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Strong relief outing from Toureau lifts Monarchs past Junction City

Thursday, June 19

By Brad Hallier Cole Toureau pitched 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball in relief, and the Hutchinson Monarchs continued their strong opening to the season Wednesday, as they beat the Junction City Brigade 2-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. Three Monarchs pitchers combined to limit the Brigade to... Read More.

2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Broadcast Schedule Set

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will provide coverage of McPherson High School Football for another season on 98.9/1540 KMCP in the fall of 2025. The McPherson Bullpups finished 5-5 in the 2024 season, falling against deep playoff teams in the regular season: Great Bend (5A),... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Decision to Return for Another Season with Chiefs Wasn’t Much of a Decision At All

Thursday, June 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all. In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn’t out of the... Read More.

Blue Dragon Baseball’s Maher Named ABCA NJCAA Gold Glove Winner

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman Quinn Maher was named a national Gold Glove winner on Wednesday. The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its NJCAA Division I Gold Glove team for the 2025. Maher, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado was... Read More.

Maikel Garcia Homers to Help the Kansas City Royals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-3

Thursday, June 19

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night. Garcia capped Kansas City’s four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby... Read More.

Two Kansas Natives and Former Barton Cougars Honored as NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award Recipients

Wednesday, June 18

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Former Barton Community College Head Coaches Ray Bechard and Mike Warren were recognized Tuesday as recipients of the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is the first time in the... Read More.

Counsell Becomes First Kansas Player to Ever Win Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Wednesday, June 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's Brady Counsell became the first player in school history to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Wednesday. Counsell earned a spot on the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team for his work at third base this... Read More.

Two McPherson Girls Soccer Players to Play in All-Star Game

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - Two high school Girls Soccer athletes in McPherson were named as part of Team Kansas for the Kansas vs. Oklahoma High School All-Star game. The players who were a part of McPherson High School's Girls Soccer team, Ellie Herrera and Grace Prescott, will... Read More.

Commentary – Rusty Hilst didn’t crave the spotlight, but we need to put him in the spotlight forever

Wednesday, June 18

When I first moved to Hutchinson in Jan. 2004, one of the first people I met was Rusty Hilst. I was covering Hutchinson Community basketball, so of course, I saw Rusty at games. I remember telling a friend of mine from my previous stop in... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men’s Golf’s Box Named Finalist for Gary Player Award

Wednesday, June 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College national championship golfer Charlie Box has been named a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award. Presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and FlightScope, the award recognizes outstanding international student-athletes in... Read More.

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

Wednesday, June 18

DODGE CITY, Kan. - Local High School Football athletes and coaches are getting ready for the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl events in Dodge City starting Thurs., June 19 through Sat., June 21. While the game won't be until Saturday, there are many events that the Kansas... Read More.

Schedule Set for Coverage of Crusader Football on 95.9 KWHK

Wednesday, June 18

BUHLER, Kan. - It may be summertime, but Ad Astra Radio is getting ready for coverage of High School Football. This begins a daily series of releasing our broadcast schedule for Friday Night Football, starting with our full-time schools then transitioning to our Area Games... Read More.