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No. 1 Ranked Tyran Stokes Commits to Kansas

Wednesday, April 29

Ever since he burst onto the national scene as a freshman, 2026's top-ranked player Tyran Stokes has done things his own way. Now, the 6-foot-7 senior from Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach has settled on his next step and committed to to Kansas... Read More.

Warriors Finish Season Against Eagles on Senior Day

Monday, April 27

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling fell to Oklahoma Wesleyan in a three-game series on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25 which marked the final games of the season for the Warriors. Sterling lost game one with a final score of 20-4 on Friday followed... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Girls 2nd, Bulldog Boys 4th at St. John Track Meet

Sunday, April 26

The Pretty Prairie High School girls track team placed second at the St. John-Hudson Keith Blide Invitational Friday. The Bulldog girls scored 65 points and the boys scored 54 points. Central Plains High School swept the team titles. The Oiler girls scored 165 points and the... Read More.

Chiefs Shore Up Defense Early in Draft, Give Patrick Mahomes Some Offensive Help in Later Rounds

Sunday, April 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are either adhering to the well-worn cliche that defense wins championships or they have a whole lot of faith that quarterback Patrick Mahomes can return as good as ever from two torn ligaments... Read More.

KU’s Cruz, Henderson Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Sunday, April 26

PITTSBURGH – Two Jayhawks were selected in 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, including Enrique Cruz Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers (Round 5, Pick 179) and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. to the Seattle Seahawks (Round 6, Pick 199). Kansas has now... Read More.

K-State’s Hecht, Payne Selected in NFL Draft

Sunday, April 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne fulfilled their dreams of becoming NFL players on Saturday as they were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hecht was selected with the fourth pick of the fifth round – No.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-4/24/26

Saturday, April 25

Baseball Nickerson 13, Haven 10 Haven 11, Nickerson 0 Halstead 4, Larned 2 Halstead 10, Larned 7 Abilene 7, Hesston 6 Abilene 10, Hesston 5 Hoisington/Central Plains 5, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 3 Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 10, Hoisington/Central Plains 3 Salina South 14, Hutchinson 1 Salina South 15, Hutchinson 1 (5 innings) Marion 3, Inman 1 Inman 12, Marion 11 Bennington 17,... Read More.

Broehl Steps Down as Head Softball Coach

Friday, April 24

Sterling College Vice President for Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Kiera Broehl has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. "We are grateful for Coach K and the dedication and commitment she brought to our program this past year,"... Read More.

McClanahan Sets New School Record at Alex Francis Classic

Friday, April 24

HAYS, Kan. – Sterling College Track and Field competed at the 2026 Fort Hays State University Alex Francis Classic on Thursday, April 23. Only 13 Warriors competed in the meet with Aliya McClanahan posting a standout performance in the discus, setting a new school... Read More.

Sterling’s Season Ends in Quarterfinals f KCAC Championship

Friday, April 24

LINDSBORG, Kan. – No. 8 seeded Sterling took on the No. 1 seed Bethel in the quarterfinal round of the KCAC Tournament Championship on Thursday, April 23 for what proved to be the Warrior's final match of the season. Despite the odds and the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-4/23/26

Friday, April 24

Baseball Mulvane 21, Buhler 0 (3 innings) Mulvane 19, Buhler 0 (3 innings) Lyons/Sterling 11, Ellsworth 1 (6 innings) Lyons/Sterling 22, Ellsworth 5 (3 innings) Andale/Garden Plain 14, Clearwater 4 (5 innings) Clearwater 8, Andale/Garden Plain 7 Cheney 17, Belle Plaine 0 (3 innings) Cheney 12, Belle Plaine 0 (5 innings) Chaparral 3,... Read More.

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs DT Peter Woods

Friday, April 24

The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their defensive front on Thursday night, selecting former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five things to know about the newest member of the defensive line. 1. Woods was... Read More.