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Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School junior Rylie Whitfield as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Whitfield had one of her best weeks in her high school career, as she... Read More.

Andale Girls Hold Off Late Charge by Augusta to Win Fifth Straight

Wednesday, January 21

AUGUSTA, Kan. — The Andale girls basketball team continues to find ways to be on top when a game concludes. On Tuesday, the Lady Indians had to hold off Augusta, 41-38, in their lone game of the week and extending their winning streak to five. Augusta... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard McPherson-1/20/26

Wednesday, January 21

Girls Basketball 13th Annual Sterling Invitational First Round Hugoton 53, Kingman 22 Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 Sterling 60, Lyons 27 Southeast of Saline 79, Trinity Catholic 28 Hillsboro Trojan Classic First Round Remington 42, Clay Center 35 Holcomb 38, Riley County 27 Sacred Heart 48, Hillsboro 28 Moundridge 54, Hesston 36 Eli J. Walter Tournament... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/20/26

Tuesday, January 20

Girls Basketball 13th Annual Sterling Invitational First Round Hugoton 53, Kingman 22 Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 Sterling 60, Lyons 27 Southeast of Saline 79, Trinity Catholic 28 Hillsboro Trojan Classic First Round Remington 42, Clay Center 35 Holcomb 38, Riley County 27 Sacred Heart 48, Hillsboro 28 Moundridge 54, Hesston 36 Eli J. Walter Tournament... Read More.

Inman Girls Advance to Midwinter Classic Semifinals, Inman Boys Fall on Buzzer-beater

Tuesday, January 20

The Inman High School girls basketball team defeated Macksville 59-32 in the first round of the St. John Mid-Winter Classic Monday night. Three players scored in double figures for the Inman girls: Ellie Thimmesch scored 14 points, Kenna Woods 13 and Allison Schrag 10. Heidy... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Rankings

Tuesday, January 20

6A Girls 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Wichita Heights 3. Derby 4. Blue Valley North 5. Wichita East 6. Olathe South 7. Olathe North 8. Manhattan 9. Washburn Rural 10. Liberal 5A Girls 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 2. Andover 3. Hays 4. Maize South 5. St. James Academy 6. Shawnee Heights 7. KC Piper 8. Kapaun-Mount Carmel 9. Bishop Carroll 10. Salina South 4A Girls 1. Wellington 2.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard McPherson-1/19/26

Monday, January 19

Girls Basketball Mid Winter Classic @ St. John First Round Inman 61, Macksville 30 Larned 51, Cimarron 18 Boys Basketball 56th Annual Adolph Rupp Tournament @ Halstead First Round Andale 75, Lawrence 56 Garden Plain 60, Rose Hill 54 Mid Winter Classic @ St. John First Round Larned 41, Inman 39 Little River 55, Cimarron 44

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/19/26

Monday, January 19

Girls Basketball Reno County Shootout Pool A @ Fairfield Fairfield 40, Reno County Sabres 15 Pool B @ Pretty Prairie Pretty Prairie 47, Chase 14 Mid Winter Classic @ St. John First Round Inman 61, Macksville 30 Larned 51, Cimarron 18 Boys Basketball 56th Annual Adolph Rupp Tournament @ Halstead First Round Andale 75, Lawrence 56 Garden Plain... Read More.

Andale Boys Use Strong Second Half to Defeat Lawrence in Rupp Invitational Opener

Monday, January 19

HALSTEAD, Kan. — The No. 1-seeded Andale Indians used a strong second half in their opening round game in the 56th annual Adolph Rupp Invitational against Lawrence on Monday night. Andale outscored the Chesty Lions, 40-28, in the second half en route to a 75-56... Read More.

McPherson High Wins 4-Speaker Debate State Title, 2-Speaker Named Runners-Up

Monday, January 19

McPherson High School's 4-Speaker Debate team won the 4A State Title on Saturday, Jan. 17, held at Community Elementary School in Coffeyville. The title is the school's 4th in 4-Speaker Debate and their 10th overall. Under Aaron Schopper, it's McPherson's 5th Debate title, all coming... Read More.

Bullpups Win Fourth Straight, Defeat Circle 72-47 on Wall of Fame Night

Monday, January 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys Basketball team dominated the rebounding battle to defeat the Circle Thunderbirds at the Roundhouse 72-47 on Saturday, Jan. 17, for Wall of Fame Night. Following the recognition of the new inductees on the Roundhouse Wall of Fame, which... Read More.

Whitfield’s Career Night Leads Bullpup Girls Past Circle 64-36

Monday, January 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Basketball team defeated Circle on Saturday, Jan. 17, behind junior Rylie Whitfield's career-high 23 points. After a back-and-forth first quarter, McPherson pulled away in the second quarter thanks to Whitfield's stellar first half and the team's stifling defense.... Read More.