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Dalton Luce Named Wrestling Coach at Halstead High School

Thursday, June 11

Halstead High School on Wednesday announced the hiring of Dalton Luce as the next head wrestling coach. Luce has a strong background in education, athletics and student development, along with nearly a decade of high school wrestling coaching experience. “Please join us in welcoming coach Luce... Read More.

Huenfeld Named 2nd-Team NJCAA Baseball All- American

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Hutchinson Community College outfielder Cru Huenfeld became the 18th Blue Dragon baseball player to be named to the NJCAA Division I Baseball All-America team on Wednesday. A 6-foot-2, 220-pound freshman from Overland Park, Kansas, was named to the 2026 NJCAA All-America second team... Read More.

Area Softball, Baseball Coaches are Finalists for Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year

Thursday, June 11

Sports in Kansas released its finalists Wednesday for Softball Coach of the Year and Baseball Coach of the Year. Area softball coaches listed as finalists are Shawn Behr, Great Bend (5A); Stephanie Patterson, McPherson (4A); Erin Carney, Andale/Garden Plain (4A); Darin Ashworth, Haven (3A); Tyler... Read More.

Jackson Schanuel Has Big Night as Monarchs Come from Behind to beat Derby

Wednesday, June 10

Jackson Schanuel belted two home runs Tuesday, had four hits and drove in eight runs, and the Hutchinson Monarchs shook off a slow start at the plate in beating the Derby Twins 17-4 in Derby. The Monarchs trailed 4-0 after two innings and 4-1 after... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Meyer, Andale Girls Track and Field

Wednesday, June 10

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Andale High School senior Rylee Meyer as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Meyer had an epic performance at the Class 4A state meet on May 29-30 at Wichita State,... Read More.

Central Christian’s Huff, Sullivan, Barnett Lead Eight-Man II West Roster at All-Star Game

Tuesday, June 9

Hutchinson Central Christian High School graduates Piercen Huff and Konnor Sullivan were among several area athletes selected to participate in the 2026 Kansas Eight-Man Football Association Division II All-Star Game Saturday at Trojan Field in Beloit. The Eight-Man Division I All-Star Game starts at 10... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic Trio Leads Black Team at KABC All-State Game

Tuesday, June 9

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School graduates Drew Dechant, Kaid McElgunn and Sam Vogel are members of the Black Team for the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State Game June 17 (Wednesday) at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. First pitch is at noon. Dechant is listed as... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio to Sponsor Hutchinson Monarchs Game on Cancer Awareness Night

Tuesday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is honored to once again be a sponsor for the Hutchinson Monarchs baseball game on Cancer Awareness Night, Saturday, June 20, at Hobart-Detter Stadium in Carey Park. This year marks the 17th year for the Cancer Awareness Night event... Read More.

Monarchs End Two-Game Skid with Big Win Over Derby

Monday, June 8

The Hutchinson Monarchs snapped a two-game skid on Sunday, routing the Derby Twins 12-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game ended after the top of the seventh inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. All five of the Monarchs' wins this season have been by mercy... Read More.

Flag Football Postseason Format, Basketball Rule Changes Highlight Upcoming KSHSAA Executive Board Meeting

Monday, June 8

Flag football will be on the agenda for the Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board agenda when the board meets Wednesday and Thursday at the KSHSAA office in Topeka, 601 SW Commerce Place. The June meeting is used to finalize 2026-27 activity manuals,... Read More.

Shaun Craft named new Little River AD

Monday, June 8

Little River High School’s new athletic director is Shaun Craft, formerly of Marion High School. Craft announced that he accepted the Little River AD post last Friday. Craft replaces former Little River athletic director/head boys basketball coach Erik Base, who accepted the head boys basketball coach... Read More.

28 Kansas High Schools Will Field Girls Flag Football Teams this Fall

Monday, June 8

For the 2026-27 school year, 28 Kansas high schools are officially fielding girls flag football teams. Following a successful multi-year pilot program, the Kansas State High School Activities Association officially sanctioned the sport 61-1 in a vote on April 23. The agenda for the KSHSAA Executive... Read More.