Hutchinson Sports – Page 15 – Ad Astra Radio

Top Tier: Ad Astra Radio Announces Spring, Winter High School Athletes of the Year

Sunday, August 9

Spring sports Baseball - Drew Dechant, Trinity Catholic. Dechant was just as lethal at the plate as he was on the mound. Sporting a fastball that routinely clocked at more than 90 mph, Dechant went 10-0 with a 1.53 ERA. He gave up just 22... Read More.

Chiefs and G.E.H.A Announce Return of Arrowhead Stadium Branding Beginning with 2026 Season

Saturday, August 8

Today, the Kansas City Chiefs and G.E.H.A (Government Employees Health Association) jointly announced that beginning with the 2026 NFL season, the Home of the Chiefs will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium. G.E.H.A remains a proud partner of the Chiefs, spearheading numerous programs,... Read More.

Cheney’s Autry Young Finishes 1st in Girls 15-16 Shot Put at AAU Junior Olympic National Championship

Saturday, August 8

Cheney High School’s Autry Young captured the AAU Junior Olympic National Championship in the girls 15-16 shot put with a new personal-best throw of 42 feet, 3.5 inches (12.89 meters). The incoming sophomore already was one of Kansas’ top throwers after finishing state runner-up in... Read More.

Sterling Native Tyus Wilson Places 2nd in High Jump at Monaco Athletics Festival

Saturday, August 8

Sterling native Tyus Wilson of the United States continues to reach new heights, clearing a personal-best 2.30 meters (7 feet, 6½ inches) to finish second at the Monaco Athletics Festival against an outstanding international field. American JuVaughn Harrison placed first in the high jump, clearing... Read More.

Wichita Will Host 2027 KCBA Tournament

Saturday, August 8

Wichita will host the 2027 Kansas Christian Basketball Association Tournament on Feb. 25-27, 2027. The tournament sites will be the YMCA Farha South gymnasium and the Brewer Community Center. The Brewer Center’s feature court has a seating capacity of 1,000 fans. According to the KCBA, “the... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Junior Golf Championship Draws 61 Competitors

Saturday, August 8

The 2026 City of Hutchinson Government Junior Golf Championship took place Friday at Carey Park Golf Course. There were 61 competitors, making it one of the largest City Championships in years. Age division winners were: Boys 14+ 1st Cael Kooiman (Central Christian School) (73) 2nd Zach Chance (Buhler High School)... Read More.

Buhler is a Sports in Kansas Class 4A Football Team to Watch

Wednesday, August 5

Buhler enters the 2026 season with high expectations after a 6-4 campaign that included a league championship and another playoff appearance. The Crusaders return an experienced roster with nine starters back on both offense and defense, giving them one of the more veteran lineups in... Read More.

Washburn Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Ballard Seriously Injured in One-vehicle Crash

Wednesday, August 5

Washburn University men’s basketball head coach Brett Ballard, a Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College alum, was seriously injured after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the driver of the Ford, identified as Ballard, suffered serious injuries due to the... Read More.

Blue Dragons are Preseason Pick in 2026 Preseason Football Poll

Tuesday, August 4

Hutchinson CC Sports Information The Hutchinson Community College football team is the preseason choice of league coaches to repeat as KJCCC champion in 2026. The league's annual Preseason Predicted Order of Finish was released on Monday. The Predicted Order of Finished is voted on by the... Read More.

Blue Dragons Announce Theme Nights for 2026 Football Season

Tuesday, August 4

The Hutchinson Community College Athletic Department has released its home game themes for the 2026 Blue Dragon football season. The 2025 NJCAA national runner-up Blue Dragons will open its 2026 campaign with Cisco College, a team out of the Southwestern Junior College Conference. The season-opening... Read More.

Royals Deal Bubic for Reliever Duran, Acquire RHP Hoffman in Slow Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

KANSAS CITY -- On a frenzied Trade Deadline, the Royals were fairly quiet. General manager J.J. Picollo called it a “slow day.” By the end, it will be remembered more for what the Royals didn’t do than the deals they did make. Kansas... Read More.

Kansas City Royals Acquire Former Blue Dragon Nolan Hoffman on Trade Deadline Day

Tuesday, August 4

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nolan Hoffman and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies for 19-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colón. Monday was the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Royals added Hoffman, who pitched two seasons at Hutchinson Community College and... Read More.