Registration opens March 1 for the 2026 Walk Kansas program, an eight-week initiative offered by Kansas State University Extension designed to help participants build healthier habits through physical activity, nutrition and overall wellness.

The program runs March 22 through May 16 and is open to individuals and teams in Kansas and beyond.

“Walk Kansas is an eight-week health initiative,” said Sharolyn Jackson, state leader of K-State Extension’s Walk Kansas program. “It’s focused on physical activity, but it brings a lot more into the program than that. We also focus on wellness in general, on healthy eating, on managing stress and getting better sleep, all those things that factor into overall wellness.”

While Walk Kansas is primarily team-based, participants may also register as individuals. The new online system allows teams of any size, though four members is considered an ideal number. “A team of four is a great number because it’s a good size where you can encourage each other,” Jackson said.

“But if you just have a team of two, that’ll work too. It will prorate your activity minutes and put everybody on a level playing field.” Participants track minutes of activity or steps through the program’s online portal. The system automatically converts activity to miles, counting 15 minutes of activity as one mile or 2,000 steps as one mile. Walk Kansas is built on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week.

Jackson describes moderate activity as working at a pace where a person can carry on a conversation, but not sing.

“It’s not just a leisurely stroll,” she said. “It’s picking up the pace a bit to get the heart rate going.”

The program also encourages participants to incorporate strengthening activities at least two days per week, such as resistance bands, light weights or body-weight exercises.

Beyond physical activity, Walk Kansas promotes healthy eating. Participants track fruit and vegetable intake through the online system, often discovering they eat fewer servings than they realized. Weekly newsletters provide educational information in a blog format, including tips for increasing activity, managing stress and improving sleep.

The program emphasizes a Mediterranean-style eating pattern and includes recipes aligned with each week’s nutrition message. Webinars — recorded for later viewing — cover topics such as gut health, workplace relationships, fostering kindness and connection, increasing activity at work and communicating effectively with health care providers.

Jackson said organizers are placing additional emphasis this year on workplace participation. More than half of Walk Kansas teams historically have formed at worksites.

“We spend a lot of time at work,” Jackson said. “If you’re working toward a common goal or supporting each other, people feel better and are probably less inclined to miss work.”

She added that employers who promote wellness programs may see benefits such as improved productivity, enhanced morale and teamwork, reduced long-term health care and workers’ compensation costs, and improved employee retention.

Walk Kansas averages more than 4,000 participants statewide each year. There are no age limits; participants have ranged from young children to people in their 90s. Youth through high school may participate at no cost.

The standard registration fee is $10 per person, which covers access to the online tracking system and program materials. Participants also may invite friends or family members from outside Kansas — even overseas — to join their teams.

“We’re just trying to get people to get up and moving whatever way they can,” Jackson said. “How can you build more movement into your day? Whatever little tips and tricks we can offer, we’ll provide those through Walk Kansas.”

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More information and registration details are available at walkkansas.org.

In the nigh-cap in Day One of the second-weekend of play in the 2026 College Baseball Series, high quality pitching was the way to win as Auburn defeated Kansas State 5-1. 

In what was a relativley quiet offensive game, Auburn was quick to get out to the hot start, scratching across the first run on the bottom of the first. From there, the Tigers would be held scoreless until the top of the fifth. It would be silent for the bats until the top of the eighth where Auburn would find two more runs. 

In the bottom half of the frame, K-State, would find it’s first burst of offense by scoring its opening run. However, the offense would be quiet after that as Auburn picked up its final run in the top of the ninth. 

The Auburn pitching excelled in the game as Jake Marciano would produce eight strikeouts in just six innings of work. 

James Guyette would also deal from the mound picking up four strikeouts in his six innings of work. 

The Tigers will on on to play Florida State at 3:00 PM CT on Feb. 20, while Kansas State will take on Nebraska at 7:00 PM CT. 

Recap all of the live action down below or find the replay on FloCollege!

Bottom of 9th | K-State Batting

KSU 1, AUB 5

Two quick groundouts would force K-State in to their final out of the contest. A glimmer of hope is found though as AJ Evasco doubles to right center. Dee Kennedy flew out to right field to end the game and hand Auburn the 5-1 lead! 

Auburn’s 5th Run! Take A Look! 

The Tigers brought it in.

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Top of 9th | Auburn Batting

KSU 1, AUB 5

Top of the ninth and the final six outs are upon us! Two singles and a timely sacrifice bunt allowed Bristol Carter to ground out the the pitcher to score the runner from third. The Tigers take a four0run lead as the Wildcats head towards their final three outs!

Here Is How The Wildcats Scored!

Did the job.

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Bottom of 8th | K-State Batting

KSU 1, AUB 4

In the bottom half of the eighth, the Wildcats got some momentum finally getting the thought of being shutout out of their mind. 

Shintaro Inoue finds the base path after reaching on an error which allowed him to advance to second. And RBI-double off the bat of Micah Kendrick brought in the first run for K-State. 

Run No. 4 For Auburn On A Routine Sac-Fly

On a roll!

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Relive Run No. 3 For The Tigers

Touched home.

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Top of 8th | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 4

Late in this ball-game the Auburn Tigers have found some life. Carter Bristol finds his way to third after a few defensive errors. An RBI-single will score Bristol from third. Then a sacrifice fly from Lucas Steele scores the fourth run from Auburn! 

Bottom of 7th | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

We hope you enjoyed your seventh inning stretch because we are right back in to play! Two ground-outs and strikeout is the story of the frame for Auburn. 

To the top of the eighth we go! 

Top of 7th | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

A strikeout, a fly out and a foul-fly out are the story in the top half of the frame as the Auburn Tigers still lead this one by two! Get up fans and enjoy your seventh inning stretch! 

Bottom of 6th | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

Three straight groundouts and this game is FLYING! It is a two-run game heading in to the top of the seventh! get read fans, it’s almost stretch time! 

Top of 6th | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

A fly out, groundout and strikeout are the plays to get through the top half. It has been a pretty quick ball game so far! As we move to the bottom of the frame, it still is only a two run game! 

Flashback To Auburn’s Second Run!

A Little Chaos Never Hurt Anyone

Auburn takes the 2-0 lead in the top half of five!

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Bottom of 5th | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

Quick work for the side in the bottom half of the frame! A ground-out, fly-out and Marciano’s eighth strikeout of the day retires the side. Top of sixth coming soon! 

Marciano Back On The Mound For Auburn

Bottom of the fifth is coming and Marciano is still on the mound for the Tigers

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Top of 5th | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 2

Five innings are almost gone and it is still a relatively quiet game offensively. A crazy snag for Carlos Vasquez gets the first out of the inning. Cade Belyeu is caught stealing for out number two. 

A runner is on the path after drawing a walk, the second of the night off the had of Guyette. A little chaos pushes the second run across for the Tigers. A final tag at second ends the innings! Bottom of five coming up!  

Base Runner = Gone

Here is a look at the pick off from Marciano. 

“Bye, Bye, Base Runner 👋” – Jake Marciano, probably

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Bottom of 4th | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

K-State was quick to get a duck on the pond but the momentum was short lived as Marciano threw a textbook pick-off attempt. 

A pop up to short records the second out and another runner is on the path with an infield single. Marciano’s seventh strikeout of the game ends the side. Fifth inning on the way!

Top of 4th | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

Still a one-run game and these pitchers are making quick work of their batsmen. It was a three-up/three-down half inning for the K-State defense. Two ground-outs and a strikeout complete the side. Bottom of four is coming up! It is still anyone’s ball game! 

A Sixth Strikeout For Marciano!

Sixth strikeout for Jake Marciano!

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Bottom of 3rd | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

Marciano picks up his fifth strikeout of the day to get the first batter down. The second batter goes away woth a groundout to third. It’s all Marciano on the mound as he is dealing his way through batters. The pitcher picks up his 6th K of the day! 

Top of 3rd | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

A ground out and two fly-outs retire the side in the top of the third and Guyette is dealing from the mound. Bottom of three is coming up soon! 

Bottom of 2nd | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

Two quick strikeouts highlight the bottom half of the frame. Marciano now has his fourth strikeout of the day. 

A line out to left field ends the inning. Auburn still leads 1-0! 

Here’s A Look Back At The Turned Double Play!

In sync.

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Top of 2nd | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

The first walk of the game is drawn as Ethin Bingaman stays patient in the box. The Wildcats turn the double play to get a quick two outs. 

A late two out single gets a runner on the path for the Tigers, but a reach on a fielder’s choice ends the inning. 

Bottom of 1st | K-State Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

It’s a quick three-up/ three-down for the Tigers as Marciano strikes out two and the defense picks up a fly out! Top of two coming soon! 

K-State Escapes The Jam!

Made the pitch.

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Here’s A Look At the First Run Of The Ball Game!

The Tigers are starting the ball game off strong!

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Top of 1st | Auburn Batting

KSU 0, AUB 1

Bristol Carter led off the ball game with a leadoff single through the right side. Bub Terrell picks up his own single, a quick bloop over the head of Dee Kennedy to advance the runners. Eric Guevara lays down a textbook bunt to load the bases for the Tigers. Chase Fralick reaches on the fielder’s choice but the run is pushed across for the 1-0 Auburn lead. 

Guyette picks up his first strikeout of the day and catches Lucas Steele looking. A second strikeout for Guyette, gets the Wildcats out the of the jam with minimal casulties. 

Just 5 Minutes Til First Pitch!

Just five short minutes until first pitch from Arlington! Jake Marciano will be on the mound for Auburn and James Guyette will be on the mound for K-State.  

Scores From Globe Life

With the final game on the horizon, here are some final score updates from Globe Life Field! 

• Louisville 4, Nebraska 2
• Florida State 6, Michigan 1

Kansas State Baseball Roster

• 1, Dee Kennedy, INF
• 2, Cadyn Karl, OF
• 3, Bear Madliak, C
• 4, Carlos Vasquez, INF
• 5, Shintaro Inoue, INF
• 6, Grant Gallagher, INF
• 7, AJ Evasco, INF
• 8, Nick English, C/OF
• 9, Donte Lewis, UTL
• 10, Tanner Duke, RHP
• 11, Robby Bolin, OF
• 12, Aaron Arnold, RHP
• 13, Cole Wisenbaker, LHP
• 14, Jack Quetschenbach, OF
• 15, Kyan Lodice, INF/OF
• 16, Matt Flores, RHP
• 17, Cohen Feser, RHP
• 18, Micah Kendrick, INF
• 20, Carson Liggett, RHP
• 22, Tazwell Butler, RHP
• 23, Jonah Reich, RHP
• 24, Austin Haley, INF/RHP
• 25, Rohan Putz, OF
• 26, Noah Gartner, RHP
• 27, Robert Fortenberry, LHP
• 28, Shea McGahan, C
• 30, Max Bettis, RHP
• 31, Cooper Jesperson, RHP
• 32, James Guyette, RHP
• 33, Sam Bettis, RHP
• 34, Ty Smolinski, INF
• 35, Billy Eich, RHP
• 40, Miles Smith, RHP
• 41, Adam Arther, LHP
• 45, Adan Longoria, RHP
• 46, Ethan Giesbrecht, RHP
• 47, Lincoln Sheffield, LHP
• 52, Chandler Murray, INF

Auburn Baseball Roster

• 1, Ryne Farber, IF
• 2, Chris Rembert, IF/OF
• 3, Chase Fralick, C/IF
• 4, Jake Marciano, LHP
• 5, Bristol Carter, OF
• 6, Drew Whalen, RHP
• 7, Todd Clay, IF
• 8, Eric Guevara, IF
• 9, Jett Johnston, RHP
• 10, Lucas Steele, C/OF
• 11, Brandon McCraine, IF/OF
• 12, Garrett Brewer, LHP
• 13, Ethan Harden, LHP
• 14, Cade Belyeu, OF
• 16, Clayton Armah, RHP
• 17, Mason McCraine, OF/LHP
• 18, Ethin Bingaman, UTL/RHP
• 19, Bub Terrell, OF/IF
• 20, Marcel Kulik, RHP
• 21, Andreas Alvarez, RHP
• 22, Connor Gatwood, RHP
• 23, Eddie Madrigal, IF/OF
• 24, Justice de Jong, RHP
• 25, Taylor Belza, C/IF
• 26, Caiden Combs, IF
• 27, Christian Chatterton, RHP
• 28, Ryan Hetzler, RHP
• 32, Griffin Graves, LHP
• 33, Mason Koch, RHP
• 34, Logan Gregorio, C/OF
• 36, Jackson Sanders, LHP
• 37, Trevor Booton, RHP
• 40, Wade Shelley, OF
• 41, LJ Cormier, RHP
• 42, Abe Chancellor, LHP
• 43, Alex Petrovic, RHP
• 44, Ty Thompson, IF
• 46, Saxon Roberts, RHP
• 52, Tanner Waldrop, C/IF

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Weekend 2

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

How To Watch College Baseball At The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series 2026

Every game of the three-week College Baseball Series, which includes the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series starting Feb. 20, is streaming on FloCollege, FloBaseball and the FloSports app. 

D1 Baseball Rankings After Week 1

1. UCLA (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 1
2. LSU (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 2
3. Texas (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 3
4. Mississippi State (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 4
5. Georgia Tech (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 5
6. Coastal Carolina (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 6
7. TCU (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 10
8. Arkansas (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 7
9. Auburn (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 9
10. North Carolina (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 11
11. Oregon State (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 12
12. Florida (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 13
13. Tennessee (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 14
14. Georgia (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 15
15. Louisville (1-2, 1-2 last week), Previous Ranking: 8
16. Florida State (2-0, 2-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 16
17. NC State (2-0, 2-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 17
18. Kentucky (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 18
19. Clemson (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 19
20. Southern Miss (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 20
21. Oklahoma (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: NR
22. Wake Forest (2-1, 2-1 last week), Previous Ranking: 21
23. Miami (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 22
24. Texas A&M (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: 25
25. West Virginia (3-0, 3-0 last week), Previous Ranking: NR

Dropped Out

• Vanderbilt (1-2, 1-2 last week), Previous Ranking: 23
• Arizona (0-3, 0-3 last week), Previous Ranking: 24

2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings

1. UCLA (48-18)
2. LSU (53-15)
3. Texas (44-14)
4. Mississippi State (36-23)
5. Georgia Tech (41-19)
6. Coastal Carolina (56-13)
7. Arkansas (50-15)
8. Louisville (42-24)
9. Auburn (41-20)
10. TCU (39-20)
11. North Carolina (46-15)
12. Oregon State (48-16-1)
13. Florida (39-22)
14. Tennessee (46-19)
15. Georgia (43-17)
16. Florida State (42-16)
17. NC State (35-21)
18. Kentucky (31-26)
19. Clemson (45-18)
20. Southern Miss (47-16)
21. Wake Forest (39-22)
22. Miami (35-27)
23. Vanderbilt (43-18)
24. Arizona (44-21)
25. Texas A&M (30-26)

Teams At Globe Life Field College Baseball Series

• Oklahoma
• Texas Tech
• TCU
• Vanderbilt
• Oklahoma State
• Arkansas
• Michigan
• Florida State
• Nebraska
• Louisville
• Auburn
• Kansas State
• Arizona State
• Mississippi State
• UCLA
• Tennessee
• Virginia Tech
• Texas A&M

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) – Dr. Vince Cascone, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, will step down from his position effective June 1.

Archbishop Shawn McKnight announced Feb. 20 that Cascone, who also serves as division secretary for the Offices of Catholic Schools, Marriage and Family Life, and Children’s Catechesis, has led the archdiocese’s Catholic school system for seven years.

“I am grateful to Dr. Cascone for his faithful service to our Archdiocese,” said McKnight. “Under his leadership, important initiatives were advanced, including the transition to a Catholic-focused accreditation process, the establishment of the Commission on Education, and expanded support for schools in enrollment management and marketing. These efforts have strengthened our schools and their mission.”

During his tenure, Cascone oversaw the archdiocese’s educational operations and strategic planning efforts. His resignation comes as the archdiocese reports a ‘period of transition’ in its educational leadership.

Cascone will remain in his current role until his effective departure date to ensure stability and continuity during the interim period.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has engaged Partners in Mission, a national Catholic education consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and mission strengthening for Catholic schools and institutions, to assist in the superintendent search.

The Archdiocese says church leaders and school administrators will have opportunities to provide input in the search process, with details to be announced in coming weeks.

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