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Bullpup Boys Soccer Squanders Mulvane 8-0 at Home

Friday, October 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - Manny Morales ended the game with yet another haul this season as McPherson Boys Soccer defeated Mulvane at home 8-0. Morales scored four goals in the match, all of which were in the first half. He scored the first three goals of the... Read More.

McPherson Bullpup Booster Club to Host First Ever Banquet

Friday, October 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpup Booster Club announced that they will host their 1st Annual Banquet, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, at the McPherson Community Building. The evening will consist of a dinner, an open bar, a silent auction, and a keynote speaker.... Read More.

Central Christian College Women’s Golfer Qualifies for Nationals

Friday, October 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas Women’s Golf team will have a representative at the NCCAA Golf National Championship this year. The tournament will take place in Palm Coast, Florida on October 20th -22nd. Joellen Vogt from Central Christian College of Kansas qualified... Read More.

Smoky Valley Volleyball Player Records 1,000th Career Assist

Thursday, October 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Smoky Valley High School Volleyball player Ceely Friesen celebrated a milestone of 1,000 career assists. Friesen, a senior setter for the Vikings, is a three-year starter on the varsity volleyball team. She also has 95 career service aces so far in her career.... Read More.

Sterling, Little River, and Chase High School Volleyball Saw Tuesday Action

Wednesday, October 1

Local schools in Rice County were in action on Tuesday, Sept. 30 as the regular season nears its end. STERLING The Sterling Black Bears had a home doubleheader against Ell-Saline, winning both matches. The first match was a 25-19, 25-21 two-set sweep. Match No. 2 was... Read More.

McPherson County High School Volleyball Teams See Action Tuesday as Seasons Wind Down

Wednesday, October 1

Local High School Volleyball teams in McPherson County were in action on Tuesday, Sept. 30 as the regular seasons near the finish line. MOUNDRIDGE & INMAN The Moundridge Wildcats and Inman Teutons met on Tuesday, with the Wildcats sweeping Inman on the road. Game one ended... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Wednesday, October 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was an afternoon to remember for quarterback Patrick Mahomes last Sunday, and it caught the attention of the league office. Mahomes was named the AFC "Offensive Player of the Week" on Wednesday after tossing four touchdown passes in the Kansas City... Read More.

Romero Records 1000th Dig as Bullpup Volleyball Sweeps Winfield Triangular

Wednesday, October 1

WINFIELD, Kan. - McPherson High School Volleyball's Ava Romero recorded her 1000th career dig as the Bullpups swept both of their matches in Winfield. The Bullpups defeated Clearwater in two sets (25-18, 25-13) and swept the home school in two sets as well (25-10, 25-16). During the... Read More.

Kansas Football to Play in 1st Ever College Football Game at Iconic Wembley Stadium in London

Wednesday, October 1

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Football is going international in a way no college football team ever has before. The Big 12 Conference, along with host institution Kansas, announced today that the Jayhawks will square off with Arizona State in the first-ever Union Jack Classic at London’s iconic Wembley... Read More.

McPherson Girls Tennis Wins Goddard Quad, Sandbo Wins 100th Game

Wednesday, October 1

GODDARD, Kan. - Only one match was lost out of the four brackets for McPherson High School Girls Tennis in the Goddard Quad on Tuesday, Sept. 30, as the team won the tournament to close the regular season. The Bullpups finished with 11 points in the... Read More.

Kansas Media High School Football Rankings – Week 5

Tuesday, September 30

The media rankings for Kansas High School Football ahead of Week 5 have been released. The rankings are compiled by media members covering high school football in Kansas, including members of Ad Astra Radio. Class 6A (1st place votes) Record Points LW 1 Maize (10) 4-0 118 4 2 Wichita Northwest (1) 3-1 102 2 3 Junction City 3-1 89 8 4 Manhattan 3-1 83 1 5 Gardner-Edgerton (1) 3-1 79 5 6 Lawrence Free... Read More.

Wind Surge, Former K-State Star Culpepper Named Twins’ Minor League Player of the Year

Tuesday, September 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former K-State All-American Kaelen Culpepper was named the 2025 Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year, earning the organization's Sherry Robertson Award. Culpepper, who was drafted 21st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, quickly made the jump to Double-A in... Read More.