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KJCCC Men’s Soccer Puts Three Teams In Preseason Top 10, Five Teams Ranked In Top 15

Tuesday, August 11

NJCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer Poll | NJCAA Division 2 Men's Soccer Poll CHARLOTTE, NC – Ahead of the start of the 2026 NJCAA men’s soccer season next week, the NJCAA has released its 2026 men’s soccer preseason polls with five Kansas Jayhawk... Read More.

Royals Add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Right-hander Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Picked Third in 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, August 11

Lawrence, Kan. – Coming off a Sweet 16 campaign in 2025, Kansas Volleyball has been picked to finish third in the 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the conference today. The Jayhawks earned 159 points, trailing Arizona State (194 points, 12 first-place votes)... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Team to Watch: Moundridge Wildcats

Tuesday, August 11

Moundridge enters the 2026 season looking to build on an 8-3 campaign that ended in the Kansas Class 1A playoffs and is a Sports in Kansas Team to Watch in 2026. The Wildcats will have some new faces stepping into larger roles after graduating 13... Read More.

Kansans Capture 15/16 Girls 4×800-meter Relay at AAU Junior Olympics

Tuesday, August 11

A group of Kansas small town standouts, including Pretty Prairie High School’s Lauren Detter, posted a time of 9 minutes, 22.89 seconds to place first in the 15/16 Girls 4x800 meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympics track championships. The AAU Junior Olympics took place... Read More.

Kansas Foursome Captures 17/18 4×800 Relay at AAU Junior Olympics

Tuesday, August 11

A time of 9 minutes,13.11 seconds in the age 17/18 division 4x800-meter relay earned the Kansas foursome of Ashley Lehman, Eleanor Joiner, Dylan Kraus and Grace Zeller the title of AAU Junior Olympic National Champions. The AAU Junior Olympics took place Aug. 1-8 at Drake... Read More.

Top Tier: Ad Astra Radio Announces Spring, Winter High School Athletes of the Year

Sunday, August 9

Spring sports Baseball - Drew Dechant, Trinity Catholic. Dechant was just as lethal at the plate as he was on the mound. Sporting a fastball that routinely clocked at more than 90 mph, Dechant went 10-0 with a 1.53 ERA. He gave up just 22... Read More.

Chiefs and G.E.H.A Announce Return of Arrowhead Stadium Branding Beginning with 2026 Season

Saturday, August 8

Today, the Kansas City Chiefs and G.E.H.A (Government Employees Health Association) jointly announced that beginning with the 2026 NFL season, the Home of the Chiefs will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium. G.E.H.A remains a proud partner of the Chiefs, spearheading numerous programs,... Read More.

Cheney’s Autry Young Finishes 1st in Girls 15-16 Shot Put at AAU Junior Olympic National Championship

Saturday, August 8

Cheney High School’s Autry Young captured the AAU Junior Olympic National Championship in the girls 15-16 shot put with a new personal-best throw of 42 feet, 3.5 inches (12.89 meters). The incoming sophomore already was one of Kansas’ top throwers after finishing state runner-up in... Read More.

Sterling Native Tyus Wilson Places 2nd in High Jump at Monaco Athletics Festival

Saturday, August 8

Sterling native Tyus Wilson of the United States continues to reach new heights, clearing a personal-best 2.30 meters (7 feet, 6½ inches) to finish second at the Monaco Athletics Festival against an outstanding international field. American JuVaughn Harrison placed first in the high jump, clearing... Read More.

Wichita Will Host 2027 KCBA Tournament

Saturday, August 8

Wichita will host the 2027 Kansas Christian Basketball Association Tournament on Feb. 25-27, 2027. The tournament sites will be the YMCA Farha South gymnasium and the Brewer Community Center. The Brewer Center’s feature court has a seating capacity of 1,000 fans. According to the KCBA, “the... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Junior Golf Championship Draws 61 Competitors

Saturday, August 8

The 2026 City of Hutchinson Government Junior Golf Championship took place Friday at Carey Park Golf Course. There were 61 competitors, making it one of the largest City Championships in years. Age division winners were: Boys 14+ 1st Cael Kooiman (Central Christian School) (73) 2nd Zach Chance (Buhler High School)... Read More.