Rice County Sports

St. John Mid-Winter Classic Schedule Changes Because of Weather

Wednesday, January 21

The schedule for the St. John Mid-Winter Classic has changed because of inclement weather has been forecast for the weekend in Kansas. “We would like to thank Macksville schools for being willing to host the consolation games so we can combine Thursday and Friday night... Read More.

No. 1 Little River Girls Advance to Semifinals at St. John Midwinter Classic

Wednesday, January 21

The No. 1-ranked Little River High School girls basketball team picked up a 72-16 opening-round win over Nickerson at the St. John Mid-Winter Classic. Little River led at halftime 48-9. Arika Feldman led the Little River girls with 20 points. Avery Lafferty scored 12 points, Dempsey... Read More.

Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The complete 2026 Kansas football schedule was announced Wednesday by the Big 12 Conference, featuring six home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Union Jack Classic to be played at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, and five Big 12... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2026 Football Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A seven-game home schedule, which includes five home contests in the first six games of the season, highlights Kansas State’s 2026 football schedule that was announced Wednesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. The Collin Klein era of K-State football opens with three-straight non-conference... Read More.

Council’s Late Scoring Helps No. 19 Kansas Beat Colorado

Wednesday, January 21

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Melvin Council Jr. scored 10 of his 18 points over the final 5:07 and No. 19 Kansas held off Colorado 75-69 on Tuesday night with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn leading the Jayhawks. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12)... Read More.

Short-Handed K-State Grinds to 81-78 win over Utah

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty scored 28 of his game-high 34 points in the second half in helping a short-handed Kansas State to an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday night before 8,061 fans at Bramlage Coliseum to end a 5-game losing streak to open... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/20/26

Tuesday, January 20

Girls Basketball 13th Annual Sterling Invitational First Round Hugoton 53, Kingman 22 Scott City 52, Smoky Valley 32 Sterling 60, Lyons 27 Southeast of Saline 79, Trinity Catholic 28 Hillsboro Trojan Classic First Round Remington 42, Clay Center 35 Holcomb 38, Riley County 27 Sacred Heart 48, Hillsboro 28 Moundridge 54, Hesston 36 Eli J. Walter Tournament... Read More.

Inman Girls Advance to Midwinter Classic Semifinals, Inman Boys Fall on Buzzer-beater

Tuesday, January 20

The Inman High School girls basketball team defeated Macksville 59-32 in the first round of the St. John Mid-Winter Classic Monday night. Three players scored in double figures for the Inman girls: Ellie Thimmesch scored 14 points, Kenna Woods 13 and Allison Schrag 10. Heidy... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Rankings

Tuesday, January 20

6A Girls 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Wichita Heights 3. Derby 4. Blue Valley North 5. Wichita East 6. Olathe South 7. Olathe North 8. Manhattan 9. Washburn Rural 10. Liberal 5A Girls 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 2. Andover 3. Hays 4. Maize South 5. St. James Academy 6. Shawnee Heights 7. KC Piper 8. Kapaun-Mount Carmel 9. Bishop Carroll 10. Salina South 4A Girls 1. Wellington 2.... Read More.

Wilson Named KCAC Field Athlete of the Week

Tuesday, January 20

KANSAS — Wyatt Johnson of Kansas Wesleyan University and Cedric Wilson of Sterling College have earned the KCAC Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Jan. 12-18 by a vote of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Mid Season Basketball Tournament Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/19/26

Monday, January 19

Girls Basketball Reno County Shootout Pool A @ Fairfield Fairfield 40, Reno County Sabres 15 Pool B @ Pretty Prairie Pretty Prairie 47, Chase 14 Mid Winter Classic @ St. John First Round Inman 61, Macksville 30 Larned 51, Cimarron 18 Boys Basketball 56th Annual Adolph Rupp Tournament @ Halstead First Round Andale 75, Lawrence 56 Garden Plain... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-1/17/26

Monday, January 19

Girls Wrestling Hays Prairie Classic Full Results Team Standings: 1. Hays 196, 2. Oakley 155.5, 3. Norton 155 Area Top Four Finishers 115#: 4. Gwen Stewart, Buhler Clearwater Invitational Full Results Team Standings: 1. Campus 217, 2. Abilene 203.5, 3. Clearwater 109.5 Area Top Four Finishers 130#: 4. Brooklyn Schneider, Nickerson; 235#:... Read More.