Rice County Sports

K-State Legend Collin Klein Hired as Head Football Coach

Friday, December 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. – One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Thursday.A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-12/2/25

Wednesday, December 3

Girls BasketballCentral Christian 52, Trinity Catholic 21Moundridge 56, Haven 25Pretty Prairie 51, South Haven 36Little River 86, Chase County 19Cheney 44, Sterling 30Berean Academy 52, Augusta 37Medicine Lodge 69, Sedgwick 28Wellington 48, Garden Plain 33Boys BasketballCentral Christian 57, Trinity Catholic 33Moundridge 54, Haven 30Pretty... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Zane Farney, Sterling Football

Wednesday, December 3

STERLING, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Sterling High School senior Zane Farney as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - One of the state’s best running backs saved his masterpiece for last. Farney rushed... Read More.

Farney, Harp Among Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling High School senior Zane Farney and Andale senior Sam Harp were named to the Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team on Tuesday.Farney led Sterling to the Kansas Class 1A state championship and Harp led Andale to the Kansas Class 3A state... Read More.

Reports: K-State Football Coach Klieman to Retire, Klein to Take Over as Head Coach

Wednesday, December 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Head Football Coach Chris Klieman is considering retirement, and Collin Klein will return to Manhattan to be the next head coach, according to the Manhattan Mercury and On3 Sports.A source close to K-State confirmed the rumor to Ad Astra Radio.... Read More.

Dec. 2 High School Hoops Roundup: Central Christian Takes Pair from Hutchinson Trinity

Wednesday, December 3

The Hutchinson Central Christian varsity boys and girls basketball teams opened the 2025-26 seasons with a sweep of Hutchinson Trinity Catholic Tuesday at the Central Christian gymnasium.The Cougar boys defeated the Celtics 57-33 and the CCHS girls won 52-21.Anika Paulsrud led the Trinity girls... Read More.

No. 5 UConn Rallies Past No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Wednesday, December 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Solo Ball scored 17 points, Braylon Mullins also had 17 in a breakout performance by the freshman guard, and No. 5 UConn overcame a seven-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 21 Kansas 61-56 on Tuesday night in Allen... Read More.

Sterling, Hutchinson Trinity, Inman, Moundridge Dominate 2025 HOA All-League 11-man Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling, the Kansas Class 1A state champions, placed several players on the 2025 Heart of America League All-League 11-man Football Team.Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Moundridge also were well-represented on the HOA All-League Team.Sterling finished the season with a 13-0 record, followed by Inman 8-2,... Read More.

KBCA Releases 2025-26 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released its Preseason Class Rankings for the upcoming high school girls' and boys' basketball seasons, which begin Tuesday, Dec. 2.The full top 10 for each class is listed below.6ABoys:Shawnee Mission South Olathe North Shawnee-Mill Valley OP-Blue Valley ... Read More.

Big First-Half Effort Carries Bowling Green Past K-State, 82-66

Tuesday, December 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Sam Towns led all scorers with 27 points, including 17 in a big first-half performance by Bowling Green, as the Falcons earned an 82-66 wire-to-wire win over Kansas State on Monday night before 6,917 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.BOX SCORELed by Towns, Bowling... Read More.

Warrior Men survive Larks late-game surge

Monday, December 1

HESSTON, Kan. — Sterling College edged past Hesston College with a 90-85 victory on the road on Saturday, Nov. 29. Sterling capitalized on free throws, converting 30-of-40 attempts, to secure the win.The Warriors opened the first half by establishing an early lead with a... Read More.

Lady Warriors defeat Doane, 68-56

Monday, December 1

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling defeated Doane University, 68-56, at the Gleason Center on Saturday by maintaining a 17-point lead at one point and capitalizing on 24 points off turnovers.Sterling began the first quarter by capitalizing on turnovers, converting them into 11 points. The team... Read More.