Category: McPherson High School - Ad Astra Radio

Olathe Northwest High School Wins Performing Arts School of Excellence Award

Thursday, August 27

OLATHE, Kan. – Olathe Northwest High School has been named the 2026-27 Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). After receiving commendations in 2022 and 2025, Olathe Northwest won the award for the first time... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Tennis Primed for Another Big Season

Thursday, August 27

The McPherson Bullpup girls tennis team has been well-known for their great tradition. Over the past five seasons, they have finished no worse than 4th at the 4A State Tournament, having won the title in 2021 and finishing second in each of the past... Read More.

Andale, McPherson Volleyball Teams Ranked in MoKan Poll

Saturday, August 22

High school volleyball teams from Andale and McPherson are ranked 19th and 20th in the MoKan Sports Network Kansas Top 25 poll released on Saturday. Maize South is ranked third, Great Bend is 24th and Andover is 25th. Blue Valley West is ranked first, followed by... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards, Highlights From 2026 Session

Wednesday, August 19

August 19, 2026 — High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 34th consecutive... Read More.

McPherson Bullpups are Sports in Kansas 4A Football Team to Watch

Saturday, August 15

After finishing 5-4 in 2025, the McPherson High School Bullpups return nine starters on offense and 10 on defense. Sports in Kansas recognized the Bullpups as a Class 4A Team to Watch in 2026. Head coach Jace Pavlovich enters his 23rd year in coaching and has... Read More.

Athlete of the Week Cade Strathman, McPherson Baseball

Wednesday, August 5

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cade Strathman, a 2026 McPherson High School graduate, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Strathman had a great week in helping lead McPherson to third place at the Class... Read More.

McPherson’s Adeline Kramer is Among Top Sophomore Runners in the State

Sunday, July 26

After an impressive freshman campaign, McPherson’s Adeline Kramer enters the 2026 cross country season looking to take another step forward among Kansas’ top distance runners. Sports in Kansas rates Kramer as one of the top sophomore runners to watch in Kansas this fall. As a freshman,... Read More.

Hutchinson, Buhler, McPherson, Hesston Return All-State Boys Soccer Players

Monday, July 13

The Kansas Volleyball Association and Sports in Kansas posted a list of the top returning all-state boys soccer players from 2025. Hutchinson High School senior forward Griffin Galyon is a returning Kansas Class 5A Boys First-Team selection. Buhler High School senior midfielder Jaydon Adcock was a... Read More.

Area Softball Players Recognized on Sports in Kansas Class 4A All-State Softball Team

Monday, June 22

Area softball players from Andale/Garden Plain, Buhler, McPherson, Mulvane, Pratt and Hoisington were recognized on the Sports in Kansas Class 4A All-State Team released on Thursday. Wamego’s Alana McCarthy was named Kansas 4A Player of the Year, Fort Scott’s Kyndal Akin was named 4A Pitcher... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes McPherson Girls Soccer as May 2026 Girls Team of the Month

Monday, June 15

Each month, Ad Astra Radio recognizes a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The Girls Team of the Month for May goes to the McPherson Girls Soccer Team. The month: The Bullpups had an outstanding May, posting a 4-1-1... Read More.

Dalton Luce Named Wrestling Coach at Halstead High School

Thursday, June 11

Halstead High School on Wednesday announced the hiring of Dalton Luce as the next head wrestling coach. Luce has a strong background in education, athletics and student development, along with nearly a decade of high school wrestling coaching experience. “Please join us in welcoming coach Luce... Read More.

Area Softball, Baseball Coaches are Finalists for Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year

Thursday, June 11

Sports in Kansas released its finalists Wednesday for Softball Coach of the Year and Baseball Coach of the Year. Area softball coaches listed as finalists are Shawn Behr, Great Bend (5A); Stephanie Patterson, McPherson (4A); Erin Carney, Andale/Garden Plain (4A); Darin Ashworth, Haven (3A); Tyler... Read More.