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McPherson Basketball Swept by Andover to Close Tough Early Non-League Slate

Sunday, December 14

ANDOVER, Kan. - The early-season non-league battles for McPherson High School Basketball came to an end Friday, Dec. 12 with both the varsity girls and boys falling to Andover, whose varsity squads were ranked by the KBCA in 5A.The Bullpup boys lost 60-32, dropping their... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Outlast Redlands

Friday, December 12

Chanute, KS - Neosho County men's basketball capped off the first half of its season with a high-energy, high-scoring victory on its home floor, defeating Redlands Community College 92–88 on Tuesday night. The win showcases the Panthers' offensive firepower and resilience as they head into... Read More.

Moundridge Basketball Sweeps Lyons

Wednesday, December 10

The Moundridge Lady Wildcats lived up to their No. 1 ranking in Class 2A. Using a tenacious man defense along with a balanced offensive attack to pick up their fourth win of the early season, 69-10 over Lyons.Scoring for Moundridge were Macy Kaminkow with... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Reese Swanson, Central Christian Girls Basketball

Wednesday, December 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Central Christian High School junior Reese Swanson as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Swanson helped get the Cougars off to a great start to the season,... Read More.

Canton-Galva Basketball Coach O’Connor Wins 400th Game

Wednesday, December 10

CANTON, Kan. - Canton-Galva High School's head boys basketball coach, Larry O'Connor, recorded his 400th career win.O'Connor, who is also the school's Athletics Director, earned the milestone during the Bluebird Classic in Goessel. The current Eagles Head Coach has won four state championships in his... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Derby on the Road

Wednesday, December 10

DERBY, Kan. - McPherson High School Basketball traveled to Derby on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for an AVCTL cross-divisional matchup, but Derby defeated the Bullpup Girls and Boys.The Bullpup Girls fell to Derby, the reigning 6A Runners-Up, 85-31, falling McPherson to 1-3 on the season and... Read More.

Area Basketball Roundup for Tuesday 12-9-2025

Wednesday, December 10

Buhler girls, boys split games against GoddardThe Buhler Crusader girls and boys basketball teams split games against Goddard Tuesday night at Goddard.The Buhler varsity girls fell to Goddard 48-38 and the Buhler boys won 58-46.The Crusader girls trailed at halftime 22-19 and 33-32 at... Read More.

Andale Basketball Sweeps Winfield in Season Opener

Tuesday, December 9

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened their seasons on Tuesday with a sweep over Winfield.Andale girls basketball coach JR Toliver picked up his first career win as the Lady Indians defeated the Lady Vikings, 52-10. Winfield pulled within one at 3-2, but... Read More.

Hesston Larks’ Women’s Basketball Fourth-Quarter Push Falls Short in Road Loss to Kansas Christian

Tuesday, December 9

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College women's basketball battled on the road Saturday afternoon but fell 58–46 to Kansas Christian College at Cowen Municipal Auditorium. Despite a strong rebounding effort and a late fourth-quarter push, the Larks struggled to convert offensively, shooting 26.7 percent from the... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Salina South, Splits Liberal to End Opening Week

Sunday, December 7

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls & Boys Basketball concluded their opening week at the Salina South early-season round robin. The girls team fell to Salina South and Liberal. The boys fell to Salina South, but turned around to defeat Liberal on Saturday.Salina South's... Read More.

Salthawk Boys Basketball Competes But Falls Twice

Sunday, December 7

The Hutchinson High boys basketball team played a couple good opponents to open the 2025-2026 season Friday and Saturday at the Salthawk Activity Center, and despite having some good moments, the Salthawks dropped both games.Hutchinson lost Saturday 57-53 to Andover Central, and 70-41 Friday... Read More.

Lyons Basketball Teams Split Openers with Ellsworth

Saturday, December 6

Ellsworth girls 54 Lyons 23Ellsworth had 11 of 12 players score as the Bearcats opened the season with an NCAA league win over Lyons.Ellsworth led 12-4 after the first period and 28-10 at halftime. A big third quarter led to a 45-18 advantage after... Read More.