NJCAA Region VI Basketball

 

Labette defeated Seward County 54-49 to win the 2010 NJCAA Region VI basketball championship. On the men's side, Butler defeated Coffeyville 72-60 in the championship game. Labette advances to the NJCAA National Tournament in Salina, while Butler advances to the National Tournament in Hutchinson.

FIVB World League Returns in 2010


March 2, 2010 - The U.S. Men’s National Team – the reigning Olympic gold medalist – will bring its exciting brand of volleyball back to Wichita this summer for the FIVB World League competition.

USA Volleyball has announced that the U.S. Men will play Russia July 9-10 at Charles Koch Arena.
 

2010 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award Watch List

March 1, 2010 - The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced the official watch list for the 2010 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award delivered by Papa John's Pizza.

Fifty-three catchers were nominated for the award by their coaches.  Because the award is given annually to the top division one catcher, the list will be updated to include other candidates until May 5, 2010.   Official Watch List

 

KSHSAA State Wrestling

2010 KSHSAA State Wrestling at INTRUST Bank Arena

21st Annual Park City Wrestling Classic moves to Hartman Arena

One of the largest one-day youth wrestling tournaments in Kansas will be held in the area on Saturday March 6, 20101 at Hartman Arena.  The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and Park City Convention and Tourism are pleased to host 1,050 wrestlers, hailing from eight different states as they participate in the 21st Annual Park City-Wichita Wrestling Classic.

Olympian and three-time All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State, Kenny Monday, will provide a free clinic to participants on Friday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m.

The Classic gears up with the 6U, 8U and 14U beginning at 8:00 a.m. They will be followed by 10U, 12U, and High School Divisions at approximately 1:00 p.m. The day will conclude with the Championship Finals at 6:30 p.m.

Prairie Fire Marathon 10-10-10

Prairie Fire Marathon Turns Up the Heat in Wichita

Wichita, Kan. (Nov. 9, 2009) — Wichita Marathon and Via Christi leadership publically “triggered the spark” for the Prairie Fire Marathon today, unveiling the new name, look and focus of the 31st annual race, and issuing a challenge to Wichita to have 10,000 people committed to a healthier lifestyle by 10.10.10.

Formerly The Heart of Wichita Marathon, the Prairie Fire Marathon will take place on Oct. 10, 2010 (10-10-10) and have a community-wide focus aimed at turning up the heat on physical fitness in Wichita. Via Christi Health is presenting sponsor of the 2010 event.