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Wilson Named Naismith Trophy Finalist

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com ATLANTA – Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named one of four finalists for the 2023 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. Wilson is looking to become the third Jayhawk to win the Naismith Trophy, joining Danny Manning (1988) and Frank... Read More.

Mac High Baseball Set to Defend 2022 State Title on Thursday

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Baseball team made a historic run in 2022, setting a school record for wins in a season, finishing with an overall record of 23-2, winning the Class 4A state title, the first in... Read More.

McPherson High Softball Looking to Remain atop Div. III in 2023

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - After finishing in the middle of the pack of the AVCTL Div. III in 2021, the McPherson High Softball team made tremendous progress last season, going undefeated in the league, and finishing with an overall record... Read More.

Cratty Wins KCAC POTW

Tuesday, March 21

By: Bethany Swedes Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Melinda Cratty of Bethany College has earned the KCAC Softball Player of the Week honors the conference office announced Monday. Melinda was selected for her performances from March 13-19 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Dane Straight as Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Tuesday, March 21

By: Bethany College Athletics LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Bethany College Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Dane Straight has been named the next Head Men's Soccer Coach. "We are excited to welcome Dane Straight as the Head Men's Soccer Coach! Coach Straight's soccer coaching experience,... Read More.

Maddock Picks Up KCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

Tuesday, March 21

By: McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Senior pitcher Blake Maddock was named the KCAC Pitcher of the week following a career-best outing, the league announced Monday (Mar. 20). A native of Oakdale, Calif., Maddock matched his career high with 11 strikeouts as the Bulldogs... Read More.

MHS Girls Soccer Looks to Build on Historic 2022 Season

Monday, March 20

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The 2022 season was arguably the most successful season in the history of McPherson High Girls Soccer, finishing 16-4-1, reaching the 4-1A state tournament where they finished 3rd. They also earned the United Soccer Coaches Team... Read More.

K-State Advances to Sweet 16 with 75-69 win over Kentucky

Monday, March 20

By KStateSports.com GREENSBORO, N.C. – Clutch 3-pointers by junior Ismael Massoud and senior Keyontae Johnson in the last 2:21 helped lift No. 15/13 Kansas State to a trip to New York City for the Sweet 16 with a 75-69 win over Kentucky on Sunday... Read More.

Kansas Falls to Arkansas in Second Round of NCAA Tournament, 72-71

Sunday, March 19

By KuAthletics.com DES MOINES, Iowa – In a game that came down to the final minute, Kansas fell to Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, 72-71, inside of Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. BOX SCORE No. 1 seeded Kansas led... Read More.

Hot Shooting Propels K-State Past Montana State, 77-65

Saturday, March 18

By KStateSports.com GREENSBORO, N.C. – Hot shooting carried 3-seed Kansas State to its first NCAA Tournament win under head coach Jerome Tang and its first overall since 2018, as the Wildcats connected on 58.2 percent from the field en route to earning a 77-65 victory... Read More.

2022-23 Central Kansas League Girls Basketball All-League

Friday, March 17

Congratulations to all the teams and young ladies represented by these lists. Thanks to the coaches for participating and helping select these young ladies. First Team Dominique Schutte - Halstead Sienna DeFrain - Haven *Kendal Brueggen - Hesston *Zaylee Werth - Hillsboro Savannah Shahan - Hillsboro Adrian Hazelwood - Smoky Valley Second... Read More.

2022-23 Central Kansas League Boys Basketball All-League

Friday, March 17

Congratulations to all the teams and young men represented by these lists. Thanks to the coaches for participating and helping select these young men. First Team Braxton Creed - Halstead *Brant Sipe - Haven DJ Miller - Haven *Jake Proctor - Hesston *Brekyn Ratzlaff - Hillsboro Carson Hoeme - Pratt Second Team Micah... Read More.