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Cooper Reves’ Four Second-Half TDs Lift Salina Central to First Class 5A State Football Title Since 2005

Saturday, November 29

Salina Central star running back Cooper Reves scored four touchdowns in the second half and rushed for 250 yards to lead the Mustangs past Basehor-Linwood 51-34 in the Kansas Class 5A State Football Championship Friday afternoon at Welch Stadium in Emporia.Salina Central and Basehor-Linwood... Read More.

Salina Central Mustangs Fight Off Great Bend Panthers in 5A State Semifinals

Saturday, November 22

The Salina Central Mustangs ended Great Bend’s Class 5A state football title hopes with a 30-28 victory in the 5A state semifinals Friday night at Great Bend.The score was tied 6-6 after one quarter. The Mustangs led at halftime 16-6. In the third quarter, the... Read More.

Hays Stops Salthawks Offense in 5A Playoff

Saturday, November 8

Hutchinson High couldn't get its offense on track Friday, as the Salthawks managed just 195 yards and turned it over three times in a 27-6 loss to Hays in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs at Gowans Stadium.It's the second straight year... Read More.

Hutchinson Salthawk Volleyball Team to Play Salina Central in 5A Sub-State Opener

Wednesday, October 22

The Hutchinson High School volleyball team (22-13) is the No. 10 overall seed in the Kansas Class 5A West bracket.Wichita Bishop Carroll (35-1) is the overall No. 1 seed in the West bracket, followed by Maize South (33-4) and Great Bend (25-9).Hutchinson is assigned... Read More.

5A & 6A State Golf Pairings Announced; Hutch High’s Marcum to Tee Off on Monday at 9:10 a.m.

Thursday, October 16

Hutchinson High School’s Hannah Marcum will tee off at 9:10 a.m. Monday in the first round of the Kansas Class 5A girls state golf tournament at the Emporia Golf Course.Marcum, who placed 19th at Class 5A regional tournament at Salina Saturday, is in Group... Read More.

Salthawks Qualify One for Class 5A State Tournament

Wednesday, October 15

Senior Hannah Marcum finished tied for 18th place on Monday at the Class 5A Substate golf tournament at Salina Municipal Golf Course, and that qualified Marcum for the state tournament.Marcum shot a 105, just three strokes away from a top-15 finish.The Salthawks finished fifth... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Hannah Marcum Qualifies for 5A State Golf Tournament

Wednesday, October 15

The Hutchinson High School girls golf team placed fifth at the Kansas 5A regional tournament Monday at the par-70 Salina Municipal Golf Course.Hutchinson’s top golfers were Hannah Marcum and Darbie Wells, who placed 19th and 20th with 105 and 107 scores.Marcum qualified for the... Read More.

Bullpup Football Falls to 5A Powerhouse in Season Opener 42-7

Friday, September 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School Football fell to Great Bend 42-7 on the road to start the 2025 season.Momentum saw the Panthers' way with a pick-six on the opening drive for the Bullpup offense. The Bullpup offense then struggled to gain yardage, punting... Read More.

Three thoughts on girls Class 6A, 5A and 4A area substate basketball

Sunday, March 2

While most of our area schools are 3A and smaller, the quality of girls basketball in the upper classifications has been high this year.And now, the final games are about to start, as substate basketball stars for the upper classifications on Wednesday for 4A... Read More.

Three thoughts on 6A, 5A, 4A area boys substates

Sunday, March 2

Finally, all KSHSAA substate tournaments are set.While some schools in smaller classifications have already seen their seasons end, the larger boys classifications will finally get their postseason started on Tuesday in Classes 6A and 4A, and Wednesday in 5A.Here are three thoughts on area... Read More.

Multiple Wrestlers Qualify for State from 5A West Regional

Sunday, February 23

Area wrestlers competed on Friday and Saturday at the KSHSAA 5A West Regional in Newton. In regionals that were split east and west, the top eight individuals qualified for the 5A State Tournament which will be held at Park City Arena on February 28... Read More.

Chanute’s Dillow Named Regional Wrestler of the Year; Multiple Girls Qualify for 4A & 5A State

Sunday, February 16

Ad Astra Radio area wrestlers were competing in KSHSAA Regionals this weekend on the girls side. In the Class 4A east meet in Paola, three wrestlers claimed regional titles and 13 total qualified for the 4A State Tournament to be held in Salina at... Read More.