Sports

Curtis Meyer reporter  With a win at Nebraska Kearney last week, the Gorillas look to improve to 3-0 on the season as they play Northeastern here at home.   “Going 1-0 every week, that’s our mindset.” Said head coach Brian Wright.    Pittsburg impressed last Thursday, with a 72-yard pass in the …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Gorillas are victorious again this week with a 35-28 win over the Kearney Lopers. In a close game Pitt State scored a touchdown in the final minute to get the win.   “We didn’t flinch, down 14-0, just proud of these guys and the way they responded,” …

Kolbe Katsis, freshman wide receiver, weaves through the opposing team on Sep. 1. Katsis is second with an average of 43.5 receiving yards for the game. Bella Mezzacapo Curtis Meyer, reporter   The Gorillas win at home in the first game of the season. With a good show by the Pitt …

PSU volleyball started off their regular season playing in the Alaska Anchorage Tournament in Anchorage, Alaska. They went 1-3 in the tournament, falling to Point Loma University (California), University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and University of Alaska-Anchorage.  “Despite going 1-3 in the tournament, I think there was really strong competition at the …

Charlie Wallace, senior in exercise science, finishes off the 4-mile race with a high five at the Alumni Meet on Aug. 27. Caleb Oswell The Pittsburg State men’s and women’s cross country teams debuts their fall season with the Alumni Meet. The men and women’s cross country teams started off …

Devon Garrison, sophomore tight end, rushes for the first down after the catch against Emporia on Sept. 25. Devon caught two passes and accumulated twenty yards for his first time on the field this season. Daniel Tustin Curtis Meyer sports reporter The 2022 season promises to be an exciting one …

Pittsburg State University offers more than 150 clubs, organizations, and groups that students can join based on special interests, academics, and service.   Among that list is also club sports which are available to all Pitt State students.   Mauresa Caire, senior manufacturing engineering major and President of Women’s Rugby, said that the …

Members of the Pittsburg State men’s and women’s track and field teams earned honors for their achievements in athletics and academics.   On the women’s team, Haven Lander and Trace Mosby, were named MIAA Scholar Athletes. Members of the men’s team were also named MIAA Scholar Athletes including Bryce Grahn, Joshua Hudiburg, …

The women’s rugby club announced winners of this year’s rugby awards earlier this month.   The awards, five in total, were voted on by the entire team.   Macy Williams, who graduated in the fall with an elementary education degree, was voted Most Valuable Rugger.   “Well, it’s definitely an honor to be …

The Pitt State women’s track and field team placed in a tie for 19th place overall at the NCAA Division-II Outdoor Championships from Thursday, May 27 through Saturday, May 29 at this year’s host school Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.   Azusa Pacific University won the championship with 81 points. Grand Valley …