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2027 3⭐️ ATH Bra’Jon Melancon (North Iberville HS, Rosedale, LA) has committed to Kansas State 🐈‍⬛ The 6-0, 170-pound athlete chose the Wildcats over offers from Arkansas, Houston, Tulane, and others as the No. 13 ATH in the country for the 2027 class.

⚾️ With the College World Series underway, here’s every appearance by Kansas, Kansas State, and Wichita State on college baseball’s biggest stage. Kansas — 1993 Kansas State — Never Appeared Wichita State — 1982, 1988, 1989 🏆, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 The Shockers remain the only Kansas program to win a national championship, capturing the College World Series title in 1989.

🏆 A CHAMPIONSHIP 74 YEARS IN THE MAKING 🏆 Washburn Rural baseball captured the 2026 Class 6A State Championship, securing the program’s first state title since 1952. The Junior Blues defeated top seeded Maize and defending champion Lawrence Free State during their championship run, ending a 74 year drought in the process. After more than seven decades, Washburn Rural is once again a state champion. ⚾🏆 (📸: Doug Walker)

Minnesota State INF transfer Jake Berkland has committed to Kansas. The 5-foot-9 infielder is coming off a season in which he hit 11 home runs, drove in 47 runs, and stole 22 bases while breaking Minnesota State’s single-season runs scored record. Berkland was also an NSIC All-Tournament Team selection.

🏆 HISTORY MADE 🏆 Gardner-Edgerton softball has a state championship to call its own for the first time. The Trailblazers made program history in 2026, capturing the school’s first state softball championship with a run through the 6A State Tournament that included victories over Topeka and Campus before securing the title.

Kansas is hiring veteran coach Duane Akina as a senior analyst/nickels coach, according to CBS Sports. Akina brings decades of experience to Lawrence, most recently serving as Texas’ defensive pass game coordinator. He also spent time as Arizona’s defensive coordinator and has coached more than 40 future NFL defensive backs, including three Thorpe Award winners.

🏆 THREE STRAIGHT 🏆 Since 2024, Saint Thomas Aquinas baseball has captured three consecutive state championships. The Saints have gone back-to-back-to-back, winning titles in 2024, 2025, and 2026 while establishing themselves as one of the premier baseball programs in Kansas. With another trophy added in 2026, Saint Thomas Aquinas continues to build on a championship tradition that shows no signs of slowing down. ⚾🏆

🏆 DYNASTY BY THE NUMBERS 🏆 Since 2011, Bishop Carroll softball has captured eight state championships. That stretch includes five consecutive state titles from 2011-15, highlighted by a 2015 season that ended with the Eagles being named MaxPreps National Champions. With another championship added in 2026, Bishop Carroll continues to build on a legacy that has made it one of the premier softball programs in the state of Kansas. 🦅

Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor voiced his frustration with Monday’s ruling that grants Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligibility for the 2026 season. Speaking with Yahoo Sports, Taylor called the decision “bull****” and said it was “absolutely devastating” that a player who admitted to betting on his own team would be allowed to compete. Taylor is not alone. Multiple athletic directors from across the country have publicly criticized the ruling, citing concerns about competitive integrity and the precedent it could set for college athletics moving forward. The NCAA has announced plans to appeal the decision.

2027 3⭐️ WR Jay Williams (Millikan HS, Long Beach, CA) has committed to Kansas 🔴🔵 The 6-5, 190-pound wide receiver chose the Jayhawks over offers from Syracuse, Oregon State, Washington State, and others.

The Jayhawks fall to Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional, bringing a historic season to an end. (📸: KUBaseball)