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Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The complete 2026 Kansas football schedule was announced Wednesday by the Big 12 Conference, featuring six home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Union Jack Classic to be played at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, and five Big 12... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2026 Football Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A seven-game home schedule, which includes five home contests in the first six games of the season, highlights Kansas State’s 2026 football schedule that was announced Wednesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. The Collin Klein era of K-State football opens with three-straight non-conference... Read More.

Council’s Late Scoring Helps No. 19 Kansas Beat Colorado

Wednesday, January 21

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Melvin Council Jr. scored 10 of his 18 points over the final 5:07 and No. 19 Kansas held off Colorado 75-69 on Tuesday night with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn leading the Jayhawks. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12)... Read More.

Short-Handed K-State Grinds to 81-78 win over Utah

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty scored 28 of his game-high 34 points in the second half in helping a short-handed Kansas State to an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday night before 8,061 fans at Bramlage Coliseum to end a 5-game losing streak to open... Read More.

Bracket, Seeding Set for 31st Mid America Classic

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. - The schedule is officially set for the 31st Annual Mid America Classic girls basketball tournament, held at the McPherson Roundhouse January 29-31. The tournament, known shortly as the MAC, is one of the biggest girls' basketball mid-season tournaments in Kansas, featuring some of... Read More.

Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts Bullpup Girls Past El Dorado 53-40

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. - A late fourth-quarter surge, thanks to scoring leader Maryn Sandbo and a double-double from Brooke Doile, helped McPherson High School Girls Basketball past El Dorado, 53-40, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Bullpups outscored El Dorado 17-8 in the fourth quarter after leading 36-32... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School junior Rylie Whitfield as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Whitfield had one of her best weeks in her high school career, as she... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard McPherson-1/20/26

Wednesday, January 21

Girls Basketball 13th Annual Sterling Invitational First Round Hugoton 53, Kingman 22 Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 Sterling 60, Lyons 27 Southeast of Saline 79, Trinity Catholic 28 Hillsboro Trojan Classic First Round Remington 42, Clay Center 35 Holcomb 38, Riley County 27 Sacred Heart 48, Hillsboro 28 Moundridge 54, Hesston 36 Eli J. Walter Tournament... Read More.

Inman Girls Advance to Midwinter Classic Semifinals, Inman Boys Fall on Buzzer-beater

Tuesday, January 20

The Inman High School girls basketball team defeated Macksville 59-32 in the first round of the St. John Mid-Winter Classic Monday night. Three players scored in double figures for the Inman girls: Ellie Thimmesch scored 14 points, Kenna Woods 13 and Allison Schrag 10. Heidy... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Rankings

Tuesday, January 20

6A Girls 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Wichita Heights 3. Derby 4. Blue Valley North 5. Wichita East 6. Olathe South 7. Olathe North 8. Manhattan 9. Washburn Rural 10. Liberal 5A Girls 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 2. Andover 3. Hays 4. Maize South 5. St. James Academy 6. Shawnee Heights 7. KC Piper 8. Kapaun-Mount Carmel 9. Bishop Carroll 10. Salina South 4A Girls 1. Wellington 2.... Read More.

Lark Men Win Two at CAC Classic

Tuesday, January 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Hesston College men's basketball team picked up their first two wins over fellow NAIA programs in program history over the weekend at the CAC Classic hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University. Hesston College 96, Florida National 81 After heading into halftime tied 38-38,... Read More.

Hesston Women’s Basketball Battles at CAC Classic

Tuesday, January 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Hesston College women's basketball team battled in the CAC Classic hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University over the weekend. Hesston College 54, Florida National 75 The Hesston College women's basketball team dropped a home contest Saturday afternoon, falling 75–54 to Florida National... Read More.