McPherson Sports

Vikings Split with Irish at Home

Wednesday, January 14

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley basketball teams had their first home games of 2026 on Tuesday night, hosting the Chapman Irish. The Chapman girls jumped out to an early lead on their way to a 20-point win, while the Viking boys used a... Read More.

Kansas Hands No. 2 Iowa State its First Loss of the Season with Dominant 84-63 Win

Wednesday, January 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tre White scored 19 points, Darryn Peterson added 16 and Kansas sent the second-ranked Cyclones to their first loss of the season, 84-63 on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. BOX SCORE Melvin Council Jr. added 15 points and Read More.

Little River Boys, Girls Rout Goessel

Wednesday, January 14

The Little River High School boys basketball team routed Goessel 80-18 Tuesday night at Little River. The Redskin boys now are 8-1. The Little River boys scored 22, 24 and 24 points in the first three quarters and shut out Goessel 10-0 in the fourth... Read More.

Hesston Boys, Girls Take Down Hoisington Squads

Wednesday, January 14

The Hesston varsity girls and boys basketball teams swept Hoisington Tuesday night at the Hesston gymnasium. The Hesston girls defeated Hoisington 62-39 and the Swather boys downed the Cardinal boys 52-47. The Hesston girls led the Cardinals 23-11 at the end of the first quarter, 41-19... Read More.

Inman Girls Roll past Berean Academy

Wednesday, January 14

The Inman High School girls basketball team defeated Berean Academy 47-19 at Elbing. The Inman boys trailed the Warriors at halftime 31-21 and lost 63-38. Inman hosts Marion on Friday night.

Area Boys, Girls Wrestlers Ranked by KWCA

Wednesday, January 14

Several area wrestlers are ranked by Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association in their latest poll released on Tuesday. All-Class boys Team: 5.Andale. 106: Levi Schmidt, Andale; 8.Dion Brown, Hutchinson. 113: 5.Luke Martin, Andale. 126: 7.Cruz Cannon, Hutchinson; 8.Luke Seiler, Andale. 132: 8.Judd Eck, Andale. 165: 10.Luke Kerns, Buhler. 175: 5.Max Harris, Hutchinson. 215: 10.James... Read More.

Area Teams Ranked in Latest KBCA Poll: Sterling Boys, Little River Girls Still Ranked No. 1

Wednesday, January 14

The Sterling High School boys basketball team, the defending Kansas Class 2A state champions, stayed on top of Class 2A in the latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association poll released on Tuesday. Ell-Saline, Salina Sacred Heart, Moundridge and Berean Academy are ranked 2-3-5-7 in Class 2A... Read More.

Royals Announce New Outfield Dimensions at The K

Tuesday, January 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kauffman Stadium will look slightly different in 2026. The Royals are moving the outfield fences inward, the club announced on Tuesday. The left- and right-field walls will be moved in nine to 10 feet, starting close to the foul poles and then... Read More.

Local Athletes, Coaches to Take Part in 8-Man All-Star Football Games

Monday, January 12

Athletes and coaches from around the South Central Kansas area were named to the Eight-Man Football All-Star games, which will take place on June 13 in Beloit. There will be two games, Division I and Division II, with a team representing the east and one... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard McPherson-1/10/26

Monday, January 12

Girls Basketball Little River 60, St. John 31 Boys Basketball Little River 60, St. John 41 Girls Wrestling 9th Burlington LadyCat Invitational Full Results Team Standings: 1. Wellsville 176, 2. Fort Scott 170.5, 3. Holton 154.5 Area Top Four Finishers 110#: 4. Emily Reno, McPherson Dodge City Invite Full Results Team Standings: 1. Manhattan... Read More.

Local Athletes Named to 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl Rosters

Monday, January 12

The Kansas Shrine Bowl held its Selection Show for the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 11, naming multiple local athletes to represent the game. According to the Kansas Shrine Bowl, over 400 athletes were considered, but 88 in total were selected. CLICK... Read More.

Bethany College Athletics Discontinues Men’s Wrestling Program

Sunday, January 11

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Athletics Department has discontinued the Men's Wrestling program, effective immediately. This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration, it was determined that consistently low roster numbers over the years have made it unsustainable to continue the program... Read More.