Top local sports plays of 2020
From dunks, to diving catches and walk-offs; here are the top plays we captured in 2020.
Pittsburg State
Pitt State rallies to hand #19 Missouri Western first loss
The Gorillas top the Griffons 87-84 Thursday night.
DaMitz flirts with triple-double; Gorillas top Missouri Western
Kaylee DaMitz finishes with 20 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds Thursday night.
Pitt State's Gegg named MIAA Player of the Week
Gegg tied a career-high with 31 pts against Lincoln last week.
Draeger, Lacen sign at Columbus High School
Cameron Draeger signs to play baseball at Pitt State.
Pitt State preps for fall finale
The Gorillas will play their fourth and final game of the season Saturday.
Pitt State QB Sexton excited for opportunity in new offense
Sexton threw for 398 yards and 3 touchdowns last Saturday.
With game one down, Gorillas turn attention to Missouri Western
Pitt State will face the Griffons on Saturday.
Gorillas set for Saturday's season opener
Pitt State will play Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon.
Pitt State approves alcohol sales for home games
PITTSBURG, Kan - Pittsburg State University approves alcohol sales for their October 31st home game against University of Nebraska Kearney. Press Release Pittsburg State University is moving forward with a pilot of alcohol sales at the Oct. 31 home football…
Pitt State prepares for fall football; basketball season expected to begin as planned
The Gorillas are scheduled to play five football games between October 31st and November 28th.
PSU Athletic Director breaks down upcoming home football game
Ticket holders will be required to sit in the stadium section that corresponds to their purchased tickets and fans will have to socially distance from each section.
Pitt State releases gameday info for October home football game
Carnie Smith Stadium will operate at about 25% capacity.
Pitt State announces new fall football schedule
The Gorillas expect to play five games in October and November.
Pitt State to face Stephen F. Austin in November; plans to host two games at Carnie Smith Stadium
The Gorillas will face Stephen F. Austin November 14th.
MIAA suspends fall sports season
All MIAA fall sport competitions will be suspended until January 1, 2021.
NCAA Division II cancels 2020 fall championships
The Presidents Council made the decision Wednesday afternoon.
Kansas 5A Player of the Year Grace Pyle (McPherson HS) commits to Pitt State
Pyle was the Sports in Kansas 5A Girls Player of the Year this year for McPherson.
Pitt State turf project nearing completion
The project is being funded by Freeman Health System in Joplin.
MIAA delays start of fall practices, competition due to COVID-19
Fall practices can begin the week of August 31st.
Former Riverton standout Compton transferring to Pitt State to finish college career
Taylor Compton is the Kansas career leader in strikeouts.
Missouri Southern track and field coach Brian Allen headed to Pitt State hall of fame
Allen was a 9X All-American thrower and 4X MIAA champion for the Gorillas.
Pitt State football announces July camps
The Gorillas will host two camps in July.
Pittsburg's Minniefield signs to join Pitt State track and field program
Minniefield is a 3X state qualifier in the shot put for the Purple Dragons, finishing 3rd in the state as a junior.
