Rice County Sports

No. 1 Kansas to Play at No. 16 Arkansas in an Exhibition Game Friday

Friday, October 25

GAME NOTESLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The No. 1 Kansas men's basketball team will play a charity fundraising exhibition game at Arkansas on Friday, Oct. 25. The contest will be played at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville and will tip at 8 p.m.... Read More.

Tang, Players Take Part in Annual Big 12 Media Day in Kansas City

Thursday, October 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KStateSports.com) - Head coach Jerome Tang and seniors Coleman Hawkins, Max Jones and David N'Guessan participated in the annual Big 12 men's basketball media day on Wednesday morning (October 23) at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.Tang and the players were rotated through various... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Thursday, October 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Like the preseason Associated Press poll, Kansas men's basketball has been voted No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, released Oct. 23.Kansas received 15 of a possible 32 first-place votes by the coaches and amassed 743 poll... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Chelsie Brown, Sterling Tennis

Wednesday, October 23

STERLING, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/20-10/26, Sterling High School junior Chelsie Brown. The week: Brown won the Class 3-2-1 singles state championship at Riverside Tennis Complex... Read More.

1A-DI & 1A-DII Regional Volleyball Scoreboard-10/22/24

Wednesday, October 23

Top two teams advance to Sub-State Tournament on Saturday 10/26 1A-DI Regional 2Quad A @ Flinthills HS#1 Flinthills d. #9 Canton-Galva 25-12, 25-21#8 Olpe d. #9 Canton-Galva 25-17, 23-25, 25-18#1 Flinthills d. #8 Olpe 25-16, 25-18Regional Champion: Flinthills; Regional Runner-up: Olpe Quad B @ Little River... Read More.

McPherson 3rd, Buhler 5th in 4A State Golf; Multiple Individuals Medal

Tuesday, October 22

The McPherson Bullpups and Buhler Crusaders both finished in the top five of the KSHSAA 4A Girls State Golf Tournament in Hesston on Monday and Tuesday. The two-day affair was won by Topeka-Hayden, claiming their second straight state championship with a team score of... Read More.

Late Goals Cost Women’s Soccer Warriors at Southwestern

Tuesday, October 22

BOX SCOREWINFIELD, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Defenses prevailed for the first half as the Lady Warriors took on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Saturday night. Both teams were held scoreless before the scoring opened up in the second half.Sterling scored first when Emorie... Read More.

Warriors VB Celebrates Seniors with Two Wins

Tuesday, October 22

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Lady Warrior volleyball played two games on Saturday, one conference and one nonconference. The team also took the opportunity to celebrate their seniors between their matches. The conference game was against Southwestern College and the Warriors won 3-1. The nonconference... Read More.

3A & 2A Regional Volleyball Scoreboard-10/21/24

Tuesday, October 22

Top two teams advance to Sub-State Tournament on Saturday 10/26 (Ad Astra Radio area teams continuing season are in bold.)3A Regional 2Quad A @ Girard HS#1 Girard d. #16 Columbus 25-18, 25-11#8 West Franklin d. #9 Iola 22-25, 25-19, 25-21#1 Girard d. #9 Iola 25-13,... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs Stay Undefeated, Beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl Rematch

Monday, October 21

By Josh DubowSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The formula might look a bit different with the defense and running game carrying the Kansas City Chiefs. But the results are awfully familiar as the two-time defending champions keep knocking off teams — especially the San Francisco... Read More.

Football Jayhawks Secure First Conference Win with 42-14 Rout Over Houston

Monday, October 21

BOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTES | POSTGAME QUOTESKANSAS CITY, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas held Houston scoreless in the second half en route to a 42-14 win on Homecoming Saturday afternoon at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.Kansas benefitted from 467 yards... Read More.

Johnson’s 3 TDs, Defense Carry 17/17 K-State Over West Virginia, 45-18

Monday, October 21

By D. Scott FritchenBOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTES | POSTGAME QUOTESMORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KStateSports.com) - West Virginia focused on stopping DJ Giddens and the vaunted running attack by No. 17 Kansas State. Avery Johnson, Giddens and the Wildcats reached the end zone... Read More.