High School Sports
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BROADCAST SPONSORSHIPS
Are you or someone you know a local business owner interested in growing their business while supporting local high school athletics? Contact Meridian Media today! As Salina’s Sports Authority, we provide best-in-class radio broadcasts of all Salina Central, Salina South, Ell-Saline, and Abilene High School Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball, as well as other area schools when applicable! For more information on available sponsorship opportunities, contact Sports Director Jackson Schneider via email at [email protected]! Businesses currently advertising on Meridian Media stations or KSAL.com may contact their current Marketing Executive!
FOOTBALL – FALL 2024
Miss a game broadcast? Want to relive the action? No problem! Tune in to our archived Prep Sports Broadcasts on the Newsradio 1150 KSAL Soundcloud page by clicking HERE!
SALINA CENTRAL MUSTANGS ON 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
SALINA SOUTH COUGARS ON Y 93.7 FM
ELL-SALINE CARDINALS ON FM 104.9
ABILENE COWBOYS ON 1560 AM KABI / 95.9 FM
COMPLETE AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Listed Dates, Times, and Locations are subject to change.
| WEEK 5 | |||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCAL TEAM | H / A | OPPONENT | RESULTS |
| October 4 | 7:00 PM | Salina Central | Home | Newton | |
| 7:00 PM | Salina South | Away | Valley Center | ||
| 7:00 PM | Abilene | Home | Marysville | ||
| 7:00 PM | Chapman | Away | Concordia | ||
| 7:00 PM | Smoky Valley | Away | Hesston | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ellsworth | Home | Hillsboro | ||
| 7:00 PM | Minneapolis | Home | Halstead | ||
| 7:00 PM | Southeast of Saline | Home | Lyons | ||
| 7:00 PM | Bennington | Home | Valley Heights | ||
| 7:00 PM | Sacred Heart | Away | Sedgwick | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ell-Saline | Home | Solomon | ||
| 7:00 PM | Lincoln | Away | Rock Hills | ||
| 7:00 PM | Solomon | Away | Ell-Saline | ||
| WEEK 6 | |||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCAL TEAM | H / A | OPPONENT | RESULTS |
| October 11 | 7:00 PM | Salina Central | Away | Andover Central | |
| 7:00 PM | Salina South | Home | Goddard | ||
| 7:00 PM | Abilene | Home | Augusta | ||
| 7:00 PM | Chapman | Home | Wamego | ||
| 7:00 PM | Smoky Valley | Home | Andale | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ellsworth | Away | Halstead | ||
| 7:00 PM | Minneapolis | Home | Beloit | ||
| 7:00 PM | Southeast of Saline | Away | Hillsboro | ||
| 7:00 PM | Bennington | Away | Sacred Heart | ||
| 7:00 PM | Sacred Heart | Home | Bennington | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ell-Saline | Away | Little River | ||
| 7:00 PM | Lincoln | Home | Lakeside-Downs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Solomon | Home | Goessel | ||
| WEEK 7 | |||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCAL TEAM | H / A | OPPONENT | RESULTS |
| October 18 | 7:00 PM | Salina Central | Away | Andover | |
| 7:00 PM | Salina South | Away | Haysville-Campus | ||
| 7:00 PM | Abilene | Away | El Dorado | ||
| 7:00 PM | Chapman | Home | Marysville | ||
| 7:00 PM | Smoky Valley | Away | Nickerson | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ellsworth | Home | Beloit | ||
| 7:00 PM | Minneapolis | Away | Russell | ||
| 7:00 PM | Southeast of Saline | Home | Halstead | ||
| 7:00 PM | Bennington | Home | Inman | ||
| 7:00 PM | Sacred Heart | Away | Herington | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ell-Saline | Home | Goessel | ||
| 7:00 PM | Lincoln | Away | Sylvan-Lucas | ||
| 7:00 PM | Solomon | Away | Canton-Galva | ||
| WEEK 8 | |||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCAL TEAM | H / A | OPPONENT | RESULTS |
| October 25 | 7:00 PM | Salina Central | Home | Goddard | |
| 7:00 PM | Salina South | Away | Maize | ||
| 7:00 PM | Abilene | Away | Wamego | ||
| 7:00 PM | Chapman | Away | Rock Creek | ||
| 7:00 PM | Smoky Valley | Away | Hillsboro | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ellsworth | Home | Southeast of Saline | ||
| 7:00 PM | Minneapolis | Home | Phillipsburg | ||
| 7:00 PM | Southeast of Saline | Away | Ellsworth | ||
| 7:00 PM | Bennington | Home | Herington | ||
| 7:00 PM | Sacred Heart | Home | Republic County | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ell-Saline | Away | Central Plains | ||
| 7:00 PM | Lincoln | Home | Clifton-Clyde | ||
| 7:00 PM | Solomon | Home | Little River | ||
| WEEK 9 | |||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCAL TEAM | H / A | OPPONENT | RESULTS |
| November 1 | 7:00 PM | Salina Central | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | |
| 7:00 PM | Salina South | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Abilene | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Chapman | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Smoky Valley | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ellsworth | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Minneapolis | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Southeast of Saline | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Bennington | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Sacred Heart | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Ell-Saline | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Lincoln | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
| 7:00 PM | Solomon | TBD | Week 9 – Playoffs | ||
College Sports
FOOTBALL- FALL 2024
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS ON 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
| KANSAS STATE FOOTBALL 2024 | ||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | OPPONENT |
| 8/31/2024 | SATURDAY | 6:00 PM | Home | UT Martin (WIN-41-6) |
| 9/7/2024 | SATURDAY | 11:00 AM | Away | Tulane (WIN-34-27) |
| 9/13/2024 | FRIDAY | 7:00 PM | Home | Arizona (WIN-31-7) |
| 9/21/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | BYU (LOSS-38-9) |
| 9/28/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Oklahoma State (WIN-42-20) |
| 10/12/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Colorado |
| 10/19/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | West Virginia |
| 10/26/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Kansas |
| 11/2/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Houston |
| 11/16/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Arizona State |
| 11/23/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Cincinnati |
| 11/30/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Iowa State |
KANSAS JAYHAWKS ON Y 93.7 FM
| KANSAS FOOTBALL 2024 | ||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | OPPONENT |
| 8/29/2024 | THURSDAY | 7:00 PM | Home | Lindenwood (WIN-48-3) |
| 9/7/2024 | SATURDAY | 6:00 PM | Away | Illinois (LOSS-23-17) |
| 9/13/2024 | FRIDAY | 6:00 PM | Home | UNLV (LOSS-23-20) |
| 9/21/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | West Virginia (LOSS-32-28) |
| 9/28/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | TCU (LOSS-38-27) |
| 10/5/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Arizona State |
| 10/19/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Houston |
| 10/26/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Kansas State |
| 11/9/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Iowa State |
| 11/16/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | BYU |
| 11/23/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Home | Colorado |
| 11/30/2024 | SATURDAY | TBD | Away | Baylor |
Professional Sports
DENVER BRONCOS ON 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
| DENVER BRONCOS FOOTBALL 2024-2025 | ||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | OPPONENT |
| 9/8/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | AWAY | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (LOSS- 26-20) |
| 9/15/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:25 PM | HOME | PITTSBURGH STEELERS (LOSS- 13-6) |
| 9/22/2024 | SUNDAY | 12:00 PM | AWAY | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(WIN – 26-7) |
| 9/29/2024 | SUNDAY | 12:00 PM | AWAY | NEW YORK JETS
(WIN – 10-9) |
| 10/6/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | HOME | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS |
| 10/13/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | HOME | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS |
| 10/17/2024 | THURSDAY | 7:15 PM | AWAY | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS |
| 10/27/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:25 PM | HOME | CAROLINA PANTHERS |
| 11/3/2024 | SUNDAY | 12:00 PM | AWAY | BALTIMORE RAVENS |
| 11/10/2024 | SUNDAY | 12:00 PM | AWAY | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS |
| 11/17/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | HOME | ATLANTA FALCONS |
| 11/24/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | AWAY | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS |
| 12/2/2024 | MONDAY | 7:15 PM | HOME | CLEVELAND BROWNS |
| 12/15/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:25 PM | HOME | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS |
| 11/22/2024 | SUNDAY | 3:05 PM | AWAY | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS |
| 11/29/2024 | SUNDAY | TBD | AWAY | CINCINNATI BENGALS |
| 1/5/2025 | SUNDAY | TBD | HOME | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS |
KANSAS CITY ROYALS ON 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
TO VIEW THE FULL KANSAS CITY ROYALS SCHEDULE AND FOR TICKETING INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS POSTSEASON SCHEDULE
AMERICAN LEAGUE WILDCARD SERIES
- GAME 1 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 3:08 PM FIRST PITCH
- KANSAS CITY ROYALS AT BALTIMORE ORIOLES
- GAME 2 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 3:38 PM FIRST PITCH
- KANSAS CITY ROYALS AT BALTIMORE ORIOLES
- GAME 3 (IF NECESSARY) – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 3:08 PM FIRST PITCH
- KANSAS CITY ROYALS AT BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Specialty Programming
MERIDIAN MEDIA COACHES CORNER PRESENTED BY THE LIBRARY SPORTS BAR & GRILL – 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
The Meridian Media Coaches Corner airs live on Sports Radio 1150KSAL and 106.7 FM, Thursday nights from 6-7 PM during the High School sports calendar at The Library Sports Bar & Grill at 1307 S. Santa Fe in Salina, with 18 total shows during both football and basketball season. Join Meridian Media Sports Director Jackson Schneider and local coaches from Salina Central, Salina South, Ell-Saline, Southeast of Saline, Sacred Heart, Minneapolis, and others to preview this week’s games and recap the previous week’s contests, as well as enjoy great food specials from The Library.
THE LIBRARY SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1307 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 833-2110
| FOOTBALL SEASON | |||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | SHOW | ||
| September 5 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | LISTEN TO THE WEEK 1 SHOW HERE | ||
| September 12 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | LISTEN TO THE WEEK 2 SHOW HERE | ||
| September 19 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | LISTEN TO THE WEEK 3 SHOW HERE | ||
| September 26 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | LISTEN TO THE WEEK 4 SHOW HERE | ||
| October 3 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 5 | ||
| October 10 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 6 | ||
| October 17 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 7 | ||
| October 24 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 8 | ||
| October 31 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 9 | ||
| BASKETBALL SEASON | |||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | SHOW | ||
| December 5 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 1 | ||
| December 12 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 2 | ||
| December 19 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 3 | ||
| January 9 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 4 | ||
| January 16 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 5 | ||
| January 30 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 6 | ||
| February 6 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 7 | ||
| February 13 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 8 | ||
| February 20 | Thursday | 6:00 PM | Meridian Media Coaches Corner – Week 9 | ||
HIGH SCHOOL GAMEDAY – 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
High School Gameday airs live on Sports Radio 1150 KSAL and 106.7 FM, Friday evenings from 6-6:45 PMduring the High School Football season. Tune in as Host Michael St. John, Meridian Media Sports Director Jackson Schneider, Trent Sanchez and Todd Senecal preview all of the biggest games in the Salina area this week! With in-depth game previews, interview clips with coaches and athletes, and a full rundown of the biggest games, and rankings in the state of Kansas, High School Gameday is your place to get set for kickoff!
*** PLAYOFF SHOWS CONTINGENT ON SALINA-AREA TEAMS COMPETING ***
| FOOTBALL SEASON | ||||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | SHOW | |||
| September 6 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 1 | |||
| September 13 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 2 | |||
| September 20 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 3 | |||
| September 27 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 4 | |||
| October 4 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 5 | |||
| October 11 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 6 | |||
| October 18 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 7 | |||
| October 25 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 8 | |||
| November 1 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Round 1 | |||
| November 8 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Round 2 *OPTIONAL | |||
| November 15 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Quarterfinals *OPTIONAL | |||
| November 22 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Semifinals *OPTIONAL | |||
THE WHEAT STATE SCOREBOARD SHOW – 1150 KSAL / 106.7 FM
The Wheat State Scoreboard Show airs live on Sports Radio 1150 KSAL and 106.7 FM, Friday nights from 10-11 PM during the High School Football and Basketball season. Tune in as host Michael St. John takes you through all the biggest scores across the Sunflower State. Plus, hear postgame reports from play-by-play broadcasters from all across the state, including reporters in Topeka, Lawrence, Wichita, Russell, Belleville, Garden City, and many more!
*** PLAYOFF SHOWS CONTINGENT ON SALINA-AREA TEAMS COMPETING ***
| FOOTBALL SEASON | ||||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | SHOW | |||
| September 6 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 1 | |||
| September 13 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 2 | |||
| September 20 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 3 | |||
| September 27 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 4 | |||
| October 4 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 5 | |||
| October 11 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 6 | |||
| October 18 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 7 | |||
| October 25 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 8 | |||
| November 1 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Round 1 | |||
| November 8 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Round 2 | |||
| November 15 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Quarterfinals *OPTIONAL | |||
| November 22 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Semifinals *OPTIONAL | |||
| BASKETBALL SEASON | ||||||
| DATE | DAY | TIME | SHOW | |||
| December 6 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 1 | |||
| December 13 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 2 | |||
| December 20 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 3 | |||
| January 10 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 4 | |||
| January 17 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 5 | |||
| January 24 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 6 | |||
| January 31 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 7 | |||
| February 7 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 8 | |||
| February 14 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 9 | |||
| February 21 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Week 10, Playoffs, Sub-State | |||
| February 28 | Friday | 10:00 PM | Wheat State Scoreboard Show – Playoffs, Sub-State *OPTIONAL | |||
