Rice County Sports

K-State’s Hecht, Payne Selected in NFL Draft

Sunday, April 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne fulfilled their dreams of becoming NFL players on Saturday as they were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hecht was selected with the fourth pick of the fifth round – No.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-4/24/26

Saturday, April 25

Baseball Nickerson 13, Haven 10 Haven 11, Nickerson 0 Halstead 4, Larned 2 Halstead 10, Larned 7 Abilene 7, Hesston 6 Abilene 10, Hesston 5 Hoisington/Central Plains 5, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 3 Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 10, Hoisington/Central Plains 3 Salina South 14, Hutchinson 1 Salina South 15, Hutchinson 1 (5 innings) Marion 3, Inman 1 Inman 12, Marion 11 Bennington 17,... Read More.

Broehl Steps Down as Head Softball Coach

Friday, April 24

Sterling College Vice President for Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Kiera Broehl has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. "We are grateful for Coach K and the dedication and commitment she brought to our program this past year,"... Read More.

McClanahan Sets New School Record at Alex Francis Classic

Friday, April 24

HAYS, Kan. – Sterling College Track and Field competed at the 2026 Fort Hays State University Alex Francis Classic on Thursday, April 23. Only 13 Warriors competed in the meet with Aliya McClanahan posting a standout performance in the discus, setting a new school... Read More.

Sterling’s Season Ends in Quarterfinals f KCAC Championship

Friday, April 24

LINDSBORG, Kan. – No. 8 seeded Sterling took on the No. 1 seed Bethel in the quarterfinal round of the KCAC Tournament Championship on Thursday, April 23 for what proved to be the Warrior's final match of the season. Despite the odds and the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-4/23/26

Friday, April 24

Baseball Mulvane 21, Buhler 0 (3 innings) Mulvane 19, Buhler 0 (3 innings) Lyons/Sterling 11, Ellsworth 1 (6 innings) Lyons/Sterling 22, Ellsworth 5 (3 innings) Andale/Garden Plain 14, Clearwater 4 (5 innings) Clearwater 8, Andale/Garden Plain 7 Cheney 17, Belle Plaine 0 (3 innings) Cheney 12, Belle Plaine 0 (5 innings) Chaparral 3,... Read More.

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs DT Peter Woods

Friday, April 24

The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their defensive front on Thursday night, selecting former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five things to know about the newest member of the defensive line. 1. Woods was... Read More.

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane

Friday, April 24

The Kansas City Chiefs made an addition to their secondary on Thursday night, trading up for the right to select former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five things to know about the newest... Read More.

Buhler Boys Tennis Team 4th, Sterling 5th at Buhler Invitational

Friday, April 24

The Buhler High School boys tennis team placed fourth and Sterling fifth at the eight-team Buhler Invitational Tuesday. Valley Center won the team title with 59 points, followed by McPherson with 43, Andover Central 36, Buhler 36, Sterling 32, Goddard Eisenhower 30, Dodge City 11... Read More.

Little River boys, Inman Girls Capture Titles at Sterling Relays

Friday, April 24

The Little River boys and Inman girls track teams captured the team titles at the Sterling Relays Thursday at the Sterling College track. The Little River boys scored 125 points, followed by Sterling with 98, Inman 90, Lyons 85, Bennington 49, Fairfield 31, Nickerson 29,... Read More.

KSHSAA Board of Directors Approves Girls Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport

Thursday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted Thursday to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Kansas is now the 18th state to sanction the sport, which will be... Read More.

Warriors Finish Fourth at KCAC Championship

Thursday, April 23

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — Sterling College golf finished out the season with a fourth-place finish as a team at the 2026 KCAC Men's Golf Championship on Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22. The Warriors competed in four rounds of golf over the three day tournament hosted at... Read More.