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Salthawk Soccer Takes Strong Maize South Team to Overtime

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High girls soccer team had a valiant effort on Tuesday, as the Salthawks took perennial Class 5A power Maize South to overtime, but the Mavericks prevailed, 2-1. The game was knotted 1-1 at halftime and at the end of regulation. Maize South improved to... Read More.

Salthawk Softball Falls Twice to Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High softball team swept Salina South last week but couldn't do the same against Salina Central on Tuesday at Fun Valley Sports Complex. Central swept the doubleheader, winning 13-1 and 13-4. Central improved to 16-2 and moved into second place in the Class 5A... Read More.

Salthawk Baseball Swept by Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High baseball team was swept Tuesday in a doubleheader at Hobart-Detter Field, as Salina Central left town with 11-0 and 20-6 wins. Central improved to 17-1 and remained on top of the Class 5A West Regional standings. Hutchinson fell to 2-18. Friday, the Salthawks... Read More.

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.