Labette Cardinals | |
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University | Labette Community College |
Association | NAIA |
Conference | Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference |
Athletic director | Aaron Keal |
Location | Parsons, Kansas |
Varsity teams | 6 |
Nickname | Cardinals |
Colors | White and Red |
Website | www |
The Labette Cardinals are the sports teams of Labette Community College located in Parsons, Kansas. They participate in the NAIA and in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. [1]
Men's sports | Women's sports |
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