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18 Athletes Named to 2026 NAIA Spring Scholar Athlete list

Thursday, May 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. Each semester, the NAIA Scholar‑Athlete list celebrates student‑athletes who excel in both academic and athletic arenas. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the... Read More.

13 Warriors Earn NCCAA Spring Scholar Athlete Recognition

Thursday, May 28

STERLING, Kan. – The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) proudly announces the 2025-26 NCCAA Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the spring sports who have excelled academically, including men's and women's outdoor track and field, baseball and softball. To... Read More.

Devries Named New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Thursday, May 28

Lindsborg, Kan. - The Bethany College Department of Athletics announces Mickey DeVries as the new Head Women's Basketball Coach, following the resignation of Sarah Able to pursue a nearby opportunity. "We sincerely thank Coach Sarah Able for all she has done for the women's basketball... Read More.

Area Athletes Competing in Kansas High School Track Championships

Thursday, May 28

Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium (formerly University Stadium, formerly Cessna Stadium) will host the largest state track and field meet in the nation Friday and Saturday. Crossland Stadium has been the site for the state track meet since 1970. More than 20,000 fans are expected to... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Softball’s Late Rally Falls Short in 4A Semifinal

Wednesday, May 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. — For six innings, the Andale/Garden Plain softball team could not record a hit against Wamego pitcher Landri Adams on Wednesday in a Class 4A State Semifinal at Arrocha Ballpark. Down 3-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Andale/Garden Plain found... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio State Golf Scoreboard Statewide-5/27/26

Wednesday, May 27

4A State Golf @ Hesston Golf Course Full Results Team Standings: 1. Wamego 578, 2. Bishop Miege 598, 3. Andale 618 Individual State Champion & Area Medalists: T1. Regan Kueker, Wamego 138; T1. Ethan Small, Independence 138; 4. Brooks Dyer, Andale 140; T9. Cole Cooper, McPherson 146 3A... Read More.

Newman Claims 2A State Golf Individual Title

Wednesday, May 27

WINFIELD, Kan. – Humboldt sophomore Connor Newman went into the second day of the KSHSAA 2A State Golf Tournament with a two-stroke lead in the individual standings. He followed that up on day two with a three-stroke advantage, finishing at even par for the... Read More.

Wichita State Officially Renames Historic Stadium Amid Major Campus Changes

Wednesday, May 27

Wichita State University has officially approved a new name for the stadium formerly known for decades as “Cessna Stadium.” The venue will now be called “Crossland Stadium,” recognizing Crossland Construction Company’s continued partnership with the university on multiple campus renovation projects. The name change was approved... Read More.

Defending NBC Champion Hutchinson Monarchs Begin Season this Weekend

Wednesday, May 27

The Hutchinson Monarchs, the 2023 and 2025 National Baseball Congress champions and 2024 runners-up, begin the 2026 summer baseball season Friday and Saturday against the Rose Hill Performance Factory Phenoms. Tuesday was the official reporting day for Hutchinson Monarchs players. The season-opening game will be played... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing McPherson Man Found Safe

Wednesday, May 27

UPDATE: (May 28, 2026) — McPherson County Sheriff's Office located Dale Leach safe in McPherson County. (May 27, 2026) — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing McPherson man. The whereabouts of... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Alex Haas Shoots 83 in First Round at 5A State Golf, Misses Cut

Wednesday, May 27

In the first round of the Kansas Class 5A boys state golf tournament at Wichita’s Tallgrass Golf Course on Tuesday, Hutchinson High School’s Alex Haas fired a 12-over-par 83 and was tied for 62nd place. Haas, the lone Sathawk golfer competing at the state meet,... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman 2nd at 1A State Golf Tournament

Wednesday, May 27

Hutchinson Central Christian High School’s Cael Kooiman placed second at the Kansas Class 1A boys state golf tournament. The 36-hole 1A state tournament was played Tuesday and Wednesday at McPherson’s Turkey Creek Golf Course. Kooiman posted a 5-over-par 145 score (73-72) to place four strokes behind... Read More.