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Peterson Scores 24 to Lead No. 14 Kansas Past TCU in Big 12 Quarters

Friday, March 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Darryn Peterson scored 24 points in a season-high 37 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat TCU 78-73 in the last quarterfinal of the Big 12 tournament Thursday night at T-Mobile Center. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks will face No. 5 Houston, which defeated... Read More.

South Central Advances to Kansas 1A DI State Basketball Final With Semifinal Win Over Central Plains

Friday, March 13

The South Central High School boys basketball team defeated Central Plains 49-30 in the Kansas Class 1A Division I state tournament semifinals Thursday at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena. The South Central Timberwolves, coached by Bud Valerius, advanced to the 1A DI state championship against... Read More.

Ellinwood, Salina Sacred Heart to Play for Class 2A State Championship Game

Friday, March 13

The Ellinwood High School girls basketball team will play Salina Sacred Heart for the Kansas Class 2A state title Saturday. The Ellinwood Eagles defeated the Eureka Tornadoes 50-47 and the Sacred Heart Knights defeated the Moundridge Wildcats 69-56 in the Kansas Class 2A girls state... Read More.

Chiefs Re-sign Long Snapper James Winchester

Thursday, March 12

One of the Kansas City Chiefs' longest-tenured players is back for a 12th season in 2026. Long snapper James Winchester, who hasn't missed a game since initially joining the Chiefs in 2015, re-signed with Kansas City on Wednesday. The veteran long snapper has appeared in... Read More.

Travis Kelce to Return for 14th Season

Thursday, March 12

Travis Kelce is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame upon the conclusion of his playing career, but as of Wednesday, that day has yet to come. Kelce returned to Kansas City for a 14th season on Wednesday, continuing one of the greatest careers... Read More.

No. 14 Kansas to Face TCU in Big 12 Quarterfinal Thursday

Thursday, March 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 14 Kansas (22-9, 12-6 Big 12) enters the 2026 Big 12 Tournament as the No. 3 seed and will play its quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12, at 8:30 p.m. CT (ESPN2) against No. 6 TCU. LISTEN HERE KU has won 15... Read More.

Lady Warriors Claim NCCAA Central Region Championship

Thursday, March 12

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Sterling College secured a 79-72 victory over Mission University on Wednesday, March 11 to claim the NCCAA Central Region Championship and punch their ticket to the NCCAA National Tournament. The Lady Warriors recorded 18 points off second-chance opportunities, contributing to its... Read More.

No. 1 Little River Girls Advance to Class 1A DI Semifinal Matchup Against Centralia

Thursday, March 12

The Little River girls basketball team will play Centralia at 5:30 p.m. Friday night in the Final Four semifinals of the Kansas Class 1A Division I girls state tournament. Little River (25-2), the Class 1A DI state runner-up in 2025 and the No. 1 seed... Read More.

Sterling Sweeps Kansas Wesleyan in Conference Opener

Wednesday, March 11

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling swept Kansas Wesleyan in the Lady Warriors conference opener on Tuesday, March 10. Sterling started with a 3-0 victory in game one followed by a 7-2 win in game two. Game 1 Sterling secured a 3-0 victory over Kansas Wesleyan in a... Read More.

Sterling Comes out Swinging to Defeat Swedes

Wednesday, March 11

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College secured a 9-7 victory over Bethany College on Tuesday, March 10, propelled by a seven-run outburst in the second inning. The Swedes managed a late-game surge, scoring four runs in the eighth, but it fell short in its comeback attempt. The... Read More.

Lady Warriors Dominate Falcons in Central Region Semi-Finals

Wednesday, March 11

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Sterling defeated Kansas Christian, 87-54, on Tuesday, March 10 in the semi-final game of the NCCAA Central Region Championship. The Lady Warriors achieved a commanding 59-27 advantage in rebounds and led by as many as 39 points, capitalizing on a strong... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/11/26

Wednesday, March 11

4A Boys Quarterfinals (1) Rock Creek 80, (8) Eudora 67 (@ Salina-Tony’s Pizza Events Center) (4) Hugoton 56, (5) Andale 55 (@ Dodge City) (2) Atchison 73, (7) McPherson 53 (@ KCKCC) (6) Baldwin 50, (3) Pratt 48 (@ Wichita-Friends) 3A Girls Quarterfinals (1) Halstead 38, (8) Marysville 31 (@ Wichita-Koch) (4) Osage... Read More.