Rice County Sports

Lady Warriors Battle Against Falcons

Thursday, April 2

WICHITA, Kan. — Sterling fell to Friends in a closely contested doubleheader on Wednesday, April 1 at the Two Rivers Complex on Wednesday. The Lady Warriors lost the first game 1-0 and jumped out to an early lead in game two but couldn't hold... Read More.

Jaliya Davis Named to WBIT All-Tournament Team

Thursday, April 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas forward Jaliya Davis was one of five players named to the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) All-Tournament Team, which was announced Wednesday night following the conclusion of the WBIT Championship Game. Columbia, who won the championship game 81-64 over... Read More.

Bill Self Returning to Kansas for Year 24

Wednesday, April 1

Bill Self is returning to Kansas for year No. 24 as the head coach of the Jayhawks. A little over a week after Self opened the door to a potential retirement, the KU head coach announced he will continue... Read More.

Sterling Defeats Swedes, 11-5

Wednesday, April 1

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling secured an 11-5 victory over Bethany on Tuesday, March 31 bolstered by a pair of home runs and a four-run surge in the seventh inning. Sterling's strong pitching limited the Swedes to six hits and five runs over nine innings. The... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-3/31/26

Wednesday, April 1

Baseball Smoky Valley 10, Haven 7 Haven 16, Smoky Valley 0 (3 innings) Hoisington/Central Plains 4, Nickerson 3 (8 innings) Nickerson 12, Hoisington/Central Plains 8 Hesston 13, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 3 (5 innings) Hesston 18, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 8 (5 innings) Lyons/Sterling 11, Larned 4 Lyons/Sterling 9, Larned 8 Pratt 4, Halstead 2 Pratt 8, Halstead 1 Andover Central... Read More.

Warriors Come Up Short in McPherson

Tuesday, March 31

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Warrior Tennis faced off against a tough McPherson College team in a rescheduled match on Monday, March 30. Sterling fought hard but were unable to come away with a win, losing 7-0. The Bulldogs started the day by claiming the doubles point.... Read More.

Arroyo Gets an Upset Win in McPherson

Tuesday, March 31

MCPHERSON, Kan – Sterling College Women's Tennis took on McPherson College in a rescheduled match on Monday, March 30. Although the team lost, 6-1, Arroyo achieved a big win from the No. 1 singles position to secure the Lady Warrior's point. The Bulldogs started by... Read More.

Jones earns NCCAA Athlete of the Week

Monday, March 30

Charles Jones of Sterling College continues to hold the top spot in the NCCAA for triple jump after a mark of 15.24 meters this week at the Emporia State Spring Open. The senior from Yonkers, New York won the event and earned an NAIA... Read More.

Little River’s Arika Feldman Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Arika Feldman led Little River to its first girls basketball state championship since 1998, finishing a dominant season by helping complete a full-circle moment after back-to-back runner-up finishes. The 6-foot-2 senior averaged 19 points, 6.4 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game, anchoring a team... Read More.

Sterling High School Senior Boston Eckart Named 2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Player of the Year

Sunday, March 29

Boston Ekart led Sterling High School to a dominant season and back-to-back state championships, finishing as one of the top players in Kansas regardless of class. The 6-foot-6 senior averaged 22.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.4 block per game, anchoring a team that... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Coach of the Year: Little River’s Cy Rolfs

Sunday, March 29

Cy Rolfs led Little River to a 1A-I state championship, defeating Wabaunsee 59-24 in the title game. The victory marked the program’s first girls basketball state title since the late 1990s, when legendary coach Shane Cordell led Little River to four straight championships from 1995-1998. The... Read More.

2026 Sports in Kansas 2A Boys Coach of the Year: Sterling’s Derek Schneider

Sunday, March 29

Derek Schneider led Sterling to a perfect 28-0 season and a 2A state championship to go back to back state champions, defeating Berean Academy 59-49 in the state finals at Emporia. The Black Bears finished as one of the most dominant teams in Kansas regardless... Read More.