Sports

Lonestar Rallies With Two Runs in the 10th Inning to Top Monarchs in World Series Opener

Friday, July 24

WICHITA - Lonestar Baseball Club scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning Thursday, rallying to beat the Hutchinson Monarchs 6-5 on the first night of the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium. The Lonestar rally started with nobody on base and two... Read More.

Haven Junior Cole Brawner is Football Player to Watch

Thursday, July 23

Cole Brawner emerged as one of the top underclassmen in Class 2A last season after a breakout campaign that earned him First Team Sports in Kansas All-State and First Team Sports in Kansas Non-Senior honors on offense. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound running back rushed for 1,586... Read More.

Monarchs Set For NBC World Series Opener Today at Eck Stadium

Thursday, July 23

The Hutchinson Monarchs will open the NBC World Series at 6 p.m. today at Eck Stadium on the Wichita State campus, as the Monarchs will take on Lonestar Baseball Club. The Monarchs are the reigning NBC champion and will be looking for their fourth straight... Read More.

Athlete of the Week Brecken Dowsey, Trinity Catholic Cheer

Thursday, July 23

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Trinity Catholic senior, Brecken Dowsey as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Dowsey attended the National Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in Norman, Okla., with the Trinity Catholic squat and received... Read More.

A Legacy Reimagined: Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium Set To Open in 2031

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club's brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. "Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home," Chiefs... Read More.

Witt (Lower Back Tightness) Placed on IL for 1st Time in His Career

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. is in the middle of his fifth Major League season and had never been on the injured list until Wednesday, when the Royals placed their star shortstop on the 10-day IL with back tightness that hasn’t improved enough for... Read More.

Salvy’s 317th Homer Ties Brett’s All-time Royals Record

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- George Brett and Salvador Perez are the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club, from the championships they’ve won, to the All-Star Games they’ve played in, to the thousands of... Read More.

Patriots Sign Former Blue Dragon Isaiah Iton

Tuesday, July 21

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today the signing of first-year defensive tackle Isaiah Iton. Iton spent the 2025 season on injured reserve after originally signing with the Patriots on May 12, 2025. Iton, 24, originally signed with the Tennessee Titans as a rookie... Read More.

Arkansas Baseball Assistant Hudson Polk Takes Job at Hutchinson Community College

Monday, July 20

University of Arkansas baseball offensive analyst and former catcher Hudson Polk has been hired as an assistant coach at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. The Razorbacks made the announcement on Thursday. Polk, 25, will serve as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Blue Dragons. That... Read More.

Goessel Senior Eli Gaeddert is a Kansas Class 1A Runner to Watch

Monday, July 20

After an incredible junior season that culminated in a Class 1A State Cross Country Championship, Eli Gaeddert returns for his senior year as one of Kansas’ premier distance runners and one of the top athletes to watch this fall. Gaeddert is a cross country runner... Read More.

NFHS Issues New Volleyball Serving Screen Rule

Monday, July 20

A new National Federation of State High School Associations serving screen rule is coming for the 2026-2027 high school volleyball season. Players on the serving team may not raise their hands above their heads before the serve if it creates a screen that blocks the... Read More.

National Baseball Congress Kicks Off 92nd World Series This Week

Monday, July 20

WICHITA, Kansas – The 92nd NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, officially kicks off at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium this Thursday night. A premier 16-team field of top collegiate and amateur talent from across the country will compete across 10 action-packed days for a... Read More.