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Monarchs Rally Late in Newton, Clinch Share of League Championship

Monday, July 20

The Hutchinson Monarchs clinched a share of the Jayhawk Collegiate League championship on Sunday, as they came from behind late to beat the Newton Rebels 13-10 in Newton. The Monarchs finished league play 23-9, tying with Junction City. The two teams split the regular-season series,... Read More.

Gustafson Leads Monarchs’ Power Surge in Rout of Newton

Saturday, July 18

Jaden Gustafson belted two home runs, and three other Monarchs also hit homers on Friday, as the Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up the home portion of their schedule by routing the Newton Rebels 13-2 at Hobart-Detter Field. The Monarchs finished with 15 hits, including nine that... Read More.

Adam McCarthy Named Haven Middle School Head Principal

Friday, July 17

At Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting, the Haven USD 312 Board of Education approved Adam McCarthy as the new head principal of Haven Middle School. McCarthy is no stranger to the Haven school community. During his time in USD 312, he has served as... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Runner to Watch: Buhler Senior Corbin Starkweather

Friday, July 17

Buhler High School senior Corbin Starkweather has developed into one of Kansas’ premier distance runners despite not beginning distance running or cross country until her freshman year. Heading into her senior season, Starkweather has established herself as a state champion and record holder with even... Read More.

Bat Cats Cool Off Monarchs in Key Jayhawk League Game

Thursday, July 16

The Great Bend Bat Cats dealt a blow to the Hutchinson Monarchs' Jayhawk Collegiate League championship hopes on Wednesday in Great Bend, as the Bat Cats erased an early three-run deficit and went on to win 11-5. The loss moved the Monarchs two games back... Read More.

Schanuel’s Blast Boosts Monarchs into Second Place

Wednesday, July 15

Jackson Schanuel bombed a three-run home run and reached base three times, as Hutchinson Monarchs narrowed the race for the Jayhawk Collegiate League championship Tuesday by beating the first-place Great Bend Bat Cats 12-3 at Hobart-Detter Field. Schanuel's home run, which went far beyond the... Read More.

How will Royals Balance Present, Future at Deadline After Rough First Half?

Wednesday, July 15

KANSAS CITY -- When the calendar flipped to July, all we heard from a lot of teams, including the Royals, was the need to get to the All-Star break to have a better idea of Trade Deadline strategy. Well, the All-Star break is here. Is... Read More.

Ted Owens to be Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, 2026, in a ceremony at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Detter, Pretty Prairie High School

Wednesday, July 15

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Lauren Detter, upcoming junior at Pretty Prairie High School, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Detter gobbled up points at the Class 1A state track and field meet May... Read More.

Mace Krol Named Activities Director for Haven USD 312

Wednesday, July 15

Mace Krol is the new activities director for USD 312 Haven. “USD 312 is excited to announce that the Board of Education has approved the hiring of Mace Krol as our next district activities director,” announced on UD 312’s Facebook site. Mace joins Haven schools after... Read More.

Haven Senior Cody Holzricther Anchors Wildcats’ Line

Wednesday, July 15

Haven High School’s Cody Holzrichter enters his senior season as one of the top offensive linemen in Class 2A after a dominant junior campaign. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound standout earned First Team All-State, First Team Small Class All-State, First Team Sports in Kansas Non-Senior All-State, First... Read More.

Monarchs Rally Late to Nudge Past Aviators

Tuesday, July 14

The Hutchinson Monarchs scored three runs in the eighth inning Monday, overturning a one-run deficit, and they went on to beat the Haysville Aviators 5-3 in Haysville. The Monarchs trailed 3-2 after seven innings, but had started to come around offensively with single runs in... Read More.