Sterling Warriors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sterling Warriors |
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| University | Sterling College |
| Conference | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| NAIA | Region IV |
| Athletic director | Gary Kempf |
| Location | Sterling, Kansas |
| Varsity teams | 13 |
| Football stadium | Smisor Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Gleason Center |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
The Sterling Warriors are the sports teams that play for Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. They are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). This means they compete against other colleges across the country. The Warriors are also members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
All the Sports Teams
Sterling College has many different sports teams for both boys and girls. Here are the sports you can find at Sterling:
- Boys' Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, and Track & Field.
- Girls' Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
The Football Team
The Sterling Warriors football team has a cool history! In 2009, they finished fourth in their conference. They won six games and lost four that season. The head coach for the football team is Chuck Lambert. He took over from his brother, Andy.
A Historic Night Game
Something really special happened in 1905. The Sterling College football team played a game at night! This was very unusual back then. The Coleman Company used temporary gas-powered lights to light up the field. This game was against Fairmount College, which is now called Wichita State University.
It was the very first night football game ever played west of the Mississippi River! Even though Fairmount won the game 24–0, it was a big moment in sports history.
Famous Football Alumni
One famous person who played football for Sterling College is Clarence Gilyard. After college, he became a well-known actor.
