Athletics News

Cam Kiser
Trio of Tiger wrestlers sign with inaugural NCAA DII program

After strong 2025-26 wrestling seasons, Cowley College sophomores Evan Rodriguez, AB Stokes, and Cam Kiser will take their talents down the road to compete at NCAA Division II Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK.

Softball camp
Large turnout for Youth Softball Camp at Cowley College

Getting instruction from long-time Cowley College softball coach Jenny Hoyt, as well as assistant coach Kaylen Artherton and players from the Lady Tiger softball team, a total of 65 individuals took part in the Cowley College Softball Camp recently held at the Ed Hargrove Softball Field in Arkansas City, KS.

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A pair of Cowley athletes were honored at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet

Celebrating the best of sports in south-central Kansas, a pair of Cowley College athletes were honored at the 28th annual 2026 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet held on Thursday inside Intrust Bank Arena.

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Athletes from Kansas and Oklahoma take part in the pole vault clinic at Cowley College

Having coached 29 junior college All-Americans, two national champions, and one national record holder, Cowley College vault coach Parker Ray conducted a pole vault clinic June 16-18 at the Mark A Phillips Track and Field Complex in Arkansas City. The clinic featured 13 athletes from across Kansas and Oklahoma.

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Dakota LeBlanc joins the Cowley College men’s basketball staff

With the recent departure of assistant coach Reggie Scurry, the Cowley College men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of Dakota LeBlanc as Scurry’s replacement on the Tiger coaching staff.

Lauren Brummet
Cowley volleyball adds transfer from Allen County

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball program has added transfer Lauren Brummet from Cawker City, Kansas, to the roster.

Gold Glove
Cowley’s Drake Fittro garners additional Gold Glove honors

The NJCAA has announced the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings 2026 NJCAA D1 Baseball Gold Glove Awards, with two Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference baseball players earning Gold Gloves at their positions.

Ron Case Cup
Cowley College athletics finishes sixth in 2025-2026 Ron Case Cup

Continuing its exceptional prowess on the playing fields, Cowley College was among three Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference schools to finish in the top 10 of the 2025-26 Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics Scholarship Division, recognizing overall program excellence in two-year colleges.

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Former Tiger, Emarquis Jones, signs with James Madison University

Playing a valuable role on the 2024-2025 Cowley College men’s basketball team, which won 30 games for only the second time in the program’s history, Emarquis Jones recently signed a letter of intent to continue his athletic and academic career at NCAA Division I James Madison University.

Volleyball
Coach Steven Gream presents at the Balkan Business Forum in Serbia

Last August, as the Cowley College volleyball team prepared for the 2025 season, head coach Steven Gream received an unexpected email: an invitation to speak at the 10th annual Balkan Business Forum (BBF) in Belgrade, Serbia, in May 2026. Event organizers had heard a podcast he recorded with sports psychiatrist Dr. Larry Widman about mental training and how Cowley volleyball incorporates it into its program, which led the BBF’s program director to extend the invitation.

Gold Glove
Fittro, Sems named Gold Glove winners

Cowley College centerfielder Drake Fittro and shortstop Josiah Sems are among nine individuals from six Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference baseball teams to have earned the highest defensive honor awarded by the conference by being named Gold Glove award winners at their positions.

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Youth softball camp is approaching at Cowley College

Cowley College is preparing to host a youth softball camp for ages 5-12 on Tuesday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ed Hargrove Field in Arkansas City.

Tiger Skins
Tiger Skins/Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tourney set for August 1

Cowley College's Tiger Booster Club is preparing to host the 31st annual Tiger Skins/Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 1, at Ark City Golf & Fitness.

Cade Baldridge
A pair of former Cowley standouts help lead KU to record-setting season, berth in super-regional

Helping guide the University of Kansas baseball team to new heights, Cowley College alums Cade Baldridge and Tyler Hancock will look to keep the Jayhawks’ dream season continuing when they play in the super regional for the first time in program history. Baldridge is a second baseman for the Jayhawks, and Hancock is the team's hitting coach.

All-Region baseball
Fittro, Lile named Second Team All-Region

Cowley College baseball players Drake Fittro and Riley Lile were recognized for their accomplishments in the 2026 season by being named Second Team All-Region selections.

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Pole vault clinic at Cowley College offered on June 16-18

The Cowley College track and field coaching staff is preparing to conduct a pole vault clinic on June 16-18 at the Mark A Phillips Track and Field Complex located at 230 Pierce St., just East of the Cowley baseball stadium.