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Hoisington’s Strong Start Carries Cardinals past Lyons

By Brad Hallier HOISINGTON, Kan. - Hoisington had no let up to its undefeated start Friday, as the Cardinals scored on their first five possessions in upending Lyons 60-0 in Hoisington.Tony Moore opened the scoring on a 46-yard touchdown run, and then he hooked up...

Buhler Uses Strong Defense, Rushing Game to Upend Great Bend

By Brad Hallier BUHLER, Kan. - If there was any doubt that Buhler could be a contender in Class 4A this season, those should have been erased Friday night.Behind a suffocating defense that spent most of the game Friday in the offensive backfield, and a...

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Boys Soccer Competes Well in Wichita

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson High boys soccer team continued to impress through the Titan Classic early-season tournament in Wichita.The Salthawks went 1-2 and in sixth place at the Titan, but they played well against stiff competition. Hutch started the tournament with a hard-fought 4-3...

Trinity Catholic Dominant in First win of Season

By Brad Hallier WHITEWATER, Kan. - A change in personnel helped lead Trinity Catholic to its first win of the young season on Friday at Whitewater.Senior Eric Armour moved to running back and wide receiver, while sophomore Drew Dechant went to quarterback, and the move...

Larned Jumps to Early Lead in Routing Lyons

By Brad Hallier LYONS, Kan. - Larned scored 22 first-quarter points and didn't relent Friday, as the Indians routed Lyons 60-0.Luke Fisher led a punishing ground attack for Larned, as he finished with 152 rushing yards on just 15 carries and three touchdowns.Brady Hope added...

Buhler Avenges Loss to Circle

By Brad Hallier BUHLER, Kan. - A bitter loss to Circle, Buhler's first ever, set the tone for both teams last season. Buhler hopes for a similar outcome this season.Buhler scored the first 14 points Friday, and then had a monumental goal-line stand in the...

Salthawks Derail Newton in Lopsided Win

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A week after suffering one of their most puzzling losses this century, the Hutchinson High football team came back Friday more than perturbed.A group of angry Salthawks scored early and often and blasted Newton 50-7 on Friday at Gowans...

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Salthawk Golfers Finish Sixth in Salina

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson High girls golf team came in sixth place on Tuesday at the Salina Central Invitational. The 18-hole event was played at Salina Municipal.The Salthawks were one of three teams to finish with a 403 and were one stroke away from...

Rice County Football Preview

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for Kingman County.Previous previews:

Great Bend Storms Back Late to Beat McPherson

By Brad Hallier GREAT BEND, Kan. - Great Bend started strong, and finished strong, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit in beating McPheson 29-16 on Friday in one of the more anticipated matchups of the first week of Kansas high school football.Great Bend jumped to a quick...

Nickerson Snaps Skid by Blanking Lyons

By Brad Hallier Nickerson started their season brightly Friday, pitching a shutout in a 6-0 win over Lyons.The win snapped Nickerson's eight-game losing streak, dating back to last year's opening win against Lyons.Nickerson had a good chance late in the first half to take the...