Sports

Patrick Mahomes Lands at No. 18 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Wednesday, August 19

A fourth member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Tuesday as quarterback Patrick Mahomes checked in at No. 18. Mahomes, who has made the league-wide rankings in each of the last eight years, threw for 3,487 yards... Read More.

Former Claflin Football Coach Gregg Webb to be Inducted into KFCA Hall of Fame

Wednesday, August 19

Gregg Webb, the football coach at the Claflin High School from 1987-2001 and who led the Wildcats to five state titles and four second-place finishes, will be inducted into the Kansas Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Webb and 10 other coaches will be inducted... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Greta Showalter

Wednesday, August 19

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Greta Showalter, upcoming senior at Lyons High School this year, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Showalter was named to the Elite 8 during the Kansas Shrine Bowl Cheer... Read More.

Blue Dragons are NO. 2 in NJCAA preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 19

The Hutchinson Community College football team will start the new season at No. 2 in the NJCAA Division I Preseason Rankings, which were released on Monday. One year ago, the Blue Dragons went through the 2025 regular season undefeated to earn a berth in the... Read More.

Saltcity Racing Season Finale: ‘Saving the Best for Last’

Tuesday, August 18

Saltcity Racing will hold its season-ending race nights Friday and Saturday at the Kansas State Fairgrounds half-mile race track. Saltcity Racing said it’s “saving the best for last” for the final races of the season. The Nutrien Ag Solutions Revival Super Dirt Series Presented by Sunoco makes... Read More.

Las Vegas Raiders’ Sixth-round Rookie Receiver Malik Benson Earning First-team Reps

Tuesday, August 18

In Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie wide receiver Malik Benson’s first NFL training camp, he’s making his presence felt, according to NBC Sports and Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports/PFT NFL Reporter Michael David Smith said Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak likes what he sees from Benson,... Read More.

2027 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced

Tuesday, August 18

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the selection of Randall Zimmerman, Junction City High School, and Andrew Gantenbein, Osage City High School, to serve as the head coaches for the 54th Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 26, 2027. The head coaches are selected from the group... Read More.

Buhler Girls Golfer Macy Miller Recognized by Sports in Kansas

Tuesday, August 18

Macy Miller, a 2027 senior at Buhler High School, returns after qualifying for the 2025 4A state tournament and placing 15th with a 171 (85-86). Miller was selected by Sports in Kansas player to watch. Miller and her Buhler Crusader teammates will be open the season... Read More.

Six KJCCC Volleyball Teams Ranked In NJCAA Volleyball Preseason Polls

Monday, August 17

NJCAA Division 1 Volleyball Preseason Poll | NJCAA Division 2 Volleyball Preseason Poll CHARLOTTE, NC – With action officially set to begin later this week, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released the preseason NJCAA Division 1 and Division 2 Volleyball... Read More.

McPherson Bullpups are Sports in Kansas 4A Football Team to Watch

Saturday, August 15

After finishing 5-4 in 2025, the McPherson High School Bullpups return nine starters on offense and 10 on defense. Sports in Kansas recognized the Bullpups as a Class 4A Team to Watch in 2026. Head coach Jace Pavlovich enters his 23rd year in coaching and has... Read More.

Sports in Kansas 2026 Class 2A Football Team to Watch: Ellsworth Bearcats

Saturday, August 15

The 2026 Ellsworth High School football team returns six starters on offense and six on defense following a 5-4 season in 2025. Head coach Josh Homolka enters his 10th season at Ellsworth with a 44-40 record, continuing to build a program that can compete in... Read More.

Moundridge’s Baylee Schriner is 2026 Sports in Kansas Cross Country Runner to Watch

Saturday, August 15

Moundridge High School junior Baylee Schriner enters the 2026 cross country season as an accomplished multi-sport athlete with state medals, school records and a state basketball championship already on her resume. Schriner is a Sports in Kansas cross country runner to watch for the 2-26... Read More.