Athletics News
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Blue Devils Lose Tight Conference Battle
February 02, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to Fort Scott Community College 65-64 in a tightly contested game Saturday at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC narrowed the gap with a 33-point second half, but the Greyhounds maintained their lead by capitalizing on free throws, going 19-27 from the line. The game saw multiple lead changes, with the Blue Devils largest lead at three points early in the first half. -
Blue Devils Receive Third Conference Loss
February 02, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women's basketball team fell to Fort Scott Community College 62-52 Saturday at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC forced 24 turnovers and scored 27 points off those opportunities but struggled with shooting, connecting on just 32.3% from the field. Fort Scott led by as many as 12 points in the fourth quarter and secured the win with a 32-29 rebounding advantage.
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Kyle Smith: The Heart Behind KCKCC Athletics
January 27, 2026For Kyle Smith, every season brings a new rhythm at Kansas City Kansas Community College. As the Athletics and Facilities Operations Coordinator, his work changes with the calendar. Fall means soccer and volleyball, winter centers on basketball, and spring brings baseball and softball. No matter the sport, his mission remains the same - making sure every detail is ready so student-athletes can perform at their best.
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Blue Devils Destroy Vikings
January 28, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women's basketball team dominated the Missouri Valley College Varsity Reserve team, 76-30, at Breidenthal Court Monday. KCKCC forced 24 turnovers, converting them into 32 points, and secured a 54-30 advantage on the boards. The Blue Devils established a commanding 50-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in the game, aided by a robust 46 points in the paint. The Vikings struggled offensively, shooting just 18.9% from the field.
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Blue Devils Fall to the Undefeated Cavaliers
January 22, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to the No. 3 Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 78-59 on Saturday at the JCCC Gymnasium. KCKCC led briefly in the first half by six points, but the Cavaliers responded with a strong performance, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot 40%. The Blue Devil defense recorded 10 steals, contributing to 12 points off turnovers.
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No.15 Blue Devils Fall to 0-2 in Conference Play
January 22, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women's basketball team fell to the No.1 Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 103-51 on Saturday at the JCCC Gym. KCKCC struggled offensively, shooting just 31.3% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc. JCCC, maintaining their undefeated record, capitalized with a 60% field goal percentage and a dominant 46 points in the paint.
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Turnovers Prove Costly in 63–58 Conference Opener Loss
January 15, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team fell to Allen County Community College 63-58 at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils led by eight early in the second half but were unable to maintain their advantage. Allen’s defense forced 17 turnovers, contributing to their comeback, while KCKCC was paced by 24 points in the paint.
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No.15 Blue Devils Fall in Conference Opener
January 15, 2026The No.15 Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team fell in their conference opener to Allen Community College, 53-42, at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC struggled offensively, shooting 25.9% from the field and committing 15 turnovers. Despite forcing 23 turnovers and recording 12 steals, the Blue Devils were unable to overcome the Red Devils' 11-point lead established late in the fourth quarter.
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Blue Devils Throttle Falcons
January 08, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team dominated Kansas Christian Varsity Reserve team with a decisive 125-35 victory at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils recorded 22 steals and 31 assists, contributing to a 94-point lead late in the second half. KCKCC capitalized on turnovers, scoring 48 points off the Falcons' 31 turnovers, while also tallying 78 points in the paint.
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Lana Ross Inducted into NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame
January 06, 2026Lana Ross has never chased accolades. Instead, she has spent more than two decades building programs, shaping student-athletes, and elevating the standard of junior college softball. Now, the results of that lifelong commitment have earned her one of the sport’s highest honors.
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No.18 Blue Devils Dominate Final Game of 2025
January 05, 2026The No. 18 Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance at Breidenthal Court, defeating Mid-America Nazarene University 78–48 to improve to 12–4 on the season.
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Built on Effort: Kylee West, Blue Devil of the Month
December 17, 2025Some players lead with points. Others lead with words. Kylee West leads with work. The Leavenworth, Kan. native has been named Blue Devil of the Month, an honor that reflects far more than a stat line. Kylee’s impact on the KCKCC women’s basketball program is felt in her energy, consistency and unwavering commitment to her teammates — qualities that have made her one of the most respected leaders on the roster.
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Men’s Basketball Routs Tigers
December 16, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team put together a complete performance Monday night at Breidenthal Court, rolling past Marshalltown Community College 79–57 and improving to 10–7 on the season. The Blue Devils set the tone early with efficient shooting and aggressive defense, building a 39–21 halftime lead and stretching the margin to as many as 25 points in the second half.
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Breidenthal Blowout: Blue Devils Dominate Blazers
December 16, 2025The No.18 Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance at Breidenthal Court on Monday, rolling past John Wood Community College 66–35 to improve to 11–4 on the season. The Blue Devils controlled the game from start to finish, building a lead as large as 32 points in the third quarter while outworking the Blazers on the glass, 57–35, and holding them to just 25.5 percent shooting from the field.
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Blue Devils Knock Off No. 11 North Central in 74–70 Road Victory
December 15, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team earned a statement road win Saturday night, edging No. 11 North Central Missouri College 74–70 in a tightly contested matchup. The Blue Devils built momentum early behind efficient perimeter shooting, connecting on 12-of-21 three-point attempts, and held off a late push from the Pirates with timely defensive plays, finishing with 10 steals. The victory served as a measure of redemption for KCKCC, which had previously fallen to the Pirates 82–75 earlier in the season at the KCKCC Hall of Fame Classic at Breidenthal Court.
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No. 21 Blue Devils Throttle Wolves
December 10, 2025The No. 21 Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team rolled past Metropolitan Community College with a dominant 78–38 win, stretching the lead to 40 points in the fourth quarter. The Blue Devils shot 43.5% from beyond the arc, knocked down 10 threes and held a 47–42 edge on the glass. MCC finished just 9-of-61 from the field.
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Leonard Hits Late Bucket for the Road Win
December 10, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team narrowly defeated Western Iowa Tech 57-55 Dec. 8. The Blue Devils secured the win with a strong second half, outscoring the Comets 31-27 after trailing by two points at halftime. KCKCC capitalized on free throws, shooting 71.4% from the line, while Western Iowa Tech managed only 52.9%.
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No. 24 Blue Devils Go Perfect in John Wood Classic
December 08, 2025The No. 24 Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team got two victories over Olive-Harvey College and John Wood Community College in the John Wood Classic in Quincy, Ill.
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Willis Allen Named Interim Head Coach for KCKCC Women’s Basketball
December 05, 2025Kansas City Kansas Community College announces that Willis Allen has been appointed Interim Head Coach of the Blue Devil women’s basketball program as of Dec. 4. Allen steps into the role after serving as the program’s assistant coach since joining the staff in June 2023.
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Blue Devils March on Spires
December 04, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team defeated the University of Saint Mary JV team 97-47 Dec. 2 at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC dominated the game, leading by as many as 52 points in the second half. The home team shot 55.1% from the field, with their bench contributing 58 points. The Spires struggled offensively, shooting just 26.6% from the field and managing only 47 points overall.
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Brotherhood, Resilience, and Jeremiah Lewis
December 03, 2025Jeremiah Lewis didn’t expect his sophomore season to look anything like this. The Leavenworth native came into the fall confident, motivated, and ready to build on a year that helped KCKCC men’s basketball make history. But one wrong step in September changed everything.
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A Historic Season to Remember for Blue Devil Volleyball
December 01, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College volleyball team opened its national tournament journey with one of the most thrilling matches of the week, outlasting No.13 Grand Rapids in a five-set battle to start their run. The Blue Devils took the opening set 25-21 behind early production from Trinaty Fansher and Veronica Rolando but Grand Rapids responded with a 25-20 second set to even the match. KCKCC regained control with a dominant 25-17 third-set performance, only for Grand Rapids to push back and force a decisive fifth. In the final frame, the Blue Devils remained composed and executed in key moments, pulling away late for a 15-12 victory and setting the tone for a strong tournament performance.
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KCKCC Women Stay Hot from Deep in 75-65 Win Over North Arkansas
November 12, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team defeated North Arkansas College, 75-65, behind 13 three-pointers and a 15-point third-quarter lead Nov. 11. The Blue Devils capitalized on their perimeter shooting, converting 13 of 30 attempts for a 43.3% success rate, while also forcing 19 turnovers that led to 14 points. North Arkansas made a late push with 20 points in the fourth quarter, but KCKCC’s bench contributed 36 points to help secure the win.
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Blue Devils Struggle Offensively in Home Loss to North Arkansas
November 12, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to North Arkansas College 84-54 Nov. 11 at Breidenthal Court. The Pioneers pulled away late, building a 33-point lead in the second half — their largest of the night. The Blue Devils forced 11 steals but struggled offensively, shooting just 28.4 percent from the field. North Arkansas capitalized, converting 52.5 percent of its attempts and scoring 40 points in the paint.
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Kansas City Kansas Community College Teams Up with FanWord to Boost Athletic Storytelling
November 12, 2025Kansas City Kansas Community College has announced a new partnership with FanWord, one of the leading AI technology and storytelling companies in college sports, to implement FanWord Assist—FanWord’s AI-powered content creation platform—across its athletics department.
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Blue Devils Dominate Highland to Win District Championship, Secure National Tournament Berth
November 11, 2025The No. 5 Kansas City Kansas Community College volleyball team swept Highland Community College 25-22, 25-14, 25-19 Nov. 9 for the 2025 Plains District A Tournament Championship. With the win, KCKCC punched their ticket to the 2025 NJCAA DII Volleyball National Tournament. The Blue Devils displayed a strong serving performance with 12 aces, while their effective blocking contributed to a total of 10 team blocks. The Scotties struggled offensively, hitting just .073, as KCKCC controlled the match from start to finish.
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Strong Opening Quarter Lifts Blue Devils Past Rend Lake
November 11, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team defeated Rend Lake College 60-50 Nov. 8 at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils won through a dominant first-quarter performance, establishing a 16-point lead early in the game.
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KCKCC Men Secure 80-66 Win Behind Second-Half Surge
November 11, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team secured an 80-66 victory over Southeast Community College Nov. 8 on Breidenthal Court. The home team pulled ahead with a strong second half, outscoring the visitors 46-34. The game featured a balanced scoring effort, with the bench contributing 32 points. Southeast briefly led in the first half, but KCKCC’s largest lead of 14 points in the second half sealed the win.
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Blue Devils Rally Past Palm Beach State, Come Up Short in Lake Land Clash
November 04, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team had a thrilling weekend during the Regular Season National tournament in Lake Worth, Fla. First edging Palm Beach State College 67-65 Oct. 31, before falling to No.18 Lake Land College 68-60 Nov. 1 at Erling Gym.
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No.22 Blue Devil Men's Basketball Sneaks By in Season Opener
November 04, 2025The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team narrowly defeated Florida State College at Jacksonville 64-61 Oct. 31. KCKCC was led by a strong shooting performance, converting 60 percent from the field. Despite committing 18 turnovers, the team capitalized on their free throw opportunities, going 18-for-24. The win was secured in a tense final stretch, as the Manta Rays, who shot only 33.3 percent from the field, fell short despite a late push.
