MIAMI (AP) — Kansas City waited 50 years to get back to a Super Bowl. And then the Chiefs had to wait a few extra minutes once they got to Miami.

It took workers at Miami International Airport about three attempts to get one of the rolling staircases that the Chiefs would use to deplane properly lined up with the front door of their chartered jet. The delay was brief, and coach Andy Reid and the rest of the Chiefs’ delegation to make their way into the hangar for the short walk to waiting buses.

A handful of local politicians and officials were at the airport to greet the teams, as loud hip-hop music blared through the maintenance hangar that was being used for the arrivals.

No players or coaches spoke to reporters inside the hangar. The first media session for the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers — who arrived a couple hours after the Chiefs did on Sunday — is Monday night, when the NFL has Super Bowl Opening Night at Marlins Park.

Super Bowl 54 is next Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Even as football enters its biggest week, basketball was on the teams' minds. The teams both paid tribute Sunday on social media to Kobe Bryant, whose shocking death in a helicopter crash earlier Sunday reverberated around the world.

“A legend gone too soon," the 49ers wrote.

Added Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, on Twitter: “I'm devastated, RIP to my idol, Bean, 8, 24, the Goat, the Black Mamba. Wow." And Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland called it a “sad day in America."

A handful of volunteers greeted players, coaches and staff as they made their way down the stairs. Everyone was handed a floral baseball cap, and many players held their phones out to shoot video of the moment they arrived at the Super Bowl.

A few of the 49ers danced once they deplaned, in time with the music coming from a nearby DJ. Even the flight attendants on the Chiefs’ flight were celebrating the moment— they gathered at the top of the stairs for a group photo once their passengers deplaned, and then a few of them pulled out their phones for some pictures of players as well.

MIAMI (AP) — Kansas City waited 50 years to get back to a Super Bowl. And then the Chiefs had to wait a few extra minutes once they got to Miami.It took workers at Miami International Airport about three attempts to get one of the rolling staircases that the Chiefs would use to deplane properly lined up with the front door of their chartered jet. The delay was brief, and coach Andy Reid and the rest of the Chiefs’ delegation to make their way into the hangar for the short walk to waiting buses.A handful of local politicians and officials were at the airport to greet the teams, as loud hip-hop music blared through the maintenance hangar that was being used for the arrivals.No players or coaches spoke to reporters inside the hangar. The first media session for the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers — who arrived a couple hours after the Chiefs did on Sunday — is Monday night, when the NFL has Super Bowl Opening Night at Marlins Park.Super Bowl 54 is next Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Even as football enters its biggest week, basketball was on the teams' minds. The teams both paid tribute Sunday on social media to Kobe Bryant, whose shocking death in a helicopter crash earlier Sunday reverberated around the world.“A legend gone too soon," the 49ers wrote.Added Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, on Twitter: “I'm devastated, RIP to my idol, Bean, 8, 24, the Goat, the Black Mamba. Wow." And Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland called it a “sad day in America."A handful of volunteers greeted players, coaches and staff as they made their way down the stairs. Everyone was handed a floral baseball cap, and many players held their phones out to shoot video of the moment they arrived at the Super Bowl.A few of the 49ers danced once they deplaned, in time with the music coming from a nearby DJ. Even the flight attendants on the Chiefs’ flight were celebrating the moment— they gathered at the top of the stairs for a group photo once their passengers deplaned, and then a few of them pulled out their phones for some pictures of players as well.

Chiefs, 49ers arrive in Miami for Super Bowl week

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs outscored Phillipsburg
10-4 to start the game and never trailed the rest of the way as they claimed
the 2020 Mid-Continent League tournament championship Saturday with a 59-46 win
over the Panthers.

TMP had lost the last two MCL title games to the Panthers and tt's the first MCL tournament title for the Monarchs since 2016.

Phillipsburg opened the game with a 4-2 lead but TMP
answered with a, 8-0 run capped off by back-to-back Ryan Stoecklein field goals
to put the Monarchs up 10-4. They extended their lead to seven, at 16-9 before
taking a 16-11 lead into the second quarter.

The Panthers trimmed TMP’s lead to 16-13 to open the second
quarter when Jackson Schulte hit his first of five three-pointers on the night
to put TMP up 19-13. A Lucas Lang field goal midway through the second quarter
gave TMP their largest lead of the first half at 26-17.

Phillipsburg finished the first half with a flurry of field
goals and trimmed the TMP lead to just 28-22.

The Monarchs extended their lead to 10 at 39-29 to open the third
quarter when Schulte hit back-to-back threes and Stoecklein added his second three
of the game. The lead grew to 12 at 44-32 on a Lucas Lang three-pointer. TMP
led 48-38 after three quarters.

In the fourth quarter led by as many as 15 on their way to
the 59-46 win.

Jackson Schulte led three Monarchs in double-figures with 15 and Carson Jacobs finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Ty Sides for Phillipsburg led all scorers with 19 points.

TMP improves 10-1 with their 10th straight win. Phillipsburg
drops to 8-5 on the season.

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 </figure>PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs outscored Phillipsburg
10-4 to start the game and never trailed the rest of the way as they claimed
the 2020 Mid-Continent League tournament championship Saturday with a 59-46 win
over the Panthers.TMP had lost the last two MCL title games to the Panthers and tt's the first MCL tournament title for the Monarchs since 2016.Coach Bill Meagher postgame<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749542141&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Phillipsburg opened the game with a 4-2 lead but TMP
answered with a, 8-0 run capped off by back-to-back Ryan Stoecklein field goals
to put the Monarchs up 10-4. They extended their lead to seven, at 16-9 before
taking a 16-11 lead into the second quarter.The Panthers trimmed TMP’s lead to 16-13 to open the second
quarter when Jackson Schulte hit his first of five three-pointers on the night
to put TMP up 19-13. A Lucas Lang field goal midway through the second quarter
gave TMP their largest lead of the first half at 26-17.Phillipsburg finished the first half with a flurry of field
goals and trimmed the TMP lead to just 28-22.The Monarchs extended their lead to 10 at 39-29 to open the third
quarter when Schulte hit back-to-back threes and Stoecklein added his second three
of the game. The lead grew to 12 at 44-32 on a Lucas Lang three-pointer. TMP
led 48-38 after three quarters.In the fourth quarter led by as many as 15 on their way to
the 59-46 win.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749541619&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Jackson Schulte led three Monarchs in double-figures with 15 and Carson Jacobs finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds.Ty Sides for Phillipsburg led all scorers with 19 points.TMP improves 10-1 with their 10th straight win. Phillipsburg
drops to 8-5 on the season.

TMP boys claim MCL tournament title

Hays High could not overcome a season high 21 turnovers as their seven game winning streak was snapped by Pine Creek High School in Colby on Saturday.

Hays led by as many as seven in the second quarter while Pine Creek led by eight in the third quarter.&nbsp; Each time the teams canceled the lead.&nbsp; A 14-3 run by the Indians in the second half erased an eight point deficit and put them up 40-37 with 4:26 remaining.&nbsp; The lead switched hands three more times in the final three minutes.&nbsp;

The Indians final lead came with 2:44 left on a pair of free throws.&nbsp; Pine Creek made nine of their final eleven free throws to keep Hays their lead and a 50-46 victory.&nbsp; The Eagles had started the game four of ten from the line before going eleven of fourteen in the fourth quarter.

Dalyn Schwarz and TJ Nunnery each scored sixteen points.&nbsp; Hays fall to 8-3 on the year and #10-5A Pine Creek improves to 15-2.

Carson Kieffer, Dylan Ruder and Jace Linenberger were named to the All-Tournament team.&nbsp; Ruder was also honored on the All-Academic Team.&nbsp; Linenberger was named the tournament's "Off-The-Bench" award as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jason Krannawitter was given the Gary Garrettson Sportsmanship Award.

The Indians are on the road on January 31st in Salina to take on the Central Mustangs.&nbsp;

Hays High could not overcome a season high 21 turnovers as their seven game winning streak was snapped by Pine Creek High School in Colby on Saturday.Hays led by as many as seven in the second quarter while Pine Creek led by eight in the third quarter.&nbsp; Each time the teams canceled the lead.&nbsp; A 14-3 run by the Indians in the second half erased an eight point deficit and put them up 40-37 with 4:26 remaining.&nbsp; The lead switched hands three more times in the final three minutes.&nbsp;HighlightsThe Indians final lead came with 2:44 left on a pair of free throws.&nbsp; Pine Creek made nine of their final eleven free throws to keep Hays their lead and a 50-46 victory.&nbsp; The Eagles had started the game four of ten from the line before going eleven of fourteen in the fourth quarter.Dalyn Schwarz and TJ Nunnery each scored sixteen points.&nbsp; Hays fall to 8-3 on the year and #10-5A Pine Creek improves to 15-2.Coach Alex HutchinsCarson Kieffer, Dylan Ruder and Jace Linenberger were named to the All-Tournament team.&nbsp; Ruder was also honored on the All-Academic Team.&nbsp; Linenberger was named the tournament's "Off-The-Bench" award as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jason Krannawitter was given the Gary Garrettson Sportsmanship Award.The Indians are on the road on January 31st in Salina to take on the Central Mustangs.&nbsp;

Hays fall in championship game in Colby

MARYVILLE, Mo. – No. 2 Northwest Missouri State shot 61-percent in
the first half including 10-of-19 from 3-point range to build a 28-point
halftime lead and beat Fort Hays State 83-57 Saturday afternoon at Bearcat
Arena. 

It ties the Tigers (7-11, 1-9 MIAA) worst loss to the Bearcats (18-1, 8-1
MIAA) matching a 26-point setback in 2007. The Bearcats have won 10 straight and
56 of their last 57 games and ran their home winning streak to 28 games, the second
longest current streak in Division II.

The Tigers got off to a good start. Calvin Harrington, who made his first start of the season, hit a 3-pointer to tie the game 5-5 then
Jared Vitztum scored near the rim to pull FHSU with 13-11 at the first media
timeout but Northwest scored the next 11 points and were never threatened
again.



FHSU outscored NWMSU 38-36 in the second half, but the first half damage was too much to overcome. The Tigers brought the Bearcat lead down to 21 by opening the second half on a 12-5 run, but that was as close as they could get after halftime. The Tigers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 60 percent beyond the 3-point line after the break.

Alvin Thompson scored 10 of his team-high 12 points in the second half. Jared Vitztum added 11 along with a team-high seven rebounds.

Sophomore Trevor Hudgins recorded a triple-doublefor Northwest scoring 10 points along with a career-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – No. 2 Northwest Missouri State shot 61-percent in
the first half including 10-of-19 from 3-point range to build a 28-point
halftime lead and beat Fort Hays State 83-57 Saturday afternoon at Bearcat
Arena. It ties the Tigers (7-11, 1-9 MIAA) worst loss to the Bearcats (18-1, 8-1
MIAA) matching a 26-point setback in 2007. The Bearcats have won 10 straight and
56 of their last 57 games and ran their home winning streak to 28 games, the second
longest current streak in Division II.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749503744&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


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</div>The Tigers got off to a good start. Calvin Harrington, who made his first start of the season, hit a 3-pointer to tie the game 5-5 then
Jared Vitztum scored near the rim to pull FHSU with 13-11 at the first media
timeout but Northwest scored the next 11 points and were never threatened
again.

FHSU outscored NWMSU 38-36 in the second half, but the first half damage was too much to overcome. The Tigers brought the Bearcat lead down to 21 by opening the second half on a 12-5 run, but that was as close as they could get after halftime. The Tigers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 60 percent beyond the 3-point line after the break.Alvin Thompson scored 10 of his team-high 12 points in the second half. Jared Vitztum added 11 along with a team-high seven rebounds.Sophomore Trevor Hudgins recorded a triple-doublefor Northwest scoring 10 points along with a career-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Second-ranked Bearcats too much for Tiger men



KEARNEY, Neb. - 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling turned in a 1-2 record at the eighth annual Midwest Duals Saturday (Jan. 25), defeating Northwest Kansas Tech before a pair of narrow defeats against Chadron State and No. 23 Northern State. The Tigers' dual record now sits at 4-4 on the year.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day a perfect 3-0, with No. 2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;turning in a 2-0 record to go along with a win via forfeit. All three of Cooper's victories were via pin.

The Tigers opened the day with a big 34-16 win over Northwest Kansas Tech thanks in large part to three Maverick forfeits. Fort Hays State came away victorious in four of the seven matches thanks to wins from Verhaeghe, Jones,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;and Cooper.

Fort Hays State fell behind 10-0 against Chadron State and could never quite come back, falling 25-22. Ball got the Tigers on the board with a dominating 15-0 tech fall before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;helped close the gap to 10-8 with an 8-4 decision. Verhaeghe (MD 20-8) and Jones (MD 12-1) both picked up major decision wins for the Tigers, but not before the Eagles ran away with wins at 157 and 165 pounds. Cooper finished things off with a first-period pin, but it wasn't quite enough to complete the comeback.

The Tigers found themselves in another early hole against No. 23 Northern State, trailing 11-0 after two bouts before falling 24-19. The Black and Gold came away with wins in five of the next eight matchups, but another tech fall and another pin gave the Wolves enough of an edge to seal the victory. Ball picked up another big win at 141 pounds, earning four team points with a 16-4 major decision.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers stay in it with a 7-5 win at 157 pounds before Verhaeghe (Dec 3-0) picked up his third win of the day at 174 pounds. Jones followed with his third victory of the morning before Cooper tallied his third pin of the day.

Fort Hays State returns home to continue conference action on Friday (Jan. 31) when the Tigers host No. 6 Central Oklahoma. The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

#22 Fort Hays State 34, Northwest Kansas Tech 16

125 - Taly Perez over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, tech fall (20-2, 6:25)

133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5386">Conrad Cole</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

157 - James Foy over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>, fall (4:37)

165 - Chinges Tsermaa over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (18-1, 3:54)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Jacobi Deal, decision (6-0)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Jacari Deal, major decision (11-2)

197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;over Kade Holman, decision (8-4)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Umari Dixon-Gordon, fall (3:24)

125 - Tate Stoddard over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, fall (2:08)

133 - Brandon Kile over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5386">Conrad Cole</a>, major decision (9-1)

141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Joseph Ritzen, tech fall (15-0, 4:02)

149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over Chance Karst, decision (8-4)

157 - Chase Clasen over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5392">Josh Lenker</a>, tech fall (18-2, 4:03)

165 - Tate Allison over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, major decision (10-2)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Gavin Eason, major decision (20-8)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Terry Winstead, major decision (12-1)

197 - Wade French over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5383">Tyler Boone</a>, fall (1:37)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Mason Watt, fall (2:58)

#23 Northern State 24, #22 Fort Hays State 19

125 - Landen Fischer over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, major decision (18-7)

133 - Dayne Morton over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5398">Mason Turner</a>, fall (2:52)

141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Kenny Jones, major decision (16-4)

149 - Caden Moore over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>, decision (5-3)

157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;over Walker Carr, decision (7-5)

165 - James Burks over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (17-2, 4:58)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Tanner Wiese, decision (3-0)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Marcus Placide, decision (3-1)

197 - Diego Gallegos over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>, fall (6:58)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Caleb Lefferdink, fall (5:00)

FHSU Sports Information

KEARNEY, Neb. - 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling turned in a 1-2 record at the eighth annual Midwest Duals Saturday (Jan. 25), defeating Northwest Kansas Tech before a pair of narrow defeats against Chadron State and No. 23 Northern State. The Tigers' dual record now sits at 4-4 on the year.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day a perfect 3-0, with No. 2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;turning in a 2-0 record to go along with a win via forfeit. All three of Cooper's victories were via pin.The Tigers opened the day with a big 34-16 win over Northwest Kansas Tech thanks in large part to three Maverick forfeits. Fort Hays State came away victorious in four of the seven matches thanks to wins from Verhaeghe, Jones,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;and Cooper.Fort Hays State fell behind 10-0 against Chadron State and could never quite come back, falling 25-22. Ball got the Tigers on the board with a dominating 15-0 tech fall before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;helped close the gap to 10-8 with an 8-4 decision. Verhaeghe (MD 20-8) and Jones (MD 12-1) both picked up major decision wins for the Tigers, but not before the Eagles ran away with wins at 157 and 165 pounds. Cooper finished things off with a first-period pin, but it wasn't quite enough to complete the comeback.The Tigers found themselves in another early hole against No. 23 Northern State, trailing 11-0 after two bouts before falling 24-19. The Black and Gold came away with wins in five of the next eight matchups, but another tech fall and another pin gave the Wolves enough of an edge to seal the victory. Ball picked up another big win at 141 pounds, earning four team points with a 16-4 major decision.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers stay in it with a 7-5 win at 157 pounds before Verhaeghe (Dec 3-0) picked up his third win of the day at 174 pounds. Jones followed with his third victory of the morning before Cooper tallied his third pin of the day.Fort Hays State returns home to continue conference action on Friday (Jan. 31) when the Tigers host No. 6 Central Oklahoma. The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.#22 Fort Hays State 34, Northwest Kansas Tech 16125 - Taly Perez over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, tech fall (20-2, 6:25)133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5386">Conrad Cole</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit157 - James Foy over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>, fall (4:37)165 - Chinges Tsermaa over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (18-1, 3:54)174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Jacobi Deal, decision (6-0)184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Jacari Deal, major decision (11-2)197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;over Kade Holman, decision (8-4)285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Umari Dixon-Gordon, fall (3:24)Chadron State 25, #22 Fort Hays State 22125 - Tate Stoddard over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, fall (2:08)133 - Brandon Kile over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5386">Conrad Cole</a>, major decision (9-1)141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Joseph Ritzen, tech fall (15-0, 4:02)149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over Chance Karst, decision (8-4)157 - Chase Clasen over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5392">Josh Lenker</a>, tech fall (18-2, 4:03)165 - Tate Allison over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, major decision (10-2)174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Gavin Eason, major decision (20-8)184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Terry Winstead, major decision (12-1)197 - Wade French over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5383">Tyler Boone</a>, fall (1:37)285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Mason Watt, fall (2:58)#23 Northern State 24, #22 Fort Hays State 19125 - Landen Fischer over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>, major decision (18-7)133 - Dayne Morton over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5398">Mason Turner</a>, fall (2:52)141 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Kenny Jones, major decision (16-4)149 - Caden Moore over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>, decision (5-3)157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;over Walker Carr, decision (7-5)165 - James Burks over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (17-2, 4:58)174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Tanner Wiese, decision (3-0)184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Marcus Placide, decision (3-1)197 - Diego Gallegos over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>, fall (6:58)285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Caleb Lefferdink, fall (5:00)

No. 22 FHSU wrestling picks up one win at Midwest Duals

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Fort Hays State outscored Northwest
Missouri State 17-6 over the first six-plus minutes of the third quarter to
turn a seven-point halftime deficit into a six-point lead and beat the Bearcats
70-59 Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Arena. 

The 10th-ranked Tigers (16-3, 7-3 MIAA) overcame 32-percent shooting in the first half by going 12-of-24 in the second half and 21-of-22
from the free throw line after halftime.

FHSU used a 9-0 first quarter run to turn a five-point
deficit into a four-point lead but Northwest (8-10, 3-6 MIAA) responded with a
17-5 run to go up eight with 2:19 to play in the second quarter. The Bearcats,
who have lost five straight, led 32-25 at halftime.

The Tigers built their biggest lead of the game at 56-45
with 7:42 to play in the fourth quarter but the Bearcats closed the gap to five
with 1:28 left. FHSU scored the final six points of the game from the free
throw line to push the lead back to 11.

Jaden Hobbs scored 17 of her game-high 22-points in the
second half including 10-of-11 from the free throw line.

Kacey Kennett went 10-for-10 from the foul line and scored
16. It's the&nbsp; most makes without a miss for a Tiger in nearly five years. Taylor Rolfs added 15 points.

FHSU didn’t make a 3-pointer in the final three quarters and
finished 2-of-17 from beyond the arc. 

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Fort Hays State outscored Northwest
Missouri State 17-6 over the first six-plus minutes of the third quarter to
turn a seven-point halftime deficit into a six-point lead and beat the Bearcats
70-59 Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Arena. The 10th-ranked Tigers (16-3, 7-3 MIAA) overcame 32-percent shooting in the first half by going 12-of-24 in the second half and 21-of-22
from the free throw line after halftime.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749456395&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749456395&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>FHSU used a 9-0 first quarter run to turn a five-point
deficit into a four-point lead but Northwest (8-10, 3-6 MIAA) responded with a
17-5 run to go up eight with 2:19 to play in the second quarter. The Bearcats,
who have lost five straight, led 32-25 at halftime.The Tigers built their biggest lead of the game at 56-45
with 7:42 to play in the fourth quarter but the Bearcats closed the gap to five
with 1:28 left. FHSU scored the final six points of the game from the free
throw line to push the lead back to 11.Jaden Hobbs scored 17 of her game-high 22-points in the
second half including 10-of-11 from the free throw line.Kacey Kennett went 10-for-10 from the foul line and scored
16. It's the&nbsp; most makes without a miss for a Tiger in nearly five years. Taylor Rolfs added 15 points.FHSU didn’t make a 3-pointer in the final three quarters and
finished 2-of-17 from beyond the arc.

Solid second half lifts 10th-ranked FHSU women past NW MissourI State

A 10-2 run to finish the fourth quarter propelled Hays High to a fourth place finish at the 35th Annual Orange and Black Classic on Saturday. Hays trailed 27-23 with 6:05 left in the game before starting their run on a pair of Tasiah Nunnery free throws.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Isabel Robben scored on back to back steals with the second giving Hays lead at 29-27.&nbsp; Valley Center did tie the game at on their next field goal but never took over the lead as Hays made five of their final nine free throws to win 34-29.

Hays never trailed in the first quarter and then only led for the forty-five seconds of the second quarter.&nbsp; The Indians trailed at half time 18-16 and were tied at 21 going to the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

Isabel Robben led the way with her first career double-double at 15 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays wins back to back games for the first time this season while improving to 4-7.&nbsp; Valley Center drops to 3-8.

The Indians are off until January 31st when they take on state ranked Salina Central on the road.&nbsp;

A 10-2 run to finish the fourth quarter propelled Hays High to a fourth place finish at the 35th Annual Orange and Black Classic on Saturday. Hays trailed 27-23 with 6:05 left in the game before starting their run on a pair of Tasiah Nunnery free throws.&nbsp;&nbsp;Isabel Robben scored on back to back steals with the second giving Hays lead at 29-27.&nbsp; Valley Center did tie the game at on their next field goal but never took over the lead as Hays made five of their final nine free throws to win 34-29.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749439736&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays never trailed in the first quarter and then only led for the forty-five seconds of the second quarter.&nbsp; The Indians trailed at half time 18-16 and were tied at 21 going to the fourth quarter.&nbsp;Isabel Robben led the way with her first career double-double at 15 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coach Kyle Porter<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749439943&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays wins back to back games for the first time this season while improving to 4-7.&nbsp; Valley Center drops to 3-8.The Indians are off until January 31st when they take on state ranked Salina Central on the road.&nbsp;

Hays girls claim fourth place in Colby

PLAINVILLE - The TMP Lady Monarchs could not overcome a rough shooting afternoon as the Norton Lady Jays beat TMP 47-32 in the seventh place game of the Mid-Continent League tournament Saturday in Plainville.

The two teams traded the lead back and forth in the first quarter with Norton building a 13-8 lead after one.

Into the second quarter TMP opened the quarter on a 11-4 run and three straight Kassidi Yost free throws gave TMP a 19-17 lead. TMP led by two 21-19 after two Emilee Lane free throws before Norton’s Taylie Hartwell hit a three pointer late in the first half to put Norton up 22-21. They would never trail again.

TMP was just 1-12 from the floor in the third quarter as Norton outscored the Monarchs 10-2 in the quarter and led by nine 32-23.

The Monarchs closed the deficit to seven two different times to open the fourth quarter but could get no closer as Norton pulled away for the 47-32 win.

Emilee Lane finished with a game-high and career-high 19 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;

Tessa Hauser led Norton 14 points and 10 rebounds.

TMP drops to 4-8 on the season and will take on Abilene next Friday.

Norton improved to 6-5 and will take on Trego on Tuesday.

PLAINVILLE - The TMP Lady Monarchs could not overcome a rough shooting afternoon as the Norton Lady Jays beat TMP 47-32 in the seventh place game of the Mid-Continent League tournament Saturday in Plainville.Rose McFarland postgame interview<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749412028&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The two teams traded the lead back and forth in the first quarter with Norton building a 13-8 lead after one.Into the second quarter TMP opened the quarter on a 11-4 run and three straight Kassidi Yost free throws gave TMP a 19-17 lead. TMP led by two 21-19 after two Emilee Lane free throws before Norton’s Taylie Hartwell hit a three pointer late in the first half to put Norton up 22-21. They would never trail again.TMP was just 1-12 from the floor in the third quarter as Norton outscored the Monarchs 10-2 in the quarter and led by nine 32-23.The Monarchs closed the deficit to seven two different times to open the fourth quarter but could get no closer as Norton pulled away for the 47-32 win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749411824&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Emilee Lane finished with a game-high and career-high 19 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;Tessa Hauser led Norton 14 points and 10 rebounds.TMP drops to 4-8 on the season and will take on Abilene next Friday.Norton improved to 6-5 and will take on Trego on Tuesday.

TMP girls drop MCL 7th place game



Fort Hays State will face defending national champion Northwest Missouri State on Saturday in Maryville at Bearcat Arena. Northwest Missouri enters its only regular season meeting with FHSU holding the No. 2 national ranking in both the NABC and D2SIDA Top 25 Polls for a third straight year. The Tigers enter at 7-10 overall, 1-8 in the MIAA, while the Bearcats are 17-1 overall, 7-1 in the MIAA.

You can hear the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

The Bearcats will meet the Tigers just once in the regular season for the seventh straight year, which dates back to the 2013-14 season. Northwest Missouri State has won seven in a row against the Tigers since then, which includes an MIAA Tournament semifinal matchup in 2015-16. The last time the teams met twice in the regular season during the 2012-13 season, the Tigers won both meetings home and away. This is the fourth straight year the Bearcats enter their meeting with the Tigers holding a Top-2 national ranking. The trend started in 2016-17 when the Bearcats held the No. 1 ranking in a 10-point win over the Tigers in Maryville. The last two years in Hays, the Bearcats entered as the No. 2 team in the nation and won by five (2017-18) and 12 points (2018-19). The Bearcats won national titles in two of the last three seasons, going 35-1 in 2016-17 and 38-0 in 2018-19.

Northwest Missouri is 10-0 at home so far this year and brings a 27-game home court win streak into Saturday, which is the nation's second-longest streak at home behind West Texas A&amp;M's 36 in a row. The Bearcats are the nation's top 3-point shooting team by percentage, successful at a 43.6 percent clip for the season. Point guard Trevor Hudgins is the nation's second-best individual 3-point shooter, hitting at a 51.6 percent clip.

Fort Hays State is looking for its first win over a ranked team in a true road contest since December 17, 2015, when it defeated a No. 15/17 ranked Central Missouri team in Warrensburg 69-68. The Tigers have lost four straight to NABC ranked teams and five straight to D2SIDA ranked teams in true road games since.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the Tigers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;also average better than 10 points per game.

Ryan Hawkins leads NWMSU at 22.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Hudgins averages 18 points and 6 assists per game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579900918434.jpeg" alt="Courtesy FHSU Athletics / Allie Schweizer photo" />
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 </figure>FHSU Sports Information

Fort Hays State will face defending national champion Northwest Missouri State on Saturday in Maryville at Bearcat Arena. Northwest Missouri enters its only regular season meeting with FHSU holding the No. 2 national ranking in both the NABC and D2SIDA Top 25 Polls for a third straight year. The Tigers enter at 7-10 overall, 1-8 in the MIAA, while the Bearcats are 17-1 overall, 7-1 in the MIAA.You can hear the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>The Bearcats will meet the Tigers just once in the regular season for the seventh straight year, which dates back to the 2013-14 season. Northwest Missouri State has won seven in a row against the Tigers since then, which includes an MIAA Tournament semifinal matchup in 2015-16. The last time the teams met twice in the regular season during the 2012-13 season, the Tigers won both meetings home and away. This is the fourth straight year the Bearcats enter their meeting with the Tigers holding a Top-2 national ranking. The trend started in 2016-17 when the Bearcats held the No. 1 ranking in a 10-point win over the Tigers in Maryville. The last two years in Hays, the Bearcats entered as the No. 2 team in the nation and won by five (2017-18) and 12 points (2018-19). The Bearcats won national titles in two of the last three seasons, going 35-1 in 2016-17 and 38-0 in 2018-19.Northwest Missouri is 10-0 at home so far this year and brings a 27-game home court win streak into Saturday, which is the nation's second-longest streak at home behind West Texas A&amp;M's 36 in a row. The Bearcats are the nation's top 3-point shooting team by percentage, successful at a 43.6 percent clip for the season. Point guard Trevor Hudgins is the nation's second-best individual 3-point shooter, hitting at a 51.6 percent clip.Fort Hays State is looking for its first win over a ranked team in a true road contest since December 17, 2015, when it defeated a No. 15/17 ranked Central Missouri team in Warrensburg 69-68. The Tigers have lost four straight to NABC ranked teams and five straight to D2SIDA ranked teams in true road games since.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the Tigers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;also average better than 10 points per game.Ryan Hawkins leads NWMSU at 22.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Hudgins averages 18 points and 6 assists per game.

Tigers face defending national champion Bearcats Saturday



The 10th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team looks to rebound from its first loss of 2020 on Saturday when the Tigers take on Northwest Missouri State. First tip from Maryville, Mo. is slated for 1:30 p.m. inside Bearcat Arena.

Listen to the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

The Tigers head into the weekend 15-3 overall and 6-3 in MIAA play, while the Bearcats carry a 8-9 mark on the year and a 3-5 record in league action.

Fort Hays State leads in the all-time series, 14-10, with Northwest holding a 7-4 lead in Maryville. The Tigers have won the last two meetings and 10 of the last 11.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=884">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is 12-4 against the Bearcats, including a 4-4 mark on the road.&nbsp;Fort Hays State is 43-37 in games played in Missouri under Hobson.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5434">Kacey Kennett</a>&nbsp;averages 11.7 points per game in three meetings with the Bearcats, including 14 points in each of the last two contests.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5437">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;has averaged 9.5 points in two games against Northwest.

Kennett&nbsp;tallied a season-high 22 points in Thursday's loss to Missouri Western, bringing her season average to a team-high 12.0 points per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;is dishing out 4.6 assists per game, third-most in the MIAA.

Northwest Missouri State is looking to break out of a four-game skid, entering Saturday 8-9 overall and 3-5 in MIAA action. The Bearcats are 4-3 at home this season, including losses in each of their last two home games. They rank 14th in the MIAA in scoring offense, averaging 60.0 points per night. But the defense sits in fourth in the league, allowing just 55.9 points per game. The Bearcats lead the league and rank sixth in Division II in free-throw percentage, knocking down 80.1 percent from the stripe. They rank third in the league in blocked shots, swatting 4.1 attempts each night. Kendey Eaton leads the team with 14.6 points per contest, while Mia Stillman leads the team in both rebounds (4.5 rpg) and steals (1.4 spg). Ellie Horn's 1.2 blocks per night ranks fifth in the MIAA.



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 </figure>FHSU Sports Information

The 10th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team looks to rebound from its first loss of 2020 on Saturday when the Tigers take on Northwest Missouri State. First tip from Maryville, Mo. is slated for 1:30 p.m. inside Bearcat Arena.Listen to the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>The Tigers head into the weekend 15-3 overall and 6-3 in MIAA play, while the Bearcats carry a 8-9 mark on the year and a 3-5 record in league action.Fort Hays State leads in the all-time series, 14-10, with Northwest holding a 7-4 lead in Maryville. The Tigers have won the last two meetings and 10 of the last 11.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=884">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;is 12-4 against the Bearcats, including a 4-4 mark on the road.&nbsp;Fort Hays State is 43-37 in games played in Missouri under Hobson.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5434">Kacey Kennett</a>&nbsp;averages 11.7 points per game in three meetings with the Bearcats, including 14 points in each of the last two contests.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5437">Whitney Randall</a>&nbsp;has averaged 9.5 points in two games against Northwest.Kennett&nbsp;tallied a season-high 22 points in Thursday's loss to Missouri Western, bringing her season average to a team-high 12.0 points per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;is dishing out 4.6 assists per game, third-most in the MIAA.Northwest Missouri State is looking to break out of a four-game skid, entering Saturday 8-9 overall and 3-5 in MIAA action. The Bearcats are 4-3 at home this season, including losses in each of their last two home games. They rank 14th in the MIAA in scoring offense, averaging 60.0 points per night. But the defense sits in fourth in the league, allowing just 55.9 points per game. The Bearcats lead the league and rank sixth in Division II in free-throw percentage, knocking down 80.1 percent from the stripe. They rank third in the league in blocked shots, swatting 4.1 attempts each night. Kendey Eaton leads the team with 14.6 points per contest, while Mia Stillman leads the team in both rebounds (4.5 rpg) and steals (1.4 spg). Ellie Horn's 1.2 blocks per night ranks fifth in the MIAA.

No. 10 Tiger women look to bounce back against Bearcats

The weather cooperated for this installment of the Area Game of the Week as the Palco Roosters paid a visit to the Logan Trojans.

The night started crisply at 6 o'clock with the girls game. The first few minutes of the first quarter saw a tight game start to develop. However, some timely shots and big 3-pointers by senior Harlee Voss helped Logan build a 24-11 lead by halftime. Voss had already accumulated 14 points by the half.

The second half was a back and forth battle, but Palco struggled to ever pull closer than 9.&nbsp; Despite several furious comeback attempts, Logan held out for a solid 46-33 win.

Harlee Voss finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Senior Khloee Braun pitched in 11 points and 6 rebounds as well. Senior Camryn Greving was a beast on the boards, ripping down 15 rebounds.&nbsp; Logan gets to an even .500 with the win. their record stands at 5-5.&nbsp;

Palco was led in scoring by senior Riley Wells, who had 11 points and 6 rebounds. They fall to 4-5 on the year with the loss.

The night progressed quickly into the boys action. Palco opened the game with a 3 by Junior Micah Thompson. That was the only lead Palco would ever have. Logan went on a 17-0 run and never looked back, building a 44-13 lead by halftime.&nbsp;

It was more of the same after the break, as Logan won the 3rd quarter 27-2. The fourth quarter was greatly shortened due to running-clock rules, ending the game at 80-15 in favor of the hometown Trojans.

Senior Ian Sparks paced Logan with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore Dylan Van Laeys was also impressive, netting a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Nathaniel Cruz chipped in 16 points and sophomore Ty Kats also had 16. Sophomore Connor Knipp&nbsp; led Palco with 6 points and 5 rebounds.&nbsp;

Logan moves to 8-2 on the season. They play at Triplains/Brewster this coming Tuesday. Palco is 0-10 on the season. They'll continue their quest for their first win tomorrow against Weskan. The schedule is the same for the ladies.&nbsp;

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The weather cooperated for this installment of the Area Game of the Week as the Palco Roosters paid a visit to the Logan Trojans.The night started crisply at 6 o'clock with the girls game. The first few minutes of the first quarter saw a tight game start to develop. However, some timely shots and big 3-pointers by senior Harlee Voss helped Logan build a 24-11 lead by halftime. Voss had already accumulated 14 points by the half.The second half was a back and forth battle, but Palco struggled to ever pull closer than 9.&nbsp; Despite several furious comeback attempts, Logan held out for a solid 46-33 win.Harlee Voss finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Senior Khloee Braun pitched in 11 points and 6 rebounds as well. Senior Camryn Greving was a beast on the boards, ripping down 15 rebounds.&nbsp; Logan gets to an even .500 with the win. their record stands at 5-5.&nbsp;Palco was led in scoring by senior Riley Wells, who had 11 points and 6 rebounds. They fall to 4-5 on the year with the loss.The night progressed quickly into the boys action. Palco opened the game with a 3 by Junior Micah Thompson. That was the only lead Palco would ever have. Logan went on a 17-0 run and never looked back, building a 44-13 lead by halftime.&nbsp;It was more of the same after the break, as Logan won the 3rd quarter 27-2. The fourth quarter was greatly shortened due to running-clock rules, ending the game at 80-15 in favor of the hometown Trojans.Senior Ian Sparks paced Logan with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore Dylan Van Laeys was also impressive, netting a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Nathaniel Cruz chipped in 16 points and sophomore Ty Kats also had 16. Sophomore Connor Knipp&nbsp; led Palco with 6 points and 5 rebounds.&nbsp;Logan moves to 8-2 on the season. They play at Triplains/Brewster this coming Tuesday. Palco is 0-10 on the season. They'll continue their quest for their first win tomorrow against Weskan. The schedule is the same for the ladies.&nbsp;https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-24-20-palco-at-logan-wrap

Area Game of the Week: Palco @ Logan

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian boys used a 9-0 fourth quarter
to rally from down three on their way to a 49-45 win over Hill City Friday to
advance to the MCL tournament championship game Saturday.

The Monarchs opened the game on an 8-1 run and led by eight at
12-4 on three straight Carson Jacobs field goals. Jacobs scored eight of his 15
points in the first quarter as TMP took a 15-8 lead at the end of the first
quarter.

Back-to-back Jace Wentling field goals gave TMP their
largest lead of the first half a 19-9. Hill City trimmed the Moanrch lead to
four on two different occasions in the second quarter, the final time at 25-21
at halftime.

Hill City outscored TMP 12-5 in the third quarter as they
took a 33-30 lead. 

The Ringnecks led 36-32 to open the fourth quarter when TMP
put together a 9-0 run to retake a 41-36 lead. Lucas Lang hit four free throws
and Jackson Schulte added five points during the run.

The Monarchs built a seven-point lead and held off a late
Hill City rally for a 49-45 win.

Carson Jacobs and Jackson Schulte tied for a game-high with
15 points.

The Monarchs have won nine straight and are 9-1. Hill City drops
to 5-3.

TMP will take on Phillipsburg in Saturday’s MCL tournament
championship game. Ellis and Hill City will square off in the third place game.

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian boys used a 9-0 fourth quarter
to rally from down three on their way to a 49-45 win over Hill City Friday to
advance to the MCL tournament championship game Saturday.TMP coach Bill Meagher<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749119729&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Monarchs opened the game on an 8-1 run and led by eight at
12-4 on three straight Carson Jacobs field goals. Jacobs scored eight of his 15
points in the first quarter as TMP took a 15-8 lead at the end of the first
quarter.Back-to-back Jace Wentling field goals gave TMP their
largest lead of the first half a 19-9. Hill City trimmed the Moanrch lead to
four on two different occasions in the second quarter, the final time at 25-21
at halftime.Hill City outscored TMP 12-5 in the third quarter as they
took a 33-30 lead. The Ringnecks led 36-32 to open the fourth quarter when TMP
put together a 9-0 run to retake a 41-36 lead. Lucas Lang hit four free throws
and Jackson Schulte added five points during the run.The Monarchs built a seven-point lead and held off a late
Hill City rally for a 49-45 win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749119645&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Carson Jacobs and Jackson Schulte tied for a game-high with
15 points.The Monarchs have won nine straight and are 9-1. Hill City drops
to 5-3.TMP will take on Phillipsburg in Saturday’s MCL tournament
championship game. Ellis and Hill City will square off in the third place game.

TMP boys advance to MCL championship

Clutch fourth quarter free throw shooting for Hays propelled them to a 50-42 win in Colby on Friday at the Orange &amp; Black Classic.&nbsp; The Indians made seven of eight free throws in the final sixty-six seconds of the game.&nbsp; Freshman Carly Lang made five of six and junior Brooklyn Schaffer made both sides of a one and one to seal the victory.

Hays trailed most of the first quarter and was behind Highland Park 15-12 after the first eight minutes.&nbsp; Hays took took the lead for good at 19-17 with four and a half minutes left in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Lady Scots did tie the game once in the second quarter but Hays pushed the lead to four by halftime at 27-23.

The Indians never trailed in the second half but it was far from easy.&nbsp; Hays built the lead to six several times in the third quarter and eventually seven in the fourth.&nbsp; Highland Park closed the gap down to 45-52 with ninety seconds left.&nbsp; The Indian's free throw shooting did the rest.

Aleyia Ruder led the Indians with 12 points.&nbsp; Three more players scored seven or more points.&nbsp; Carly Lang and Tasiah Nunnery each scored nine and Brooklyn Schaffer scored seven.

Hays improves to 3-7 on the year while Highland Park drops to 3-8.&nbsp; The Indians will take on Valley Center at 1:00 in the Community building on Friday for forth place.

Hays used a 12-2 run to start the game and a 10-0 run at the end of the first quarter and beginning of the second to build a big first half lead on their way to a win over Beloit 51-42.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays built a first half lead of sixteen in the second quarter before the Trojans responded.&nbsp; The Indians went quite for three minutes on offense allowing Beloit to cut the lead in half 24-16.&nbsp; It would be as close as the Trojans would get rest of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indians made just three of fifteen field goal attempts in the second half but held Beloit to just twenty-four second points.&nbsp; Beloit tried to extend the game with fouls in the fourth quarter.&nbsp; The Indians made ten of sixteen free throws to hold onto the lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays was led by the career high of Jason Krannawitter with fourteen points including three three point field goals.&nbsp; TJ Nunnery added 13 and Dalyn Schwarz scored ten.

Hays moves to 8-2 on the year and will play in the tournament championship at 6:00 in the Community Building on Saturday evening.&nbsp; #6-3A Beloit falls to 7-2.

GirlsClutch fourth quarter free throw shooting for Hays propelled them to a 50-42 win in Colby on Friday at the Orange &amp; Black Classic.&nbsp; The Indians made seven of eight free throws in the final sixty-six seconds of the game.&nbsp; Freshman Carly Lang made five of six and junior Brooklyn Schaffer made both sides of a one and one to seal the victory.Hays trailed most of the first quarter and was behind Highland Park 15-12 after the first eight minutes.&nbsp; Hays took took the lead for good at 19-17 with four and a half minutes left in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Lady Scots did tie the game once in the second quarter but Hays pushed the lead to four by halftime at 27-23.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/748967110&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Indians never trailed in the second half but it was far from easy.&nbsp; Hays built the lead to six several times in the third quarter and eventually seven in the fourth.&nbsp; Highland Park closed the gap down to 45-52 with ninety seconds left.&nbsp; The Indian's free throw shooting did the rest.Aleyia Ruder led the Indians with 12 points.&nbsp; Three more players scored seven or more points.&nbsp; Carly Lang and Tasiah Nunnery each scored nine and Brooklyn Schaffer scored seven.Coach Kyle Porter<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749022550&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays improves to 3-7 on the year while Highland Park drops to 3-8.&nbsp; The Indians will take on Valley Center at 1:00 in the Community building on Friday for forth place.BoysHays used a 12-2 run to start the game and a 10-0 run at the end of the first quarter and beginning of the second to build a big first half lead on their way to a win over Beloit 51-42.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hays built a first half lead of sixteen in the second quarter before the Trojans responded.&nbsp; The Indians went quite for three minutes on offense allowing Beloit to cut the lead in half 24-16.&nbsp; It would be as close as the Trojans would get rest of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749022454&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Indians made just three of fifteen field goal attempts in the second half but held Beloit to just twenty-four second points.&nbsp; Beloit tried to extend the game with fouls in the fourth quarter.&nbsp; The Indians made ten of sixteen free throws to hold onto the lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coach Alex Hutchins<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749022778&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays was led by the career high of Jason Krannawitter with fourteen points including three three point field goals.&nbsp; TJ Nunnery added 13 and Dalyn Schwarz scored ten.Hays moves to 8-2 on the year and will play in the tournament championship at 6:00 in the Community Building on Saturday evening.&nbsp; #6-3A Beloit falls to 7-2.

Hays boys to championship, girls to fourth place game with wins

Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, January 17

Northern Valley 39&nbsp; Grinnell-Wheatland 53

Cheylin &nbsp; &nbsp;Western Plains&nbsp;

St. John/Tipton 47 Lakeside 33 (3rd Place)

Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, January 17

Northwest Kansas League Tournament

Northern Valley 21 Grinnell-Wheatland 70

St. John/Tipton 48 Pike Valley 22 (3rd Place)

Osborne 44 Thunder Ridge 71 (1st place)

Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, January 17Orange and Black Classic (Colby)Hays 51 Beloit 42Pine Creek 42 Colby 39Goodland 49 Scott City 56Sterling InvitationalRussell 46 Kingman 66Hugoton 56 Lyons 73Mid-Continent LeagueHill City 45 TMP 49Phillipsburg 45 Ellis 41Northwest Kansas LeagueGreeley County 44 Quinter 33Western Kansas Liberty LeagueNorthern Valley 39&nbsp; Grinnell-Wheatland 53Palco 15 Logan 80Cheylin &nbsp; &nbsp;Western Plains&nbsp;Weskan 50 Golden Plains 39Hoisington Winter JamHoisington 55 Ellsworth 24Lacrosse 46 Ellinwood 40Northern Plains League TournamentSt. John/Tipton 47 Lakeside 33 (3rd Place)Mid-WinterLarned 75 Ness City 42Nickerson 58 St. John 46Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, January 17Orange and Black Classic (Colby)Hays 50 Highland Park 42Beloit 37 Colby 52Goodland 37 Scott City 51Sterling Invitational Russell 46 Kingman 66Hugoton 48 Lyons 34Mid-Continent League TournamentSmith Center 18 Trego 47Phillipsburg 51 Hoxie 45Northwest Kansas League TournamentSt. Francis 62 Quinter 39Western Kansas Liberty LeagueNorthern Valley 21 Grinnell-Wheatland 70Palco 33 Logan 46Cheylin 51 Western Plains 31Weskan&nbsp; 24 Golden Plains 54Hoisington Winter JamOtis-Bison 41 Victoria 26Pratt 48 Ellinwood 51Northern Plains LeagueSt. John/Tipton 48 Pike Valley 22 (3rd Place)Osborne 44 Thunder Ridge 71 (1st place)Southern Plains Iroquois Pawnee Heights 12 Ashland 35

Highschool Area Scoreboard, January 24th 

By DIANE GASPER-O'BRIEN FHSU University Relations and Marketing

If you Google Fort Hays State University’s Darby Hirsch, you will find the words Academic All-American near the top of the results. But just what does it take to be an Academic All-American?&nbsp;

The Topeka senior is living proof that it’s possible to play a collegiate sport even while majoring in nursing – something some colleges and universities are known to actively discourage, deeming it impossible to succeed at both.&nbsp;

Hirsch not only participated in both but excelled in both arenas.&nbsp;

Following a record-setting season on the FHSU women’s soccer team last fall, Hirsch earned Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America organization.&nbsp;

An individual’s athletic and academic accomplishments are factored into the selection of the Academic All-America team, and Hirsch was a shoo-in considering the offensive stats she compiled while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA through her senior soccer season.&nbsp;

Some days began early with 7 a.m. lifting, then a day-long bevy of classes, labs and clinicals. Practices were set for night, sometimes early in the evening, sometimes as late as 8. No matter when practice ended, there were often at least a couple of hours of studying awaiting Hirsch before setting her alarm to start it all over again the next day.&nbsp;

Add to that some community service that is required for Honors College students, and it made for some long days and nights for Hirsch. But it was a challenge that she welcomed when she committed to Fort Hays State in 2016 to play soccer and pursue her nursing degree.&nbsp;

It would have been understandable for Hirsch to concentrate on nursing, a challenging major with extensive clinical experience requirements. She was awarded the Honors College Tier I renewable scholarship worth $10,000 each year. But she wanted to continue playing her favorite sport she played since she was 5 years old.&nbsp;

“Plenty of people thought I was crazy,” she said. “The weight of it didn’t really hit me.”&nbsp;

Even after a lot of late nights and studying in hotels and on the bus during road trips that normally meant three days away from campus, Hirsch wouldn’t change her college experience for anything.&nbsp;

When Blake Reynolds signed on as Fort Hays State’s women’s coach in 2017, he anxiously anticipated tracking how well his sophomore standout forward could juggle a soccer ball and a stethoscope over the next three years.&nbsp;

Hirsch passed with flying colors. She is on track to graduate summa cum laude in May, and her career accomplishments will stand out in the record books. Her name will feature prominently for years to come, appearing on numerous top 10 lists for FHSU soccer. She finished No. 2 in career points – just two points behind the school record of 50. And she leaves as the Tiger program’s all-time career leader in assists (18), just as she did in high school at Topeka’s Washburn Rural.&nbsp;

Now, Reynolds looks forward to telling soccer recruits who want to major in nursing it can be done.&nbsp;

“I wanted to see if it’s really doable,” he said. “You want to be able to recruit to that if it is. We have several nursing majors on our soccer team. Darby set a great example for them, in many ways. She was kind of a test subject for me, without even knowing it.”&nbsp;

Reynolds said it’s hard to pin down any one particular attribute about Hirsch because she was a model of consistency.&nbsp;

“You can just count on her to do the right thing,” he said. “That’s why she is so well respected.”&nbsp;

It took a lot of time management and meticulous scheduling on Hirsch’s part. She even took on the role of mentoring some of her teammates who are either interested in pursuing nursing or are already in the program – mostly because she didn’t have that luxury. She is the first FHSU soccer player to graduate with a nursing degree, so juggling the demands of her major and soccer was something she had to figure out on her own.&nbsp;

But blazing her own trail was a goal of Hirsch’s when she traveled three hours west for college. She is the youngest of five siblings, and her older sister played soccer at Washburn University in Topeka.&nbsp;

It would have been easy to stay close to home after graduating with highest honors from Washburn Rural and earning all-state recognition in soccer. But she said she loved everything about Fort Hays State from the first time she visited.&nbsp;

“I just wanted to do my own thing,” she said, “wanted to make a name for myself.”&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>By DIANE GASPER-O'BRIEN FHSU University Relations and MarketingIf you Google Fort Hays State University’s Darby Hirsch, you will find the words Academic All-American near the top of the results. But just what does it take to be an Academic All-American?&nbsp;The Topeka senior is living proof that it’s possible to play a collegiate sport even while majoring in nursing – something some colleges and universities are known to actively discourage, deeming it impossible to succeed at both.&nbsp;Hirsch not only participated in both but excelled in both arenas.&nbsp;Following a record-setting season on the FHSU women’s soccer team last fall, Hirsch earned Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America organization.&nbsp;An individual’s athletic and academic accomplishments are factored into the selection of the Academic All-America team, and Hirsch was a shoo-in considering the offensive stats she compiled while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA through her senior soccer season.&nbsp;Some days began early with 7 a.m. lifting, then a day-long bevy of classes, labs and clinicals. Practices were set for night, sometimes early in the evening, sometimes as late as 8. No matter when practice ended, there were often at least a couple of hours of studying awaiting Hirsch before setting her alarm to start it all over again the next day.&nbsp;Add to that some community service that is required for Honors College students, and it made for some long days and nights for Hirsch. But it was a challenge that she welcomed when she committed to Fort Hays State in 2016 to play soccer and pursue her nursing degree.&nbsp;It would have been understandable for Hirsch to concentrate on nursing, a challenging major with extensive clinical experience requirements. She was awarded the Honors College Tier I renewable scholarship worth $10,000 each year. But she wanted to continue playing her favorite sport she played since she was 5 years old.&nbsp;“Plenty of people thought I was crazy,” she said. “The weight of it didn’t really hit me.”&nbsp;Even after a lot of late nights and studying in hotels and on the bus during road trips that normally meant three days away from campus, Hirsch wouldn’t change her college experience for anything.&nbsp;Neither would her coach.&nbsp;When Blake Reynolds signed on as Fort Hays State’s women’s coach in 2017, he anxiously anticipated tracking how well his sophomore standout forward could juggle a soccer ball and a stethoscope over the next three years.&nbsp;Hirsch passed with flying colors. She is on track to graduate summa cum laude in May, and her career accomplishments will stand out in the record books. Her name will feature prominently for years to come, appearing on numerous top 10 lists for FHSU soccer. She finished No. 2 in career points – just two points behind the school record of 50. And she leaves as the Tiger program’s all-time career leader in assists (18), just as she did in high school at Topeka’s Washburn Rural.&nbsp;Now, Reynolds looks forward to telling soccer recruits who want to major in nursing it can be done.&nbsp;“I wanted to see if it’s really doable,” he said. “You want to be able to recruit to that if it is. We have several nursing majors on our soccer team. Darby set a great example for them, in many ways. She was kind of a test subject for me, without even knowing it.”&nbsp;Reynolds said it’s hard to pin down any one particular attribute about Hirsch because she was a model of consistency.&nbsp;“You can just count on her to do the right thing,” he said. “That’s why she is so well respected.”&nbsp;It took a lot of time management and meticulous scheduling on Hirsch’s part. She even took on the role of mentoring some of her teammates who are either interested in pursuing nursing or are already in the program – mostly because she didn’t have that luxury. She is the first FHSU soccer player to graduate with a nursing degree, so juggling the demands of her major and soccer was something she had to figure out on her own.&nbsp;But blazing her own trail was a goal of Hirsch’s when she traveled three hours west for college. She is the youngest of five siblings, and her older sister played soccer at Washburn University in Topeka.&nbsp;It would have been easy to stay close to home after graduating with highest honors from Washburn Rural and earning all-state recognition in soccer. But she said she loved everything about Fort Hays State from the first time she visited.&nbsp;“I just wanted to do my own thing,” she said, “wanted to make a name for myself.”&nbsp;

Soccer, nursing a perfect balance for FHSU Academic All-American

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team opens the 2020 
season ranked 12th in the MIAA Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll, released
 Thursday (Jan. 23) by the league office.


The Tigers picked up 16 points in the balloting process, just five 
points behind 11th-ranked Newman. Defending champion Central Missouri 
topped the poll with 120 points thanks to 10 first-place votes. Central 
Oklahoma is ranked second with 107 points and one first-place vote, 
while third-ranked Missouri Southern topped the final ballot.

Head coach <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=854">Jerod Goodale</a>
 and his coaching staff were busy during the offseason, bringing in 27 
new players for the 2020 roster, including 18 transfers and nine 
freshmen. The new class joins eight players returning from last season. 
This year's senior class is made up of just six Tigers.


Fort Hays State is set to open the season on Friday, January 31 when the
 Tigers host MSU Denver for a four-game weekend series. First pitch is 
set for 3 p.m. before the series continues with doubleheader on 
Saturday, February 1 and a Sunday, February 2 finale. First pitch is 
slated for noon on both Saturday and Sunday. The Tigers will open their 
33-game conference schedule on the road against Pittsburg State Feb. 
28-Mar. 1.

Cover photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team opens the 2020 
season ranked 12th in the MIAA Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll, released
 Thursday (Jan. 23) by the league office.
The Tigers picked up 16 points in the balloting process, just five 
points behind 11th-ranked Newman. Defending champion Central Missouri 
topped the poll with 120 points thanks to 10 first-place votes. Central 
Oklahoma is ranked second with 107 points and one first-place vote, 
while third-ranked Missouri Southern topped the final ballot.
Head coach <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=854">Jerod Goodale</a>
 and his coaching staff were busy during the offseason, bringing in 27 
new players for the 2020 roster, including 18 transfers and nine 
freshmen. The new class joins eight players returning from last season. 
This year's senior class is made up of just six Tigers.
Fort Hays State is set to open the season on Friday, January 31 when the
 Tigers host MSU Denver for a four-game weekend series. First pitch is 
set for 3 p.m. before the series continues with doubleheader on 
Saturday, February 1 and a Sunday, February 2 finale. First pitch is 
slated for noon on both Saturday and Sunday. The Tigers will open their 
33-game conference schedule on the road against Pittsburg State Feb. 
28-Mar. 1.Cover photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash