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East Team Prevails 14-7 in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl

Sunday, June 28

Hutchinson High School’s Jackson Anderson and Hutchinson Trinity’s Drew Dechant were members of the West Team at the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl football game Saturday at Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium. The East Team defeated the West Team 14-7. Wellsville head coach Mike Berg... Read More.

Another Phase Complete as the Season Gets Closer

Thursday, June 25

Collin Klein, on his 200th day on the job as Kansas State head football coach — a whirlwind six-month journey featuring little sleep and lots of detailed step-by-step planning — made an announcement at the Wichita Catbackers event on Monday afternoon. K-State football had completed another... Read More.

Fitzgerald Wins Baseball America’s National College Coach of the Year Award

Thursday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award, the publication announced Wednesday. Fitzgerald has now been named the College Coach of the Year by Baseball America and Perfect Game for the... Read More.

KSHSAA Summer Moratorium Week Starts Monday

Thursday, June 25

The KSHSAA summer moratorium week begins Monday and will conclude Sunday, July 5. There shall be no school related athletic activities during summer moratorium week. During this time coaches (licensed teacher coaches and coach aides employed by member schools) shall be prohibited from engaging in any... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sacred Heart, Ellinwood Golfers Earn KGCA Class 2A All-State Status

Monday, June 22

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, Salina Sacred Heart and Ellinwood placed athletes on the Kansas Golf Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Tyler Casebolt and Salina Sacred Heart’s Will Tuttle were named to the First Team. Hutchinson Trinity’s Miles Blaylock and Salina Sacred Heart’s Jake Koksal... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman Named to KGCA 2nd Team All-State

Monday, June 22

Hutchinson Central Christian High School junior Cael Kooiman was named Second Team Class 1A All-State by the Kansas Golf Coaches Association on Thursday. Kooiman placed second with a 145 score (73-72) at the Kansas Class 2A boys state tournament May 26-27 at McPherson’s Turkey Creek... Read More.

Gold Boys, Blue Girls Capture KBCA All-Star Games

Monday, June 22

The 2026 KBCA All-Star Games took place Saturday at Kansas Wesleyan University’s Mabee Arena in Salina. The Girls Blue Team All-Stars defeated the Gold Team All-Stars 75-70 and the Boys Gold Team All-Star defeated the Boys Blue Team 94-93. Kelan Gruver of Bonner Springs was named... Read More.

Wichita Catbackers to Host Meet & Greet with Alexander, Klein June 22

Thursday, June 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Wichita Catbackers will host a meet and greet event with head coaches Casey Alexander and Collin Klein on Monday, June 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., CT at Chicken N Pickle at 1240 N Greenwich Road in Wichita. Fans are encouraged to come out and hear from the... Read More.

Chiefs Trade OT Wanya Morris to Atlanta

Thursday, June 18

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round selection. Morris departs Kansas City after appearing in 43 games (with 16 starts) over the last... Read More.

Great Bend Senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht Commits to Kansas State Football

Thursday, June 18

Great Bend High School senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht, a 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver, has committed to playing football at Kansas State University. Ohnmacht, a 4-Star prospect in the Great Bend Class of 2027, committed to K-State on June 7. He is the No. 1 Kansas high... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Jaxson Konen, Little River Football

Wednesday, June 17

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Little River High School senior as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Konen represented the West team in the Kansas 8-man Football All-Star Game in Beloit. Playing in the Division... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents

Monday, June 15