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Former Blue Dragon Quarterback Samari Collier Eligible for 2026 Season, Still Looking For a New Place to Play

Tuesday, July 28

Former Coastal Carolina and Hutchinson Community College quarterback Samari Collier announced on Monday the next step in his battle to play another year of college football. Collier was granted a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) against the NCAA, which will allow him to suit up this... Read More.

Monarchs Blast 17 Hits in Mercy-Rule Win Against Blackfins

Tuesday, July 28

JJ Spafford, Jackson Schanuel, Jaden Gustafson and Brice Wallar all had three hits apiece Monday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up pool play at the NBC World Series with a 15-5 win over the Seattle Blackfins. The game ended in the bottom of the fifth... Read More.

Salvy Stands Alone: Perez is Royals’ New HR King

Sunday, July 26

DETROIT -- Salvador Perez now stands alone among royalty. Three days after tying George Brett’s franchise record for most home runs in Royals history with his 317th home run, Perez hit his 318th career homer on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers at Comerica... Read More.

Hutchinson Offensive/Defensive Lineman Taylor Riemen is a Sports in Kansas Player to Watch

Sunday, July 26

Versatility has been one of Taylor Riemen's greatest strengths, as the Hutchinson senior has become a dependable presence on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Rieman’s versatility is why he is a Sports in Kansas Player to Watch in 2026. The 5-foot-11, 245-pound senior has... Read More.

Andale Alums Katelyn, McKenzie Fairchild Compete in Javelin in Outdoor Championships

Sunday, July 26

Former Andale standouts Katelyn and McKenzie Fairchild, now competing for Texas A&M, placed sixth and seventh in the women’s javelin at the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships in New York. According to Sports in Kansas, Katelyn finished sixth with a throw of 53.76 meters (176... Read More.

Sterling High School Alum Tyus Wilson Defends USATF High Jump Title

Sunday, July 26

Sterling High School and University of Nebraska alum Tyus Wilson won the high jump gold medal with a jump of 7 feet, 6 inches at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Wilson successfully defended his 2025... Read More.

Bugner Leads Strong Monarchs Hitting in NBC Victory

Sunday, July 26

Drew Bugner finished a home run shy of the cycle Saturday, having three of the Hutchinson Monarchs' 16 hits, and the Monarchs bounced back from Thursday's extra-inning loss to beat TPA Stix 10-5 at the NBC World Series at Wichita State's Eck Stadium. The win,... Read More.

Lonestar Rallies With Two Runs in the 10th Inning to Top Monarchs in World Series Opener

Friday, July 24

WICHITA - Lonestar Baseball Club scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning Thursday, rallying to beat the Hutchinson Monarchs 6-5 on the first night of the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium. The Lonestar rally started with nobody on base and two... Read More.

Haven Junior Cole Brawner is Football Player to Watch

Thursday, July 23

Cole Brawner emerged as one of the top underclassmen in Class 2A last season after a breakout campaign that earned him First Team Sports in Kansas All-State and First Team Sports in Kansas Non-Senior honors on offense. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound running back rushed for 1,586... Read More.

Monarchs Set For NBC World Series Opener Today at Eck Stadium

Thursday, July 23

The Hutchinson Monarchs will open the NBC World Series at 6 p.m. today at Eck Stadium on the Wichita State campus, as the Monarchs will take on Lonestar Baseball Club. The Monarchs are the reigning NBC champion and will be looking for their fourth straight... Read More.

Athlete of the Week Brecken Dowsey, Trinity Catholic Cheer

Thursday, July 23

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Trinity Catholic senior, Brecken Dowsey as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Dowsey attended the National Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in Norman, Okla., with the Trinity Catholic squat and received... Read More.

A Legacy Reimagined: Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium Set To Open in 2031

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club's brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. "Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home," Chiefs... Read More.