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K-State Baseball’s Evasco Earns Freshman All-America Accolades

Tuesday, June 10

By K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco added to his historic rookie season, as he was named a 2025 Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Monday. The NCBWA recognized 34 standout freshmen across the... Read More.

KCAC Commissioner Breidenthal Resigns

Tuesday, June 10

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced Monday that Ted Breidenthal will conclude his time as commissioner of the conference on August 22, 2025, after submitting his resignation last week. Breidenthal joined the KCAC as commissioner in September... Read More.

Monarchs remain undefeated, roll by Black Sox

Monday, June 9

By Brad Hallier Carson Harrell pitched six shutout innings, and the Hutchinson Monarchs had runners on base all game - including head coach Casey Lippoldt and assistant coach Ryan Stoecklein - in beating the Wichita Black Sox 8-3 on Monday at Hobart-Detter Field. The win improved... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Ad Astra Radio Night & Cancer Awareness Night June 14

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team out of the Jayhawk Collegiate League will host two special events at Hobart-Detter Field Saturday, June 14, holding Ad Astra Radio Night and Cancer Awareness Night. The Monarchs will host the Great Bend Bat Cats that evening at... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas. Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

Monarchs shut out Cannons at Hobart-Detter, remain undefeated

Friday, June 6

By Brad Hallier Four Hutchinson Monarchs pitchers combined to give up four hits Thursday, and the Monarchs remained undefeated during the young season as they beat the Kansas Cannons 2-0 at Hobart-Detter Field. Lachlan Rosser pitched the first two innings and was credited with the win... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Start Season Strong at 4-2 in Opening Week

Friday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Jayhawk Collegiate League baseball team the Great Bend Bat Cats started off their 2025 summer season strong. After six games, they are 4-2 overall and 4-0 against Jayhawk Collegiate League opponents. The Bat Cats started their season with two games against... Read More.

Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Gets First Career Hit & RBI

Friday, June 6

By Joe Harris - The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got a pair of firsts out of the way with one swing of the bat Thursday. Caglianone ripped Miles Mikolas’ curveball into the right-field corner for... Read More.

Area Athletes Set for 8-Man All-Star Games Saturday

Thursday, June 5

BELOIT, Kan. – This Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games. The Ad Astra Radio area has a storied tradition of athletes that have competed in the event and this year is no different. The day is split up into two... Read More.

Dustin Colquitt Retires a Member of the Chiefs

Thursday, June 5

By Matt McMullen - Senior Team Reporter of the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Dozens of players have left their mark on the Kansas City Chiefs over the years, whether that be through unforgettable moments or team records, but only one... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate

Thursday, June 5

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men's basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Additionally, KU... Read More.

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, June 5

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus earned another postseason award Wednesday being named first-team NJCAA Division I Softball All-American. The sophomore from Newkirk, Oklahoma, became the first Blue Dragon in 33 years to be named a first-team... Read More.