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Softball team surrounding its gloves.

Fall ball returns for Roos Softball

Brain Sparks, Intern
September 28, 2024

  The Roos are gearing up for an exciting six game schedule this fall.    Kansas City is going up against familiar schools such as Johnson County Community College and Butler Community College, but there is one school in particular that head coach Kiki Stokes O’Connor...

Jamar Brown dunks the ball against the Avila Eagles on Nov. 6, 2023.

Meet a Roo: Jamar Brown

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024

  Jamar Brown is a senior forward for the UMKC men’s basketball team who is striving to have a big year for not only himself, but the team.    Here, Brown talked about his high school career, his first two years at Phoenix College and his excitement for this upcoming...

Men's soccer at Durwood Stadium.

Men’s Soccer draws with Mercer

Hayden J. Cole, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024

  The Kansas City men’s soccer team hosted a match against Mercer University on Friday, Sept. 13. The 3-2-1 Roos faced a Mercer team sporting a similar record of 3-1-2.    The game started at 7:30 p.m. with the Bears coming out strong, scoring in the first 30 seconds.    The...

Volleyball players in a huddle.

Roos Volleyball season is in full effect

Brian Sparks, Intern
September 16, 2024

  Coming off an amazing season, the Kansas City Roos were ranked fifth overall in the preseason rankings for the 2024 Women’s Volleyball Summit League.   Kansas City finished last season with a 22-9 record and became regular season conference champions.   Head coach...

The Roos gather together before kickoff against UC Santa Barbara.

Kansas City Men’s Soccer begins season strong

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024

  Coming into the season, the Roos were ranked fourth in the preseason predictions for the 2024 Men’s Soccer Summit League. The teams ranked above them are Oral Roberts, Omaha and Denver.    Kansas City finished with a 4-8-6 record last season. The team also made an...

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