Asia Smith

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News and Sports Reporter at KSNC-TV (Great Bend, KS)

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Gary Thomason takes over as Heights boys basketball head coach

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita Heights boys basketball announced longtime assistant Gary Thomason as the new coach on Thursday. Thomason spent nearly two decades as the Falcons assistant coach, working under former head coach Joe Auer, who retired after his 30th season in 2025. Advertisement“I’ve been with him for 18 years, and it just, it just seemed, it seemed natural. It really did,” said Thomason. He and Auer had discussed his decision to take over.
Gary Thomason takes over as Height boys basketball head coach

2 weeks ago | ksn.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) –Wichita Heights boys basketball has a new head coach in longtime assistant Gary Thomason, the school announced Thursday. Thomason spent nearly two decades as the Falcons assistant coach, working under former head coach Joe Auer, who retired after his 30th season in 2025. “I’ve been with him for 18 years and it just it just seemed it seemed natural. It really did,” said Thomason.
Maize High boys’ head basketball coach Chris Grill stepping down

2 weeks ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson |Asia Smith

MAIZE, Kan. (KSNW) – Chris Grill is stepping down as the head coach for the Maize High School boys’ basketball team. Grill has spent 16 years with the Eagles, during which he compiled a 246-117 record at Maize and led the Eagles to the school’s first state basketball championship in 2021. “I feel like in coaching, I’ve never really focused on winning,” he told KSN. “I’ve always felt like, as a coach, my job was to get our team to play the best they could possibly play.
WSU says Cessna Stadium renovations should be done before state track meet

2 weeks ago | ksn.com | Asia Smith |Carina Branson

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Construction continues at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium, which is preparing to host its first event since the 2024 Kansas State High Schools Activities Association (KSHSAA) track and field championship. The KT Woodman Classic, which will take place April 11 and 12, is a staple for thousands of high school and collegiate athletes.
WSU says Cessna Stadium renovations should be done before state track meet

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Construction continues at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium, which is preparing to host its first event since the 2024 Kansas State High Schools Activities Association (KSHSAA) track and field championship. AdvertisementThe KT Woodman Classic, which will take place April 11 and 12, is a staple for thousands of high school and collegiate athletes.
Wind Surge win home opener in a 3-1 victory

2 weeks ago | ksn.com | Wichita Wind Surge |Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (Wind Surge)—The Wichita Wind Surge held firm in a 3-1 victory in the Equity Bank Park Opening Day over the Midland RockHounds. Darren Bowen dazzled in his Wind Surge debut, striking out five while giving up just a run on three hits over five innings as the starter. After three walks loaded the bases in the bottom of the second, Jake Rucker pushed a sac fly high in the air to left field.
Three Wichita East powerlifters win state titles

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita East powerlifting hosted the 6A state championship meet for the third straight year on Saturday, March 29. Full meet results can be found here. The event featured 302 total athletes, seeing growth from the first time the Blue Aces hosted it in 2023. Advertisement“There was about 108 lifters our first year,” said Blue Aces head powerlifting coach Justin Hurley.
Three Wichita East powerlifters win state titles

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita East powerlifting hosted the 6A state championship meet for the third straight year on Saturday, March 29. Full meet results can be found here. The event featured 302 total athletes, seeing growth from the first time the Blue Aces hosted it in 2023. “There was about 108 lifters our first year,” said Blue Aces head powerlifting coach Justin Hurley.
Wichita State’s Corey Washington enters transfer portal

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A week after Quincy Ballard announced his intent to transfer from Wichita State basketball, another Shocker has joined him. Starting forward Corey Washington entered his name in the transfer portal on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6 forward from Little Rock, Arkansas, spent just one season at Wichita State after transferring from Saint Peters. He had a dynamic presence on the Shockers’ roster, averaging 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Wichita State’s Corey Washington enters transfer portal

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Asia Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A week after Quincy Ballard announced his intent to transfer from Wichita State basketball, another Shocker has joined him. Starting forward Corey Washington entered his name in the transfer portal on Tuesday. AdvertisementThe 6-foot-6 forward from Little Rock, Arkansas, spent just one season at Wichita State after transferring from Saint Peters. He had a dynamic presence on the Shockers’ roster, averaging 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.