks.

Achor is the seventh portal add for Jerome Tang this offseason, and will play a major role in the front court with David N'Guessan.

The Royals finish off a sweep of the Oakland Athletics with an 8-4 win yesterday.

Brady Singer was sharp once again in six solid innings, improving to 4-2 on the season with a 2.70 earned run average.

Kansas City was able to score six runs across the 5th and 6th innings. Manager Matt Quatraro says the team has been grinding all season long.

Kansas is 10 games over .500 at 29-19, the first time they've been 10 games over .500 since 2015, the year they won the World Series. 

They begin a big series with the Detroit Tigers, with division implications. Quatraro says the team knows they'll have to bring it against Detroit.

Coverage of the series opener begins at 6 p.m. tonight on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

One of the top senior athletes at Caney High School will continue her career close to home.

Senior Anna Washburn commited to Coffeyville Community College last week, to continue both her basketball and track and field career. She says preparing for both sports is a slighty different process.

Washburn has had coach influence for most of her basketball career, with both of her parents serving as coaches in the district. She says she's excited to experience the sport with a new head coach.

Playing multiple sports at the collegiate level is rare in the modern landscape of college athletics, and is an incredible achievement of both athleticism and commitment. Washburn says she'll be monitoring her results closely to determine what's next.

Washburn will have a chance to make an immediate impact in both sports, as the Lady Ravens are replacing 12 sophomores from last season's team.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Anna Washburn

A key piece of last season's Lady Raven team is on her way to Division 1.

Forward Ivy Fox announced her commitment to La Salle earlier this week, a program in Philadelphia that plays in the Atlantic 10 conference. She says being a D1 athlete hasn't quite set in yet.

Fox was receiving calls and interest from a number of schools over the past several weeks. She says the conversations with La Salle stood out.

Fox is from a small town in North Dakota. She says she's always had extra motivation that drives her.

Fox will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Ivy Fox

Hutchinson Blue Dragon basketball has officially introduced their next head coach, with former Butler head coach and Coffeyville assistant coach Kyle Fisher the new man in charge.

Butler and Hutchinson are heated conference rivals, competing for both region and national championships. Fisher says it's not his first experience on each side of a rivalry.

Fisher will get a late start in the recruiting cycle due to the uncharacteristic late hiring. He says he's not concerned about finding talented players for a competitive team.

Fisher spent seven seasons at Coffeyville as an assistant under Jay Herkelman. Both Fisher and the Blue Dragons, and Herkelman and the Red Ravens are projected to be at the top of the KJCCC in 2024-25.

The 2024 NFL schedule has been released, and the Kansas City Chiefs now know their route to a third consecutive world championship.

Kansas City will open with back to back home games, in consecutive AFC Championship game rematches. The season opens on September 5th against the Baltimore Ravens, before welcoming the Cincinnati Bengals the following week.

Additional games of note on the 2024 schedule:

Week 3 @ Atlanta Falcons

Week 5 vs New Orleans Saints (Monday Night Football)

Week 6 Bye Week

Week 7 @ San Francisco 49ers

Week 11 @ Buffalo Bills

Week 17 @ Pittsburgh Steelers (Christmas Day)

The full Chiefs schedule can be found HERE.

The Hutchinson Blue Dragons have their next men's basketball coach.

The Blue Dragons have announced Kyle Fisher as the 16th head coach in the history of Hutchinson basketball. He will be officially introduced at a news conference on Wednesday.

Fisher is seasoned in the Jayhawk conference, spending time as an assistant coach at Coffeyville, before being named the head coach of the Butler Grizzlies, where he's been for five seasons.

Red Raven coach Jay Herkelman says he's excited for Coach Fisher.

Over his five seasons at Butler, Fisher's teams posted a 113-42 overall record. With the exception of the COVID season, Butler won at least 23 games each season under Coach Fisher.

Herkelman says Fisher shows strong traits of an effective head coach.

In seven seasons on the CCC staff, the Ravens won 179 games, with four trips to the national tournament, including a national semifinal finish in the 2018-19 season.

The Blue Dragons finished 29-7 last season, and are replacing Tommy DeSalme, who took the head coach position at Bartlesville High School last month.

Jerome Tang and the Wildcats add another player in the transfer portal, landing guard Max Jones from Cal State-Fullerton.

Following the offseason losses of guards Dai Dai Ames, RJ Jones, and Arthur Kaluma, the Wildcats were in desperate need of a guard that can score.

Jones chose KSU over Louisville and Texas Tech, and brings both experience and talent.

The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15 points per game for the Titans last season, shooting nearly 40% from beyond the arc. Prior to CSU-Fullerton, Jones spent two seasons at Division 2 Tampa where he was named Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year.

Jones is the fifth player added from the portal, joining Baye Fall, Dug McDaniel, CJ Jones, and Brendan Hausen. The Wildcats still have four open scholarship spots for next year's team.

The Independence Bulldog tennis team finished off a remarkable season with a state runner-up finish.

The Bulldogs were the only team in 4A to have all six boys still playing on the second day of the tournament.

The doubles team of Camdon Julian and Aiden Denney are state champions, with the doubles team of Tucker Gregory and Matthew McLenon placing fifth. For Julian, it is his third consecutive doubles championship, with three different partners.

Keith Sanders came ninth place in singles, while Carson Merrick placed 12th.

Missouri State is moving to Divsion 1 full-time, including for college football.

The school announced they will become the 12th full member of Conference USA when they join in 2025. Missouri State joins Delaware and Kennesaw State as FCS programs to make the jump to CUSA.

Athletic Director Kyle Moats says this is an opportunity that makes sense for the school.

The Bears have been a long member of the Missouri Valley, competing in FCS since 1981. They appeared in four NCAA playoffs, including in 2020 and 2021 under coach Bobby Petrino.

Moats says they aren't worried about losing money switching to a new conference.

CUSA lost six members to the American Athletic Conference and have rebuilt by adding former independent schools Liberty and New Mexico State, as well as former FCS programs Sam Houston State and Jacksonville State.

The Kansas City Royals win another series, with Seth Lugo dominating on the mound.

Lugo was sensational, throwing eight innings, only allowing one run, with a career high 12 strikeouts in a 4-2 win over the Angels on Sunday.

Lugo has been dominant thus far as a Royal, with a 6-1 record, and a Major League best 1.66 earned run average.

Manager Matt Quatraro says the team is always confident when Lugo is on the mound.

Kansas City remains on the West Coast, playing a series with the Seattle Mariners before returning to KC this weekend.

A member of the 2021 Red Raven national championship team is finishing his college basketball career in the ACC.

Bostyn Holt will use his final year of college eligibilty in Tallahassee, suiting up for the Seminoles. Red Raven coach Jay Herkelman says Holt was always a fan favorite.

Holt brings great size to the backcourt, standing nearly 6-foot-7 and having great athleticism. Herkelman says Holt's skill set will fit perfectly with what Florida State does.

Holt transfered to Utah after CCC, and spent last season at South Dakota as one of numerous Ravens to end up at Division 1. Herkelman says it's a rewarding feeling to watch his players move on.

Holt averaged nearly 13 points per game last season, starting every game at South Dakota. He will play primarily point guard for Florida State.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Jay Herkelman

It has been an impressive start to the career of the Chiefs first round pick.

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy has showcased both speed and technique early in Chiefs mini camp, catching the eyes of many around the league.

General Manager Brett Veach says Worthy is much more than his speed.

With the injury history of Marquise Brown, the inconsistency of Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney, and the impending suspension for Rashee Rice, Worthy will have a big role early. Veach says his intelligence has impressed the organization.

Worthy broke the combine record with a 4.21 second 40-yard dash, and had over 1,000 yards receiving last season at Texas.

Jahni Summers has wrapped up his final week as a Red Raven, and is officially an Indiana State Sycamore.

Summers signed his letter of intent earlier this week, making his move to Division 1 official following his KJCCC Freshman of the Year campaign.

Red Raven coach Jay Herkelman says Summers had a chip on his shoulder early on.

Summers averaged 18 points per game this season, leading the Ravens in scoring, as well as being the only freshman on an all-conference team. Herkelman says his success directly correlates to his hard work.

Indiana State won 32 games last season, making it all the way to the NIT championship game. Herkelman says it's a great opportunity for Summers to continue his journey.

Summers becomes the latest Raven to transfer to Indiana State from Coffeyville, joining Dawon Cummings, Wilfred Antoine, and Tony Twitty.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Jay Herkelman

An era of leading athletes, both on the football field and at Coffeyville Community College, is coming to a close for Jeff Leiker.

Leiker is retiring from his position as AD at the end of the school year, after stepping down as head football coach late last year. He says he's ready for a new chapter, spending more time with his family.

Leiker has been at the helm of Raven athletics since 2007, and has overseen one of the great runs in Red Raven history, with three national championships, and countless All-American and Olympic level athletes.

Leiker says he was put in a position to succeed with outstanding support.

Leiker will be succeeded by Bryce Saia as Athletic Director. Defensive coordinator Nick Dobler was named the new head coach of CCC football last year.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Jeff Leiker

Wichita Independent has been expelled from the Central Plains League for a full school year, in a unanimous decision by the conference.

CPL President Greg Rosenhagen, who is also the principal of Cheney, revealed that a motion was made and passed during a meeting in late April.

Rosenhagen adds that "the concerns are mostly about ethics and the lack of cooperation regarding league expectations," and that the committee believes Wichita Independent has failed to meet expected standards of the conference.

Independent is a private school in Wichita, and has been a member of the CPL since 2004. The decision did not involve KSHSAA, but is considered final.

The Red Raven softball program has positive momentum to end the 2024 season, and look to the future with excitement.

The Ravens were much improved on the diamond this season, winning seven conference games after winning just eight games all of last season.

Head coach Meredith Smith says the team's non-conference scheduled help set the tone.

The energy around the team has been steadily improving as the season has gone on. Smith says the team's attitude is a great sign moving forward.

Smith is departing the program after two seasons, taking a position back in her home state of Tennessee. She says despite the change in head coach, she believes the Ravens are on their way to competing for championships.

CCC will begin searching for a new head softball coach moving forward.

An offseason to forget has potentially more trouble for Rashee Rice.

The Chiefs wide receiver is a suspect in an alleged assault that injured a man at a downtown Dallas nightclub earlier this week. The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including swelling on one side of his face, according to law enforcement.

The Chiefs declined comment, as did Rice's attorney. This news comes a month after Rice was involved in a six-car crash that injured seven people, as the result of street racing, and also fled the scene.

Pro Football Focus's Mike Florio says Rice needs a wake up call.

Rice is facing eight felony charges for the accident in late March, and is facing a lengthy NFL suspension.

The Red Raven baseball team ended the regular season with a series win over Labette County, but the weekend was special for a different reason.

Conner Taylor Memorial weekend has become an annual tradition for CCC baseball, honoring and remembering the life of Conner Taylor, who was a part of the 2016 team before tragically taking his own life.

Each year, a member of the Raven baseball team is awarded the Conner Taylor Memorial Award. The award highlights an individual who shows respect, compassion, and love for baseball and for people.

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Leiker was named the 2024 Conner Taylor Memorial Award recepient. Freshman pitcher Garrison Martin says Leiker is a great ambassador for CCC baseball.

The Ravens are postseason bound, and take on the Dodge City Conquistadors in a best-of-three series, which begins tomorrow.

Red Raven Track & Field competed at the Region VI/KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Pratt Community College.

The Raven men finished fourth in the region, and were named champions of the KJCCC East. The Lady Ravens placed 10th in the region, and third in the conference.

There were five region championships among CCC athletes, with the women's 4x100m relay of Jalia Bunn, Linya Gedeon, Royanah Farmer, and Jaiden Leighton, as well as Jonathan Crawford in the 200m and 400m, Elijah Rowe in long jump, and Trevor Gunzell in the shot put.

Deyunsha Westbrook in the 400m hurdles, Ana Maousaridis in hammer throw, Reginald Wilson in hammer throw, Jaylon Burke in triple jump, and Gunzell in discuss were all conference champions as well.

The top freshman in the Jayhawk Conference has made his Division 1 decision.

Coffeyville guard Jahni Summers has committed to Indiana State University, joining a team that won 32 games last season and went to the NIT championship game.

Summers joins former assistant coach Jake Odum, who took a coaching position under new Sycamores coach Matthew Graves. Summers says he plans to work with Odum for a smooth transition.

Summers was one of the hardest workers in all of JUCO, and was the only freshman named to a KJCCC all-conference team. He says his motivation stems from proving people wrong.

Jahni will move to Terra Haute next month for summer workouts. He says he has fond memories and experiences from his time in Coffeyville.

Summers will have an opportunity to earn immediate playing time at ISU, and has three years of eligibility remaining.

FULL INTERVIEW w/Jahni Summers

Red Raven football lost an icon today, with the passing of Richard "Skip" Foster.

Foster was one of the most accomplished Ravens in program history, as both a player and coach. He started every game for CCC on the offensive line in 1979 and 1980, being named an All-American in his sophomore season.

Skip joined the Raven coaching staff in 1985, before being promoted to head coach in 1989. He would thrive as coach, winning 83 games, including the 1990 NJCAA National Championship.

Foster and the Ravens went to six conference championships in 12 years, and produced 58 first-team all-conference players, which was the most of any team.

Foster left Coffeyville to pursue coaching in the Arena Football League, where he had stints with the Tulsa Talons, Austin Wranglers, Arizona Rattlers, and San Jose Sharks.

Skip Foster is survived by his wife, Gay, two sons, Spencer and Gage, and daughter, Shelby.