Hello, Arlington! Goodbye, Coach Fritz!

Volleyball

We lead with the VolleyCats, because this is big news. Kansas State is parting ways with longtime volleyball coach Susie Fritz. The school will immediately initiate a national search for her replacement.

Over 22 years, Fritz led the Wildcats to a Big 12 title (2003), 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, 12 seasons as a nationally ranked squad and a .599 overall record in that time. To quote AD Gene Taylor, “we will forever be grateful for her leadership and advancement of K-State Volleyball.”

This is probably as good a time as any to make this change. The current season aside, the energy of a realigned Big 12 conference, the popularity of the sport on streaming platforms, and a brand new…