Dusty Deines – Ad Astra Radio

Area Athletes Named Finalists for Prestigious Awards

Friday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Sports Commission has released their finalists for their prestigious Athlete of the Year awards in 2026. Among the six combined finalists for the boys and girls awards, three are from the Ad Astra Radio area. Sterling's Chelsie Brown is one... Read More.

Andale Well-Represented on AVCTL All-League Softball Squad

Saturday, June 6

ANDALE, Kan. — Nine members of the Andale/Garden Plain softball team were recognized with All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League IV honors. Six are first-team selections, with head coach Erin Carney being named the league’s Coach of the Year. Clare Krier and Ryin Gibbens are first-team selections... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In 2A, Humboldt pitcher Ty Shaughnessy and Marmaton Valley pitcher Tyler Lord were selected to the first team along with Crest... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. Great Bend's Daxton Minton was one of the players that helped lead the Panthers to a 5A State Tournament berth and... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In Class 4A, the McPherson Bullpups had three players recognized as pitcher Cade Strathman and infielder Carter Bengtson were both first... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. The highlight from the area was the selection of Trinity Catholic Drew Dechant as the Pitcher of the Year in 2-1A. ... Read More.

Pavlovich Named League MVP; Bullpup Softball Picks Up AVCTL Honors

Wednesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - After another AVCTL Division III league title and trip to the 4A State Tournament in 2026, the McPherson Bullpups were well-represented on the all-league softball team. Junior Carmen Pavlovich was rewarded for her outstanding play on the mound and at the plate as... Read More.

Andale Sweeps Class 4A State Championships with Six Individual Champions

Sunday, May 31

WICHITA, Kan. — The Andale track and field teams capped off their season on Saturday at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships at Crossland Stadium. Despite two weather delays, both teams raised their championship trophies just after midnight. For the Andale boys, it's the... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Lands Multiple Players on All-League Team

Sunday, May 31

McPHERSON, Kan. - After bringing home a 3rd Place trophy from the 4A State Tournament and a 25-6 finish in 2026, the McPherson Bullpup baseball team had several players selected to the AVCTL Division III all-league team. Four Bullpups were selected to the first team. Senior... Read More.

Lehman Caps Career with Four Titles at State Track & Field; Leads Swathers to 3A State Title

Sunday, May 31

WICHITA, Kan. – In a storied career that already featured nine state championships, Hesston senior Ashley Lehman went out in style, winning the state title in all four of her events for the second straight season. In the process Lehman set two state meet... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/29/26

Saturday, May 30

4A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Championship (1) Mulvane 9, (7) Topeka-Hayden 4 3rd Place (4) McPherson 11, (6) Paola 0 (5 innings) 3A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Championship (7) Girard 8, (8) Silver Lake 0 2-1A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Championship (7) St. Mary's Colgan 7,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/28/26

Thursday, May 28

4A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Semifinals (1) Mulvane 5, (4) McPherson 4 (7) Topeka-Hayden 2, (6) Paola 1 3A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (3) Burlington 13, (4) Russell/Victoria 6 2-1A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (4) Rossville 11, (3) Frankfort... Read More.