McPherson Sports

Kansas Football Announces Andy Kotelnicki as Associate Head Coach

Friday, January 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold announced Friday that Andy Kotelnicki, the leader of some of the most prolific offenses in school history, will return to the Jayhawks' coaching staff for the 2026 season. With 21 years of coaching experience, including... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Outstanding Fall Athletes: Muehler Completes Remarkable Career with Run of Championships

Friday, January 2

There really wasn’t much doubt that Caleb Muehler was going to finish his high school cross country career in style. Pretty much all Muehler knew during his four years at McPherson was winning. He was the Class 4A state champion as a sophomore. He was the 4A... Read More.

Area Sports Roundup, Transfer Portal, Signings

Tuesday, December 30

Cheney High School alumnus Jackson Voth is in the transfer portal after a breakout season with the Drake Bulldogs where he caught 51 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns. Voth, who helped lead the Cardinals to a 2023 state title and beating Andale twice,... Read More.

15-day Transfer Portal Window Opens on Jan. 2, 2026

Tuesday, December 30

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, is the first day of the 15-game window for the NCAA (FBS/FCS) Football Transfer Portal. The window closes on Jan. 16. Players on the two teams in the CFP National Championship (Jan. 19, 2026) will get an extra five days (Jan. 20-24)... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Brodie Kuhn

Friday, December 26

It’s almost hard to imagine, but it wasn’t long ago when McPherson High School didn’t have a girls golf team. But, as is often the nature of Bullpup sports, it wasn’t long before McPherson was winning trophies at state and producing collegiate-caliber golfers. Brodie Kuhn has... Read More.

Bullpups Fall in 810 Showcase

Sunday, December 21

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. - McPherson High School Basketball fell in both varsity matches at the 810 Varsity Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Shawnee Mission East High School. The Bullpup Girls fell to yet another highly-ranked 6A team in Olathe North, 60-36. McPherson trailed just 33-22... Read More.

KU Assistant Basketball Coach Dooley Arrested for DUI, Suspended for Three Weeks

Sunday, December 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. - KU Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Joe Dooley was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20 in West Lawrence, and will be suspended for three weeks. According to the Lawrence Journal World, Dooley was arrested at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday in west Lawrence on suspicion of driving... Read More.

Five Wildcats Score in Double Figures in 106-76 Win over South Dakota

Sunday, December 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty paced five Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 24 points, as Kansas State recorded its second 100-point game of the season in a 106-76 win over South Dakota on Saturday afternoon before 7,287 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard McPherson-12/19/25

Saturday, December 20

Girls Basketball Rock Creek Invitational Consolation Semifinals Hesston 55, Topeka-Hayden 47 Halstead 49, Smoky Valley 27 Marion 42, Sterling 41 Remington 41, Bennington 28 Moundridge 78, Sedgwick 16 Salina Central 59, Newton 24 Canton-Galva 57, Centre 17 Elyria Christian 51, Solomon 21 Goessel 51, Douglass 30 Inman 71, Central Christian Academy 18 Boys Basketball Rock Creek Invitational Semifinals Hays 56,... Read More.

Halstead Girls Move to 6-0; Vikings Boys Stay Unbeaten at Home

Saturday, December 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The 2025 portion of the high school hoops schedule for Smoky Valley and Halstead wrapped up on Friday night. The Halstead girls used a big third quarter to pull away for a victory over Smoky Valley, while the Viking boys withstood... Read More.

Inman Girls, Boys Take Down Wichita Central Christian Academy

Saturday, December 20

The Inman High School girls basketball team bolted out to a 48-10 halftime lead en route to a 71-18 victory over Wichita Central Academy Friday night in Wichita. The Inman boys downed Wichita CCA 48-40 after leading at halftime 28-19. The Teutons led 39-33 at... Read More.

Moundridge Sweeps Sedgwick; Boys Improve to 7-0

Saturday, December 20

The Moundridge High School boys basketball team improved to 7-0 with a 62-21 victory over Sedgwick Friday night at the Moundridge High School gymnasium. The Moundridge varsity girls basketball team defeated Sedgwick 78-16. Moundridge led 24-4 in the first quarter, 41-16 at halftime and 56-18 at... Read More.