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Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Corbin Starkweather, Buhler Girls Cross Country

Tuesday, December 30

Corbin Starkweather came into her junior cross country season with lofty expectations, as a runner and a leader. Yes, Starkweather was going to be a high-caliber runner that would contend for conference, regional and state championships, but the Crusaders were going to be young. They... Read More.

Haven wrestler Tanner Loughrie 1st at Hoisington Meet, Reaches 100-victory Milestone

Tuesday, December 30

Haven High School senior Tanner Loughrie reached 100 career win milestone on Friday, December 19th at the 2025 Hoisington Boys Corner Classic. Loughrie, who placed sixth last year at the Kansas Class 3-2-1A boys state wrestling tournament at 132 pounds, placed first at 132 pounds... Read More.

Area Sports Roundup, Transfer Portal, Signings

Tuesday, December 30

Cheney High School alumnus Jackson Voth is in the transfer portal after a breakout season with the Drake Bulldogs where he caught 51 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns. Voth, who helped lead the Cardinals to a 2023 state title and beating Andale twice,... Read More.

15-day Transfer Portal Window Opens on Jan. 2, 2026

Tuesday, December 30

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, is the first day of the 15-game window for the NCAA (FBS/FCS) Football Transfer Portal. The window closes on Jan. 16. Players on the two teams in the CFP National Championship (Jan. 19, 2026) will get an extra five days (Jan. 20-24)... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athlete: Hayden Grimes

Saturday, December 27

Although Andale wasn’t challenged often in volleyball, when things got tight, the Indians were up for the challenge. It helps having a player as talented as senior Hayden Grimes. The 5-foot, 9-inch outside hitter came through time and time again for the Class 4A state... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Brodie Kuhn

Friday, December 26

It’s almost hard to imagine, but it wasn’t long ago when McPherson High School didn’t have a girls golf team. But, as is often the nature of Bullpup sports, it wasn’t long before McPherson was winning trophies at state and producing collegiate-caliber golfers. Brodie Kuhn has... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ryler Hartnett, Buhler Boys Swimming

Wednesday, December 24

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler High School senior Ryler Hartnett as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Hartnett won two individual events and was a part of two victorious relays at... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athletes: Galyon Continues to Shine as One of State’s Top Players

Tuesday, December 23

A soccer ball at Griff Galyon’s feet is a sight to behold. His touch on the ball is light and elegant, as Galyon’s feet absorb the ball like a sponge. The Hutchinson High junior can then dance with the ball with pizzazz and excitement, more... Read More.

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

Recruiting news: Piper Fox, Dylan Dunn, Elijah Mosley, Hyrum Vaeonoo

Monday, December 22

Piper Fox, a Scott Community High School (Scott City) girls basketball standout, has signed a letter of intent to play NAIA-level women’s basketball at Tabor College in Hillsboro. Fox was named honorable mention on the Garden City Clarion Roundball Classic Girls All-Tournament Team. • Former Blue... Read More.

Sterling High School Alumnus Tyus Wilson Training For the Olympics

Monday, December 22

According to Kansas Pregame, Sterling High School graduate Tyus Wilson, a Big 10 and NCAA Champion high-jumper at the University of Nebraska, is currently training for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Wilson, who just completed his student teaching and graduated from Nebraska with... Read More.

Nickerson Wrestler Kris Monroe Claims Third Straight Tournament Title

Monday, December 22

Nickerson High School sent its varsity wrestlers to the Emporia Winter Classic Saturday and the junior varsity wrestlers competed at the Rose Hill JV Tournament. Kris Monroe placed first in the 165-pound weight class with a 3-0 record at the Emporia Tournament Saturday. He has... Read More.