Hutchinson Sports

Area Sports Roundup, Transfer Portal, Signings

Tuesday, December 30

Cheney High School alumnus Jackson Voth is in the transfer portal after a breakout season with the Drake Bulldogs where he caught 51 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns. Voth, who helped lead the Cardinals to a 2023 state title and beating Andale twice,... Read More.

15-day Transfer Portal Window Opens on Jan. 2, 2026

Tuesday, December 30

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, is the first day of the 15-game window for the NCAA (FBS/FCS) Football Transfer Portal. The window closes on Jan. 16. Players on the two teams in the CFP National Championship (Jan. 19, 2026) will get an extra five days (Jan. 20-24)... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athlete: Hayden Grimes

Saturday, December 27

Although Andale wasn’t challenged often in volleyball, when things got tight, the Indians were up for the challenge. It helps having a player as talented as senior Hayden Grimes. The 5-foot, 9-inch outside hitter came through time and time again for the Class 4A state... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ryler Hartnett, Buhler Boys Swimming

Wednesday, December 24

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler High School senior Ryler Hartnett as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Hartnett won two individual events and was a part of two victorious relays at... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athletes: Galyon Continues to Shine as One of State’s Top Players

Tuesday, December 23

A soccer ball at Griff Galyon’s feet is a sight to behold. His touch on the ball is light and elegant, as Galyon’s feet absorb the ball like a sponge. The Hutchinson High junior can then dance with the ball with pizzazz and excitement, more... Read More.

Sterling High School Alumnus Tyus Wilson Training For the Olympics

Monday, December 22

According to Kansas Pregame, Sterling High School graduate Tyus Wilson, a Big 10 and NCAA Champion high-jumper at the University of Nebraska, is currently training for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Wilson, who just completed his student teaching and graduated from Nebraska with... Read More.

Nickerson Wrestler Kris Monroe Claims Third Straight Tournament Title

Monday, December 22

Nickerson High School sent its varsity wrestlers to the Emporia Winter Classic Saturday and the junior varsity wrestlers competed at the Rose Hill JV Tournament. Kris Monroe placed first in the 165-pound weight class with a 3-0 record at the Emporia Tournament Saturday. He has... Read More.

Buhler Girls Place 7th, Crusader Boys 8th at Rock Creek Furry on the Flush Tournament

Monday, December 22

The Buhler High School girls basketball team placed seventh and the Buhler boys finished eighth at the Rock Creek Furry on the Flush Tournament Saturday afternoon in St. George. The Buhler girls defeated Baldwin 45-31 in the seventh-place girls game. The Buhler boys lost 60-50... Read More.

KU Assistant Basketball Coach Dooley Arrested for DUI, Suspended for Three Weeks

Sunday, December 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. - KU Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Joe Dooley was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20 in West Lawrence, and will be suspended for three weeks. According to the Lawrence Journal World, Dooley was arrested at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday in west Lawrence on suspicion of driving... Read More.

Five Wildcats Score in Double Figures in 106-76 Win over South Dakota

Sunday, December 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty paced five Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 24 points, as Kansas State recorded its second 100-point game of the season in a 106-76 win over South Dakota on Saturday afternoon before 7,287 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. Read More.

Salthawks Boys Wrestlers Dominate Emporia Tournament

Sunday, December 21

The Hutchinson High boys wrestling team claimed five individual champions on Saturday at the Emporia Winter Classic, and the Salthawks also took the team championship. The five Salthawks who won their divisions all had 3-0 records, including Cruz Cannon (126 pounds), Cooper Harris (157), Max... Read More.

Andale Splits at Wellington

Saturday, December 20

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The final games of the pre-Christmas schedule resulted in a split for Andale against Wellington on Friday night. The ninth-ranked team in Class 4A, the Andale boys held off the Crusaders with a 46-42 victory. Andale led 15-8 after the first quarter... Read More.