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Tiger Women Fall to Lions in Oklahoma

Monday, January 5

Coyle, Okla. - Central Christian College of Kansas endured a tough afternoon on the road as Langston University pulled away for a decisive 72-34 victory in Sooner Athletic Conference women's basketball action. The Tigers struggled to find offensive rhythm early and fell behind quickly, trailing 15-9 after the... Read More.

McPherson Men Drop First Game of 2026 78-60 to Evangel

Monday, January 5

Springfield, Missouri – The Bulldogs trailed back to Missouri for their first matchup of the new year to take on the Valor of Evangel University. Despite an out-of-conference loss to Columbia College before Christmas break, the Valor had won four consecutive conference matchups before the holidays.... Read More.

Daniel Carlson Hits 60-Yard Field Goal to Lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Monday, January 5

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson, a pending free agent, might have earned himself a contract either with the Raiders or another NFL team. He made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give Las Vegas a 14-12 victory over the Kansas... Read More.

Hesston Boys, Wamego Girls Continue to Roll

Sunday, January 4

The Hesston High School boys basketball team improved to 7-1 with a 59-31 victory over Wamego Saturday afternoon at the Hesston gymnasium. The Hesston girls fell to Wamego 59-56. The Swather teams were back in action after a 15-day Christmas layoff. The Swather boys led 18-6 after... Read More.

Little River Varsity Girls, Boys Sweep Norwich

Sunday, January 4

The Little River High School varsity girls and boys basketball teams swept Norwich Friday night at the Little River gymnasium. The Little River varsity girls won 82-21 and the varsity boys hung on for a 52-48 victory. In the varsity girls game, Little River (6-0) umped... Read More.

Royals Extend Manager Quatraro through 2029

Sunday, January 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Royals announced Sunday they have agreed to a contract extension with manager Matt Quatraro. The new deal begins in 2027 and is for three years (through 2029), with a club option for the 2030 season. In three seasons under Quatraro, the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s 2025 All Area Football Team, and Coaches and Players of the Year

Sunday, January 4

For the second year, Ad Astra Radio has compiled an all-area football team. We have an area 11-man team, and an area 8/6-man team, as well as players of the year and coaches of the year. All of Ad Astra Radio’s sports broadcasters and writers... Read More.

Monster Second Half Paves Way to First KCAC win as BlueJay Men Power Past Kansas Wesleyan

Sunday, January 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. – The New Year started off on a high note for Bluejay Men's Basketball on Saturday evening as they hosted Kansas Wesleyan in their first contest of 2026. Tabor entered the evening looking to earn their first win in conference play, and that... Read More.

Smith’s Career High Helps Bluejay Women Soar Over Kansas Wesleyan in Overtime Thriller

Sunday, January 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. – 2026 brought the thrill of KCAC basketball right out of the gate, as Tabor College Women's Basketball hosted Kansas Wesleyan in yet another thrilling chapter of the long-running series between the two programs. SCORE Tabor: 81 – Kansas Wesleyan: 74 (OT) GAME NOTES With... Read More.

Swede Women Open 2026 with Win Over The Eagles

Sunday, January 4

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Women's Basketball team opened the 2026 calendar year with a match up against the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles at home in Ray D. Hahn Gymnasium. Bethany set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 25–13 lead after the... Read More.

Late Possessions Decide Tight Conference Battle for Swede Men

Sunday, January 4

The Bethany College Swedes battled until the final buzzer Saturday afternoon but came up just short in an 83–81 KCAC matchup against Oklahoma Wesleyan in Lindsborg. Bethany carried a 44–41 lead into halftime and matched the visitors possession for possession in a tightly contested... Read More.

Cold 3-point Shooting Hampers K-State in Loss to 10/10 BYU

Saturday, January 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Despite a valiant effort before a sold-out crowd, Kansas State could not overcome a poor shooting afternoon from 3-point range in an 83-73 loss to No. 10/10 BYU on Saturday afternoon in the Big 12 opener for both schools at Bramlage Coliseum. Read More.