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KSHSAA Releases Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Friday, December 12

TOPEKA, Kan. - Five individuals have been selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Awards will be presented during the 2026 season in conjunction with a KSHSAA-sponsored state function/championship, or locally at the inductee's... Read More.

KSHSAA to Provide Active Military & Vets Free Admission to Football Sectionals

Tuesday, November 11

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) announced on Veterans' Day, Tues., Nov. 11, that active military members and veterans, plus one guest, will receive complimentary admission to the High School Football Sectional games on Nov. 13 and 14.It is the third year... Read More.

KSHSAA Announces First-Round State Football Playoff Games

Sunday, October 26

Hutchinson (6-2) will host Newton (0-8) Friday in the first round of the Kansas Class 5A state football playoffs.The Salthawks are the No. 4 West seed and Newton is the No. 16 West seed.The top three seeds in the 5A West bracket are Great... Read More.

KSHSAA Releases Football District Assignments for 2026 & 2027

Wednesday, October 15

6-PLAYERDistrict 1: Buffalo-Altoona Midway, Chetopa, LeRoy-Southern Coffey County, Lost Springs-Centre, McPherson-Elyria Christian, Melvern-MDCV, Peabody-BurnsDistrict 2: Chase, Logan, Otis-Bison, Palco, Ransom-Western Plains, Rozel-Pawnee Heights, TescottDistrict 3: Ashland, Bucklin, Deerfield, Ingalls, Kiowa-South Barber, Moscow, SantanaDistrict 4: Almena-Northern Valley, Bird City-Cheylin, Brewster, Grainfield/Wheatland-Grinnell, Rexford-Golden Plains, Weskan,... Read More.

Local Schools Affected by New Changes to KSHSAA Football Classifications

Thursday, September 25

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) has released the changes to football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.A total of 64 schools in the state will compete in different classifications next season, in contrast to where they played in the 2024... Read More.

Ehling Finishes in Top 10 at Campus Tournament

Wednesday, September 17

Sophomore Renna Ehling carded a 54 on Tuesday, finishing in ninth place for the Hutchinson High girls golf team at a tournament at Pine Bay Golf Course.The Salthawks finished in fifth place with a 233. The tournament was nine holesThree other Salthawks finished in... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Stafford County

Thursday, August 28

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Stafford County.Previous previews:Aug. 25: Pawnee County.Aug. 26: Kingman CountyAug. 27: western Sedgwick CountyMacksville MustangsCoach: Jordan Hackerott, first seasonClassification: Eight-player Division 2District: 62024: 3-6Postseason: Lost to Central Christian 48-6Best postseason... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Western Sedgwick County

Wednesday, August 27

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview western Sedgwick County.Previous previews:Aug. 25: Pawnee County.Aug. 26: Kingman CountyAndale IndiansCoach: Dylan Schmidt, ninth season (97-4, 100-10 overall)Classification: 3ADistrict: 62024: 13-0Postseason: Beat Concordia 51-7; beat Clay Center 74-0;... Read More.

Local Schools Named to KSHSAA Performing Arts Commended List

Tuesday, August 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - McPherson High School, Buhler High School, and Sterling High School were named to the Commended List for the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award.The award recognizes the best schools in Kansas in performing arts, selected by committees from the Kansas Music... Read More.

KSHSAA Partners with PlayVs for Esports State Championship

Monday, July 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association has partnered with the esports platform PlayVS for the inaugural year of the KSHSAA Esports season.At the April board of directors meeting KSHSAA membership voted to sanction an Esports state championship should 24... Read More.

Hutchinson Sports Arena to Be Site of 2026 KSHSAA 3A, 4A State Basketball Tournaments

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced on Thursday the sites for the 2026 state basketball tournaments.The Hutchinson Sports Arena has been the home for the Class 3A state tournament for 51 years and will continue to be that... Read More.

KSHSAA State Golf: Hesston’s Waterson Claims 3A Individual Title; Sacred Heart Caps 10th Straight in 2A

Wednesday, May 28

GARDEN CITY, Kan. – At KSHSAA’s 3A State Golf Tournament in at Buffalo Dunes, Wichita Collegiate edged Trinity Academy of Wichita each day for the state title. The Spartans held a one-stroke lead after day one at 315-316 and they cleared the Knights by... Read More.