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Royals Lifer John Wathan Elected to Club’s Hall of Fame

Thursday, February 5

The Royals announced Thursday that former player, coach, manager, broadcaster and baseball operations staffer John Wathan has been voted into the Royals Hall of Fame. He will become the 32nd member of the Royals Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be announced at... Read More.

K-State Women Downed in the Desert on Wednesday Night

Thursday, February 5

TUCSON, Arizona – K-State looked to sweep its trip to the state of Arizona, but Arizona ended a six-game losing streak with a 72-62 win on Wednesday night at McKale Center. BOX SCORE K-State (12-12, 5-6 Big 12) was led by senior guard Tess Heal in... Read More.

Davis Leads KU Women’s Second Half Charge in 81-60 Victory over BYU

Thursday, February 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. –Jaliya Davis recorded her first career double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead Kansas to an 81-60 victory over BYU on Wednesday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. BOX SCORE Davis finished the game 11-of-14 from the field and hit 6-of-9 free throws, also... Read More.

New Investment Moves Former Cessna Stadium Renovation Forward

Thursday, February 5

The renovation of Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium into University Stadium took a big step forward Jan. 8 when the WSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to invest $38 million into Phase 2 of the project. Phase 2 will begin after the KSHSAA State Track and... Read More.

Larned Girls, Boys Swept at Home Against Hillsboro

Wednesday, February 4

The Larned High School varsity girls and boys basketball teams were swept by Hillsboro Tuesday night at home. Hillsboro won the girls game 42-40 and the boys game 47-44. Ella Potucek (13), Talia Jost (13) and Amayah Werth (11) scored 37 of the Hillsboro girls team’s... Read More.

Inman Teams Power Past Sedgwick

Wednesday, February 4

The Inman girls and boys basketball teams powered past Sedgwick Tuesday night at Sedgwick. The Teuton girls jumped out to a 48-16 halftime lead and defeated the Cardinals 82-27. The Inman boys led 21-12 at halftime and 35-17 at the end of the third quarter en... Read More.

Berean Academy Boys, Moundridge Girls Claim Victory

Wednesday, February 4

The Berean Academy Warrior boys basketball team rolled to a 64-40 victory over Moundridge Tuesday night at Elbing. Berean put the game away with a 20-7 fourth quarter. Emory Kukula led the Warriors with 19 points, including 7-of-7 free throws the fourth quarter. Wyatt Friesen scored... Read More.

Halstead Girls Rally to Defeat Hesston, Dragon Boys Fall to Swathers

Wednesday, February 4

The Halstead girls and boys basketball split games with Hesston Tuesday night at the Halstead High School gymnasium. The Halstead girls (15-0), ranked No. 2 in Kansas Class 3A, came from behind to defeated Hesston 51-49 and the Hesston boys won 74-34. The Hesston girls led... Read More.

Bullpups Fall to Unbeaten Collegiate on the Road 72-53

Wednesday, February 4

WICHITA, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Basketball traveled to Wichita to face the Collegiate Spartans, who entered unbeaten on the season, falling 72-53 in a hard-fought battle. McPherson trailed 7-2 early, but a timeout helped them storm back to lead 8-7 in the early going.... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kristian Ryan, Smoky Valley Boys Basketball

Wednesday, February 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Smoky Valley High School senior Kristian Ryan as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Ryan scored 50 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a pair of close... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Steamroll Past Collegiate 66-28

Wednesday, February 4

WICHITA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Basketball team won in blowout fashion against Wichita Collegiate on Tuesday, Feb. 3, winning 66-28. After the two teams were tied at 2 apiece early on, McPherson ended the first quarter on a 21-0 run, eventually going on... Read More.

Hoisington Completes Season Sweep of Smoky Valley

Wednesday, February 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley and Hoisington basketball teams were back into league play on Tuesday night. In the girls contest, Hoisington pulled away in the second half for a 15-point win. On the boys side, the Cardinals overcame a ten-point deficit in... Read More.