> ## 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-56/ - Published: 2025-09-22T14:24:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:46.000Z - Description: September 22 2025 - Author: Molli Fawl - Tags: mcj, email ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/horizon.png) ](https://horizon-homes.net/?utm%5Fsource=us&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue091025&utm%5Fcontent=pos4) --- --- ## McPherson news (click me!) 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McPherson sports [McPherson Bullpups Dominate Ranked Chanute in Home OpenerAshton Malm catches four touchdowns as Bullpups rout fifth-ranked Blue Comets 42-12![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2019.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-bullpups-dominate-ranked-chanute-in-home-opener/) [McPherson High School Volleyball Sweeps Tournament at Wichita SoutheastUndefeated Run Culminates in Championship Victory Over Goddard![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2016.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-171247618-612x612-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-high-school-volleyball-sweeps-tournament-at-wichita-southeast/) [McPherson JV Volleyball Claims Silver Bracket Title at Andover TournamentStrong 4-1 Record Includes Comeback Victory Over Derby in Three-Set Thriller![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2014.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/istockphoto-171247618-612x612-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-jv-volleyball-claims-silver-bracket-title-at-andover-tournament/) [Moundridge Escapes with Thrilling 28-21 Road Victory Over Medicine LodgeKanitz Powers Fourth-Quarter Rally with 254 Rushing Yards, Three Touchdowns![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2015.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-escapes-with-thrilling-28-21-road-victory-over-medicine-lodge/) [Moundridge Volleyball Finishes Runner-Up at Marion Spikefest TournamentWildcats Win Four Matches Before Falling to Halstead in Championship, Improve to 20-1![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2012.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1--2--5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-volleyball-finishes-runner-up-at-marion-spikefest-tournament/) [MCFC 2014 Boys Sweep Saturday Doubleheader with Dominant PerformancesTeam Chemistry Shines in High-Scoring Win, Shutout Victory Over Azzurri![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2013.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--16-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcfc-2014-boys-sweep-saturday-doubleheader-with-dominant-performances/) [McPherson Sixth Grade Bullpups Fall to Undefeated MaizeYoung Pups become first team to score on dominant Eagles in 49-13 road loss![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2020.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Football-4-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-sixth-grade-bullpups-fall-to-undefeated-maize/) [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/) --- ## 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