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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. WRESTLING Bullpup 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. 6A Boys: Shawnee Mission South Olathe North Shawnee-Mill Valley OP-Blue Valley ... Read More.

Local Golden Belt Football Athletes Named in All-Central Prairie League Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Central Prairie League released its All-League Football teams following the 2025 season. The full teams are listed below. Athletes highlighted in bold represent local athletes. Asterisks (*) indicate unanimous selections. Offensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria) Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria) FIRST TEAM Position Player Grade School Quarterback *Braxton... Read More.

Local Athletes, Ad Astra Radio Team Member Named to Boys Soccer All-State Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSCA) released its Fall 2025 Boys Soccer All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 30. High school athletes from Hutchinson, McPherson, Buhler, and Hesston were included in the teams. In addition, a sportswriter and announcer at Ad Astra Radio was... Read More.

Big First-Half Effort Carries Bowling Green Past K-State, 82-66

Tuesday, December 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Sam Towns led all scorers with 27 points, including 17 in a big first-half performance by Bowling Green, as the Falcons earned an 82-66 wire-to-wire win over Kansas State on Monday night before 6,917 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. BOX SCORE Led by Towns, Bowling... Read More.

Jackson Rushes for 3 TDs in K-State Football’s 24-14 win over Colorado

Saturday, November 29

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior offensive lineman Taylor Poitier wasn't ready for his college career to end at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Standing in front of his teammates at halftime of a 7-7 game against Colorado, in a game the Wildcats needed to... Read More.

Author: Lane Gillespie

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

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

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

K-State Legend Collin Klein Hired as Head Football Coach

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

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

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

KBCA Releases 2025-26 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Local Golden Belt Football Athletes Named in All-Central Prairie League Teams

Local Athletes, Ad Astra Radio Team Member Named to Boys Soccer All-State Teams

Big First-Half Effort Carries Bowling Green Past K-State, 82-66

Jackson Rushes for 3 TDs in K-State Football’s 24-14 win over Colorado

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