Stories from Saturday, March 27, 2021

The Cottey College softball team split with No. 14-ranked Central Baptist College on the road Friday, taking game one 9-8 (the school's first win over a ranked opponent in any sport since joining the NAIA) before falling in the nightcap 6-4. Lauren Johnson led the way in the opener with a 3-for-4 effort at the plate and three runs, while Kristen Hurst helped her own cause in the circle with a grand slam. Lacey Cruz also threw 5 1/3 innings, striking out seven...

The Nevada High School baseball team started its season on the right cleat, beating New Covenant Academy 7-0 Friday afternoon in the opening round of the Stockton Tournament. Four NHS pitchers combined to strike out 10 batters on just two hits. Elijah Nadurata started on the bump and threw the first three innings before handing the ball to Case Sanderson, who threw two. Drake Seaver followed that up with an inning and 2/3. Lane Wilson recorded the final out...

After the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out its season last year, the Nevada High School track and field team made the most of its return to Larry Testman Track Friday afternoon for the Nevada Invitational — highlighted by a first-place performance by the varsity and junior varsity girls...