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Clutch Shots, Thomas T-Career high 29 lift Dragon Men over Colby

Friday, February 20

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Trailing 65-63 with 3:07 left in regulation, the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team found a way. Daleron Thomas connected on a 3-pointer to give the Blue Dragons their first lead since the 13:45 mark of the first half. Then, Lolo Rudolph stepped... Read More.

NO. 17 Dragon Women lock down Colby

Friday, February 20

The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team locked down defensively on Wednesday night at the Sports Arena, defeating Colby 50-42 behind a strong third-quarter performance. The Blue Dragons improved to 22-5 overall and 17-4 in KJCCC play, extending their winning streak to seven games. Kaia... Read More.

Halstead Girls Improve to 20-0 by Beating Little River

Friday, February 20

In a battle of No.1-ranked girls basketball teams, the Halstead girls defeated Little River 52-48 Thursday at the Halstead gym. In addition to the big crowd in person, more than 500 people watched the game on YouTube, according to the Halstead High School Facebook page. Halstead,... Read More.

Moundridge Boys Come Alive in Second Half in Beating Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Three Moundridge players scored in double figures, and the Wildcats shook off a slow start to beat Trinity Catholic 54-25 on Thursday in Hutchinson. Moundridge suffered a tough break on the opening tip as Heath Churchill went down with an injury and never returned. Trinity... Read More.

Balanced Scoring Leads Moundridge Girls to Win Over Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Eleven players scored for the Moundridge girls on Thursday, led by Mackie Conkling's 13 points, and the Wildcats won their 19th game of the season by beating Trinity Catholic 63-22 in Hutchinson. Cammi Unruh added 11 points, all in the first half, as the Wildcats... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Lane Gillespie to Receive KSHSAA 2026 Oscar Stauffer Award for Sportscaster of the Year

Thursday, February 19

2026 KSHSAA Oscar Stauffer Awards Announced TOPEKA, Kan. — The KSHSAA is pleased to announce the selection of Lane Gillespie and Sharon Sahlfeld as the 2026 Oscar Stauffer Award recipients. The awards will be presented at a KSHSAA State Championship event this winter, designated by recipients. The... Read More.

No. 8 Kansas Rolls Past Oklahoma State, 81-69

Thursday, February 19

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half, while freshman Bryson Tiller notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, sparking No. 8 Kansas to an 81-69 win over... Read More.

Bullpups Use First Half Dominance to Sweep Past Circle, 59-28

Wednesday, February 18

TOWANDA, Kan. - McPherson High School's Boys Basketball team traveled to Towanda on Tuesday, Feb. 17, using a first-half run to beat Circle on the road 59-28. Tuesday's game turned into a foul-fest, as both teams were whistled for 22 fouls each. The high foul marks... Read More.

Halstead Girls Stay Unbeaten; Dragon Boys Hold Off Vikings

Wednesday, February 18

HALSTEAD, Kan. – The Smoky Valley basketball teams hit the road on Tuesday night for their final regular season game away from home on the girls and boys side. In a close battle through the first seven minutes, the Halstead girls pulled away to... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Boost Past Circle’s Comeback Effort, Take Road Win 41-35

Wednesday, February 18

TOWANDA, Kan. - McPherson High School's Girls Basketball team allowed a come-from-behind effort by the Circle Thunderbirds, but pulled away late to earn another road league win, 41-35, keeping them tied for first place. Following an 8-8 tie to close out the first quarter, the Bullpups... Read More.

Little River and Sterling Lead Latest Kansas High School Basketball Rankings

Wednesday, February 18

The Little River High School girls and boys basketball teams stayed on top of Class 1A Division I, the Sterling boys remained at No. 1 in Class 2A and the Hutchinson Central Christian girls still are No. 1 in Class 1A Division II. The Kansas... Read More.

Area Wrestlers Ranked by KWCA in Latest Poll

Wednesday, February 18

Several area wrestlers are ranked by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association in its latest poll released on Tuesday. The Hutchinson Salthawk boys wrestling team is ranked fourth in Class 5A. Hutchinson wrestlers ranked in Class 5A boys are sophomore Dion Brown, 106 pounds; junior Cruz Cannon,... Read More.