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Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Football Postseason Scoreboard Hutchinson-11/21/25

Friday, November 21

The Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship presented by Thrive Allen County KSHSAA Sub-State Football PlayoffsFull Playoff Brackets & Info 6A PlayoffsManhattan 38, Derby 7Olathe Northwest 42, Gardner-Edgerton 28 5A PlayoffsSalina Central 30, Great Bend 28Basehor-Linwood 28, St. James Academy 20 4A PlayoffsKapaun-Mt. Carmel 56, Wamego... Read More.

Sterling Volleyball Defeats Mission, Comes Up Short Again Mid-American Christian in NCCAA Central Region Championship

Friday, November 21

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College hosted the NCCAA Central Region Tournament in the Gleason Center on Thursday, Nov. 20. The Lady Warriors started with a 3-0 win in the semi-final game against Mission University, recording an impressive seven services aces in the contest. However,... Read More.

Little River Football Receives 19 All-District Honors

Friday, November 21

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. - Little River High School Football had 19 names listed on the 2025 8-Man DI, District 3 All-District list, announced earlier this week.Junior Jaren Garrison was named the District MVP, also earning unanimous First Team honors on offense as a running back... Read More.

Hutch Trinity, Sterling, Ellinwood Football Athletes Earn All-District Honors

Friday, November 21

The 1A District VII All-League Football team was released on Thursday, Nov. 20, which includes athletes from Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, Sterling, and Ellinwood High Schools.Trinity's Drew Dechant, who was named the most recent Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, earned First Team All-District... Read More.

Royals Sign KC Native Lange to Bolster Bullpen Depth

Friday, November 21

KANSAS CITY – The Royals signed right-hander Alex Lange to a one-year deal on Thursday night, bringing in the reliever with Kansas City ties to add to their bullpen. Lange’s deal is worth $900,000 in 2026 with $100,000 in performance bonuses, a... Read More.

Chiefs Players to Take Part in My Cause My Cleats for Sunday Afternoon’s Matchup Against the Indianapolis Colts

Friday, November 21

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Chiefs players will take part in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, wearing custom cleats to spread awareness for select non-profit organizations representing different causes.My Cause My Cleats is in its ninth... Read More.

Kansas Soccer Destined for Sweet 16 With 3-1 Victory Against No. 20 Louisville

Friday, November 21

DURHAM, N.C. – For only the third time in school history, Kansas soccer is headed to the Sweet 16 after a 3-1 victory against No. 20 Louisville at Koskinen Field on Thursday evening in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Trailing 1-0, Faith Johnston scored... Read More.

Haggerty’s 37 Points Carries K-State Past Mississippi State, 98-77

Friday, November 21

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Junior P.J. Haggerty scored a season-high 37 points to go with a game-high 8 assists and 7 rebounds to lift Kansas State to the Hall of Fame Classic Championship game with 98-77 win over Mississippi State on Thursday night before... Read More.

Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Competing in Deaflympics Tennis Tournament in Tokyo

Friday, November 21

Sterling High School senior Chelsie Brown, the two-time Kansas Class 3-2-1A girls state singles champion, is competing in the Deaflympics tennis tournament in Tokyo, Japan.Brown and her women’s doubles teammate Emily Hangstefer will compete in the semifinals on Saturday against Japan’s Rina Komokata... Read More.

Sterling Men’s Basketball Creates Comeback Win in Final Minutes Against Bethany

Thursday, November 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Sterling College edged Bethany College 80-78 in a dramatic conference matchup at Ray D. Hahn Gymnasium, on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Sterling built a lead as large as 18 points early in the second half, and a late defensive effort secured the... Read More.

Lady Warriors Defeat Bethany on the Road

Thursday, November 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Sterling College (4-2, 2-0) defeated Bethany College (2-4, 0-2), 68-58, at Hahn Gymnasium in Wednesday, Nov. 19, maintaining a lead throughout and recording eight blocks.Sterling opened the game effectively, establishing their presence with a defensive play by Rori Miles, who scored... Read More.

KVA names Players, Coaches of the Year

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Volleyball Association named its Players and Coaches of the Year for the 2025 season.6APlayer of the Year: Peyton Kubik, Blue Valley West.Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West.5APlayer of the Year: Grace Martin, St. Thomas Aquinas.Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, St. Thomas Aquinas.4APlayer... Read More.