McPherson Sports

Viking Boys Snap 10-Game Skid Against Trojans; Southeast Girls Win Big

Tuesday, December 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley Vikings opened their season on Tuesday night with a non-conference doubleheader against Southeast of Saline. Kristian Ryan had a career night with 28 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Vikings to a 66-57 win over the Trojans. In... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Falls to Wayne State

Tuesday, December 2

WAYNE, Neb. — Hesston College men's basketball fell 97–50 on the road at Wayne State College on Monday night, as a fast start from the Wildcats and a dominant effort on the glass proved too much for the Larks to overcome. Hesston opened the... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Battles with Wildcats

Tuesday, December 2

WAYNE, Neb. — Hesston College women's basketball fell 95–27 on the road to NCAA Division II Wayne State College on Monday evening at Rice Auditorium. The Wildcats' pressure defense and fast-paced offense created separation early as they outscored the Larks 29–9 in the opening quarter... Read More.

KBCA Releases 2025-26 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released its Preseason Class Rankings for the upcoming high school girls' and boys' basketball seasons, which begin Tuesday, Dec. 2.The full top 10 for each class is listed below.6ABoys:Shawnee Mission South Olathe North Shawnee-Mill Valley OP-Blue Valley ... Read More.

Local Athletes, Ad Astra Radio Team Member Named to Boys Soccer All-State Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSCA) released its Fall 2025 Boys Soccer All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 30.High school athletes from Hutchinson, McPherson, Buhler, and Hesston were included in the teams. In addition, a sportswriter and announcer at Ad Astra Radio was... Read More.

Big First-Half Effort Carries Bowling Green Past K-State, 82-66

Tuesday, December 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Sam Towns led all scorers with 27 points, including 17 in a big first-half performance by Bowling Green, as the Falcons earned an 82-66 wire-to-wire win over Kansas State on Monday night before 6,917 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.BOX SCORELed by Towns, Bowling... Read More.

Larks’ Men’s Hot Shooting Falls Just Short Against Sterling

Monday, December 1

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College men's basketball put together one of its most efficient shooting performances of the season, but a strong second half from Sterling proved the difference as the Larks fell 90–85 on Saturday afternoon inside Yost Center. Hesston shot 55 percent from the... Read More.

Bluejay Men fight hard, come up short at NCAA DII foe Central Missouri in Exhibition Contest

Monday, December 1

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Sunday afternoon saw Head Coach, Josh Roach's squad take on NCAA Division II foe Central Missouri in a short turnaround after facing another MIAA foe in Missouri Southern on Saturday.SCORETabor: 62 – Central Missouri: 89GAME NOTESThe contest does not go... Read More.

Bluejay Men’s Basketball take on Southern Missouri in Exhibition Opener

Monday, December 1

JOPLIN, Mo. – Tabor College Men's Basketball returned to action on Saturday afternoon as they took on NCAA Division II Missouri Southern State in an exhibition contest.SCORETabor: 56 – Missouri Southern: 104GAME NOTESThe contest does not go on Tabor's record or stats as... Read More.

Tiger Men Show Grit But Fall to Langston University

Monday, December 1

McPherson, Kan. — The Central Christian College Tigers put together a strong second-half performance on Wednesday night but were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 68–58 to the Langston University Lions inside Jerry E. Alexander Arena. Central Christian had difficulty finding offensive rhythm in the... Read More.

Jaramillo Makes First Start As Tiger Women Fall to Undefeated Langston

Monday, December 1

McPherson, Kan. – With starting guard Chloe Clevenger sidelined by injury, Erica Jaramillo stepped into the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Central Christian dropped a 49–28 decision to undefeated Langston University in Sooner Athletic Conference play. The Tigers tried to slow down... Read More.

Swede Men’s Basketball outpaced by Gorillas in second half, fall 101-58

Monday, December 1

Pittsburg, Kan. - The Bethany College Swedes Men's Basketball team took a trip to Pittsburg, Kan. in southeast Kansas to take on the Pittsburg State University Gorillas, a NCAA Division II University, in an exhibition match for the Swedes.The Swedes hung with the Gorillas... Read More.