7 years ago
The Salina Central boys basketball squad fell to third-ranked Maize both times in the regular season. Last time the Mustangs were at Maize High School, they fell behind 21-0. In the biggest game of the 2017-18 campaign, the Mustangs returned the favor. Central used an 18-0 explosion to grab a 16-point advantage, locked down Maize’s leading scorer, ...

7 years ago
The Abilene Cowboys season came to a shocking end Friday night in El Dorado in a 55-53 loss to Circle.  Abilene led by as many as 17 points in the game and 15 points at halftime but were outscored 40-23 in the second half.  Circle got a game winning shot, from Jude Warren, with 3.2 ...

7 years ago
The Smoky Valley Vikings did not show any rust after a 2 week layoff racing out to a 20-10 first quarter lead. Did let Nickerson back in a little closing the gap to 31-24 at the half but then the Vikings mid 3rd 12-0 run and took a 53-36 led after 3 and dominated the 4th ...

7 years ago
Sacred Heart's boys' basketball team left little doubt about where their focus level was for their 2A semifinal sub-state match-up with Smith Center. The Knights scored the first 13 points of the game on their way to a 67-27 blowout over the upstart Redmen. Sacred Heart came in to Friday night's game in Belleville disappointed with their ...

7 years ago
Join outdoor expert Bob Roberts on Saturday mornings on 1150 KSAL for the latest edition of Central Kansas Outdoors. March is Walleye-Saugeye time at many Kansas reservoirs and Bob is seeing anglers on the lakes wading, and in boats after these early spawners. Some local lakes are very popular like Kanopolis where anglers wading do very well ...

7 years ago
The postseason is finally here for high school basketball. Below are various brackets dealing with area high school squads. Check back later in the week for scores Class 5A - Girls Sub-State No. 4 4. Newton vs 13. Salina South - Newton 50-23 5. Salina Central vs 12. Kapaun - Salina Central 61-56 4. Newton vs 5. Salina Central - Salina Central ...

7 years ago
The Abilene Cowgirls shook off some early game rust on their way to a 49-37 victory over Wamego in the opening round of the El Dorado Sub-State.  Abilene entered as the #2 seed and will now face the top seed, Circle.  The Lady Thunderbirds defeated El Dorado 56-10.  The girls championship game will be played ...

7 years ago
The Smoky Valley Vikings season ended with a loss to Nickerson 52-41 Opening up the game the Vikings led after 1 quarter 15-9 only to see the Panthers tie it up at the half 23 all. The 3rd quarter was the telling quarter as Nickerson went on a 15-0 run to lead 38-25 after 3. The Vikings ...

7 years ago
After a little over a month, Salina Central has its next football coach. Mark Sandbo, an assistant coach for Dodge City and a Smoky Valley graduate, has been named the latest head coach, pending approval of the USD 305 board of education. Sandbo replaces Mike Hall, who resigned on Jan. 22. Sandbo went to Dodge City in ...

7 years ago
TCU used a late 9-0 run to outlast Kansas State, 66-59. With the win, the Horned Frogs ran their winning streak to four games and moved into a tie for fourth place with the Wildcats with one regular season game to play. The loss spoiled an impressive night by juniors Dean Wade and Barry Brown, Jr., who ...

7 years ago
Salina Central's quest for a third straight 5A state tournament appearance continues after a 61-56 win over Kapaun Mt. Carmel in the opening round of sub-state. The Mustangs couldn't miss early, and buried five three-pointers in the first quarter. Sophomore guard Kaydn Cobb had three of the trifecta's, and Central built a six point lead, 20-14 ...