McPherson Sports – Page 15 – Ad Astra Radio

Sterling, Andale Top State Football Rankings; No. 1 Andale Faces No. 2 Cheney Friday

Thursday, October 1

The Sterling Black Bears and Andale Indians, defending Class 1A and 3A state champions, are ranked No. 1 in 1A and 3A in the latest Kansas Football Coaches Association poll released on Wednesday. In Class 1A, Sterling is No. 1, followed by Thomas More Prep-Marian,... Read More.

Ellinwood Remains No. 1 in Class 2A; Area Teams Earn KVA Rankings

Thursday, October 1

The Ellinwood High School volleyball team (21-0, 68-match winning streak) is still ranked first in Class 2A in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association coaches poll (Week 4). This week’s KVA rankings reflect the new 2026-27 KSHSAA classifications released one week ago. Inman, Moundridge, Thomas More Prep-Marian... Read More.

Goessel’s Gaeddert Tops Class 1A; Area Runners Earn State Top 10 Rankings

Thursday, October 1

Sports in Kansas on Tuesday posted its top 10 girls and top 10 boys high school cross country runners in the state in each of the six classes. Goessel High School’s Eli Gaeddert is first in Kansas Class 1A boys with a 5K time of... Read More.

McPherson Soccer Falls to Unbeaten Rose Hill

Wednesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson boys soccer team welcomed one of the top teams in the state to town on Tuesday night. In the end Rose Hill got the best of the Bullpups. Rose Hill, the defending 4-1A state champions, entered the night at 9-0. They... Read More.

Bullpup Volleyball Adds Two More Wins

Wednesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School volleyball team hosted Clearwater and Mulvane in a triangular on Tuesday night at The Roundhouse, picking up straight set wins over each opponent. Opening the night with Clearwater, the Bullpups were on fire in the first set in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard McPherson-9/29/26

Wednesday, September 30

Volleyball McPherson Triangular McPherson d. Clearwater 25-6, 25-21 McPherson d. Mulvane 25-16, 25-11 Halstead Triangular Halstead d. Hoisington 25-19, 25-16 Hoisington d. Smoky Valley 25-13, 25-12 Halstead d. Smoky Valley 25-18, 25-15 Moundridge Double Dual Moundridge d. Trinity Catholic 25-9, 25-11 Moundridge d. Trinity Catholic 25-12, 25-11 Inman Double Dual Inman d. Ell-Saline 25-9, 25-13 Inman d.... Read More.

KSHSAA Changes Cross Country Postseason Format; Sub-State Assignments Announced

Wednesday, September 30

The Kansas State High School Activities Association is changing its cross country postseason format in 2026, replacing traditional regional meets with sub-state competition. Each classification will have two sub-state sites, with each site hosting two seeded boys races and two seeded girls races. The top... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Hattie Hecox, Moundridge Volleyball

Wednesday, September 30

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Moundridge High School senior Hattie Hecox, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Hecox had a strong week in leading Moundridge to four wins - two against Sterling, one against... Read More.

Moundridge Twins Hattie Hecox, Halle Hecox Both Reach 1,000 Dig Milestone

Wednesday, September 30

Moundridge High School volleyball senior twins Hattie Hecox and Halle Hecox each reached 1,000 career digs on the same night at home against Hutchinson Trinity on Tuesday. The Wildcats (21-4) swept the Celtics and will compete in the Belle Plaine Tournament on Saturday. The Celtics will... Read More.

Halstead’s Jordy Schroeder Surpasses 1,000 Assist Mark in Dragons’ Senior Night Sweep

Wednesday, September 30

Halstead High School senior Jordy Schroeder surpassed 1,000 assists for the Halstead Dragons Tuesday night and she did it the tough way. Jordy Schroeder broke her nose diving for a ball in the Hoisington match, but only sat enough to change her uniform and stop... Read More.

Inman Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Ell-Saline to Improve to 21-3

Wednesday, September 30

Inman swept two matches from Ell-Saline Tuesday night at home 2-0 (25-9, 25-13) and 2-1 (25-20, 17-25, 25-9) and improved its record to 21-3. The Inman JV team lost 21-15, 25-19, 15-13 and the C team won 25-18, 23-15 (timed 35 minutes).

Swedes Fall to Moundbuilders 82-16

Tuesday, September 29

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Football team played host to the Southwestern College Moundbuilders for an interdivisional showdown. The Swedes were able to win the fourth quarter 16-13, but that would just lessen the blow of the final score. Offensively, it was a tale... Read More.