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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.

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.

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.

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.

Local Athletes, Ad Astra Radio Team Member Named to Boys Soccer All-State Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSCA) released its Fall 2025 Boys Soccer All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 30.High school athletes from Hutchinson, McPherson, Buhler, and Hesston were included in the teams. In addition, a sportswriter and announcer at Ad Astra Radio was... Read More.

AVCTL I All-League Honors Announced; Hutch High’s Jackson Anderson Named Defensive Player of the Year

Tuesday, November 25

The Hutchinson High School Salthawk football team, which posted a 7-3 record in 2025, placed several players on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I football team.The team was released on Monday.Salthawk linebacker Jackson Anderson, a 6-foot-195-pound senior, was named the AVCTL I... Read More.

Area Volleyball Players Named to KVA Squad

Monday, November 24

Several area high school volleyball players and coaches were named to the Kansas Volleyball Association All-State Team.Andale: Abbey McNeal (4A First Team), Hayden Grimes (4A First Team, Class 4A Player of the Year), Scott Johnson (4A Coach of the Year, Reagan Winter (4A Second... Read More.

Hutch Trinity, Sterling, Ellinwood Football Athletes Earn All-District Honors

Friday, November 21

The 1A District VII All-League Football team was released on Thursday, Nov. 20, which includes athletes from Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, Sterling, and Ellinwood High Schools.Trinity's Drew Dechant, who was named the most recent Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, earned First Team All-District... Read More.

McClanahan Named NCCAA Central Region Player of the Year, Wilson Earns Second Team Honors

Wednesday, November 19

Sterling College is proud to announce the prestigious postseason honors awarded to two of its outstanding volleyball athletes by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Aliya McClanahan and Keala Wilson have been recognized for their exceptional performances during the 2025 volleyball season.In this year's accolades, Read More.

McPherson County Volleyball Athletes Named KVA All-State

Monday, November 17

McPherson County was well-represented by the Kansas Volleyball Association (KVA), who released their All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 16.Two McPherson High School athletes were named All-State honorees, as both Brooke Doile and Ava Romero were named to the Second Team for 4A.Three local 2A... Read More.

Bridgman Oil Named Hutchinson/Reno County Agribusiness of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Agri-Business of the Year Award is intended to honor the agri-businesses in Reno County and thank them for the important role they play in strengthening the local ag economy. This year’s Agri-Business of the Year Award went to Bridgman Oil.The... Read More.

Royer Family Named Farm Focus Family of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week. There have now been over 100 families in Reno County that have been recognized for their contributions to Reno County Agriculture. This year’s Farm Focus Family... Read More.