Hutchinson Sports – Page 175 – Ad Astra Radio

Former KU Basketball Coach Ted Owens to Receive Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in his Home State

Friday, July 11

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will receive the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in a black-tie banquet to be held Monday, August 4, at the National Cowboy... Read More.

Hutchinson Sports Arena to Be Site of 2026 KSHSAA 3A, 4A State Basketball Tournaments

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced on Thursday the sites for the 2026 state basketball tournaments. The Hutchinson Sports Arena has been the home for the Class 3A state tournament for 51 years and will continue to be that... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Food Drive July 18, Honor Veterans in July 19 All-Star Game

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs will hold two special events July 18-19 at Hobart-Detter Field. Fri., July 18 will be the Food Drive for the Reno County Food Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, such as canned or dried foods, to... Read More.

Monarchs rout Great Bend in weather-shortened game

Friday, July 11

Pryce Bender and Daegan Vinduska combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter on Thursday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs nudged closer to the Jayhawk Collegiate League championship as they beat the Great Bend Bat Cats 11-1. The game was called off with two outs in the top... Read More.

Addition of Javelin Specifications Highlight High School Track and Field Rules Revisions

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHS With 21 state associations now incorporating the javelin into outdoor track and field competition, the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season. The addition... Read More.

Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHS No player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what... Read More.

Perez and Caglianone Power Royals to 4-3 Win Over Pirates for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, July 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Jac Caglianone hit the longest measured homer by a Royals rookie, and Kansas City beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Perez broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning with... Read More.

High School State Basketball Sites and Format Set for 2026 and 2027

Thursday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament format and sites have been selected for the next two seasons. In 2026, the 1A Division I semifinals and finals will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City. The 2A and 1A Division II semifinals and finals will be... Read More.

He Knox them off their feet – Monarchs beat Great Bend with ninth-inning double

Wednesday, July 9

Jake Knox belted a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Hutchinson Monarchs came back to beat the Great Bend Bat Cats 3-2 on Wednesday at Hobart-Detter Field. The win, coupled with Derby's loss to the Kansas Cannons, reduced the... Read More.

Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Sammie Brooks, Buhler Girls Soccer

Wednesday, July 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Sammie Brooks, Buhler Crusaders goalkeeper as this week's Athlete of the Week. The week - Brooks wrapped up an impressive senior season, and career, in the Class 4-3-2-1A regional tournament. She posted another clean sheet... Read More.

Monarchs continue hot play, up win streak to six

Wednesday, July 9

The Hutchinson Monarchs continued their sizzling July play Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field, as they beat the Haysville Aviators 8-1. The win was the Monarchs' sixth in a row and they are 5-0 in July. The Monarchs had good pitching again, as starter Ethan Giesbrecht, who plays... Read More.