Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

Hutchinson Girls Turn on Defense in Big Win Over Maize

The Hutchinson High girls basketball team turned up the defense Tuesday in nabbing their first win of the season, 47-28 at Maize.Hutchinson held the Eagles to 15 points through three quarters. By comparison, the Salthawks had 15 points in the third quarter alone and... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Boys’ Rally Stopped Short at Wellington

The Trinity Catholic boys had a sensational comeback Tuesday on the second day of the Cheney Cardinal Classic in Wellington. Trailing by double digits most of the game, the Celtics came back and led by one point late, but Wellington stopped the comeback and... Read More.

Salthawk Boys Basketball Competes But Falls Twice

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

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.

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

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.

Three Thoughts on Class 3A, 2A Substate Basketball

By Brad Hallier For some bizarre reason, KSHSAA classifications 3A and lower continue to adhere to the antiquated regionalized substate system. While 4A, 5A and 6A divide the state in half for substate, the smaller classifications maintain strict geography to decide the eight state-tournament qualifiers.That's... Read More.

Five Thoughts on 5A and 4A Substate Basketball

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Now, the madness can begin for everyone.While Class 1A’s two divisions began postseason play Thursday and Friday, 6A, 5A and 4A were still finishing the regular season.Now, substate brackets have been released for all classifications, with the larger classifications... Read More.

Five Thoughts on Area 3A and 2A Substates

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - One of the most coveted state-tournament berths usually goes to area Class 3A schools. Why? Their proximity to Hutchinson’s Sports Arena, home of the 3A state tournament.Need proof? Look at the crowd size Hesston brought last year to the... Read More.