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McPherson Native with KU Volleyball Named to AVCA All-Region Central Team

Thursday, December 11

McPherson, Kan. native, McPherson High School alum, and current senior on the KU Volleyball team, Rhian Swanson, was named on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region Central Honorable Mention team.Swanson was one of three players honored by the AVCA from the KU Volleyball... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month: Andale Football

Thursday, December 11

ANDALE, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The November Boys Team of the Month goes to the Andale Football team!The month: Andale dominated the competition in Class... 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.

Sterling takes down Mid-America in NCCAA Central Region Championship rematch

Friday, December 5

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — Sterling College triumphed over Mid-America Christian University in a five-set battle, 3-2, with set scores of 20-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, and 15-13 in the second game of pool play at the NCCAA National Championship on Thursday, Dec. 4. Sterling recorded... Read More.

Dec. 2 High School Hoops Roundup: Central Christian Takes Pair from Hutchinson Trinity

Wednesday, December 3

The Hutchinson Central Christian varsity boys and girls basketball teams opened the 2025-26 seasons with a sweep of Hutchinson Trinity Catholic Tuesday at the Central Christian gymnasium.The Cougar boys defeated the Celtics 57-33 and the CCHS girls won 52-21.Anika Paulsrud led the Trinity girls... Read More.

Bluejay Men fight hard, come up short at NCAA DII foe Central Missouri in Exhibition Contest

Monday, December 1

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Sunday afternoon saw Head Coach, Josh Roach's squad take on NCAA Division II foe Central Missouri in a short turnaround after facing another MIAA foe in Missouri Southern on Saturday.SCORETabor: 62 – Central Missouri: 89GAME NOTESThe contest does not go... Read More.

South Central Timberwolves Capture First Eight-Man I State Title

Sunday, November 30

The South Central Timberwolves now have a Kansas high school state football championship to call their own.South Central High School, formed by the consolidation of Protection and Coldwater schools in 1999, captured the Kansas Eight-Man I football state championship game with a 34-8 victory... Read More.

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.

Central Kanas League Releases 2025 All-League Football Team

Monday, November 24

The Central Kansas League 2025 All-League Football Team was released last weekend and features several area players.Halstead first team offense: Noah Diehl WR, Carlos Martinez kicker.Halstead honorable mention offense: Edric Zorn RB.Halstead first team defense: Noah Diehl returner.Halstead second team defense: Reece Carmichael LB.Halstead honorable mention defense: Logan Overton... 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.

Sterling Volleyball Defeats Mission, Comes Up Short Again Mid-American Christian in NCCAA Central Region Championship

Friday, November 21

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College hosted the NCCAA Central Region Tournament in the Gleason Center on Thursday, Nov. 20. The Lady Warriors started with a 3-0 win in the semi-final game against Mission University, recording an impressive seven services aces in the contest. However,... Read More.

Central Plains Football Earns 12 All-District Honors

Friday, November 21

CLAFLIN, Kan. - The Central Plains Oilers Football team earned special recognition following the 2025 season, as 12 names were listed on the 8M-I Dist. 3 All-District team.Landon Daniels earned two First Team honors, one on the offensive line and the other on the defensive... Read More.