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Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHSNo player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes Broehl as New Head Softball Coach

Monday, July 7

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Athletic Director, Justin Morris, announced today that Kiera Broehl will be the next head softball coach at Sterling College."We're excited to welcome Coach Broehl to the Sterling family. Her passion for student-athlete development and vision for... Read More.

Hesston College Softball Hosts Skills and Prospects Camps

Tuesday, June 24

HESSTON, Kan. (HCLarks.com) - Aspiring softball players in the 2025–2029 high school graduating classes will have the opportunity to elevate their game this summer at the Hesston College Skills and Prospect Camps, held July 16–17 at Bess Mullet Field in Hesston, Kansas.Led by the... 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.

McPherson High School Promotes Stephanie Patterson to Head Softball Coach

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Activities Director Shane Backhus announced that the school has hired a new Head Softball Coach, Stephanie Patterson.Patterson most recently acted as the varsity assistant coach of the McPherson Softball team that finished as undefeated state champions in 2025, her... Read More.

MHS Softball Coach Resigns Following State Title Run

Saturday, June 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School head softball coach Daryl Hoelting resigned from his position following an undefeated state title run in his lone season with the Bullpups.McPherson Athletic Director Shane Backhus told Ad Astra Radio that Hoelting resigned on Monday, June 8. No further... Read More.

Nickerson Hires Kelly Cannon as New Head Softball Coach

Thursday, June 12

NICKERSON, Kan. - Nickerson High School Athletics announced Tuesday the addition of Head Softball Coach Kelly Cannon.Cannon heads to Nickerson after coaching youth teams and acting as the Head Softball Coach at Sterling High School. A graduate of Lyons High School, Cannon played softball collegiately... Read More.

Kansas Softball Coaches Release 2025 All-State Teams

Tuesday, June 10

The Kansas Softball Coaches Association released the 2025 edition of the High School Softball All-State teams. The teams are listed below by classification with area athletes highlighted in bold text.2-1A First Team:Pitcher: Lily Pullen - So. - Oskaloosa Pitcher: Dani Lee - Sr. -... Read More.

Sterling College Softball Coach Lira Steps Down to Take NCAA DII Position

Wednesday, June 4

By Sterling College AthleticsSTERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Director of Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Taylor Lira has resigned from her position. "While we are extremely sad to see Coach Lira step down, we are very excited for... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Caps Undefeated Season with First State Title

Friday, May 30

SALINA, Kan. – The McPherson Bullpups softball team used an outstanding pitching effort from Addison Chapman and timely offense on their way to their first ever softball state championship on Friday. After a 7-0 shutout of Clearwater in the semifinals, the Bullpups battled a... Read More.

Top-Seeded Bullpup Baseball & Softball Win State Quarterfinal, Aim for Title Run Friday

Thursday, May 29

SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Baseball & Softball team won their State Quarterfinal games in Salina Thursday, May 29, moving them onto the State Semifinals and guaranteeing them two games Friday, May 30.SOFTBALL: W 10-1 vs. CIRCLE McPherson Softball started the day at 11:00... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces 2025 Baseball & Softball All-League Teams

Thursday, May 29

The Heart of America League released their All-League baseball and softball teams for local high schools. Listed below are the honorees. Players listed in bold text indicate representation of a school covered by Ad Astra Radio.BASEBALL 1ST TEAM:Pitcher: Cory Crumrine (Sr., Sedgwick) Pitcher: Drew Dechant... Read More.