Toby Hammes is the Sports Editor at Kansas State Collegian. He covers a wide array of topics within the sports realm, including competitive sports, sports business, and professional sports, with a particular focus on team sports, major league sports, and individual sports disciplines. Toby's work has been featured in the Kansas State Collegian and The Manhattan Mercury.
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Toby’s coverage primarily focuses on local sports events and announcements related to Kansas State University, NFL, football, and volleyball. He may be most responsive to pitches providing exclusive insights or interviews with key figures from these sports domains.
Given his emphasis on event coverage and announcements, he might also be interested in future events involving the mentioned teams or athletes. In addition, Toby appears dedicated to covering local talent making it big in national leagues like the NFL.
Considering his geographic focus on Kansas and Manhattan, pitches should revolve around local sporting achievements or tie-ins with national level competitions for increased relevance to his audience.
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WICHITA — Peyton Parker saved his best performances for the biggest stage.
of 9 WICHITA — Manhattan High's girls 4x800 relay had been chasing history for weeks.
By: Toby Hammes
WAMEGO — In softball, confidence can be a dangerous thing for opposing pitchers.
Since arriving in Manhattan, Kansas State men's basketball coach Casey Alexander has spoken often about the advantages of moving from the mid-major ranks into the Big 12.
By: Toby Hammes
While team success fell short of expectations for a handful Kansas State programs during the 2026-27 athletic season, several Wildcats still delivered standout campaigns on the national stage.
By: Toby Hammes
EMPORIA — Manhattan High's Garrison Vikander has become accustomed to playing at Emporia State's Welch Stadium.
EMPORIA — Before beginning their college careers in Manhattan, three future Kansas State football players represented their hometowns one final time Saturday in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl.
By: Toby Hammes
Casey Alexander understands exactly what comes with taking over the Kansas State men's basketball program.
The world's most popular sport is being played in stadiums built for one that largely belongs to America.
By: Toby Hammes
In the final year under now-retired athletics director Mike Marsh, Manhattan High fittingly delivered another banner athletic season.
