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Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

K-State Football’s Romaine, Swanson Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior linebacker Austin Romaine and senior tight end Will Swanson earned nods on the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Monday.Both players are coming off All-Big 12... Read More.

KU Football’s Bryce Foster Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas football redshirt senior Bryce Foster was named Preseason All-Big 12 Team, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday.The honor marks Foster's first Preseason All-Big 12 designation, after being named to the All-Big 12 Second Team following the 2024 season.Foster, a... Read More.

Royals’ Bubic Named to First All-Star Game, Will Join Witt Jr. in Atlanta

Monday, July 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - One year ago to the day, the Royals activated Kris Bubic from the 60-day injured list, adding the lefty to their bullpen after a year-plus of recovery from Tommy John surgery. They didn’t know what to expect following the elbow... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas All-State Softball Teams

Tuesday, June 24

Sports in Kansas released their All-State teams from the 2025 High School Softball season Monday evening. Many athletes in our Ad Astra Radio coverage area were named as part of the All-State teams.The local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas are listed below: 2-1A First Team... Read More.

Blue Dragon Baseball’s Maher Named ABCA NJCAA Gold Glove Winner

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman Quinn Maher was named a national Gold Glove winner on Wednesday.The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its NJCAA Division I Gold Glove team for the 2025. Maher, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado was... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men’s Golf’s Box Named Finalist for Gary Player Award

Wednesday, June 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College national championship golfer Charlie Box has been named a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award.Presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and FlightScope, the award recognizes outstanding international student-athletes in... Read More.

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Neosho County CC Baseball’s Williamson Named Honorable Mention All-American

Thursday, June 12

CHANUTE, Kan. - The NJCAA released their All-American honors for the 2025 baseball season, tabbing Neosho County Community College's Maverick Williamson as an Honorable Mention All-American.Williamson was the KJCCC East Division Freshman of the Year, finishing with a league-high 21 home runs, a division-best 74... Read More.

K-State Baseball’s Martin Named First Team All-Region by ABCA/Rawlings

Thursday, June 12

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior Maximus Martin received First Team All-Central Region recognition Tuesday, as the American Baseball Coaches Association revealed the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region teams.Martin is one of seven players from the Big 12 Conference named to... Read More.

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino Named AL Player of the Week

Tuesday, June 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals' first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was honored by Major League Baseball as the American League Player of the Week after his efforts in the series' against St. Louis and the Chicago White Sox.Pasquantino hit 13-26 (.500) combined in the... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas.Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.