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Country Star Carly Pearce Plays Kansas State Fair Saturday, September 9

Monday, March 13

Hutchinson, Kan. — Grammy award winner, Carly Pearce, is coming to the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 9. Her top hits include “I Hope You're Happy Now” (with Lee Brice), “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (withAshley McBryde), “Every Little Thing”, “What He Didn't... Read More.

Highland Park Bests Hutchinson for 3rd Place at 5A State Tournament

Sunday, March 12

By: Mac Moore, KSHSAA Covered EMPORIA, Kan. (KSHSAA COVERED) - Highland Park coach Mike Williams had his coach’s clipboard close-by throughout the Class 5A boys basketball third-place game, but he did not use it to draw up plays.He wrote a handful of strategies and talking points... Read More.

Class 2A Girls Championship: Berean Academy Flips Script on Riverside for First State Title Since 2008

Sunday, March 12

By: Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSHSAA Covered) – If there’s one aspect of the game that Berean Academy girls’ basketball coach Kristin Wiebe prides her team being better at than their opponents, it’s defense.Well, in the first quarter of Saturday’s Class 2A state... Read More.

Class 2A boys championship: Moundridge Gives Unrau His “Happily Ever After” Ending with Sixth State Championship

Sunday, March 12

By: Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSHSAA Covered) – Vance Unrau had a real dilemma on his hands in late February.Having already announced he was retiring as a teacher and athletic director at Moundridge effective at the end of the school year, the longtime... Read More.

K-State Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, to Play Montana State Friday

Sunday, March 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State was rewarded for a successful season on Sunday night, as the Wildcats earned their 32nd overall bid to the NCAA Tournament, including the first under head coach Jerome Tang.No. 12/12 K-State (23-9, 11-7 Big 12) was selected as... Read More.

Four Bullpups Score in Double-figures to Defeat Wellington in 4A State Quarterfinal Win

Thursday, March 9

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Boys Basketball team guaranteed themselves a full 25-game season, as two more games will await them at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, after a 71-49 win over the Wellington Crusaders in the... Read More.

Kansas State High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Monday, March 6

By KSHSAA Covered Staff For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal.BOYS TOURNAMENTSCLASS 6A At Koch Arena, Wichita Wednesday’s quarterfinals Manhattan (14-8) vs. Blue Valley North (19-3), 2 p.m. Shawnee Mission Northwest (15-7) vs. Blue Valley Northwest (18-4), 4 p.m. Junction... Read More.

Five Storylines from Girls State Basketball

Sunday, March 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - An incredible week of substate action yields to what could be another brilliant week of girls basketball. So many storylines to watch, and here, we break down five to watch from teams that qualified from the Ad Astra Radio... Read More.

MHS Girls Return to State for 8th Straight Season

Sunday, March 5

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - For the third straight season, the McPherson High Boys and Girls are returning to the Class 4A State Tournament. Saturday evening, the Bullpup Girls defeated Rock Creek 74-40, to punch their ticket to Salina for the... Read More.

Five Storylines to Watch at Boys State Basketball

Sunday, March 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Ad Astra Radio area will be well represented at the state basketball tournaments this week, as seven schools qualified across six different state tournaments.Here are five storylines, and there are some good ones, to watch for.An enticing semifinal... Read More.

McPherson Boys STATE BOUND, Defeating Andale 49-37

Friday, March 3

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - Andale and McPherson finished second and third in the Class 4A State Tournament a season ago, and Friday night, they met for the second time this season, with a trip to Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Event Center... Read More.

Kansas State Fair General Manager Chosen for 2023 Leadership Kansas Class

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Chamber announced its 2023 Leadership Kansas class, March 1, 2023.Leadership Kansas is a long-standing statewide program which focuses on developing and motivating leaders across the state of Kansas. The class will begin in April and will conclude in October... Read More.