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Barto's bombs help Team KLKC boys to All-Star hoop victory

Details: Written by KSEK Staff Reports

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Team KLKC's Blake Barto hit four first-half three-pointers, including a pair during a 16-0 run as his squad went on to a 115-88 victory over Team KSEK in the seventh annual KSEK/KLKC Via Christi All-Star Boys Basketball All-Star Game Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Colgan Fieldhouse.

Barto, a forward who was not known for his perimeter game as a member of the Frontenac Raiders during his high school career, would finish with five treys and 17 points to earn Most Valuable Player honors for the contest.

Team KSEK girls hold off rally to win All-Star Basketball Game

Details: Written by KSEK Staff Reports

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Team KSEK held off a second-half rally to claim a 65-60 victory over Team KLKC in the seventh annual KSEK/KLKC Via Christi High School Girls Basketball All-Star Game Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Colgan Fieldhouse.

During halftime, Team KSEK's Michaela O'Brien of Labette County defeated Bethany Barlow of Caney Valley, 7-5, in a shoot-off to take the annual three-point shooting contest title. Both players were 9-of-20 in the first round to force the extra round.

Frontenac sweeps top spots in CNC diamond sports polls

Details: Written by KSEK Staff Reports

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Frontenac Raiders swept the top spots in the CNC League baseball and softball polls announced Monday afternoon.

The polls were released during the third annual preseason coaches luncheon presented by The Ticket -- 99.1 ESPN Radio, which took place at Watco Companies of Pittsburg.

Rosters set for KSEK/KLKC Via Christi All-Star Basketball Games

Details: Written by KSEK Staff Reports

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The rosters have been finalized for the seventh annual KSEK/KLKC Via Christi All-Star Basketball Games, which will be played Sunday, April 7 at St. Mary’s-Colgan Fieldhouse in Pittsburg.

The girls’ All-Star match-up between Team KSEK and Team KLKC will begin the day at 1 p.m., with the boys’ game to follow immediately after. Also taking place will be 3-point shootouts for both girls and boys along with a boys slam dunk contest.

Pittsburg baseball, Indy softball picked as SEK favorites

Details: Written by KSEK Staff Reports

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Purple Dragons were picked as the baseball favorite while the Independence Bulldogs were chosen as the softball team to beat by the Southeast Kansas League coaches in surveys announced Monday.

The polls were released during the third annual preseason luncheon presented by The Ticket -- 99.1 ESPN Radio, which took place at Watco Companies of Pittsburg.

The Ticket's Amershek honored with KWCA media award

Details: Written by KSEK Press Release

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Ticket -- 99.1 ESPN Radio's Aaron Amershek was honored for his coverage of high school wrestling when the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association recognized him with one of its 2012-13 Media of the Year Awards.

Amershek has covered the Class 4A Regional and State Championships for The Ticket the past two seasons, and the years before that the same meets for Class 5A -- primarily following the Pittsburg Purple Dragons.