McPherson Sports – Page 3 – Ad Astra Radio

National Baseball Congress Kicks Off 92nd World Series This Week

Monday, July 20

WICHITA, Kansas – The 92nd NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, officially kicks off at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium this Thursday night. A premier 16-team field of top collegiate and amateur talent from across the country will compete across 10 action-packed days for a... Read More.

How will Royals Balance Present, Future at Deadline After Rough First Half?

Wednesday, July 15

KANSAS CITY -- When the calendar flipped to July, all we heard from a lot of teams, including the Royals, was the need to get to the All-Star break to have a better idea of Trade Deadline strategy. Well, the All-Star break is here. Is... Read More.

Ted Owens to be Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, 2026, in a ceremony at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced... Read More.

Little River Volleyball Standout Saelyn Raleigh Returns for Senior Campaign

Wednesday, July 15

Saelyn Raleigh enters her senior season as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in Kansas after helping Little River capture three consecutive Class 1A Division I state championships. Sports in Kansas listed Raleigh as one of the state’s top volleyball players to watch in... Read More.

Here Are the Royals’ 2026 Draft Picks

Monday, July 13

The Royals took a bit of a different route on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, at least according to the industry, especially with their first pick when they selected Louisville outfielder Zion Rose at No. 6 overall on Saturday. On... Read More.

Hutchinson, Buhler, McPherson, Hesston Return All-State Boys Soccer Players

Monday, July 13

The Kansas Volleyball Association and Sports in Kansas posted a list of the top returning all-state boys soccer players from 2025. Hutchinson High School senior forward Griffin Galyon is a returning Kansas Class 5A Boys First-Team selection. Buhler High School senior midfielder Jaydon Adcock was a... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Lists Top Returning Class 3A Volleyball Players

Monday, July 13

Ten volleyball players return from the Kansas Volleyball Association/Sports in Kansas 2025 Class 3A All-State Team. Returning first team performers are Silver Lake senior Kylie Hanni, Hoisington senior Sofia Simic, Silver Lake senior Jaylie Whitehead and Holton senior Tinley Wilson. Second team returners are Holton junior... Read More.

Surging Caglianone Brings Huge Power to Derby for 1st Time

Friday, July 10

KANSAS CITY -- One of the best young sluggers in the game is taking his powerful left-handed swing to Citizen Bank Park next week. Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, airing... Read More.

Pasquantino (Hamate Fracture) Aiming to Return From IL on Friday

Friday, July 10

NEW YORK -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro indicated that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will likely come off the 10-day injured list and play in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday night at Camden Yards. Pasquantino has missed almost a month... Read More.

Wichita to Serve as 2027 and 2028 Opening Round Host for March Madness

Friday, July 10

The NCAA this week awarded Wichita, Kansas, the hosting rights for the Opening Round of the 2027 and 2028 Division I Men’s Basketball Championships. Wichita and Dayton, Ohio, which has served as the host city for the start of the tournament since 2001, both will... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ethan Coutre, Hesston Football

Wednesday, July 8

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce graduated Hesston Swather Ethan Coutre as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Coutre was a Shrine Bowl selection as an offensive lineman. During the West team’s 14-7 loss, Coutre helped... Read More.

Team Kansas Squad Wins High School Baseball National Championship Series

Wednesday, July 8

Team Kansas captured the High School Baseball National Championship Series on Sunday with a 6-1 victory over Florida at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, finishing an impressive 5-1 week against some of the nation’s top high school talent. The invitation-only event featured many of the... Read More.