TOPEKA (KSNT) - Leaders in high school athletics have added more regular-season basketball games across Kansas. Starting in the 2025-26 season, basketball players across the Sunflower State will be allowed to 23 regular-season games. This is an increase from the 20 regular-season games that are currently allowed. This comes after the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday. According to Rule 33, Section 2 Article 5(a-b) in the meeting agenda, in the 2025-26 season, students will be allowed to participate in 23 games during the regular season, including tournaments. Board members passed the vote 36-25. Ground breaks for 8th Topeka St. Jude Dream Home This comes one year after KSHSAA approved adding softball and baseball games to participating high schools schedules. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.