McPherson – Week of March 19 2025
Auto restoration on CBS; Bullpups win back-to-back state titles; Turkey Creek gets beer license; Huddle to lead MCCF; City preps water park for summer
CBS Spotlights McPherson College's Unique Auto Restoration Program
McPherson Bullpups Claim Second Straight State Basketball Title
Turkey Creek Golf Course Receives Approval for Cereal Malt Beverage License
Local Foundation Names Michelle Huddle as New President/CEO
City Prepares for Summer with Water Park Opening
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1. CBS Spotlights McPherson College's Unique Auto Restoration Program
CBS recently featured McPherson College's automotive restoration program in a segment. The nationally broadcast piece highlighted the Kansas institution's singular position as America's only four-year degree program dedicated to automotive restoration. McPherson transforms car-enthusiast students into professionals who blend mechanical expertise with historical research and artistic craftsmanship. Viewers witnessed students bringing classics back to life, including a rare 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet and a 1965 Porsche 356C, demonstrating how the program equips graduates with the specialized skills needed to preserve automotive history for future generations.
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Source: CBS
2. McPherson Bullpups Claim Second Straight State Basketball Title
The McPherson Bullpups secured their 15th state championship and second consecutive Class 4A title with a 53-44 victory over Rock Creek Saturday at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Senior Gabe Pyle, known for his game-winning shots in previous tournament games, energized fans with two thunderous dunks while Junior Jett Pyle contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. Coach Kinnamon's squad established dominance early with a 15-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back, overcoming significant foul trouble among starters and effectively containing Rock Creek's perimeter shooting. The championship provides a perfect finale for seniors Gabe Pyle, Bishop Brown, Brody Seidel, and Ian Razak, who join the illustrious history of McPherson basketball excellence with back-to-back titles.
Source: citizen journal
3. Turkey Creek Golf Course Receives Approval for Cereal Malt Beverage License
The McPherson City Commission has unanimously approved a cereal malt beverage license for Turkey Creek Golf Course during their March 18 meeting. The license will allow the golf course to serve lower-alcohol beverages to patrons. Turkey Creek Golf Course, which the commission also approved equipment purchases for during the same meeting, continues to be a recreational asset for the McPherson community.
Source: City of McPherson (Facebook)
4. Local Foundation Names Michelle Huddle as New President/CEO
The McPherson County Community Foundation has appointed Michelle Huddle as its next President/CEO, succeeding Becky Goss who will retire on December 31, 2025. Huddle, who currently oversees finances, investments, and fund management at the Foundation, will serve as co-CEO with Goss through year-end to ensure a smooth transition. A McPherson native and Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years in public accounting, Huddle spearheaded the Foundation's Impact Investment program that has awarded more than $425,000 in low-interest loans for community initiatives, including the Oxford House purchase and McPherson Housing Coalition's supportive housing project.
Source: MCCF
5. City Prepares for Summer with Water Park Opening
The McPherson City Council approved the 2025 Water Park startup and operations budget of $103k during their March 11 meeting, with the seasonal facility set to open in late-May. Public Lands and Facilities Director Wayne Burns presented the budget, which received unanimous approval from the council.
Source: City of McPherson (Facebook)
BULLPUP BOYS WIN 4A STATE
McPherson Stuns Baldwin with Buzzer-Beater to Advance to 4A Semifinals
PYLE DELIVERS AGAIN: BULLPUPS ADVANCE TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH DOUBLE-OVERTIME THRILLER
McPherson Bullpups Claim Back-to-Back State Titles
Spring Sports Season Set to Begin
The transition from winter to spring sports is underway as the high school prepares for an exciting new season of athletic competition. Baseball and softball teams will be the first to take the field with their varsity opener scheduled for March 25. Girls swimming follows closely behind with their first meet set for March 27. Boys tennis will serve up their season opener on April 1, while track and field athletes sprint into action on April 3. Rounding out the spring lineup, the boys golf team tees off their season on April 7.
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Sources
- CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-week-on-sunday-morning-march-16-2025/
- citizen journal: https://www.adastraperaspera.us/mcj/mcpherson-bullpups-claim-back-to-back-state-titles/
- City of McPherson (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/CityOfMcPhersonLocalGovernment/videos/659589907020870
- MCCF: McPherson County Community Foundation
- City of McPherson (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/CityOfMcPhersonLocalGovernment/videos/1178194957015739