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Owen Prothro

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor

Owen Prothro is the assistant sports editor for The Sunflower. Prothro is pursuing a degree in journalism and media production and hopes to be an in-the-field reporter for the Disc Golf Pro Tour. Prothro uses he/him pronouns.

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Darral Willis Jr. blocks Andre Robersons opportunity to score a bucket. Team Colorado beat the AfterShocks, 65-61.

‘I want to spend more time with them’: AfterShocks lose a nail-biter against Team Colorado in TBT Wichita Regional semifinals

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
July 23, 2024
Members of the AfterShocks team high-five during Saturdays game. The AfterShocks advanced to the TBT regional semifinal after beating Midtown Prestige, 86-71.

AfterShocks advance to TBT regional semifinal after win against Midtown Prestige

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
July 21, 2024
Members of the 2022 TBT AfterShocks team. (File photo)

AfterShocks answer Q&A ahead of TBT 2024

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
July 16, 2024
Wichita States Alec Bohm celebrates scoring against Central Arkansas on April 17, 2018. (File photo)

Former WSU third baseman Alec Bohm voted 2024 MLB All-Star starter

Owen Prothro, Reporter
July 7, 2024
Conner Frankamp gives fans high-fives after TBT Wichita Regional Final. The AfterShocks won 70-69 against Bleed Green on July 25, 2022. (File photo)

2024 TBT Wichita Regional schedule, AfterShocks roster announced

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 30, 2024
(Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Croatian center Matej Bošnjak completes men’s basketball’s 2024-25 roster

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 24, 2024
Lucy Ndungu, one of Wichita States top runners, pronounces her name to the audience during the JK Gold Classic meet at Clapp Park held in September. Ndungu finished in first place with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Three Shockers earn All-America nominations during NCAA Outdoor Championships

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 9, 2024
Lucy Ndungu, a newcomer and one of Wichita States top runners, comes across the finish line at the JK Classic. Ndungu finished in first place with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Three track and field athletes advance to NCAA Outdoor Championship

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 26, 2024
Wichita State softball team talks in between innings against Memphis. WSU beat Memphis three days in a row for a sweep.

Heartbreak on home turf: Wichita State softball loses against Charlotte in AAC Championship title game

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 12, 2024
Tyrell Burns is a Wichita State graduate who has set his sights on a wrestling career. (Image courtesy of Tyrell Burns)

Computer engineering major sets sights on career in the octagon

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 11, 2024
Addison Barnard slides into second after hitting a double against Florida Atlantic on March 9.

Softball advances to AAC Championship final after run-ruling Florida Atlantic

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 11, 2024
Senior Addison Barnard runs to cheering teammates after a home run on April 20. The Shockers beat UAB, 9-1 at Wilkins Stadium.

Softball completes four-run comeback to advance to AAC Championship semifinals

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Senior Seth Stroh rounds third base after hitting a home run on April 3 against KU. Stroh had two hits and one run.

Baseball outruns Roadrunners in series win at UTSA, snaps road losing streak

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Freshman Camden Johnson slides into third base on April 3 against KU. Johnson had three hits in the game.

Road struggles continue for Wichita State baseball in 10th consecutive away loss against Kansas

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Freshman Drew Iverson pitches against Kansas State on March 19. Iverson injured his arm and was taken out before finishing his first at-bat on the mound.

Baseball pitches worst game in over 20 years in 15-run loss at No. 14 Oklahoma State

Owen Prothro, Reporter
May 1, 2024
Freshman Kam Durnin gets ready to bat on March 28th against Rice. Durnin had one hit and one run in the game.

Baseball loses action-packed home series against Tulane

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Tyler Dobbs engages in his pitching motion during the bottom of the fifth inning on March 26 against OSU.

Freshman pitcher Tyler Dobbs finds his rhythm on the mound

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 28, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Men’s golf nabs podium finish at AAC Championships

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 22, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Women’s golf places ninth at AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 21, 2024
Sophmore Caleb Anderson pitches the first two innings on April 17 against ORU. Anderson let up seven hits and six runs.

Disastrous second inning results in home loss for Wichita State baseball

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 17, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Men’s golf closes out the regular season with a 13th-place finish

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Films

REVIEW: Happy belated to Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1000 Corpses’

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Natsumi Kurahashi lunges for a ball during her singles match against Louisiana Tech, which she won in two sets, 6-4 and 6-3. Kurahashi played her last home game at Wichita State as a redshirt senior on April 13.

Women’s tennis digs deep for win on senior day

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 15, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Women’s golf places top-10 in final event before conference championships

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 11, 2024
Senior Addison Barnard hits the ball against UTSA. Barnard had two hits and two runs in the game.

Softball loses series on the road at Charlotte

Owen Prothro, Reporter
April 1, 2024
Caleb Anderson throws the first pitch in the top of the seventh inning on March 26th against Oklahoma State. Anderson had two strikeouts and zero errors.

Oklahoma State shuts out Wichita State baseball

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 27, 2024
Senior Seth Stroh finishes his swing against Kansas State on March 19. Stroh had one hit in the game.

Baseball wins first conference series on the road against UAB

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 25, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Men’s golf takes home silver in Twin Oaks Intercollegiate

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Wichita State womens golf practice on Oct. 11, 2018.

Women’s golf places 14th at Red Rocks Invitational

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 18, 2024
(Illustration)

Women’s golf avoids last-place finish on the final day of the Tulane Classic

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Redshirt junior Jordan Rogers hits the ball during the match against Nebraska on March 12 in Eck Stadium.

Baseball splits series at home against Nebraska

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 14, 2024
Natsumi Kurahashi swings for the ball during a set against Omaha at Genesis Rock Road in 2023.

Senior women’s tennis player Natsumi Kurahashi talks about plans for the future

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 13, 2024
Theodora Chantava prepares to hit the ball during a match in March 2023.

Women’s tennis shuts out Abilene Christian University in 7-0 win

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 11, 2024
Taylor Sedlacek slides into second base safely in the game against McLennan on Sep. 18.

Softball falls to No. 4 Oklahoma State in extra innings

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 9, 2024
Jordan Rodgers slides into second base on March 1 against Utah Tech.

Baseball falls to Oklahoma on road despite home runs in sixth, ninth innings

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Infielder Jack Little slides to third base during a game on March 26, 2023.

Freshman Tyler Dobbs wins first game on the mound against Oral Roberts

Owen Prothro, Reporter
March 1, 2024
(Illustration)

Women’s golf starts spring season with a top-10 finish in Rio Verde Invitational

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Sophomore infielder Sami Hood throws the ball to first base to get an out during the Oct. 8 game against South Dakota State.

Softball goes 4-1 in Razorback Invitational, beats another ranked opponent

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 27, 2024
The Shockers stand together as they watch teammate Colby Rogers shoot two shots at the free throw line.

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue in loss at Charlotte

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Sophomore infielder Siera Hoekstra gets a ground ball during warm-up before an exhibition game against South Dakota State on Oct. 8.

Softball beats ranked team, goes 1-2 in Puerto Vallarta Challenge

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Joy Ighovodja runs past the UTSA defense during the second half of their game on Feb. 7.

Double-digit halftime deficit results in loss at East Carolina for men’s basketball

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Photo courtesy of Nick Flynn / Wichita State Athletics

Meet Caden Favors, the senior leader for Wichita State baseball

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 19, 2024
Freshman guard Salese Blow drives to the basket during the first half of the game against East Carolina on Feb. 5.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak, wins first road game at FAU

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 12, 2024
(Illustration)

OPINION: Are NFL games scripted?

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Sophomore Alejandro Jacome and freshman Vanja Hodzic get together during their doubles match against Omaha on Jan. 26.

Men’s tennis continues rocky road record in loss against Oklahoma

Owen Prothro, Reporter
February 4, 2024
Quincy Ballard swerves the ball away from an SMU player during the game on Jan. 28. Ballard finished the game with four points and six rebounds.

Men’s basketball wins first conference game, snaps losing streak

Owen Prothro, Reporter
January 30, 2024
Wichita State mens tennis team huddles during break. With Go Shocks! the team is off to their singles.

Men’s tennis loses 10th straight meeting against Texas Tech

Owen Prothro, Reporter
January 21, 2024
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