Larned Sports

Axtell and Hanover Advance to Kansas 1A DII Boys Basketball Championship After Semifinal Wins

Friday, March 13

Axtell and Hanover dominated the Kansas Class 1A DII boys basketball semifinals Thursday night at Emporia’s White Auditorium. Axtell blasted Cunningham 84-40 and Hanover rolled past Lebo 94-42. Axtell (27-1) will play Hanover (27-1) in the championship game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Cunningham (17-9) will play... Read More.

South Central Advances to Kansas 1A DI State Basketball Final With Semifinal Win Over Central Plains

Friday, March 13

The South Central High School boys basketball team defeated Central Plains 49-30 in the Kansas Class 1A Division I state tournament semifinals Thursday at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena. The South Central Timberwolves, coached by Bud Valerius, advanced to the 1A DI state championship against... Read More.

Ellinwood, Salina Sacred Heart to Play for Class 2A State Championship Game

Friday, March 13

The Ellinwood High School girls basketball team will play Salina Sacred Heart for the Kansas Class 2A state title Saturday. The Ellinwood Eagles defeated the Eureka Tornadoes 50-47 and the Sacred Heart Knights defeated the Moundridge Wildcats 69-56 in the Kansas Class 2A girls state... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/12/26

Thursday, March 12

4A Girls @ Hutchinson Sports Arena Semifinals (4) Topeka-Hayden 50, (1) Wellington 45 (6) Bishop Miege 59, (2) Rock Creek 43 3A Boys @ Hutchinson Sports Arena Semifinals (1) Wichita Collegiate 57, (5) Silver Lake 43 (3) Burlington 77, (2) Hesston 76 (3ot) 2A Girls @ Emporia-White Auditorium Semifinals (1) Ellinwood 50, (4) Eureka... Read More.

From Rout to Response: Barton Softball Salvages Split with Hutchinson

Thursday, March 12

Flushing the memory of a dismal opener at Cougar Field Wednesday, the Barton Community College softball team regrouped in the nightcap to earn a valuable early season split hosting Hutchinson Community College. Dusting off the record books for both programs, the Blue Dragons sent 23... Read More.

Chiefs Re-sign Long Snapper James Winchester

Thursday, March 12

One of the Kansas City Chiefs' longest-tenured players is back for a 12th season in 2026. Long snapper James Winchester, who hasn't missed a game since initially joining the Chiefs in 2015, re-signed with Kansas City on Wednesday. The veteran long snapper has appeared in... Read More.

Travis Kelce to Return for 14th Season

Thursday, March 12

Travis Kelce is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame upon the conclusion of his playing career, but as of Wednesday, that day has yet to come. Kelce returned to Kansas City for a 14th season on Wednesday, continuing one of the greatest careers... Read More.

No. 14 Kansas to Face TCU in Big 12 Quarterfinal Thursday

Thursday, March 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 14 Kansas (22-9, 12-6 Big 12) enters the 2026 Big 12 Tournament as the No. 3 seed and will play its quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12, at 8:30 p.m. CT (ESPN2) against No. 6 TCU. LISTEN HERE KU has won 15... Read More.

No. 17 Cougars survive wild finish to reach Region 6 semifinals

Wednesday, March 11

The No. 17 Barton Community College men's basketball team survived a frantic finish Tuesday night at Fleske Fieldhouse, holding off Cloud County Community College 96-95 in the quarterfinal round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament. Barton improves to 23-8 on the season and advances to... Read More.

Barton Women’s Season Ends in Region 6 Quarterfinals at Dodge City

Wednesday, March 11

The Barton Community College women's basketball team saw its season come to a close Tuesday evening in the quarterfinal round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament, falling 69-60 at second-seeded and No. 9-ranked Dodge City Community College. The appearance marked the Cougars' ninth straight trip... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/11/26

Wednesday, March 11

4A Boys Quarterfinals (1) Rock Creek 80, (8) Eudora 67 (@ Salina-Tony’s Pizza Events Center) (4) Hugoton 56, (5) Andale 55 (@ Dodge City) (2) Atchison 73, (7) McPherson 53 (@ KCKCC) (6) Baldwin 50, (3) Pratt 48 (@ Wichita-Friends) 3A Girls Quarterfinals (1) Halstead 38, (8) Marysville 31 (@ Wichita-Koch) (4) Osage... Read More.

K-State Ends Season in Big 12 Tournament

Wednesday, March 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Freshman AJ Dybantsa scored a freshman Big 12 Tournament record 40 points, as 10-seed BYU ended Kansas State's season with a 105-91 win in the first round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night at the T-Mobile Center. BOX SCORE With... Read More.