Rice County Sports

Ellinwood Completes 47-0 Run with 2A State Volleyball Title

Saturday, November 1

The Ellinwood Eagles volleyball team completed their dream season by winning the Kansas Class 2A state volleyball championship Saturday afternoon at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena.Ellinwood finished the season with a 47-0 record.Ellinwood defeated Blue Rapids-Valley Heights in the championship match 25-16, 25-23.Hillsboro defeated... Read More.

Little River Volleyball Team ‘Four-Peats’ as Class 1A DII State Champs

Saturday, November 1

The Little River High School volleyball team “Four-Peated” as Kansas Class 1A Division I state champions Saturday morning at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena.The Redskins, who added the 2025 state title to their state titles in 2022, 2023 and 2024 championships, capped off a... Read More.

Halstead Football Season Ends with Loss to Hoisington in Class 2A State Playoffs

Saturday, November 1

The 2025 football season came to an end for the Halstead Dragons with a 74-24 loss to the Hoisington Cardinals Friday night at Hoisington.Hoisington tailback Taylen Morales rushed for 237 yards and scored four touchdowns.Cardinals’ quarterback Mason Martin was on fire with 210 yards... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Postseason Scoreboard Hutchinson-10/31/25

Saturday, November 1

The Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship presented by Thrive Allen County State VolleyballFull State Pairings and Brackets 4A State @ HutchinsonPool I#5 Paola d. #4 Rock Creek 26-24, 25-21#1 Andale d. #8 Bishop Miege 25-21, 25-22#4 Rock Creek d. #8 Bishop Miege 25-19,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Postseason Scoreboard Hutchinson-10/30/25

Friday, October 31

The Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship presented by Thrive Allen County State VolleyballFull State Pairings and Brackets 3A State @ HutchinsonPool I#4 Trinity Academy d. #5 Ellsworth 20-25, 25-17, 25-22#1 Silver Lake d. #8 Hesston 25-20, 25-13#4 Trinity Academy d. #8 Hesston 25-22, 25-17#1 Silver Lake d.... Read More.

Quick Start Sets Tone for Lyons’ First Win of Season

Friday, October 31

Lyons jumped to a quick 7-0 lead 10 seconds into the game Friday, as Xander Young picked off the first play from scrimmage by Belle Plaine. Young jumped the pass into the right flat and returned it 26 yards for the TD, setting the... Read More.

Little River Pounces on Clifton-Clyde in Playoff Opener

Friday, October 31

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — The Little River Redskins opened the eight-man Division 1 playoffs on Thursday night at home with an impressive 50-18 win over the Clifton-Clyde Eagles.Little River used a powerful running attack and great special teams to overwhelm Clifton-Clyde. Junior running back... Read More.

Little River Volleyball Team Reaches 1A D1 State Semifinals

Friday, October 31

Little River’s bid for a “four-peat” as Kansas Class 1A Division I state volleyball champions started Thursday afternoon at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena with a 3-0 record in Pool I play.In Pool I play, the Little River Redskins defeated Frankfort 25-15, 25-17, Goessel... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Veteran DT Mike Pennel

Thursday, October 30

The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered the interior of their defensive line on Wednesday by bringing back a familiar face in veteran Mike Pennel.This marks Pennel's third stint with Kansas City, and as it turns out, his prior mid-season signings have paid dividends in the... Read More.

Sterling Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in Season Opener

Wednesday, October 29

STERLING, Kan. — Haskell Indian Nations University edged out Sterling College 77-72 at Gleason Center, capitalizing on a fourth-quarter surge to secure the victory.Sterling opened the first quarter being aggressive on the boards, securing seven offensive rebounds to maintain possession. Midway through, Kali Briar connected... Read More.

Kansas Dominates Fort Hays State 71-35 In 2025-26 Allen Fieldhouse Opener

Wednesday, October 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Melvin Council Jr. scored 16 points, Tre White added 12 and Bryson Tiller 10 as Kansas defeated Fort Hays State on 71-35 inside Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday night in the KU's final exhibition match of the 2025-26 season.BOX SCOREThe Jayhawks got off... Read More.

2025 Final Kansas Media High School Football Rankings

Wednesday, October 29

The final edition of the 2025 Kansas High School Football Media rankings were released on Tuesday, Oct. 29, following the final regular-season games. Week 9 will take place Thurs. Oct. 30-Fri., Oct. 31.Class 6A (1st place votes) Record Points LW1 Maize (14) 8-0 140 12 Wichita Northwest 7-0 126 23 Olathe West 7-1 101 44 Junction City 6-2 91 35 Manhattan 6-2 88 56 Gardner-Edgerton 6-2 62 107 Shawnee Mission Northwest 5-3 46 NR8 Derby 5-3 35 69 Olathe Northwest 5-3 29 NR10 Washburn... Read More.