Rice County Sports

Wind Surge, Former K-State Star Culpepper Named Twins’ Minor League Player of the Year

Tuesday, September 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former K-State All-American Kaelen Culpepper was named the 2025 Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year, earning the organization's Sherry Robertson Award.Culpepper, who was drafted 21st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, quickly made the jump to Double-A in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-9/27/25

Monday, September 29

VolleyballNewton TournamentAndale d. Eisenhower 25-14, 25-14Andale d. Newton 25-11, 25-15Andale d. Wichita Northwest 28-26, 25-18Andale d. Andover Central 25-12, 25-17Andale d. Wichita South 25-11, 25-11Newton d. Buhler 25-16, 21-25, 25-21Buhler d. Wichita South 25-12, 26-24Andover Central d. Buhler 25-19, 27-29, 25-18Wichita Northwest d. Buhler... Read More.

Haven, Central Christian, Sterling, Little River Football Teams Still Unbeaten in Week 5

Monday, September 29

Four area schools are still unbeaten entering into Week 5 of the Kansas high school football season. They are Haven, Central Christian, Sterling and Little River.There are 47 undefeated Kansas football teams, according to Sports in Kansas.The list does not include the 4-0 Reno... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview-9/28-10/5/25

Monday, September 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – As the calendar turns to October, there is a full slate of activities for Rice County high schools. Take a look at the schedule below to see where your favorite team is headed.FootballFriday, October 3Southeast of Saline @ Lyons... Read More.

Royals Add Winning Record to 2025 Feats, but They Aren’t Satisfied

Sunday, September 28

WEST SACRAMENTO - In the past 25 years of Royals baseball, there have been just six seasons in which the club has finished above .500, and 2025 is one of them.A 9-2 win over the A’s on Sunday at Sutter Health Park let the Royals... Read More.

Mahomes Shines for Chiefs, Jackson Adds to Ravens’ Injury Woes as Kansas City Rolls to 37-20 Victory

Sunday, September 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are getting healthier, deeper and more dynamic as the season presses on.The Baltimore Ravens? Pretty much the opposite of all of that.Patrick Mahomes threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns in a turn-back-the-clock kind of... Read More.

Sterling Women’s Soccer Drop road Conference game to Southwestern

Sunday, September 28

The Southwestern College defeated Sterling College 5-0 on Saturday, Sept. 27 in Winfield, Kan. The Moundbuilders scored three first-half goals, setting the tone for the match. Sterling managed six shots with three on goal but could not find the net, while Southwestern capitalized on... Read More.

Sterling Men’s Soccer Drop one to Southwestern in Winfield

Sunday, September 28

The Southwestern College defeated Sterling College 6-1 on Saturday, Sept. 27 in Winfield, Kan. The Moundbuilders' offense was dominant, registering 28 shots with 15 on goal. Sterling's goalkeeper made nine saves but could not keep pace with the pressure. Despite Sterling's lone goal, Southwestern... Read More.

Sterling High School Girls Tennis Team Captures Chaparral Invitational Title

Saturday, September 27

The Sterling High School girls tennis team placed first at the Chaparral Invitational Saturday in Anthony and swept first place in all four divisions.The tournament took place on the Anthony Tennis Courts.The Black Bears went 16-0. Chelsie Brown captured No. 1 singles with a... Read More.

Area Runners Compete at Rim Rock; Hutchinson Trinity Boys Take First in Division

Saturday, September 27

Several area cross country runners participated in the Rim Rock Farm High School Cross Country Classic Saturday in Lawrence.Rim Rock Farm hosts the Kansas Class 6A and 5A state cross country meets Saturday, Nov. 1.The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic boys cross country team placed first... Read More.

Johnson, Edwards Lead K-State’s Balanced Attack in 34-20 win over UCF

Saturday, September 27

By: D. Scott FritchenMANHATTAN, Kan. – Avery Johnson passed for 168 yards and two touchdowns, and he added 75 rushing yards on 12 carries, and standout running back Dylan Edwards had 166 rushing yards and one score, as Kansas State put together its best performance of the... Read More.

Cincinnati Scores Late, Defeats Kansas 37-34

Saturday, September 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Cincinnati scored the go-ahead touchdown with 29 seconds remaining as the Bearcats defeated Kansas 37-34 in front of a sold out crowd at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.The loss drops Kansas to 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) on the year, while... Read More.