> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # McPherson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-53/ - Published: 2025-09-15T13:29:45.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:45.000Z - Description: September 15 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wedel.png) ](https://wedelauction.com/?ref=citizenjournal.us) --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) [McPherson Fire Department Launches Annual Benefit Raffle$20 tickets offer chance to win firearms, Yeti cooler, and Blackstone grill through October 6![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1866.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/546475706_1205602094944143_2241671538027852729_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-fire-department-launches-annual-benefit-raffle/) [Foundation Launches Galva Community Fund with $50,000 Match ChallengeAnonymous donors pledge matching funds during September 29-October 2 Match Week![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1865.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Galva-Community-Fund-700x906.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/foundation-launches-galva-community-fund-with-50-000-match-challenge/) [Kansas State Fair staple celebrates three decadesAlong with the Pronto Pups, corn on the cob and pork rinds in all flavors and fashions, another fan favorite has been present at the Kansas State Fair for decades — three decades, in fact. Kansas Agriland, an interactive children’s exhibit in the Pride of Kansas Building, is celebrating 30 years![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1854.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2867---Edited-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-state-fair-staple-celebrates-three-decades/) --- ## McPherson sports [McPherson Football Defeats Circle 34-17Bullpups outscore Thunderbirds 20-0 in second half![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1864.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--14-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-football-defeats-circle-34-17/) [McPherson Cross Country Competes at Challenging Wamego InvitationalMuehler captures individual title as boys finish fifth, girls place 11th in 4A test![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1858.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-454037489-612x612-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-cross-country-competes-at-challenging-wamego-invitational/) [McPherson Soccer Falls to Andover 3-0 in Fifth Place GameStandfast’s 17 saves highlight strong individual effort in tournament finale![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1856.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-soccer-falls-to-andover-3-0-in-fifth-place-game/) [Moundridge Volleyball Captures Goessel Invitational ChampionshipWildcats sweep five opponents behind Hecox’s dominant 36-kill performance![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1859.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3638.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-volleyball-captures-goessel-invitational-championship/) [Sterling Defeats Moundridge 27-15 in Physical BattleThe Moundridge Wildcats dropped a hard-fought 27-15 decision to Sterling Friday night, falling victim to turnovers and an inability to maintain early momentum in a physical contest. Moundridge opened the scoring in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead, but Sterling responded with 14 points to claim a 14-7![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1855.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sterling-defeats-moundridge-27-15-in-physical-battle/) [McPherson 6th Grade Football Dominates Hutchinson 33-7Reasoner leads balanced offensive attack while defense bounces back strong![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1862.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-6th-grade-football-dominates-hutchinson-33-7/) [McPherson 2nd Grade Football Falls to Hutchinson 26-6Collins connects with Schropp for highlight touchdown in hard-fought contest![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1863.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-2-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-2nd-grade-football-falls-to-hutchinson-26-6/) [MCFC 16′ Boys Shut Out Pumas Jr 2-0Griggs scores twice while defense dominates in complete team performance![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1857.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_5622.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-16-boys-shut-out-pumas-jr-2-0/) [MCFC 17′ Team Splits Weekend MatchesSquad rebounds from narrow loss with dominant offensive display![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1860.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--3-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-17-team-splits-weekend-matches/) [MCFC 17 Boys Defeat WUFC Before Falling to Dodge CityMCFC 17 team splits weekend matches at Stryker Complex.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1879.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/6CC60CF6-FEFC-4604-81F1-508C5A106803.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-17-boys-defeat-wufc-before-falling-to-dodge-city/) [MCFC ’18 Team Posts Strong Weekend ResultsDohrman’s two goals lead squad to victory before battling to draw with Stars United![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1861.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--13-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-18-team-posts-strong-weekend-results/) [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1629.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## Other [McPherson County Jail LogsSeptember 12th-14th![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1845.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL--E-2025-02-09-16.37.38---A-jail-inmate-wearing-an-orange-jumpsuit-standing-behind-metal-bars-in-a-prison-cell.-The-inmate-has-a-serious-expression--gripping-the-bars-with-both-38.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-39/) [McPherson ObituariesSeptember 12th - 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