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Howard College Hawks Capture Second NJCAA Men’s Tournament Title

Sunday, March 29

Howard College defeated College of Southern Idaho 82-67 to capture the NJCAA Division I Men’s Tournament championship Saturday afternoon at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Howard Hawks, from Big Spring, Texas, finished the season with a 31-4 record. Howard won its second NJCAA title and... Read More.

Little River’s Arika Feldman Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Arika Feldman led Little River to its first girls basketball state championship since 1998, finishing a dominant season by helping complete a full-circle moment after back-to-back runner-up finishes. The 6-foot-2 senior averaged 19 points, 6.4 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game, anchoring a team... Read More.

Sterling High School Senior Boston Eckart Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Boston Ekart led Sterling High School to a dominant season and back-to-back state championships, finishing as one of the top players in Kansas regardless of class. The 6-foot-6 senior averaged 22.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.4 block per game, anchoring a team that... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Coach of the Year: Little River’s Cy Rolfs

Sunday, March 29

Cy Rolfs led Little River to a 1A-I state championship, defeating Wabaunsee 59-24 in the title game. The victory marked the program’s first girls basketball state title since the late 1990s, when legendary coach Shane Cordell led Little River to four straight championships from 1995-1998. The... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Coach of the Year: Sterling’s Derek Schneider

Sunday, March 29

Derek Schneider led Sterling to a perfect 28-0 season and a 2A state championship to go back to back state champions, defeating Berean Academy 59-49 in the state finals at Emporia. The Black Bears finished as one of the most dominant teams in Kansas regardless... Read More.

Nickerson Wrestlers Monroe, Dick Win Matches at KWCA Shrine Duals

Sunday, March 29

Nickerson High School seniors Kristopher Monroe Jr. and Elizabeth Dick competed for the West team at the third annual Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Shrine Duals Saturday at Newman University’s Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita. The East team defeated the West team 85-70. Monroe pinned Olathe East’s Connor... Read More.

Season Ends for Hutchinson Blue Dragon Women with NJCAA Tournament Quarterfinal Loss

Sunday, March 29

The season came to an end for the Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team with a 57-54 loss to Clarendon College, Texas, in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division Tournament Saturday. The NJCAA Division I women’s national tournament is being played at McNeese State University’s... Read More.

Blue Dragons to Meet Clarendon in NJCAA Tournament Quarterfinals

Saturday, March 28

Hutchinson CC Sports Information With two wins already in the books, the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team advances to the NJCAA Division I Women's National Tournament quarterfinal round for the eighth time in program history on Saturday. The 13th-seeded and 13th-ranked Blue Dragons (29-6) will... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard McPherson-3/27/26

Saturday, March 28

Baseball Little River 14, Inman 13 Inman 6, Little River 4 (3 innings; Lights) Moundridge 20, Canton-Galva 5 (4 innings) Moundridge 15, Canton-Galva 0 (3 innings) Bennington 3, Remington 2 Remington 9, Bennington 1 Marion 9, Ell-Saline 5 Marion 14, Ell-Saline 6 Softball Bennington 11, Remington 1 (6 innings) Bennington 14, Remington 4 (5 innings) Ell-Saline... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-3/27/26

Saturday, March 28

Baseball Lyons/Sterling 12, Nickerson 2 (6 innings) Lyons/Sterling 17, Nickerson 5 (5 innings) Great Bend 8, Hutchinson 4 (8 innings) Great Bend 8, Hutchinson 1 Little River 14, Inman 13 Inman 6, Little River 4 (3 innings; Lights) Moundridge 20, Canton-Galva 5 (4 innings) Moundridge 15, Canton-Galva 0 (3 innings) Bennington 3, Remington... Read More.

McPherson Girls Swimming Places 2nd in Season-Opening Meet in Topeka

Friday, March 27

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Girls Swim team at McPherson High School began its season in Topeka on Thursday, March 26, placing 2nd place in the Topeka West Invite. Adyson Wiens had a strong day, earning State Consideration in two events: 100 Butterfly and 100 Breaststroke, placing... Read More.

Yeager Helps Dragons Rally for DH Split with Butler

Friday, March 27

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Freshman starting pitcher Merek Yeager pitched six strong inning to lead the No. 11 Hutchinson Community College baseball team to a key 12-1 victory over Butler in Game 2 of a Jayhawk West doubleheader on Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field. Yeager's clutch performances can... Read More.