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Former Blue Dragon Football Player Chandavian Bradley Planning to Re-enter Transfer Portal

Sunday, December 14

Chandavian Bradley, former Hutchinson Community College and Tennessee defensive end, is re-entering the transfer portal after spending just one season at Oklahoma State, On3’s Pete Nakos reported Thursday night.The transfer portal does not officially open until Jan. 2 but Bradley plans to enter the... Read More.

HutchCC’s Christian Johnson, L.T. Robinson are Part of Louisiana-Monroe Football Recruiting Class

Friday, December 12

Hutchinson Community College sophomore quarterback Christian Johnson signed a letter of intent to play NCAA Division I football at the University of Louisiana-Monroe on Dec. 3.Johnson, a 6-foot, 206-pound sophomore from Montgomery, Ala., has played in 22 games for the Blue Dragons in his... 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.

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

Sunday, December 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor announced Sunday that the Wildcats will not accept a bowl bid for the 2025 season."Following our recent coaching change and conversations with our player leadership and Commissioner Yormark, I determined that we will not accept... Read More.

Great Bend’s Ian Premer named Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year

Sunday, December 7

The 2025 Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year is Ian Premer, a standout athlete from Great Bend High School.Premer, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end/wide receiver/running back/linebacker/defensive back, was recognized for his exceptional two-way performance, leadership, academics (4.0 GPA, first in his class) and... Read More.

K-State Legend Collin Klein Hired as Head Football Coach

Friday, December 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. – One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Thursday.A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Zane Farney, Sterling Football

Wednesday, December 3

STERLING, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Sterling High School senior Zane Farney as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - One of the state’s best running backs saved his masterpiece for last. Farney rushed... Read More.

Farney, Harp Among Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling High School senior Zane Farney and Andale senior Sam Harp were named to the Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team on Tuesday.Farney led Sterling to the Kansas Class 1A state championship and Harp led Andale to the Kansas Class 3A state... Read More.

Reports: K-State Football Coach Klieman to Retire, Klein to Take Over as Head Coach

Wednesday, December 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Head Football Coach Chris Klieman is considering retirement, and Collin Klein will return to Manhattan to be the next head coach, according to the Manhattan Mercury and On3 Sports.A source close to K-State confirmed the rumor to Ad Astra Radio.... Read More.

HutchCC’s Kevin Moorer to Play Football at Arizona

Wednesday, December 3

Kevin Moorer, an edge rusher from Hutchinson Community College, has committed to the University of Arizona Wildcats after making an official visit last week.Moorer’s commitment announcement was posted on the Arizona Desert Swarm online site azdesertswarm.com.“I would like to thank (HutchCC)... Read More.

Sterling, Hutchinson Trinity, Inman, Moundridge Dominate 2025 HOA All-League 11-man Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling, the Kansas Class 1A state champions, placed several players on the 2025 Heart of America League All-League 11-man Football Team.Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Moundridge also were well-represented on the HOA All-League Team.Sterling finished the season with a 13-0 record, followed by Inman 8-2,... Read More.

Local Golden Belt Football Athletes Named in All-Central Prairie League Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Central Prairie League released its All-League Football teams following the 2025 season.The full teams are listed below. Athletes highlighted in bold represent local athletes. Asterisks (*) indicate unanimous selections.Offensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria)Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria)FIRST TEAMPosition Player Grade SchoolQuarterback *Braxton... Read More.