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Bullpup Football Has High Expectations with Veteran Group Returning

Friday, September 4

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the McPherson Bullpup football team has worked hard in the offseason in preparation for the 2026 season. With ten returning starters on defense and nine on offense, McPherson hopes to use their experience in a push... Read More.

Rice County High School Football Preview

Thursday, September 3

Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county. Today, we preview the teams from Rice County. Previous previews are listed below. Click on the county to see those previews. Reno County Marion County Western Sedgwick County Rush County Kingman County Read More.

Salthawk Volleyball Earns First Win

Wednesday, September 2

The Hutchinson High volleyball team bounced back strong from a winless start to the season on Tuesday, as the Salthawks swept Campus in an AVCTL Division 1 match. The Salthawks won the best-of-five match 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. The win improved the Salthawks to 1-5.

Reno County High School Football Preview

Wednesday, September 2

Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county. Today, we preview the teams from Reno County. Previous previews are listed below. Click on the county to see those previews. Marion County Western Sedgwick County Rush County Kingman County Rice County Read More.

2026 KJCCC Cross Country Runners of the Week – Week 1

Wednesday, September 2

COLBY, Kan. – Sweeping the individual titles at the 2026 Terry Masterson Twilight Meet, Hutchinson Community College cross country runners Ashara Frater and Letsepa Prince Madume have been awarded the first Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week awards in... Read More.

2026 KJCCC Football Players of the Week – Week 2

Wednesday, September 2

COLBY, Kan. – Victories for Hutchinson Community College, Garden City Community College, and Butler Community College have led to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Football Player of the Week honors for Blue Dragon Randy Phillips, Broncbuster Dakeriean Johnson, and Grizzly Westin Rose. Randy Phillips (Hutchinson)... Read More.

2026 KJCCC D1 Volleyball Players of the Week – Week 2

Wednesday, September 2

COLBY, Kan. – A trio of new faces have earned their first Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Volleyball Player of the Week honors, with Hutchinson’s Giovanna Monteiro, Colby’s Priscilla Salas Moreno, and Cloud County’s Brooke Lougheed all earning week two honors. Giovanna Monteiro... Read More.

Hoisington Varsity Volleyball Team Improves to 6-0 with Two Sweeps

Wednesday, September 2

The Hoisington High School Cardinal varsity volleyball team improved to 6-0 with a pair of sweeps Tuesday night at the Hoisington Activity Center. The Cardinals defeated Scott Community High School-Scott City 25-12 and 25-16 and Southeast of Saline 25-13 and 25-21. Southeast of Saline defeated Scott... Read More.

Halstead Volleyball Squad 1-1 at Valley Center Triangular

Wednesday, September 2

The Halstead High School volleyball team went 1-1 Tuesday at the Valley Center Triangular. The Dragons opened the night with a strong performance against Valley Center, earning a 2-0 victory with set scores of 25-20 and 25-9. Halstead then battled Maize South, falling 2-0 by scores... Read More.

Inman Varsity, JV Volleyball Teams 4-0 at Canton-Galva

Wednesday, September 2

The Inman varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams went 4-0 at the Canton-Galva Mod Quad Tuesday night. The Inman varsity defeated Centre 25-20, 25-15 and Canton-Galva 25-10, 25-21. The Inman JV defeated Centre and Canton-Galva in two sets. The score was not posted online.

Haven’s Kensie Popp First in No. 1 Singles at Hillsboro Tennis Tournament

Wednesday, September 2

Haven High School’s Kensie Popp captured first place in No. 1 singles Tuesday at the Hillsboro Invitational varsity girls tennis tournament. Haven’s Jolie Brock placed second in No. 2 singles. Willow Clayman and Kadence Carl placed second in No. 2 doubles. Emilyn Reese and Krosby... Read More.

McPherson Girls Golf Takes 6th at Andover Invitational

Wednesday, September 2

WICHITA, Kan. - On a hot and windy day at Crestview Country Club, the McPherson Bullpups opened their 2026 season with a 6th Place finish in the Andover Invitational. In a loaded field, Kapaun-Mt. Carmel finished with a score of 319 as a team, taking... Read More.