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KSHSAA Releases Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Friday, December 12

TOPEKA, Kan. - Five individuals have been selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Awards will be presented during the 2026 season in conjunction with a KSHSAA-sponsored state function/championship, or locally at the inductee's... Read More.

McPherson Native with KU Volleyball Named to AVCA All-Region Central Team

Thursday, December 11

McPherson, Kan. native, McPherson High School alum, and current senior on the KU Volleyball team, Rhian Swanson, was named on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region Central Honorable Mention team.Swanson was one of three players honored by the AVCA from the KU Volleyball... Read More.

Canton-Galva Basketball Coach O’Connor Wins 400th Game

Wednesday, December 10

CANTON, Kan. - Canton-Galva High School's head boys basketball coach, Larry O'Connor, recorded his 400th career win.O'Connor, who is also the school's Athletics Director, earned the milestone during the Bluebird Classic in Goessel. The current Eagles Head Coach has won four state championships in his... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Derby on the Road

Wednesday, December 10

DERBY, Kan. - McPherson High School Basketball traveled to Derby on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for an AVCTL cross-divisional matchup, but Derby defeated the Bullpup Girls and Boys.The Bullpup Girls fell to Derby, the reigning 6A Runners-Up, 85-31, falling McPherson to 1-3 on the season and... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Wrestling, Boys Swim Begin 2025-26 Seasons

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Winter Sports began their season during the first week of December.WRESTLINGBullpup Wrestling hosted their season-opening Duals against Mulvane on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Girls Wrestling team won 41-36, and the Boys won 71-12. The Bullpup Girls only fell in... Read More.

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

Sunday, December 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor announced Sunday that the Wildcats will not accept a bowl bid for the 2025 season."Following our recent coaching change and conversations with our player leadership and Commissioner Yormark, I determined that we will not accept... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Salina South, Splits Liberal to End Opening Week

Sunday, December 7

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls & Boys Basketball concluded their opening week at the Salina South early-season round robin. The girls team fell to Salina South and Liberal. The boys fell to Salina South, but turned around to defeat Liberal on Saturday.Salina South's... Read More.

K-State Legend Collin Klein Hired as Head Football Coach

Friday, December 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. – One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Thursday.A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member... Read More.

Triple-Double Highlights Season Dominance by McPherson’s 8th Grade Girls Hoops

Friday, December 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball team has been dominant in the 2025 season so far, but it was highlighted by a points-assists-steals triple-double on Thursday, Dec. 4, in their 69-6 win over Arkansas City.Elles Pavlovich, one of the star... Read More.

Reasoner’s Game-Winner Highlights Bullpup Basketball’s Season-Opening Sweep

Friday, December 5

HAYSVILLE, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys and Girls Basketball teams began their 2025-26 seasons at Haysville-Campus High School on Thursday, Dec. 4. The girls won thanks to a stifling second-half defense, 50-32, and then the boys won a nail-biter, 66-64.Freshman Eli Reasoner had... Read More.

Reports: K-State Football Coach Klieman to Retire, Klein to Take Over as Head Coach

Wednesday, December 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Head Football Coach Chris Klieman is considering retirement, and Collin Klein will return to Manhattan to be the next head coach, according to the Manhattan Mercury and On3 Sports.A source close to K-State confirmed the rumor to Ad Astra Radio.... Read More.

KBCA Releases 2025-26 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released its Preseason Class Rankings for the upcoming high school girls' and boys' basketball seasons, which begin Tuesday, Dec. 2.The full top 10 for each class is listed below.6ABoys:Shawnee Mission South Olathe North Shawnee-Mill Valley OP-Blue Valley ... Read More.