{
  "id": 2699811,
  "title": "No. 4 Washburn soccer kicks off season in less than a week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/no-4-washburn-soccer-kicks-off-season-in-less-than-a-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:31:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-4-washburn-soccer-kicks-023133366.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washburn's soccer team, ranked No. 4 in the country, is set to commence their season with great anticipation. This MIAA powerhouse, led by sophomore Kate Hinck and Hinck's sister, Leah Henke, returned nine offensive players from last season's NCAA tournament run. Hinck, a top scorer last year with 12 goals, is optimistic about the team's improved confidence and skills. With the goal of another NCAA championship, the Ichabods will face off at home against Maryville in Yager Stadium on August 27.",
  "summary": "TOPEKA (KSNT) — Washburn heads into this season as the MIAA’s top threat on the pitch. The Ichabods are coming off a 14-4-6 season, which was highlighted by an NCAA tournament semifinal appearance. “I think we fell short last year, and this year’s group, I think we can definitely win it all,” Washburn sophomore forward […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Washburn soccer team ranked No. 4 in the country",
    "Sophomore Kate Hinck leads team with sister Leah Henke",
    "Home opener against Maryville on August 27"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}