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Wichita State confirms firing Boatright

Athletic director out amid difficult year for WSU sports

Wichita State’s Director of Athletics Darron Boatright addresses fans at the State of the American pep rally.

Wichita State has fired Athletic Director Darron Boatright, according to a release from the university. Senior Associate Athletic Director Sarah Adams will serve as the interim director.

Boatright had served in that role since 2015 and recently received a contract extension through 2024. With the raise that came with that extension, Boatright was making an annual salary of $275,000. The extension was never formally announced by the university.