By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

Fort Hays State University is welcoming a new alumni director who says she is passionate about strengthening connections.

Kim Cebula, a two-time Fort Hays State University graduate, returned to campus in 2019 to work in Residential Life before stepping into her role as alumni director.

"It's an honor to step into this role, and I'm really excited to connect with the vibrant alumni community that really makes Fort Hays State so special," she said.

Cebula arrived in Hays from eastern Kansas and quickly embraced it as her home. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 2003 and a master's in public administration in 2022.

Cebula started her new position last week and said her department is gearing up for the spring semester and the return of students.

"Over at the alumni office, we're already running strong. We've got a lot of events and activities coming up this spring," she said.

Thursday, Jan. 30 – FHSU at Washburn basketball Saturday, Feb. 15 – FHSU at Newman basketball 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Boulevard Brewing event Wednesday, March 5 through Sunday, March 9 – MIAA basketball events Saturday, April 26 – MIAA Day at the K (time TBA) Royals vs. Houston Astros Friday, May 30 – Kansas City Golf Tournament at Dub’s Dread

Cebula encouraged alums who have not returned to FHSU to contact her to revisit cherished memories and discover new campus developments.

"If you haven't been on campus lately, please reach out. I'd love to coordinate a tour. There's been so many changes in the last five to 10 years that we'd love to share," she said.

You can visit the FHSU alumni&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsualumni.com/" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;and follow them on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUAlumni/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/FHSUAlumni/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fhsualumni/" target="_blank">Linkedin&nbsp;</a>to stay up to date on upcoming events.

FHSU Alumni Office welcomes new director 

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Hays public water supply system located in Ellis County. 

The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.&nbsp; Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.&nbsp;

The advisory remains in place for Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park pending laboratory results from water samples collected from the mobile home park.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. 

Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.

Drinking water samples collected from the City of Hays indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-628-7380 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. 

For consumer information please visit our webpage:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F468%2FDisruption-in-Water-Service%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001948f1afd62-10348855-96c6-43a5-a8df-c60d388077fb-000000/aEtmedHlDNrkzeQSOCuVixB9e7c9Mz5TEVr4WjX-ybA=389">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service</a>.

Hays' boil water advisory rescinded; Countryside Estates remains in advisory

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Community Calendar

GREAT BEND — Anyone who lives in Kansas quickly learns that the weather can go from serene to severe in minutes, and the Barton Community College STEM club is bringing a host of professionals together to talk about tornadoes, thunderstorms, and everything in between at the “Exploring our Weather Systems” event from 12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 22 in the BCC Math and Science Building, Room S-118, Great Bend.

Barton Chemistry Instructor Dr. Amanda Alliband said general interest in the weather, especially severe events, has increased in the past several years.

“We have several Barton STEM Club members who have a strong interest in meteorology and really were searching for a way to share their passion with members of the community, and we think this event will be a great opportunity for that,” she said.

Sponsored by Auto Body Repair Shop Inc. and Town and Country Supermarket, this free event aims to bring weather awareness to the community. 

It will feature expert presenters, including storm chasers Bryce Kintigh and Beth Bowdoin, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration representatives, meteorologist at Kansas State University and Mesonet Network Manager Christopher “Chip” Redmond, Storm of Passion and Live Storm Chasers, and KWCH meteorologists, all of which will share insights on how weather impacts our lives.

To learn more, please contact Amanda Alliband at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:allibanda@bartonccc.edu">allibanda@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9330.

'Exploring our Weather Systems' event to feature storm chasers and meteorologists

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Hays public water supply system.&nbsp; This advisory also includes customers of Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

The advisory took effect on January 21 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. 

KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.&nbsp;

Two waterline breaks occurred in Hays Monday, Jeff Crispin, water resources department director, told Hays Post. &nbsp;"Due to difficulty shutting down one of them to make the repair, we lost system pressure," Crispin said.

The two breaks were at 1240 Vine and the 400 block of West 18th.

Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.&nbsp;

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-628-7380, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. 

For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2F468%2FDisruption-in-Water-Service%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019487cc70b7-7ad0ff7a-077f-4c35-af9b-42baa08c0333-000000/CSKKU2U0twCYT6SeRqz5zRztKdaNMmHTfXjY9ahykTY=388">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service</a>

Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety &amp; lodging program at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.fsl@ks.gov">kda.fsl@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 785-564-6767.

Hays is under boil water advisory from KDHE

BARTON COUNTY — K-State Research and Extension Cottonwood District along with Barton County Conservation District and NRCS will host a Rangeland Brush Management Identification and Control meeting on Wed., January 29. This program will be held at the Hoisington Activity Center at 1200 Susank Road in Hoisington from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

 Keith Harmoney, KSRE range scientist and Jess Crockford from the Smoky Hills Prescribed Burn Association with be talking about how to identify invasive plants in your rangeland and how to control them. There will also be discussion about the Kansas NRCS Great Plains Grassland Initiative and a proposed Golden Belt Prescribed Fire Association.

There is no cost to attend this meeting, but an RSVP to 620-793-1910 is appreciated for the meal.

For more information, contact Alicia Boor at 620-793-1910 or Veronica Coons at 620-793-3346 ext. 303.

Rangeland brush management program scheduled in Cottonwood Extension District

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ELLIS — St. Mary’s School in Ellis is hosting their annual School Carnival on Sunday, January 26 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the school gym! 

There will be a soup luncheon with three types of soup to choose from and carnival games for all ages! 

We will also have a raffle to buy chances for awesome prizes!&nbsp; Game tickets are 25 cents each. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. 

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the school office now through Friday, Jan. 24. Watch <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086923493975">St. Mary’s School-Ellis Facebook page</a> for more details on this fun event!

Ellis St. Mary's School Carnival is Jan. 26; tickets available now

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, the section of 13th Street between Harvest Road and Tallgrass Drive will be restricted to one-way westbound traffic. 

The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. 

For more information, contact the Office of Project Management at 785 -628-7350 or APAC at 785-625-3459.

13th Street to be restricted to 1 lane

Fort Hays State University’s first Science Café of 2025 is set for Monday, Jan. 27.

“Four Fallacies: AI and Our Future” presentation is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

This month’s presentation by Dr. Magdalene Moy, FHSU Instructional Technologist Chair, will examine common misconceptions about AI and discuss AI tools that are reshaping education, the workplace, and society.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

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AI and our future is first FHSU Science Café of 2025

Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center The mission of the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center is to heal the trauma of abuse to children and adults through prevention, support, and services.

They are currently seeking the items below for their comfort bags which they give out after each forensic interview.

After every forensic interview, each child receives a backpack filled with comfort items: school supplies, a blanket, a pillow, hygiene products, toys, books, and more. It's a heartfelt bag from caring people’s donations, a reminder that their story matters—and so do they. We are currently seeking items for our comfort bags. 

Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center seeks items for comfort bags

The owners of Be Made announced via Facebook today that they would be closing their store in Hays permanently.

The owners cited family reasons for closing the store.

Made Market Co. will continue to operate.

What you need to know about their last months open

Be Made will remain open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ✦ It's inventory will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and they will continue putting out inventory daily as they sort through everything. All unexpired gift certificates will be accepted during this time.

See the owners' complete statement below.

To Our Beloved Be Made Community✦━

After over a decade of building, growing, and loving our shop, Be Made, we have made the heartfelt decision to close our storefront doors. This choice comes not out of hardship, but from alignment—with our family’s needs, our evolving goals, and the next chapter of our journey. The timing has aligned perfectly for this path in ways we know was meant to be.

While Be Made has flourished beyond our dreams and become a cherished part of this town, our family is at a place where we need more time to be grandma and mom. While it may seem unusual to close a thriving business, we are doing so with clarity and excitement for what’s ahead. Balancing Be Made and Made Market Co., the brand we founded in 2015, has been a rewarding challenge, but we’ve realized that we cannot give both businesses the full attention they deserve. We believe deeply in doing nothing halfway, and with this new direction, we’re choosing Made Market Co. because our true passion is being able to create and design our own line of products. This shift will allow us the flexibility to prioritize our family while continuing to bring you thoughtful, curated collections we hope you’ll love as much as we do.

To our incredible customers: thank you. To our most loyal, weekly, and monthly visitors—you know who you are—you have truly made our business a success. It has been an honor to gain not just customers, but personal friends we will cherish forever. We’ve loved getting to know you and your families on such a personal level—it has been so much more than a business relationship. Your unwavering support and the friendships we’ve built will stay with us always, and we are endlessly grateful for every moment you’ve shared with us over the years.

To our family: we couldn’t have done this without you. From the early days of transforming our historic building with all our own hands to helping watch our little ones while we poured ourselves into this dream, you’ve been there every step of the way. Be Made is a testament to your love, dedication, and unwavering support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

This isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. We’re so excited to continue sharing our designs with you online and to bring you fresh, exciting products and curated collections, in true Be Made style. Please continue to follow our Be Made Mercantile &amp; Made Market Co. website and socials to stay connected as we embark on this new chapter. We can’t wait to share all the beautiful things we’ve been creating and growing.

Thank you for being part of our story, for believing in us, and for making Be Made so much more than just a store.With love and gratitude from ALL of us here at Be Made &amp; Made Market Co.

Be Made in Hays announces permanent closure

The Board of Ellis County Commissioners is pleased to announce Melissa Miller has been hired as the new director of the Ellis County Health Department.

Miller brings 12 years of public health experience with the Greeley County Health Department as its office manager.

During her time with Greeley County,&nbsp;Miller implemented a range of impactful programs, focusing on improving access to essential services while fostering trust and strong relationships within the community.

She is committed to bringing the same energy and vision to Ellis County. By building partnerships, enhancing programs and prioritizing community needs,&nbsp;Miller is dedicated to continuing ongoing advancements that contribute to a public health environment for all residents.

"I’m truly impressed with the governing board and the care they have for Ellis County. I’m excited to contribute to and be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking community,” she said.

Miller&nbsp;is scheduled to start her duties with Ellis County on Feb. 24. During a short transition period, she will work with the current interim director and learn the ins and outs of the local health department.

County Commission Chairman Micheal Berges said, “The Ellis County commissioners are excited to announce Mrs. Miller as the new Ellis County health director. She has a proven track record in public health and county government. 

"She is bringing many years of experience to Ellis County, and we look forward to her leadership in enhancing the health and well-being of our community. Melissa is ready to help address our community's health challenges and work on advancing our public health goals."

Ellis County announces new director of health department

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&nbsp;A Hays woman pleaded guilty in Ellis County District Court on Tuesday to misusing up to $388,000 of her grandparents' money.

Mallory Harshbarger, 35, of Hays, pleaded guilty to one count of mistreatment of an elder person, a level five person felony.

A second count of mistreatment of an elder adult was dropped.

Harshbarger was appointed as her grandparents,&nbsp;Fred and Georgine Barber's, durable power of attorney on Jan. 5, 2018.&nbsp;

According to&nbsp;Rebecca Silvermintz of the Kansas Attorney General's Office, Harshbarger made purchases from July 23, 2020, to Oct. 15, 2021, that were not in the interest of her grandparents.&nbsp;Georgine Barber&nbsp;had dementia, Silvermintz said.

Harshbarger was removed as her grandmother's durable power of attorney on Oct. 15, 2021.

Fred Barber died in September 2021. Georgine Barber died on Dec. 6, 2024.

Harshbarger could face a prison sentence between 31 and 136 months in prison. She is also facing restitution of between $100,000 and $388,000.

According to Georgine Barber's obituary, she has three living children, additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Although the sentence in this case would be presumptive prison, if a pre-sentence investigation determines Harshbarger does not have a prior criminal history, she could be sentenced to probation.

Harshbarger's attorney, Colton Eikenberry, said Tuesday he intends to request probation at the sentencing.

The prosecution said it will stand silent, which means it will not make a recommendation during sentencing.

Harshbarger's sentencing and restitution hearing are set for 1:30 p.m. April 22.

Hays woman pleads guilty to misusing $388,000 in grandparents' money

Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined Jan. 16 by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a new guaranteed admission pathway from a two-year associate’s degree to FHSU’s bachelor’s degree programs in either clinical or school psychology. 

A unique feature of this pathway program is that the guarantee of acceptance extends through the master’s degree level in both the clinical psychology and school psychology programs as long as the student meets specific grade point average requirements.

This academic pathway program follows a similar one signed in January of 2024 that created a guaranteed admission opportunity for nursing students to transition from an associate’s degree program to FHSU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

“Kansas community colleges are excited to establish another opportunity for our students to seamlessly transfer to FHSU,” Morgan said.&nbsp;

“FHSU is the only Kansas Board of Regents university we currently partner with under this type of agreement, and they are an outstanding partner in creating additional opportunities for our students to continue their studies as efficiently as possible and enter the workforce.”

The establishment of the new pathway will help FHSU and its community college partners address a critical shortage of both clinical and school psychologists in Kansas. 

The shortfall is especially acute in rural areas of the state. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ratio of students to school psychologists in Kansas is greater than 1,100 to 1.

A similar challenge lies in rural Kansas’s critical need for clinical psychologists. 

A 2023 study conducted by Mental Health America ranks Kansas last in the nation regarding access to mental health resources, citing a lack of clinical psychology practitioners as a major contributor to this lack of access.&nbsp;In a 2020 study titled&nbsp;“A call to action to address rural mental health disparities,”&nbsp;the authors point to the lack of access to mental health care as a growing concern in rural communities.

The Kansas Health Institute reports that 2,414 non-prescribing, top-level independent practice behavioral health clinicians are physically located and practicing in Kansas in 2021, including only 314 licensed psychologists.

“This guaranteed admission pathway program will be a powerful tool in our efforts to address the state's critical mental and behavioral health workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved areas,” said Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of FHSU’s College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.

Under this MOU, FHSU will&nbsp;provide guaranteed admission to students who successfully complete an associate degree with an emphasis in psychology from a Kansas community college, possess relevant applied experience, and meet the standard admission requirements of FHSU’s BA/BS program.&nbsp;

Students enrolled at a Kansas Community College (CC) partner institution must apply for the pathway program by the third semester of their associate degree program.

To qualify for guaranteed acceptance to the Master of Science in Clinical/School Psychology graduate program, students must hold a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at both the associate and bachelor’s levels greater than or equal to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. 

Students who do not meet the cumulative GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher at both levels are still eligible to apply for the MS in Clinical/School Psychology program but are not guaranteed acceptance.

Real-world experiences and time and the ability to live, work, and study in the location of the student’s choice will be the hallmarks of the FHSU program.

“Our faculty are active researchers and practitioners who do an excellent job incorporating hands-on experience in the classroom, individualized mentoring, and a curriculum aligned with the latest advancements in the field,” said Dr. Whitney Whitaker, chair of the Department of Psychology at FHSU. 

“We will offer this pathway program in both online and on-campus formats, so students who may not be able to move to Hays can still have access to high-quality education and training that will help them to work in and support their local community.”

For more on FHSU’s new clinical and school psychology pathway programs, go to:

FHSU, KS community colleges announce guaranteed admissions in psychology

Hays Middle School plans to alter its schedule for the next school year to include math and English daily.

Tom Albers, Hays Middle School principal, told the Hays school board Monday night the school has seen a decline in math and English state assessment scores.

After reviewing several factors, staff members decided spending more time with students in these classes could help them improve their skills.

The current block scheduling, which has been in place for four years, has students taking math and English in 75-minute blocks every other day.

English and reading instruction are split into two separate classes.

The new schedule combines English and reading. Students will have 70-minute English and math classes every day.

The students will keep their Falcon squad time, but seminar will be every other day and scheduled into one of their rotating blocks. Students can receive extra help from teachers during seminar or finish homework.

Students will continue having alternating block scheduling for all of their other classes.

Classes will also start at 7:55 a.m. to match the schedule at Hays High School.

Board vice president Jayme Goetz, a former district teacher, said she loves the new plan. She said she was excited to see students have more than 700 minutes of contact time with their math and English teachers over two weeks.

Teachers can introduce a concept on one day and work with the students as they put the concept into practice on the second day, Goetz said.

She said she sees the same trend in the math classes she teaches at the collegiate level. Her courses are now five credit-hour classes that meet five days per week.

Albers said the increase in the contact time is the benefit.

"Under block scheduling, if you see a kid on Thursday, and they have an activity or are sick, you might not see them again until the following Wednesday," Albers said.

Jerry Braun, teacher, said the schedule will allow teachers to get more material taught before the state assessments in March and allow for enrichment opportunities in April and May.

Board member Meagan Zampieri-Lillpopp expressed concerns about the lack of daily contact for band and orchestra.&nbsp;

Albers said those teachers could use their seminar time to work with smaller groups of students.

The new schedule will also allow for more electives. Under the new schedule, the seventh- and eighth-grade choir will be split.

Creative writing will also be added along with a couple of other electives, Albers said.

The school will need to add two math teachers and another special education teacher to accommodate the new schedule. One teacher within the school will move to teach math full-time, but two other new teachers will still be needed, Albers said.

Teachers will still have planning periods every day. They will alternate individual and team planning time.

Hays Middle School to alter schedule for next school year

ELLIS — We are excited to announce that Ellis High School Wrestling Senior Night will be held on Thursday, January 23, during our home dual against the Trego Golden Eagles. 

Senior recognition will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the start of the dual meet. 

Ellis is proud to honor our seniors, including JT Rhoden, a dedicated four-year team member, and Chloe McClung, our team manager.

Congratulations to our seniors, and good luck on Thursday!

🤼 Ellis High School senior wrestlers to be recognized Thursday 

January 19, 2025. WaKeeney Police Department received a possible cruelty to animals in progress call stating that a person was going to “shoot” and kill their dog in their backyard.

Information was given to law enforcement stating the subject was armed with a .40 caliber handgun and had been consuming alcohol.

The Trego Sheriff’s Office and Kansas State Patrol were called for an assist.

Upon investigation, law enforcement contacted the subject, who did not follow commands.

Law enforcement initiated a less lethal means to subdue the suspect due to the subject's uncooperative behavior.

Steven Balock was taken into custody and is being held at the Trego County Jail on requested charges of felony cruelty to animals and felony interference with law enforcement.

&nbsp;The animal was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic and is being treated.  

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Man arrested for animal cruelty in Trego County

The City of Hays continues its response to the&nbsp;Kansas Department of Health and Environment  Boil Water Advisory issued earlier today. 

City staff has been working closely with KDHE staff in following requirements of the advisory.

The City of Hays continues its response to the (KDHE) Boil Water Advisory issued earlier today that was a result of a loss of system pressure due to a water main break. 

Today, teams collected water samples in 20 zones throughout the City of Hays.&nbsp; Samples were delivered to the State lab in Topeka by 5 p.m. 

The city expects the results from those tests to be returned mid-day Wednesday.

The city staff appreciates everyone’s patience with this Boil Water Advisory.

Boil Water Advisories are issued out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of those who use and consume our most precious resource.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐃𝐇𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 is extremely important and can take 2-3 days in some instances.&nbsp; 

The city will continue to communicate its progress.

For consumer questions, contact the water system at 785-628-7380 or KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;

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Update: City of Hays continues to respond to water issue

We're joined by Fort Hays State men's basketball coach Mark Johnson, track and field coach Jason McCullough and men's wrestling coach Erik Wince.

Tiger Talk airs at 12:15 p.m. on KAYS live from the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (January 22,2205)

Wednesday, January 22
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at TCU, 4:30pm

Thursday, January 23 KFIX: Hays High MBKB vs. Concordia, 2:40pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Rogers State, 5:05pm KAYS: TMP-Marian WMBKB vs. Norton/Phillipsburg, approx. 4:10pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Goodland, approx. 6:10pm&nbsp;

Friday, January 24
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if win 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, 2:40pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, approx. 6:10pm KFIX: Hays High MBKB vs. Colby/Beloit, approx. 7:55pm

Saturday, January 25
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Russell/Ellis, approx. 11:10am KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 1/23) vs, Oakley/Ellis, 12:40pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Central Oklahoma, 1:05pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Russell/Ellis, approx. 2:10pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Oakley/Ellis, 3:40pm KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Houston, 4:00pm
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB at Colby Orange and Black Classic, TBD Sunday, January 26
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs vs. Buffalo (national broadcast), 5:30pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

The Fort Hays State men close out their 3-game homestand against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. NW Missouri State

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Mid-Continent League Tournament Hoxie 65, Russell 35 Oakley 45, TMP-Marian 22 Phillipsburg 33, Norton 22 Plainville 45, Hill City 27 Smith Center 41, Ellis 38&nbsp; Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 41, Otis-Bison 28 Ellsworth 35, Hoisington 29 Centre Classic Goessel 50, Rural Vista 27 Wakefield 49, Centre 20 Eli J. Walter Invitational Berean Academy 29, Hutchinson Central Christian 19 Republic County 45, Ell-Saline 40 Wichita Classical 51, Elyria Christian 31 Hillsboro Classic Hesston 41, Remington 33 Moundridge 46, Holcomb 33 Iola War on 54 Humboldt 70, Yates Center 9 Ken Holt Memorial Classic Jayhawk Linn 47, Erie 27 Northwest League Tournament Wallace County 64, St Francis 33 Sterling Invitational Scott City 61, Hutchinson Trinity 19

Others Andale 54, Augusta 45 Arkansas City 43, Newton 38 Bishop Miege 75, Lawrence 33 Bluestem 59, Caldwell 19 Cheylin 39, Hi-Plains, Colo. 36 De Soto 66, KC Turner 12 Derby 51, Hutchinson 34 Haven 66, Liberal 31 Inman 70, Macksville 26 Lyons 45, Dawson, Colo. 16 Pike Valley 54, Lakeside 25 Reno County 43, Fairfield 20 South Gray 49, Hodgeman County 36 Topeka 53, Highland Park 45 Weskan 60, Bethune, Colo. 51 Wichita Heights 88, Wichita North 3 Wichita South 59, Wichita Northwest 20&nbsp;&nbsp;

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 39, Ellsworth 38 Hoisington 52, La Crosse 19&nbsp; Northern Plains League Tournament Stockton 53, Osborne 24 Northwest League Tournament Quinter 61, Ness City 56&nbsp;&nbsp; Adolph Rupp Classic Haven 66, Liberal 31 Winfield 70, Halstead 63 Baldwin Invitational Baldwin 50, Bishop Seabury 37 Wellsville 65, Augusta 51 Burlington Invitational Burlington 33, Girard 30 Ottawa 71, Independence 45 Silver Lake 88, Labette County 65 Centre Classic Douglass 63, Goessel 59 Marion 61, Herington 29 Eli J. Walter Invitational Ell-Saline 59, Republic County 42 Flinthills Shootout Council Grove 45, Lyndon 20 Osage City 49, Chase County 41 Wabaunsee 53, West Franklin 50 Hillsboro Classic Hesston 64, Eureka 21 Hillsboro 61, Remington 28 Holcomb 59, Clay Center 53 Moundridge 56, Riley County 26 Iola War on 54 Humboldt 70, St Paul 21 Ken Holt Memorial Classic Erie 50, Jayhawk Linn 37 Nemaha Central Classic Rock Creek 61, Marysville 40 St Marys 63, Holton 37 Spring Hill Invitational Gardner-Edgerton 64, Goddard-Eisenhower 52 Mill Valley 91, KC Harmon 33 Olathe South 76, KC Sumner 32 Spring Hill 78, BV Southwest 66 St. John Classic Little River 45, Larned 43 Sterling Invitational Hugoton 60, Southeast of Saline 52 Lyons 66, Kingman 28 Scott City 79, Hutchinson Trinity 27 Tony Dubray Classic Galena 82, Sheldon, Mo. 26 Valley Falls Invitational Perry-Lecompton 58, Valley Falls 45

Blue Springs South, Mo. 57, St. Thomas Aquinas 54 Reno County 62, Fairfield 32 Weskan 64, Bethune, Colo. 28 Wichita Sunrise 70, Flint Hills Christian 14&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tuesday's high school scores

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

OAKLEY – The TMP-Marian Monarchs girls' basketball team
could not overcome a slow start and was held to its lowest-scoring output of
the season Tuesday. They fell 45-22 to the Oakley Plainsmen in the semifinals
of the Mid-Continent League tournament in Oakley.

TMP’s loss to Oakley ended a 12-game win streak against the
Plainsmen.

The Monarchs (4-5) got an early 5-2 lead, scoring on a
three-point play from Gracyn Schippers and a fastbreak layup by Raegan Allen.

After taking the lead, the Monarchs were held scoreless for
the next eight minutes while Oakley finished the first quarter and opened the
second quarter on a 13-0 run, building a double-digit that they would hold on
to for much of the game.

TMP trailed by as many as 11 in the first half while shooting
just 18 percent from the floor. They were down 23-15 at the break.

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