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Teams Still Being Accepted for ASD Madathon, Button Hunt Licenses Still Available

Wednesday, April 29

Registrations are still being taken for the McPherson County All Schools Day Madathon Friday afternoon, May 8th in Linnea Park. Madathon Chair Leslie Buettenbaugh told Ad Astra News registrations for the 5th and 8th Grade events somewhat inspired by a 1970’s TV show are... Read More.

Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

Rocha Orozco Qualifies for Nationals as No. 13 Barton Women’s Golf Finishes Fourth at District Championships

Wednesday, April 29

The 13th ranked Barton Community College women's golf team wrapped up play Tuesday with a fourth-place finish at the Region 6/Plains District Championships held at Sugar Hills Golf Course in Goodland, Kansas. The Cougars opened with a 348 on Monday but responded with the field's... Read More.

No. 26 Barton Men’s Golf Caps Season with 8th Place Finish at Central District Championships

Wednesday, April 29

The No. 26 ranked Barton Community College Barton Community College men's golf team saw its season come to a close Tuesday in weather impacted conditions in Springfield, Missouri, finishing eighth at the Central District Championships held at Rivercut Golf Course. Barton shaved three strokes off... Read More.

Dragons Qualify for Nationals for 25th-Consecutive Season

Wednesday, April 29

Hutchinson CC Sports Information SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – For the 25th-consecutive season, the Hutchinson Community College men's golf team has qualified for the NJCAA Division I Championships. The No. 7-ranked Blue Dragons finished second on Tuesday at the Plains District Tournament, earning one of the three automatic... Read More.

Schmidt Named KJCCC Pitcher of the Week

Wednesday, April 29

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Backed by a shutout week in three appearances, Hutchinson Community College sophomore pitcher Jessica Schmidt was named the Jayhawk Conference Division I Softball Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday. Schmidt is the third Blue Dragon pitcher this season to win the weekly conference... Read More.

Ashton Ngo Receives Invite for Commanders Rookie Mini-Camp

Wednesday, April 29

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Former Hutchinson Community College long snapper Ashton Ngo became the seventh Blue Dragon to earn an opportunity to play in the NFL after last weekend's NFL Draft. Ngo was a Undrafted Free Agent Roster Minicamp invitee of the Washington... Read More.

Softball Earns Three All-Conference Nods

Wednesday, April 29

The Hesston College softball team placed three players on the Continental Athletic Conference all-conference teams as announced by the conference office on Wednesday (April 29). Skye Gomez (Jr., Corona, Calif.) was named to the first team as an infielder while Chloe Merjil (Fr., Belle Fourche, S.D.)... Read More.

Three Larks Earn All-Conference Honors

Wednesday, April 29

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College baseball team had three players recognized with Continental Athletic Conference honors following the 2026 season. Federico Moran (Fr., Houston, Texas) was named honorable mention at third base after leading the Larks at the plate. Moran hit .406... Read More.

Three Larks Earn All-KCAC Honors

Wednesday, April 29

KANSAS – Hesston College placed three women's flag football players on the KCAC All-Conference teams in their first season as members. Akiva Brown (So., Plano, Texas), Liliana Espinoza (Jr., Galva, Kan.) and Emma Pfannenstiel (Fr., Newton, Kan.) have all earned honorable mention nods at their respective positions. Brown... Read More.

Baseball Takes Two in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 29

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Hesston College baseball took two out of three games in their series against Champion Christian College over the weekend taking the first two games 9-8 and 7-4 before falling 5-1 in the finale. Junior Kaleb Wise hit an... Read More.