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Mikkelsen Announced as Head Softball Coach

Friday, May 15

STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College Athletics and Vice President for Athletics, Justin Morris, are pleased to announce that Helen "Gwen" Mikkelsen will take over as the head coach of softball at Sterling College. "Gwen brings a winning mindset, a deep understanding of the game and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-5/14/26

Friday, May 15

Baseball Andale/Garden Plain 8, Pratt 2 Pratt 12, Andale/Garden Plain 9 Salina South 9, Newton 3 (Wednesday, 5/13) Salina South 7, Newton 6 (Wednesday, 5/13) 2-1A Regional Scoreboard Softball Andale/Garden Plain 4, Pratt 1 Andale/Garden Plain 13, Pratt 3 (6 innings) Salina South 12, Newton 9 (Wednesday, 5/13) Newton 13, Salina South 2... Read More.

2026 Regular Season Schedule Finalized; Chiefs to Play Six Primetime Contests

Friday, May 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Football League announced the schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday. The Chiefs are currently slated to play six primetime contests, with GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium hosting three. The club will be featured in at least 10 national games... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday Statewide Regional Baseball Scoreboard-5/14/26

Thursday, May 14

2-1A Regional Baseball Regional 1 Bracket 1 Quarterfinals (1) Frankfort 7, (16) Atchison County 6 (9) Onaga 15, (8) Bennington 2 (13) Jefferson County North 2, (4) Valley Falls 1 (5) Doniphan West 8, (12) Wabaunsee 7 Bracket 2 Quarterfinals (2) Rossville 14, (15) St. Marys 4 (6 innings) (7) Jackson Heights 9,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday Statewide Regional Baseball Scoreboard-5/13/26

Wednesday, May 13

3A Regional Baseball Regional 1 Bracket 1 Quarterfinals (1) Jefferson West 16, (16) Riley County 1 (3 innings) (8) Hiawatha 20, (9) Marysville 18 (4) Maur Hill-Mt. Academy 13, (13) Pleasant Ridge 0 (5 innings) (5) Nemaha Central 10, (12) Holton 0 (6 innings) Bracket 2 Quarterfinals (2) Sabetha 7, (15) Royal... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Statewide-5/12/26

Wednesday, May 13

Baseball McPherson 7, Buhler 5 (9 innings) McPherson 12, Buhler 2 Hoisington/Central Plains 5, Lyons/Sterling 3 Pratt 7, Larned 1 Pratt 15, Larned 1 (5 innings) Mulvane 10, Chanute 0 (6 innings) Ottawa 2, Chanute 1 Softball McPherson 11, Buhler 3 McPherson 18, Buhler 6 (5 innings) Sterling 15, Ell-Saline 4 (5 innings) Sterling 19, Ell-Saline... Read More.

Regional Brackets Released for 3A & 2-1A Baseball and Softball

Wednesday, May 13

The High School Baseball and Softball is officially underway, as the Regional brackets have been released for both sports in the 3A & 2-1A classes. The baseball brackets were released on Saturday, May 9. The 3A Regional Quarterfinals begin on Wednesday, May 13, and the... Read More.

Hesston Boys Place Six Golfers in Top 10, Capture CKL Team Title by 43 Strokes

Tuesday, May 12

The Hesston Swather boys golf team placed six golfers in the top 10, including the top three spots, and won the Central Kansas League championship by 44 strokes. The CKL tournament took place Monday at the par-72 Crazy Horse Golf Course in Hutchinson. Hesston posted a... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Boys Run Away with HOA Tournament Title

Tuesday, May 12

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School boys golf tournament won the Heart of America League Tournament by 29 strokes Monday at the par-71 Hesston Golf Course. The Trinity Celtics posted a 315 score to win the team title. Sterling placed second with a 344 score,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard Statewide-5/11/26

Tuesday, May 12

Baseball Clearwater 5, Haven 3 Haven 3, Clearwater 2 Kingman/Norwich 8, Douglass 5 Kingman/Norwich 18, Douglass 5 Ellinwood 6, Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas 5 Ellinwood 15, Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas 5 (5 innings) St. Mary’s Colgan 12, Iola 2 (5 innings) Crest 11, Erie 1 (5 innings) Crest 16, Erie 0 (3 innings) Marais des Cygnes Valley 14, Yates Center/Altoona-Midway... Read More.

Four Warriors Claim National Titles at NCCAA Outdoor Championship

Monday, May 11

WILMORE, Ky. – Sterling College Track and Field made some noise at the 2026 NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship with four Warriors claiming the title of national champion in their individual events. The athletes include Belle Barnett in the women's high jump, Charles... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio All Area Boys Basketball Team: Caleb Green, Central Christian Basketball Thrived Through Adversity

Sunday, May 10

When the Central Christian boys basketball team left the gym after a Nov. 21 practice, everything was normal. The team had high expectations, and the Cougars had a long-time successful coach, Adam Clark, at the helm. Clark led his team to the Class 1A Division... Read More.