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Gartin Selected to 2026 All-KCAC Kessinger Division Preseason Team

Wednesday, August 12

KANSAS – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) football coaches released their 2026 KCAC Football Preseason All-Conference team on Monday. Senior linebacker Sterling Gartin was named as an All-KCAC Kessinger Division Preseason selection. Gartin joined the Tabor College Football program a season ago after a solid... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Eli Gaeddert, Goessel Track and Field

Wednesday, August 12

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Eli Gaeddert, upcoming senior at Goessel High School this year, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Gaeddert swept the distance races at the Class 1A state track and field... Read More.

4 Named to KCAC Preseason All-Kessinger Division Team

Tuesday, August 11

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has announced the Preseason All-Kessinger Division Team. The Bethany College Swedes had four representatives from this year's roster to earn recognition. Ryker Grossner, a junior from Salina, Kan., was named to the team as a... Read More.

2026 Women’s Volleyball Season Preview

Tuesday, August 11

McPherson, Kan. - With the 2026 season just 17 days away, The Tiger Women's Volleyball team is gearing up for what should be an exciting season. The Tigers finished 4-20 last season notching two conference wins and by splitting their season opening invitational at Manhattan... Read More.

McPherson to Induct Three Former Bulldogs into Class of 2026 Hall of Fame

Tuesday, August 11

McPherson, Kan. – McPherson College Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced today that three former Bulldogs will be inducted into the McPherson College Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend. The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will include Samson Shivers '14, Aaron Lafitte... Read More.

Royals Add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Right-hander Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Picked Third in 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, August 11

Lawrence, Kan. – Coming off a Sweet 16 campaign in 2025, Kansas Volleyball has been picked to finish third in the 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the conference today. The Jayhawks earned 159 points, trailing Arizona State (194 points, 12 first-place votes)... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Team to Watch: Moundridge Wildcats

Tuesday, August 11

Moundridge enters the 2026 season looking to build on an 8-3 campaign that ended in the Kansas Class 1A playoffs and is a Sports in Kansas Team to Watch in 2026. The Wildcats will have some new faces stepping into larger roles after graduating 13... Read More.

Kansans Capture 15/16 Girls 4×800-meter Relay at AAU Junior Olympics

Tuesday, August 11

A group of Kansas small town standouts, including Pretty Prairie High School’s Lauren Detter, posted a time of 9 minutes, 22.89 seconds to place first in the 15/16 Girls 4x800 meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympics track championships. The AAU Junior Olympics took place... Read More.

Kansas Foursome Captures 17/18 4×800 Relay at AAU Junior Olympics

Tuesday, August 11

A time of 9 minutes,13.11 seconds in the age 17/18 division 4x800-meter relay earned the Kansas foursome of Ashley Lehman, Eleanor Joiner, Dylan Kraus and Grace Zeller the title of AAU Junior Olympic National Champions. The AAU Junior Olympics took place Aug. 1-8 at Drake... Read More.

Top Tier: Ad Astra Radio Announces Spring, Winter High School Athletes of the Year

Sunday, August 9

Spring sports Baseball - Drew Dechant, Trinity Catholic. Dechant was just as lethal at the plate as he was on the mound. Sporting a fastball that routinely clocked at more than 90 mph, Dechant went 10-0 with a 1.53 ERA. He gave up just 22... Read More.

Chiefs and G.E.H.A Announce Return of Arrowhead Stadium Branding Beginning with 2026 Season

Saturday, August 8

Today, the Kansas City Chiefs and G.E.H.A (Government Employees Health Association) jointly announced that beginning with the 2026 NFL season, the Home of the Chiefs will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium. G.E.H.A remains a proud partner of the Chiefs, spearheading numerous programs,... Read More.