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Hutchinson Salthawk Softball Players Craft, Hogan Sign with HutchCC, Labette

Monday, November 24

Hutchinson High School seniors Kohlbie Craft and Brooke Hogan have signed letters of intent to compete at the NJCAA Division I/Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference level next season.Craft signed with Hutchinson Community College and Hogan signed with Labette Community College in Parsons.“We would like... Read More.

Bethany Softball Adds Logan Martin to Coaching Staff

Tuesday, August 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Softball team and Head Coach Tyler Gunelson has announced the addition of Logan Martin to their coaching staff."Logan is a homerun hire for our program," said Coach Gunelson. "She has been a part of some elite programs... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaci Young, Halstead Softball

Wednesday, July 30

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Congratulations to this week's Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, Halstead's Kaci Young.The week - Young had a strong performance at the USSSA Nationals earlier this month. In seven games, Young batted .429, scored eight runs and had seven RBIs.... Read More.

Former MHS Softball Coach Hoelting Receives KCA Coach of the Year Honors

Wednesday, July 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - Former McPherson High School Softball Coach Daryl Hoelting has received the Kansas Coaches Association (KCA) Softball Coach of the Year award after leading the Bullpups to their first state title.Hoelting's lone season at MHS saw the Bullpups win the first state title... Read More.

Marion High School Introduces New Head Softball Coach Jayden May

Wednesday, July 16

MARION, Kan. - The Marion-Florence USD 408 school district announced via social media the introduction of Jayden May, Marion High School's new Head Softball Coach.May recently graduated from Marion High School who starred on the Lady Warriors' softball team. As a player, she was a... Read More.

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.