McPherson Sports

Tigers Fall to Friends at Home

Tuesday, September 2

McPherson, Kan. - The Central Christian Women's Soccer team took on Friends University at home this past Saturday night looking to carry over the momentum from a win over Spurgeon College in Kansas City last Wednesday.Friends possessed the ball early and often, generating multiple... Read More.

TERRY MASTERSON TWILIGHT CLASSIC RECAP

Tuesday, September 2

Hutchinson, Kan. - The Men's and Women's Swedes XC teams kicked the season off at the annual Terry Masterson Twilight Classic in Hutchinson, Kansas.Head Coach Daylon Smith: "I am proud of how the team performed in our debut and I think it shows great... Read More.

Bulldogs Go Unbeaten at Texas Two Step Tournament

Tuesday, September 2

McPherson, Kan. – McPherson made a statement in the Lone Star State, going a perfect 4-0 at the Texas Two Step Tournament, capped off with three straight sweeps.Friday August 29thScore: Lindsey Wilson 2, McPherson 3The Bulldogs opened the Texas Two Step Tournament with a five-set... Read More.

Bulldogs Open 2025 Season with Dominant 52-7 Victory over Avila

Tuesday, September 2

Box Score McPherson, Kan – After 287 days away from the field, the Bulldogs returned to action last night for their first matchup of the 2025 season. They would face the Avila Eagles, who finished their 2024 season with a 4-7 record and looked to... Read More.

Viking Volleyball Takes 5th at CKL Preseason; Girls Tennis Opens Season

Tuesday, September 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. – It was a slow week to start the 2025-26 high school sports season for the Smoky Valley Vikings. The girls tennis and volleyball teams each opened their season at Hesston during the final week of August. The highlight saw the volleyball... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard McPherson-8/30/25

Monday, September 1

VolleyballAVCTL Preseason Tournament @ McPhersonMcPherson d. Valley Center 25-22, 25-20McPherson d. Andover Central 25-20, 19-25, 25-23McPherson d. Newton 25-12, 25-17McPherson d. Maize 25-19, 25-23Emporia d. McPherson 24-26, 25-20, 25-21Andover Central d. Newton 25-23, 25-21Emporia d. Newton 2-1 (Set scores not available at this time)Valley... Read More.

McPherson County High School Sports Preview: 8/31/25-9/6/25

Monday, September 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – It will be a full week of varsity sports for high schools in McPherson County this week. After a few teams started their seasons last week, every fall sport will have competitions this week. See the full schedule for McPherson... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Marion County

Monday, September 1

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Marion County.Previous previews:Aug. 25: Pawnee County.Aug. 26: Kingman CountyAug. 27: western Sedgwick CountyAug. 28: Stafford CountyAug. 29: Reno CountyAug. 30: Rush CountyAug. 31 Barton CountySept. 1 Edwards CountyCentre CougarsCoach:... Read More.

Girls Tennis Win, Top 3 Girls Golf Finish, and Strong Volleyball Start Highlight First Week of Bullpup Sports

Monday, September 1

McPHERSON, Kan. - A Hesston Invitational win for Girls Tennis, a top 3 finish for Girls Golf in the 4A State Preview, and a 4-1 start to the season for Volleyball in the AVCTL Preseason Tournament highlight a strong start for McPherson High School Athletics... Read More.

CKL Preseason Volleyball Tournament: Hesston Defeats Hillsboro in Championship Match

Sunday, August 31

The Halstead, Haven and Nickerson high school volleyball teams competed at the Central Kansas League preseason tournament Saturday at the Hesston Middle School gymnasium.Hesston defeated Hillsboro 25-21, 25-23 in the championship match.Halstead, the defending Kansas Class 3A state champions, finished with a 2-2 record... Read More.

Football Swedes Fall in Season Opener to No. 12 Falcons

Sunday, August 31

WICHITA, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes opened their season with a tall task taking on the No. 12-ranked team in the NAIA, the Friends University Falcons, at their place.BOX SCOREThe Swedes first play from scrimmage was a 12-yard rush by NeTaveus... Read More.

Bobby Witt Jr.’s 2-Run Homer in Eighth Lifts Royals over Tigers 3-1

Sunday, August 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night.After pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert drew a seven-pitch walk from Tyler Holton (5-4), Witt connected for... Read More.