Athletics News
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Late Surge Lifts Pirates Past KCKCC Women’s Basketball
February 19, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team fell to North Central Missouri College, 62-56, at Breidenthal Court Wednesday. Despite a strong rebounding performance with 45 total boards, the game was marked by a tight halftime score of 28-25 in favor of the Blue Devils. The Pirates, ranked No. 21 in the NJCAA DII Poll, surged in the final two quarters, closing the game with a decisive 19-point fourth quarter. -
Blue Devils Take Down Vote-Receiving Thunderbirds
February 19, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College baseball team secured a 9-5 victory over Cloud County Community College Tuesday at KCKCC Baseball Field. The Blue Devils were able to out hit the Thunderbirds who were receiving votes in the NJCAA DI Baseball Preseason Rankings.
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Blue Devils Get Revenge on Scotties
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men's basketball team edged Highland Community College Scotties, 69-64 Saturday at Ben Allen Field House. KCKCC built an early advantage, leading by as many as 15 points and holding off a late rally by Highland. The Blue Devils capitalized on its 87.5% free-throw shooting, making 21 of 24 attempts, while forcing eight turnovers that contributed to 11 points off turnovers.
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Road Proven Tough for the Blue Devils
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women's basketball team fell to Highland Community College, 73-67, at Ben Allen Field House on Saturday. KCKCC narrowed the gap with a strong second quarter, scoring 27 points, but Highland maintained control with a dominant 22-point third quarter. The Blue Devils recorded 15 assists and 7 steals, while Highland collected 43 rebounds and scored 36 points in the paint.
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Blue Devil Baseball Go .500 in Amarillo
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College baseball team experienced a mixed series against Amarillo College, with a 2-1 loss and 10-4 win Friday and a 5-2 loss and 3-2 win Sunday.
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KCKCC Takes No. 3 to the Wire in Tight Loss
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to the No. 3 undefeated Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 61-57 in a closely contested matchup Wednesday at Breidenthal Court. The Blue Devils led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but the Cavaliers surged with a 39-point second half to secure the victory. Despite forcing 20 turnovers and recording 10 steals, KCKCC was unable to maintain its early advantage.
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Blue Devils Fight Against the Undefeated
February 16, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team fell to the No.1 Johnson County Community College Cavaliers, 76-50, Wednesday at Breidenthal Court. KCKCC struggled with shooting accuracy, hitting only 31.7% from the field and 33.3% from the free-throw line. Johnson County dominated the paint with 48 points and held a significant 47-32 advantage in rebounds.
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Blue Devils Fall in Iola
February 09, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team fell to Allen Community College, 79-71 Saturday. The Blue Devils held a narrow 38-36 lead at halftime but were unable to maintain their advantage as the Red Devils outscored them 43-33 in the second half. Despite the loss, KCKCC connected on 19-27 free throws, while the Red Devils shot 50 percent from the field and made 10-20 attempts from beyond the arc.
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Blue Devils Fall in Hard Fought Battle
February 09, 2026The Kansas City Kansas Community College women’s basketball team fell to Allen Community College, 67-62 on Saturday despite a strong third quarter where they outscored the Red Devils 25-12. The Blue Devils made 7-21 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.
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Blue Devils Get Important Road Win in Chanute
February 09, 2026The Kansas City Community College men’s basketball team secured a 79-74 victory over the Neosho County Community College Wednesday night. KCKCC’s bench contributed significantly with 39 points, and the team shot 54.7 percent from the field. The Panthers kept the game close by converting 25 of 30 free throws, but the Blue Devils maintained the lead throughout, with their largest advantage being five points early in the first half.
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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.
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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.
