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East Team Prevails 14-7 in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl

Sunday, June 28

Hutchinson High School’s Jackson Anderson and Hutchinson Trinity’s Drew Dechant were members of the West Team at the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl football game Saturday at Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium. The East Team defeated the West Team 14-7. Wellsville head coach Mike Berg... Read More.

Cooper Harris Sharp as Monarchs Sweep Kingman in Doubleheader

Sunday, June 28

Cooper Harris struck out 15 batters in 6 1/3 innings Saturday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs swept a doubleheader from the Kingman Islanders at Hobart-Detter Field. Harris' performance came in the second game, an 8-1 win, and the Monarchs rallied late in the first game,... Read More.

Another Phase Complete as the Season Gets Closer

Thursday, June 25

Collin Klein, on his 200th day on the job as Kansas State head football coach — a whirlwind six-month journey featuring little sleep and lots of detailed step-by-step planning — made an announcement at the Wichita Catbackers event on Monday afternoon. K-State football had completed another... Read More.

Fitzgerald Wins Baseball America’s National College Coach of the Year Award

Thursday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award, the publication announced Wednesday. Fitzgerald has now been named the College Coach of the Year by Baseball America and Perfect Game for the... Read More.

Mike Vernon Named Activities Director at Russell Junior-Senior High School

Thursday, June 25

According to a report from KRSL-KZRS Russell Radio, Mike Vernon was named activities director at Russell Junior-Senior High School, replacing Jay Sanders. Vernon comes to Russell from Hutchinson High School, where he served as a physical education teacher and head football coach for eight seasons. Prior... Read More.

ESPN’s McFadden: Former Blue Dragon Malik Benson is ‘Surprise Player’ in Offseason for Raiders

Thursday, June 25

ESPN NFL Reporter Ryan McFadden named wide receiver Malik Benson as the Las Vegas’ Raiders’ “biggest surprise” player in the early offseason. McFadden said Benson reportedly had a strong connection with No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), the Heisman Trophy winner and national... Read More.

KSHSAA Summer Moratorium Week Starts Monday

Thursday, June 25

The KSHSAA summer moratorium week begins Monday and will conclude Sunday, July 5. There shall be no school related athletic activities during summer moratorium week. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and coach aides employed by member schools) shall be prohibited from engaging in any... Read More.

Cheney Senior Reece Tolar, Area Athletes Included in Wichita Eagle All-Metro Baseball Team

Thursday, June 25

Cheney senior Reece Tolar was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Baseball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro baseball list on Monday. According to the All-Metro article, Tolar was one of the state’s most dominant two-way players, earning Central Plains League Player... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Wichita Eagle All-Metro Softball Team

Thursday, June 25

Andale-Garden Plain junior Brooklyn Sele was named to the Wichita Eagle’s All-Metro Softball First Team. Eagle sports writer Taylor Eldridge posted the All-Metro softball list on Wednesday. According to the All-Metro article, Sele was a steady force at shortstop for an Andale-Garden Plain team that won... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cru Buchman, McPherson Baseball

Wednesday, June 24

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce upcoming McPherson High School senior Cru Buchman as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Buchman had a week to remember at the Class 4A state baseball tournament. In the first... Read More.

Hutchinson/Buhler 18U Baseball Tournament Slated for Weekend

Wednesday, June 24

The Hutchinson/Buhler18 and Under Baseball Tournament is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson and Buhler High School (Wheatland Park). Pool A consists of A1 Buhler, A2 Junction City and A3 BTL-Knox. Pool B consists of B1 McPherson, B2 Kingman and B3... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Announces Vance Lee as New Boys Basketball Coach

Tuesday, June 23

Trinity Catholic principal Joe Godina announced Tuesday that Vance Lee has been hired as the school's next boys basketball coach. Lee is a familiar name at Trinity Catholic. He coached the girls basketball team from 1999-2006, and from 2007-2011. The Celtics were a consistent threat... Read More.