Rice County Sports

Area Wrestlers Ranked in Latest KWCA Poll

Wednesday, January 28

Several area wrestlers are ranked in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association rankings released on Tuesday. • Nickerson senior Elizabeth Dick is ranked fourth in the Girls All-Class division in 235 pounds and first in Class 4A. • Sterling sophomore Jacyn Boeken is ranked second at 115... Read More.

Latest KBCA Poll Ranks Area High School Basketball Teams

Wednesday, January 28

Several area high school area girls and boys basketball teams are listed by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association in their latest rankings released on Tuesday. Sterling, the defending Kansas Class 2A boys state champion, is ranked first in Class 2A, followed by Moundridge, Saline Sacred... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/27/26

Wednesday, January 28

Girls Basketball Minneapolis 56, Lyons 30 Smoky Valley 61, Trinity Catholic 30 Central Christian 51, Fairfield 37 Chapman 59, Nickerson 20 Pretty Prairie 57, Sedgwick 38 Remington 62, Central Christian Academy 27 Kapaun-Mt. Carmel 85, Newton 35 Mid Season Tournaments Salina Invitational Tournament (Monday, 1/26) Championship-Wichita East 69, Wamego 46 3rd Place-Salina Central 68, Salina... Read More.

Late Run Lifts West Virginia Past K-State, 59-54

Wednesday, January 28

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Senior Treysen Eaglestaff came through the clutch for West Virginia, scoring 8 of his 12 points in the last 3 minutes to help the Mountaineers rally past Kansas State, 59-54, on Tuesday night before 10,809 fans at Hope Coliseum. BOX SCORE The win extended West... Read More.

Warriors Open Up Season Down in Texas

Monday, January 26

WAXAHACHIE, Texas — Sterling faced a tough doubleheader against Nelson on Thursday, Jan. 22, suffering defeats in both games, with scores of 12-7 and 12-5. In the first game, Nelson capitalized on a seven-run third inning to secure their victory, while in the second... Read More.

Mid-Season Basketball Tournaments for Jan. 26-31

Monday, January 26

Mid-Season Basketball Tournaments for Jan. 26-31 Compiled by Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered BOYS LYON COUNTY LEAGUE At White Auditorium, Emporia Games Monday – Hartford vs. Northern Heights, 5:30 p.m.; Burlingame vs. Waverly, 8:30 p.m. Games Tuesday – Madison vs. Lebo, 5:30 p.m.; Olpe vs. Marais des Cygnes Valley, 8:30... Read More.

19/19 Kansas Too Much For K-State, 86-62

Sunday, January 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. – No. 19/19 Kansas broke open a tight contest with a decisive 8-0 run to snap a 3-game losing streak at Bramlage Coliseum and earn an 86-62 win in the 304th Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday night. BOX SCORE Kansas (15-5, 5-2 Big 12) saw... Read More.

Kansas Outlasts Kansas State in Dillons Sunflower Showdown, 86-62

Sunday, January 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas' Flory Bidunga and Melvin Council Jr. each recorded double-doubles, while five Jayhawks scored in double-figures as No. 19 Kansas outlasted Kansas State, 86-62, in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday night. BOX SCORE Bidunga led... Read More.

Hoisington Winter Jam Basketball Tournament Wraps Up on Monday, Sabres Play Minneapolis

Saturday, January 24

The Hoisington Winter Jam basketball tournament will wrap up on Monday with three games, said Hoisington athletic director Craig Fletchall. The Reno County Sabres Homeschool boys basketball team will play Minneapolis at 2 p.m., followed by the Ellsworth girls vs. the Ellinwood girls at 3:30... Read More.

Sterling Boys, Southeast of Saline Girls Crowned 2026 Sterling Invitational Champions

Saturday, January 24

Sterling, the defending Kansas Class 2A state champions and the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A this year, defeated Hugoton 78-55 in the championship game of the 54th annual Sterling Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament Friday night and improved to 13-0. “We played very free today,”... Read More.

Viking Girls and Boys Take 5th at Sterling Invitational

Saturday, January 24

STERLING, Kan. – Following the same trajectory for the Sterling Invitational, the Smoky Valley basketball teams each went 2-1 this past week, taking fifth place finishes in tough battles on Friday. Girls Quarterfinals-Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 - The Beavers held a 10-5 lead after first... Read More.

Nickerson’s Monroe Wins 100th Career Match; Panther Wrestlers Take Team Title at Home Meet

Saturday, January 24

Nickerson High School senior wrestler Kristopher Monroe Jr. posted his 100th career victory in front of the hometown fans Friday at the Nickerson Boys Invitational. Monroe placed first in the 165-pound weight class. Also placing first for the Panthers were Aiden Brinkley at 120 pounds, Haven’s... Read More.