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Swede Women Open 2026 with Win Over The Eagles

Sunday, January 4

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Women's Basketball team opened the 2026 calendar year with a match up against the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles at home in Ray D. Hahn Gymnasium. Bethany set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 25–13 lead after the... Read More.

Late Possessions Decide Tight Conference Battle for Swede Men

Sunday, January 4

The Bethany College Swedes battled until the final buzzer Saturday afternoon but came up just short in an 83–81 KCAC matchup against Oklahoma Wesleyan in Lindsborg. Bethany carried a 44–41 lead into halftime and matched the visitors possession for possession in a tightly contested... Read More.

Cold 3-point Shooting Hampers K-State in Loss to 10/10 BYU

Saturday, January 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Despite a valiant effort before a sold-out crowd, Kansas State could not overcome a poor shooting afternoon from 3-point range in an 83-73 loss to No. 10/10 BYU on Saturday afternoon in the Big 12 opener for both schools at Bramlage Coliseum. Read More.

No. 17 Jayhawks Fall to Host UCF

Saturday, January 3

ORLANDO – Darryn Peterson scored a game-high 26 points and Melvin Council Jr., added 20, but No. 17 Kansas fell to UCF, 81-75, Saturday afternoon at Addition Financial Arena in both teams' conference openers. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks fell to 10-4 on... Read More.

Andale Basketball Splits with Garden Plain in Season Opener

Saturday, January 3

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened 2026 with an in-district showdown with Garden Plain on Friday. The Garden Plain girls snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 46-39 victory over Andale. The Andale boys extended their winning streak to three with a 52-41... Read More.

Lyons Swept by Beloit in League Play

Saturday, January 3

The Beloit Lady Trojans, ranked ninth in Class 3A, won their fifth game of the season and remain unbeaten in league play with a 75-31 win over Lyons on Friday. A pressure defense created Lyons turnovers, leading to quick transition points as the Trojans jumped... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athletes: Chelsie Brown, Sterling Girls Tennis

Saturday, January 3

Sterling has had quite the run in sports these last few years. From the girls basketball team winning back-to-back Class 2A state championships in 2021 and 2022, to the boys basketball team being the reigning 2A champion, to the football team’s undefeated season en route... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard-1/2/26

Saturday, January 3

Girls Basketball Beloit 75, Lyons 31 Garden Plain 46, Andale 39 Central Christian 47, St. John 43 Cheney 71, Nickerson 8 Canton-Galva 39, Cunningham 23 Haven 51, Trinity Academy 45 Halstead 43, Augusta 41 Spearville 61, Kingman 40 Little River 82, Norwich 21 Hillsboro 37, Pratt 21 Colby 36, Larned 35 Hoisington 53, Russell 34 Anderson County... Read More.

Thad Ward Returns to K-State as Associate Head Coach

Saturday, January 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Thad Ward, who served as the Wildcats' wide receivers coach during their 2022 Big 12 Championship season and has spent the last three seasons at Illinois, has been hired as Kansas State's associate head coach and will tutor the wide receivers, head... Read More.

College Sports Transfer Portal System is a Mess

Saturday, January 3

These two things are true about college athletics in the age of the transfer portal system: • You really cannot tell who the players are without a program. • The college sports transfer portal system is a mess. Monday was the first day of the transfer portal... Read More.

Area High School Basketball Roundup for Friday Jan. 2, 2026

Saturday, January 3

Haven girls rally against Wichita Trinity, Wildcat boys fall to Knights The Haven High School girls basketball team came from behind to defeat Wichita Trinity Academy 51-45 Friday night at the Haven gymnasium. Avery Brawner led the Wildcats with 22 points. Rilynn Patry scored 13 points. The... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for the City of Garnett Stormwater Drainage System and Lake Garnett

Friday, January 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the City of Garnett’s stormwater drainage system extending to the confluence of Lake Garnett (North Lake). The issuance of the stream advisory resulted from the release of an... Read More.