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Ten area football teams most likely to make a postseason run

By Brad HallierWhen the first high school football games are played every season, the concept of postseason football almost seems nonexistent. The first  Fridays in September are usually sweltering, and the sun doesn't set until well after halftime.But the playoffs are here again, with...

Area high school football roundup, Week 9

Hutchinson 42, Maize South 20 - The Salthawks fathered 381 yards of offense, led by 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Kade Smith, as the Salthawks vaulted up to No. 4 in the Class 5A West standings.Four different Salthawks scored in the first...

Kansas media high school football rankings: Week 8

This season, Ad Astra Radio will publish rankings from a statewide media poll. Chuck Chaney of the Butler County Times-Gazette coordinates the poll.Ad Astra Radio’s Brad Hallier votes in the weekly poll. The link below includes the full poll. Below the link are Hallier’s...

Area high school football roundup, Week 7

Hutchinson 56, Newton 0 - The Salthawks posted their fifth shutout of the season and held their fifth opponent to fewer than 100 yards of offense.Hutchinson's offense ran just 32 offensive plays but they went for 401 yards. Kade Smith carried the ball four times...

Salthawk sports roundup: Girls golf team qualifies for 5A state tournament

Girls golf - The Salthawks hosted a Class 5A regional on Monday at Carey Park Golf Course, and the Salthawks took advantage of the familiar surroundings, finishing regional runner-up and qualifying for the state tournament next week at Emporia Municipal.All four Salthawks placed in...

Media high school football rankings: Week 7

This season, Ad Astra Radio will publish rankings from a statewide media poll. Chuck Chaney of the Butler County Times-Gazette coordinates the poll.Ad Astra Radio’s Brad Hallier votes in the weekly poll. The link below includes the full poll. Below the link are Hallier’s...

Friday area high school football roundup: Salthawks post fourth shutout

Hutchinson 50, Campus 0 - The Salthawks earned their fourth shutout of the season, and held their fourth opponent to fewer than 100 yards of total offense, as Campus managed just 13 yards on 33 plays.Hutchinson countered with a strong, balanced offense. Max Harris led...

Media high school football rankings: Week six

This season, Ad Astra Radio will publish rankings from a statewide media poll. Chuck Chaney of the Butler County Times-Gazette coordinates the poll.Ad Astra Radio’s Brad Hallier votes in the weekly poll. The link below includes the full poll. Below the link are Hallier’s...

Week 5 area high school football roundup

Little River 66, Canton-Galva 6 - One of the most anticipated eight-man football games in recent years was a rout this time around, as Little River dominated from the start.Jaren Garrison had three first-quarter touchdowns, including the game's first score on a 43-yard run, and...

Salthawk sports roundup: Boys soccer continues win streak

Boys soccer - The Salthawks continued their strong play, beating Reno County rival Buhler 3-0 on Monday and 24 hours later, handed Valley Center its first loss of the season, 3-2.Sophomore Griff Galyon scored three goals in the two games, including a first-half brace against...