<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22DAVE%20SKRETTA%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer</a>

Kansas State forward Ayoka Lee will be sidelined indefinitely after an X-ray and MRI exam revealed the All-American fractured a bone in her foot in the second quarter of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll">No. 10</a>&nbsp;Wildcats'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-state-kansas-state-score-9dd812c75d1e801072ee17f55468bd8b">win over Arizona State</a>.

The school called it “probable” that Lee will return before the end of the season, but more will be known in the coming weeks.

“It's not good,” Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie said after the 81-69 win Sunday over Arizona State. “It’s not going to be a week or two.”

Lee only played 13 minutes in the game, leaving for good with 4:21 left in the first half.

The Wildcats, who do not play again until visiting Colorado on Saturday, entered the week 19-1 and 7-0 in the Big 12, and they are riding a 14-game win streak, the fourth-longest in Division I women's basketball. The Wildcats' only loss came against No. 13 Duke in the Ball Dawgs Classic in late November.

Lee is a big reason for their success. The 6-foot-6 forward from Byron, Minnesota, is averaging 16 points on 65.4% shooting, even though she's played limited minutes because of a number of blowouts. She also is averaging 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks.

Lee set the women's Division I scoring record when she had 61 points against Oklahoma in January 2022. She is already Kansas State's career scoring leader with 2,482 points, and she holds school records for rebounds, blocks and field goals.

Lee also has had a history of injuries, though. She redshirted as a freshman while recovering from a knee injury, and she missed the entire 2022-23 season&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-manhattan-college-basketball-womens-kansas-d3a64345f3647364b65ddce0bb3b7c02">because of surgery</a>&nbsp;on the other knee. She also sat out several conference games a year ago after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ayoka-lee-ankle-injury-kansas-state-87bbcaff2e509fea0da1043076736901">she hurt her ankle</a>, and Mittie has limited her minutes at times this season in an effort to keep her healthy.

The Wildcats will lean more heavily on Missouri State transfer Kennedy Taylor, Imani Lester and Eliza Maupin while Lee is out.

"I think it’s just the next-man-up mentality, and I think Eliza came in and played really well for us,” Kansas State guard Taryn Sides said after the win over the Sun Devils. “We don’t really know a whole lot about Yokie. Hopefully she’s OK.”

<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22DAVE%20SKRETTA%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer</a>Kansas State forward Ayoka Lee will be sidelined indefinitely after an X-ray and MRI exam revealed the All-American fractured a bone in her foot in the second quarter of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll">No. 10</a>&nbsp;Wildcats'&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-state-kansas-state-score-9dd812c75d1e801072ee17f55468bd8b">win over Arizona State</a>.The school called it “probable” that Lee will return before the end of the season, but more will be known in the coming weeks.“It's not good,” Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie said after the 81-69 win Sunday over Arizona State. “It’s not going to be a week or two.”Lee only played 13 minutes in the game, leaving for good with 4:21 left in the first half.The Wildcats, who do not play again until visiting Colorado on Saturday, entered the week 19-1 and 7-0 in the Big 12, and they are riding a 14-game win streak, the fourth-longest in Division I women's basketball. The Wildcats' only loss came against No. 13 Duke in the Ball Dawgs Classic in late November.Lee is a big reason for their success. The 6-foot-6 forward from Byron, Minnesota, is averaging 16 points on 65.4% shooting, even though she's played limited minutes because of a number of blowouts. She also is averaging 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks.Lee set the women's Division I scoring record when she had 61 points against Oklahoma in January 2022. She is already Kansas State's career scoring leader with 2,482 points, and she holds school records for rebounds, blocks and field goals.Lee also has had a history of injuries, though. She redshirted as a freshman while recovering from a knee injury, and she missed the entire 2022-23 season&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-manhattan-college-basketball-womens-kansas-d3a64345f3647364b65ddce0bb3b7c02">because of surgery</a>&nbsp;on the other knee. She also sat out several conference games a year ago after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ayoka-lee-ankle-injury-kansas-state-87bbcaff2e509fea0da1043076736901">she hurt her ankle</a>, and Mittie has limited her minutes at times this season in an effort to keep her healthy.The Wildcats will lean more heavily on Missouri State transfer Kennedy Taylor, Imani Lester and Eliza Maupin while Lee is out."I think it’s just the next-man-up mentality, and I think Eliza came in and played really well for us,” Kansas State guard Taryn Sides said after the win over the Sun Devils. “We don’t really know a whole lot about Yokie. Hopefully she’s OK.”___

🏀 K-State All-American Ayoka Lee out indefinitely with injury

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week on Monday. Hammeke helped FHSU to a pair of wins at home last week over Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. This is the second time he has earned the honor this season after being selected back on December 30.

Last Thursday, Hammeke led the Tigers with 19 points, four assists, and four steals, while shooting 8-of-12 from the field in the 11-point win over Missouri Western. With his final rebound of the game, Hammeke reached 500 career rebounds. He became the only active NCAA Division II men's basketball player with at least 1,500 points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds in a career and joined four players from Division I as the only five active players at all NCAA levels to accomplish the feat.

This past Saturday in a seven-point win over Northwest Missouri State, Hammeke had 16 points and dished out four assists, while playing all 40 minutes. He passed the 1,800-point mark for his career, now with 1,802.For the week, Hammeke shot 52 percent from the field overall, including 50 percent beyond the 3-point line. He has scored in double figures in all 16 games this season, helping the Tigers to a 12-4 overall mark. He recently became FHSU's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball back on January 9 when the Tigers defeated Emporia State in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week on Monday. Hammeke helped FHSU to a pair of wins at home last week over Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. This is the second time he has earned the honor this season after being selected back on December 30.Last Thursday, Hammeke led the Tigers with 19 points, four assists, and four steals, while shooting 8-of-12 from the field in the 11-point win over Missouri Western. With his final rebound of the game, Hammeke reached 500 career rebounds. He became the only active NCAA Division II men's basketball player with at least 1,500 points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds in a career and joined four players from Division I as the only five active players at all NCAA levels to accomplish the feat.This past Saturday in a seven-point win over Northwest Missouri State, Hammeke had 16 points and dished out four assists, while playing all 40 minutes. He passed the 1,800-point mark for his career, now with 1,802.For the week, Hammeke shot 52 percent from the field overall, including 50 percent beyond the 3-point line. He has scored in double figures in all 16 games this season, helping the Tigers to a 12-4 overall mark. He recently became FHSU's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball back on January 9 when the Tigers defeated Emporia State in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Hammeke named MIAA Athlete of the Week for second time this season

Local sports fans can get a different experience this week.

The Hays High School boys’ swim team is hosting its annual invitational Tuesday at Fort Hays State University.

The meet starts at 4 p.m. at FHSU’s pool in the Tiger Aquatics Center. The aquatics center in Cunningham Hall adjoins the Gross Memorial Coliseum complex and has adequate seating for fans.

The Indian swimmers have been enjoying a banner season under first-year coach Tyler Stein, an FHSU student and former high school swimmer in Great Bend.

HHS has reached state consideration times in several events and has automatically qualified the 200-meter freestyle relay for the Class 5-1A State Championships Feb. 20-22 in Lenexa.

The Indians still have several meets at which to reach the state-qualification standards, including the Western Athletic Conference meet on Feb. 13 in Garden City.

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 </figure>SubmittedLocal sports fans can get a different experience this week.The Hays High School boys’ swim team is hosting its annual invitational Tuesday at Fort Hays State University.The meet starts at 4 p.m. at FHSU’s pool in the Tiger Aquatics Center. The aquatics center in Cunningham Hall adjoins the Gross Memorial Coliseum complex and has adequate seating for fans.The Indian swimmers have been enjoying a banner season under first-year coach Tyler Stein, an FHSU student and former high school swimmer in Great Bend.HHS has reached state consideration times in several events and has automatically qualified the 200-meter freestyle relay for the Class 5-1A State Championships Feb. 20-22 in Lenexa.The Indians still have several meets at which to reach the state-qualification standards, including the Western Athletic Conference meet on Feb. 13 in Garden City.

🏊 Hays High home swim meet set for Tuesday at Tiger Aquatics Center

Hays High at Wichita-The Independent Monday, Jan. 20th – 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; Wichita, Kan. - The Independent High School

Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network <a href="http://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1989448">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

Hays High has a make-up game in Wichita as they take on the Independent Panthers.

The Hays are (8-0) is ranked #6 in 5A. Independent won the Class 2A KSHSAA title last season but was hit hard by transfers and is 1-6 this season.

The Indians boys (4-4) evened their record with Friday's victory. They play a winless Independent team at 0-7.

Tip-off for the girls' game is set for 3 p.m., and the boys' game will follow on the Indians Sports Network.

<figure>
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 </figure>Hays High at Wichita-The Independent Monday, Jan. 20th – 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; Wichita, Kan. - The Independent High SchoolRadio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network <a href="http://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1989448">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>Hays High has a make-up game in Wichita as they take on the Independent Panthers.The Hays are (8-0) is ranked #6 in 5A. Independent won the Class 2A KSHSAA title last season but was hit hard by transfers and is 1-6 this season.The Indians boys (4-4) evened their record with Friday's victory. They play a winless Independent team at 0-7.Tip-off for the girls' game is set for 3 p.m., and the boys' game will follow on the Indians Sports Network.

🏀🎥 Hays High at Wichita-The Independent

MANHEIM, Pa. – Fort Hays State Women's Wrestling is among the NWCA Top 25 for the first time in program history, released on January 16. The Tigers moved into the rankings at No. 21 for NCAA schools, thanks to a pair of individuals listed in the national rankings. FHSU is in its first year of competition as a team in 2024-25.Fort Hays State received three points for the poll since&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/nichole-moore/8375">Nichole Moore</a>&nbsp;is now ranked No. 9 at 138 and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lexie-lopez/8283">Lexie Lopez</a>&nbsp;is ranked No. 10 at 124. Team rankings are based on points generated from individuals in the national rankings. The NWCA ranks a Top 10 in each of the 10 classes.

This is the second time this season Moore and Lopez have been in the individual rankings. Moore started the season ranked No. 8 at 131 before she settled in as a mainstay for the Tigers at 138. This is the second time Lopez has held the No. 10 ranking at 124 this season.

In the supplemental poll released by The Open Mat on January 14, five Tigers received recognition among the Top 20 in each class. Lopez (No. 10 at 124),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell</a>&nbsp;(No. 13 at 131),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/amanda-jaeger/8280">Amanda Jaeger</a>&nbsp;(No. 15, 131), Moore (No. 10 at 138), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro</a>&nbsp;(No. 20 at 180) received recognition. The Open Mat has FHSU at No. 19 in its tournament rankings and No. 12 in its dual rankings. The Tigers are 7-2 in dual action so far this year, which includes a pair of wins over nationally ranked teams.

The NWCA also released a new set of Regional Rankings on January 16. FHSU has 13 wrestlers listed among the Top 5 in Region 8 for their respective classes. The list includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell</a>&nbsp;(No. 1 at 131),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/nichole-moore/8375">Nichole Moore</a>&nbsp;(No. 2 at 138),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lexie-lopez/8283">Lexie Lopez</a>&nbsp;(No. 2 at 124),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kaylee-ricketts/8218">Kaylee Ricketts</a>&nbsp;(No. 3 at 160),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hailey-conley/8276">Hailey Conley</a>&nbsp;(No. 3 at 207),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/arianna-ortiz/8214">Arianna Ortiz</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 103),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-cross/8277">Isabella Cross</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 110),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lindsey-lopez/8284">Lindsey Lopez</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 117),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/ashlynn-goodwin/8212">Ashlynn Goodwin</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 138),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 180),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/grace-johns/8281">Grace Johns</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 207),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hannah-selle/8219">Hannah Selle</a>&nbsp;(No. 5 at 103), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/sophia-shultz/8289">Sophia Shultz</a>&nbsp;(No. 5 at 110).&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMANHEIM, Pa. – Fort Hays State Women's Wrestling is among the NWCA Top 25 for the first time in program history, released on January 16. The Tigers moved into the rankings at No. 21 for NCAA schools, thanks to a pair of individuals listed in the national rankings. FHSU is in its first year of competition as a team in 2024-25.Fort Hays State received three points for the poll since&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/nichole-moore/8375">Nichole Moore</a>&nbsp;is now ranked No. 9 at 138 and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lexie-lopez/8283">Lexie Lopez</a>&nbsp;is ranked No. 10 at 124. Team rankings are based on points generated from individuals in the national rankings. The NWCA ranks a Top 10 in each of the 10 classes.This is the second time this season Moore and Lopez have been in the individual rankings. Moore started the season ranked No. 8 at 131 before she settled in as a mainstay for the Tigers at 138. This is the second time Lopez has held the No. 10 ranking at 124 this season.In the supplemental poll released by The Open Mat on January 14, five Tigers received recognition among the Top 20 in each class. Lopez (No. 10 at 124),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell</a>&nbsp;(No. 13 at 131),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/amanda-jaeger/8280">Amanda Jaeger</a>&nbsp;(No. 15, 131), Moore (No. 10 at 138), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro</a>&nbsp;(No. 20 at 180) received recognition. The Open Mat has FHSU at No. 19 in its tournament rankings and No. 12 in its dual rankings. The Tigers are 7-2 in dual action so far this year, which includes a pair of wins over nationally ranked teams.The NWCA also released a new set of Regional Rankings on January 16. FHSU has 13 wrestlers listed among the Top 5 in Region 8 for their respective classes. The list includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell</a>&nbsp;(No. 1 at 131),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/nichole-moore/8375">Nichole Moore</a>&nbsp;(No. 2 at 138),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lexie-lopez/8283">Lexie Lopez</a>&nbsp;(No. 2 at 124),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kaylee-ricketts/8218">Kaylee Ricketts</a>&nbsp;(No. 3 at 160),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hailey-conley/8276">Hailey Conley</a>&nbsp;(No. 3 at 207),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/arianna-ortiz/8214">Arianna Ortiz</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 103),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-cross/8277">Isabella Cross</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 110),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lindsey-lopez/8284">Lindsey Lopez</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 117),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/ashlynn-goodwin/8212">Ashlynn Goodwin</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 138),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 180),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/grace-johns/8281">Grace Johns</a>&nbsp;(No. 4 at 207),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hannah-selle/8219">Hannah Selle</a>&nbsp;(No. 5 at 103), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/sophia-shultz/8289">Sophia Shultz</a>&nbsp;(No. 5 at 110).&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼‍♀️ FHSU women receive first-ever top 25 ranking by NWCA

The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women try to bounce back from their second loss of the season when they host the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: WBB vs. NW Missouri State

Monday, January 20
 KFIX: Hays High WMBKB
at Wichita Independent, 2:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB at Norton. 5:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pm &nbsp;KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pm

Tuesday, January 21
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB at Oakley, 5:40pm

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 WBKB (if lose 1/21) vs. Norton/Phillipsburg, approx. 5:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 1/20) vs. Phillipsburg/Norton, approx. 5:40pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Goodland, approx. 6:10pm

Friday, January 24
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if win 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, 2:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 1/21) vs. Norton/Phillipsburg, approx. 5:40pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, approx. 6:10pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 1/20) vs. Trego/Phillipsburg, approx. 7:10pm KFIX: Hays High MBKB vs. Colby/Beloit, approx. 7:55pm

Saturday, January 25
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WMBKB at Central Oklahoma, 1:05pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Houston, 4:00pm
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB at Colby Orange and Black Classic, TBD KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at MCL Tournament, TBD

Sunday, January 26
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs vs. Buffalo/Baltimore, TBD

Monday, January 20
 KFIX: Hays High WMBKB
at Wichita Independent, 2:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB at Norton. 5:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pm &nbsp;KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pmTuesday, January 21
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB at Oakley, 5:40pmWednesday, January 22
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at TCU, 4:30pmThursday, January 23
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB vs.
Concordia, 2:40pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB at Rogers State, 5:05pm KAYS: TMP-Marian WBKB (if lose 1/21) vs. Norton/Phillipsburg, approx. 5:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 1/20) vs. Phillipsburg/Norton, approx. 5:40pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Goodland, approx. 6:10pmFriday, January 24
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if win 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, 2:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 1/21) vs. Norton/Phillipsburg, approx. 5:40pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Concordia/Wellington, approx. 6:10pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 1/20) vs. Trego/Phillipsburg, approx. 7:10pm KFIX: Hays High MBKB vs. Colby/Beloit, approx. 7:55pmSaturday, January 25
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WMBKB at Central Oklahoma, 1:05pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Houston, 4:00pm
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB at Colby Orange and Black Classic, TBD KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at MCL Tournament, TBDSunday, January 26
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs vs. Buffalo/Baltimore, TBD

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

Sunday, January 19&nbsp; none&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, January 19&nbsp; none&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="mailto:rwilson@ksu.edu" target="_blank">By RON WILSON </a>K-State Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development

“Voice of the Wildcats.” That title belongs to the legendary sportscasters who have broadcast Kansas State University football and basketball games through the years.

Wyatt Thompson is the current and longtime Voice of the Cats, which he especially appreciates because of his roots in rural Kansas. Thompson became Voice of the Wildcats in 2002. He grew up in rural Kansas near Solomon.

Among his interests was livestock judging in high school FFA, which included two elements: One, placing a class of livestock in the desired order; and two, stating oral reasons to a judge to describe the reasons for that placing.

This process required him to make quick judgments and to state his observations articulately and accurately. In a sense, those skills also serve him well as a sportscaster.

Thompson continued livestock judging at Colby Community College but found himself drawn to sports broadcasting. He made the change. In 1976, he began his career, spending time at radio stations in Great Bend and Abilene. He was recognized with the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Play-by-Play Award in 1982.

From 1985 until 1989, Thompson worked at KAYS in Hays where he was the play-by-play voice at Fort Hays State. He won the Oscar Stauffer Sportscaster of the Year Award in 1989.

Then Thompson moved to Denver. He was the play-by-play voice for Colorado State's football and men's basketball teams for five years. In addition to his duties at CSU, Thompson was also a sports reporter on radio and host of the Countdown to Kickoff show for the Denver Broncos.

Thompson won the Colorado Broadcasting Association award for best play-by-play announcer in 2000.

In 2002, he moved to K-State to become the Voice of the Wildcat, a position he still holds today. In doing so, he followed in the footsteps of legendary broadcasters who have previously served as Voice of the Wildcats:&nbsp;Dev Nelson, Mitch Holthus, Steve Physioc and Greg Sharpe.

Today, Thompson is senior director of broadcasting for the K-State Athletic Department as well as Voice of the Wildcats. He&nbsp;serves as host of the Chris Klieman and Jerome Tang coaches’ shows on television and radio. In addition, he is heavily involved in various Catbacker Club, alumni and athletic department functions, frequently serving as a keynote speaker.

In an era of NIL -- Name, Image, Likeness -- and the transfer portal, it seems remarkable that he is observing local players from Kansas making an impact for their home state team. 

For example, in football, he sees Sam Hecht from Shawnee snap the ball to Avery Johnson, who went to Maize, who then might hand off the ball to Dylan Edwards from Wichita or D.J. Giddens from Junction City – and they just might be led by a block from Hadley Panzer of Lakin.

An estimated 55 Kansans are on the K-State football roster – far more than any other state.

It is especially exciting to see such in-state talent perform well. According to the K-State athletic department, since 1990 K-State’s all-conference selections have come from 37 cities in Kansas.

“I love broadcasting K-State sports for so many reasons,” Thompson said. “At the top of the list would be the amazing coaches and players that I get to work with daily.”

He also relishes the game day experience. “You can just feel the excitement for each game, and the love this fan base has for Kansas State University and the Cats,” Thompson said.

Thompson won the Hod Humiston Award for sports broadcasting from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2011. Over the course of his career, Thompson has been named the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year six times. He ranks second all-time among K-State broadcasters in awards won, and fourth all-time among broadcasters in the state of Kansas.

In 2022 he was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

It's an impressive record for a farm kid from the rural community of Solomon, population 993 people. Now, that’s rural.

Voice of the Wildcats. We commend Wyatt Thompson for making a difference by sharing the excitement of Power 4 football and basketball with fans across Kansas and beyond. We’re always thankful to hear his voice.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737038548828.jpeg" alt="Wyatt Thompson, voice of the Kansas State University Wildcats, is the former voice of the Fort Hays State University Tigers. Photo courtesy K-State" />
 <figcaption>Wyatt Thompson, voice of the Kansas State University Wildcats, is the former voice of the Fort Hays State University Tigers. Photo courtesy K-State</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="mailto:rwilson@ksu.edu" target="_blank">By RON WILSON </a>K-State Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development “Voice of the Wildcats.” That title belongs to the legendary sportscasters who have broadcast Kansas State University football and basketball games through the years.Wyatt Thompson is the current and longtime Voice of the Cats, which he especially appreciates because of his roots in rural Kansas. Thompson became Voice of the Wildcats in 2002. He grew up in rural Kansas near Solomon.Among his interests was livestock judging in high school FFA, which included two elements: One, placing a class of livestock in the desired order; and two, stating oral reasons to a judge to describe the reasons for that placing.This process required him to make quick judgments and to state his observations articulately and accurately. In a sense, those skills also serve him well as a sportscaster.Thompson continued livestock judging at Colby Community College but found himself drawn to sports broadcasting. He made the change. In 1976, he began his career, spending time at radio stations in Great Bend and Abilene. He was recognized with the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Play-by-Play Award in 1982.From 1985 until 1989, Thompson worked at KAYS in Hays where he was the play-by-play voice at Fort Hays State. He won the Oscar Stauffer Sportscaster of the Year Award in 1989.Then Thompson moved to Denver. He was the play-by-play voice for Colorado State's football and men's basketball teams for five years. In addition to his duties at CSU, Thompson was also a sports reporter on radio and host of the Countdown to Kickoff show for the Denver Broncos.Thompson won the Colorado Broadcasting Association award for best play-by-play announcer in 2000.In 2002, he moved to K-State to become the Voice of the Wildcat, a position he still holds today. In doing so, he followed in the footsteps of legendary broadcasters who have previously served as Voice of the Wildcats:&nbsp;Dev Nelson, Mitch Holthus, Steve Physioc and Greg Sharpe.Today, Thompson is senior director of broadcasting for the K-State Athletic Department as well as Voice of the Wildcats. He&nbsp;serves as host of the Chris Klieman and Jerome Tang coaches’ shows on television and radio. In addition, he is heavily involved in various Catbacker Club, alumni and athletic department functions, frequently serving as a keynote speaker.In an era of NIL -- Name, Image, Likeness -- and the transfer portal, it seems remarkable that he is observing local players from Kansas making an impact for their home state team. For example, in football, he sees Sam Hecht from Shawnee snap the ball to Avery Johnson, who went to Maize, who then might hand off the ball to Dylan Edwards from Wichita or D.J. Giddens from Junction City – and they just might be led by a block from Hadley Panzer of Lakin.An estimated 55 Kansans are on the K-State football roster – far more than any other state.It is especially exciting to see such in-state talent perform well. According to the K-State athletic department, since 1990 K-State’s all-conference selections have come from 37 cities in Kansas.“I love broadcasting K-State sports for so many reasons,” Thompson said. “At the top of the list would be the amazing coaches and players that I get to work with daily.”He also relishes the game day experience. “You can just feel the excitement for each game, and the love this fan base has for Kansas State University and the Cats,” Thompson said.Thompson won the Hod Humiston Award for sports broadcasting from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2011. Over the course of his career, Thompson has been named the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year six times. He ranks second all-time among K-State broadcasters in awards won, and fourth all-time among broadcasters in the state of Kansas.In 2022 he was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.It's an impressive record for a farm kid from the rural community of Solomon, population 993 people. Now, that’s rural.Voice of the Wildcats. We commend Wyatt Thompson for making a difference by sharing the excitement of Power 4 football and basketball with fans across Kansas and beyond. We’re always thankful to hear his voice.

Now That’s Rural: Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Wildcats, former Voice of FHSU Tigers

HAYS - The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mid-Continent League tournament.

GIRLS: TMP 65, Hill City 13 The Lady Monarchs (4-4, 2-1 MCL) used a couple of really big runs, lead wire-to-wire and with a continuous clock in the fourth quarter the Monarchs earned the 65-13.

TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman scored five of her team-high 13 points in the first quarter as the Monarchs built 15-5 first quarter run.&nbsp;

The Monarchs held the Ringnecks scoreless in the second quarter while racking up 21 points. TMP led 36-5 at halftime.&nbsp;

The Monarchs defense allowed just two points in the third quarter to the Ringnecks (0-8, 0-5) and took a 52-9 lead into the final frame.

With the running clock in the fourth the Monarchs went on to pick up the 65-13 victory.

Koenigsman and Hill City’s Riley Minium finished with a game-high 13 each.

Every Monarch player who got into the game scored.

TMP will travel to Oakley on Tuesday to take on the Plainsmen in the MCL tournament quarterfinals.

The final game of night was a game of scoring runs that saw TMP dominated the final minutes in a 55-51 come from behind win.

Ty Schmeider had five of TMP’s seven points in the first quarter and &nbsp;Russell’s Mason Rohr scored all seven.

Later in the quarter, &nbsp;TMP’s Caden Dinkel tied the game at seven with a driving layup and sparked a 17-0 run to end the first and begin the second quarter putting TMP up 22-7.

Schmeidler scored eight straight during that run and finished with 13 points.&nbsp;

Despite the big lead, the Monarchs could not hold on to it and Russell put together 11-0 pulling themselves back within four points at 22-18.&nbsp;

TMP found themselves clinging to a 25-18 lead into halftime.

Jacob Seib owned the third quarter for the Monarchs scoring 14 straight points as TMP built a 39-27 lead.

Down 12, Russell began to chip away at the TMP lead and they came storming back t0 take a 47-42 lead thanks to a 20-3 run. 

Trailing 47-42 the Monarchs finished the game on a 13-4 run as they clenched a 55-52 victory.

Seib finished six-for-six at the free thrown line the fourth quarter to clinch the TMP win.&nbsp;

Seib led all-scorers with a career-high 22 points.

TMP will travel to Norton Monday to face the Bluejays in the quarterfinals of the MCL tournament.

HAYS - The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mid-Continent League tournament.GIRLS: TMP 65, Hill City 13 The Lady Monarchs (4-4, 2-1 MCL) used a couple of really big runs, lead wire-to-wire and with a continuous clock in the fourth quarter the Monarchs earned the 65-13.<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/2012210219&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-wbkb-coach-v-hill-city-jan" title="TMP WBKB Coach v Hill City Jan 18, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Coach v Hill City Jan 18, 2025</a></div></div> TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman scored five of her team-high 13 points in the first quarter as the Monarchs built 15-5 first quarter run.&nbsp;The Monarchs held the Ringnecks scoreless in the second quarter while racking up 21 points. TMP led 36-5 at halftime.&nbsp;The Monarchs defense allowed just two points in the third quarter to the Ringnecks (0-8, 0-5) and took a 52-9 lead into the final frame.With the running clock in the fourth the Monarchs went on to pick up the 65-13 victory.<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/2012210391&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-wbkb-highlights-v-hill" title="TMP WBKB Highlights v Hill City Jan 18, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Highlights v Hill City Jan 18, 2025</a></div></div>Koenigsman and Hill City’s Riley Minium finished with a game-high 13 each.Every Monarch player who got into the game scored.TMP will travel to Oakley on Tuesday to take on the Plainsmen in the MCL tournament quarterfinals.BOYS: TMP 55, Russell 51The final game of night was a game of scoring runs that saw TMP dominated the final minutes in a 55-51 come from behind 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/2012212163&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-mbkb-coach-v-russell-jan" title="TMP MBKB Coach v Russell Jan 18, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Coach v Russell Jan 18, 2025</a></div></div>Ty Schmeider had five of TMP’s seven points in the first quarter and &nbsp;Russell’s Mason Rohr scored all seven.Later in the quarter, &nbsp;TMP’s Caden Dinkel tied the game at seven with a driving layup and sparked a 17-0 run to end the first and begin the second quarter putting TMP up 22-7.Schmeidler scored eight straight during that run and finished with 13 points.&nbsp;Despite the big lead, the Monarchs could not hold on to it and Russell put together 11-0 pulling themselves back within four points at 22-18.&nbsp;TMP found themselves clinging to a 25-18 lead into halftime.Jacob Seib owned the third quarter for the Monarchs scoring 14 straight points as TMP built a 39-27 lead.Down 12, Russell began to chip away at the TMP lead and they came storming back t0 take a 47-42 lead thanks to a 20-3 run. Trailing 47-42 the Monarchs finished the game on a 13-4 run as they clenched a 55-52 victory.<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/2012223667&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-mbkb-highlights-v-russell" title="TMP MBKB Highlights v Russell Jan 18, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Highlights v Russell Jan 18, 2025</a></div></div>Seib finished six-for-six at the free thrown line the fourth quarter to clinch the TMP win.&nbsp;<div></div>Seib led all-scorers with a career-high 22 points.TMP will travel to Norton Monday to face the Bluejays in the quarterfinals of the MCL tournament.

🏀Monarchs moving on to MCL tournament quarterfinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-468b074fb9dc4f03b743593670ffdf86">With girlfriend Taylor Swift watching</a>&nbsp;alongside WNBA star Caitlin Clark from a suite, Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a score, helping the Chiefs (16-2) keep alive their dream of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.

The Chiefs are the fourth team in NFL history to follow back-to-back Lombardi Trophies by advancing to the conference title game, and the three previous lost. They will try to change that trend at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-bills-offseason-changes-4dde27a6add38d33f319b9331fbb5aa3">play on Sunday in Buffalo</a>&nbsp;for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.

Mahomes improved 16-3 in the playoffs, tying Joe Montana for the second-most wins in NFL history behind Tom Brady, and he is 7-0 in the divisional round. Mahomes also helped Andy Reid become the fourth NFL coach with 300 career wins.

Meanwhile, the Texans (11-8) still have never won in six divisional games. Twice they have lost to Kansas City.

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 245 yards but was sacked eight times. Joe Mixon, who had been questionable to play with an ankle injury, caught a couple of passes while running for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Texans kicker Kai’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, an extra-point try and had another field goal attempt blocked with 1:46 left, which would have kept Houston's comeback hopes alive by making it a one-possession game.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.

The Chiefs are the fourth team in NFL history to follow back-to-back Lombardi Trophies by advancing to the conference title game, and the three previous lost. They will try to change that narrative at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-bills-offseason-changes-4dde27a6add38d33f319b9331fbb5aa3">play on Sunday in Buffalo</a>&nbsp;for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.

Texans kicker Kai’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, a PAT try and had another field-goal attempt blocked with 1:46 left, which would have kept their comeback hopes alive by making it a one-possession game.

In truth, the Texans’ special teams were a mess right from the start. The Chiefs nearly opened the game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-kris-boyd-23137058a01f4e4d956656cc9c289b97">a kickoff return for a touchdown</a>, a bizarre sequence during which heated Houston cornerback Kris Boyd nearly shoved his own coach to the ground.

The Texans held Kansas City to a couple of field goals early, but their defense was unable to stop them late in the first half, when the bruising Kareem Hunt barreled into the end zone to give the AFC West champions a 13-3 lead.

Houston managed a 48-yard field goal through cold, swirling winds to make it a one-possession game at the break, and that late kick seemed to have revived the AFC South champions when they returned to the field for the second half.

Stroud deftly led them on a 15-play, 82-yard drive that soaked up most of the third quarter, picking up all four of their third-down conversions, including one in which the QB scrambled to the sideline and absorbed a wicked hit. Mixon finished the drive with a 13-yard run, but Fairbairn’s extra point that would have tied the game was blown wide right.

That miss just might have swung the momentum the other way.

Just as they have so often in winning their last eight playoff games, the Chiefs responded with a time-consuming drive of their own. Mahomes connected with Kelce four times on the 81-yard march, including the 11-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-468b074fb9dc4f03b743593670ffdf86">his trusty tight end</a>&nbsp;as the two-time NFL MVP was getting dragged to the turf by Houston's Mario Edwards Jr.

The Texans had two opportunities to drive for a tying touchdown. But the first drive ended when Stroud was sacked by George Karlaftis on fourth down near midfield with about 10 minutes left. The second was stopped when Stroud misfired on back-to-back passes and Houston was forced to punt the ball away with just over seven minutes to go.

Kansas City proceeded to drive inside the Texans 10 and Harrison Butker’s field goal with 4:32 left put the game away.

Texans: LB Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee in the first half. He had been questionable to play this week with a knee injury.

Chiefs: SS Bryan Cook missed most of the first half while being evaluated for a concussion but returned to the game. ... FS Justin Reid took a hard blow to the head breaking up a pass in the fourth quarter, but stayed in.

The Chiefs host the AFC title game a week from Sunday for the sixth time in seven years. They will play either the Bills, one of two teams to beat them in the regular season, or the Ravens, who lost in Kansas City in Week 1.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737253012551.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-468b074fb9dc4f03b743593670ffdf86">With girlfriend Taylor Swift watching</a>&nbsp;alongside WNBA star Caitlin Clark from a suite, Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a score, helping the Chiefs (16-2) keep alive their dream of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.The Chiefs are the fourth team in NFL history to follow back-to-back Lombardi Trophies by advancing to the conference title game, and the three previous lost. They will try to change that trend at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-bills-offseason-changes-4dde27a6add38d33f319b9331fbb5aa3">play on Sunday in Buffalo</a>&nbsp;for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.Mahomes improved 16-3 in the playoffs, tying Joe Montana for the second-most wins in NFL history behind Tom Brady, and he is 7-0 in the divisional round. Mahomes also helped Andy Reid become the fourth NFL coach with 300 career wins.Meanwhile, the Texans (11-8) still have never won in six divisional games. Twice they have lost to Kansas City.Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 245 yards but was sacked eight times. Joe Mixon, who had been questionable to play with an ankle injury, caught a couple of passes while running for 88 yards and a touchdown.Texans kicker Kai’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, an extra-point try and had another field goal attempt blocked with 1:46 left, which would have kept Houston's comeback hopes alive by making it a one-possession game.Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-468b074fb9dc4f03b743593670ffdf86">With girlfriend Taylor Swift watching</a>&nbsp;alongside WNBA star Caitlin Clark from a suite, Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a score, helping the Chiefs (16-2) keep alive their dream of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.The Chiefs are the fourth team in NFL history to follow back-to-back Lombardi Trophies by advancing to the conference title game, and the three previous lost. They will try to change that narrative at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-bills-offseason-changes-4dde27a6add38d33f319b9331fbb5aa3">play on Sunday in Buffalo</a>&nbsp;for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.Mahomes improved 16-3 in the playoffs, tying Joe Montana for the second-most wins in NFL history behind Tom Brady, and he is 7-0 in the divisional round. Mahomes also helped Andy Reid become the fourth NFL coach with 300 career wins.Meanwhile, the Texans (11-8) still have never won in six divisional games. Twice they have lost to Kansas City.Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 245 yards but was sacked eight times. Joe Mixon, who had been questionable to play with an ankle injury, caught a couple of passes while running for 88 yards and a touchdown.Texans kicker Kai’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, a PAT try and had another field-goal attempt blocked with 1:46 left, which would have kept their comeback hopes alive by making it a one-possession game.In truth, the Texans’ special teams were a mess right from the start. The Chiefs nearly opened the game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-kris-boyd-23137058a01f4e4d956656cc9c289b97">a kickoff return for a touchdown</a>, a bizarre sequence during which heated Houston cornerback Kris Boyd nearly shoved his own coach to the ground.The Texans held Kansas City to a couple of field goals early, but their defense was unable to stop them late in the first half, when the bruising Kareem Hunt barreled into the end zone to give the AFC West champions a 13-3 lead.Houston managed a 48-yard field goal through cold, swirling winds to make it a one-possession game at the break, and that late kick seemed to have revived the AFC South champions when they returned to the field for the second half.Stroud deftly led them on a 15-play, 82-yard drive that soaked up most of the third quarter, picking up all four of their third-down conversions, including one in which the QB scrambled to the sideline and absorbed a wicked hit. Mixon finished the drive with a 13-yard run, but Fairbairn’s extra point that would have tied the game was blown wide right.That miss just might have swung the momentum the other way.Just as they have so often in winning their last eight playoff games, the Chiefs responded with a time-consuming drive of their own. Mahomes connected with Kelce four times on the 81-yard march, including the 11-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-468b074fb9dc4f03b743593670ffdf86">his trusty tight end</a>&nbsp;as the two-time NFL MVP was getting dragged to the turf by Houston's Mario Edwards Jr.The Texans had two opportunities to drive for a tying touchdown. But the first drive ended when Stroud was sacked by George Karlaftis on fourth down near midfield with about 10 minutes left. The second was stopped when Stroud misfired on back-to-back passes and Houston was forced to punt the ball away with just over seven minutes to go.Kansas City proceeded to drive inside the Texans 10 and Harrison Butker’s field goal with 4:32 left put the game away.<h2>Injuries</h2>Texans: LB Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee in the first half. He had been questionable to play this week with a knee injury.Chiefs: SS Bryan Cook missed most of the first half while being evaluated for a concussion but returned to the game. ... FS Justin Reid took a hard blow to the head breaking up a pass in the fourth quarter, but stayed in.<h2>Up next</h2>The Chiefs host the AFC title game a week from Sunday for the sixth time in seven years. They will play either the Bills, one of two teams to beat them in the regular season, or the Ravens, who lost in Kansas City in Week 1.

🏈 Mahomes and Kelce lead Chiefs to win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its first regular season sweep of Northwest Missouri State since the 2012-13 season on Saturday (Jan. 18). The Tigers defeated the Bearcats 72-65 to improve to 12-4 overall and 5-2 in the MIAA. NWMSU fell to 4-13 overall and 2-6 in the MIAA. The win gave FHSU a perfect 3-0 homestand.

Even though Fort Hays State jumped out to a 10-point lead twice early on, starting the game on a 12-2 run, Northwest Missouri State would not go away throughout the afternoon. The Bearcats battled back to even with the Tigers on a 10-0 run after the Tigers led 14-4 and took three one-point leads in the opening half before FHSU eventually got back ahead and led 33-29 at halftime. A 7-0 burst by the Tigers took them from one point down to six up before the four-point advantage at the break.

A 7-0 run by the Tigers from the 15:16 to 13:46 marks in the second half pushed the Tiger lead back out to 10. Another 7-0 burst from the 7:41 to 6:07 marks took a six-point lead out to 13, the largest of the game, capped on a layup made by Traejon Davis.

The Tigers were up 12 with 4:11 to play, but a pair of quick 3-point field goals from Marcus Glock immediately brought the Bearcats back within striking distance with 3:00 to play. A pair of free throws 30 seconds later brought the lead down to just four. However, Davis had the big answer for FHSU by knocking down a corner 3-point field goal with 53 seconds to play, pushing the lead to seven and making it a three-possession game. Davis closed any further hope by making a pair of free throws with 16 seconds to play to produce the final margin of seven.

Davis finished with a season-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field. He was 2-of-3 beyond the 3-point line and his two free throws late were his only attempts at the stripe. Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;added 16 points and a team-high four assists. Shaun Riley&nbsp;picked up his second double-double of the season with 15 points and a season-high 11 rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyle-grill/8223">Kyle Grill</a>&nbsp;also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points.

Glock led the Bearcats in scoring by going 5-of-8 beyond the 3-point line and 3-of-3 at the free-throw line for 18 points. Byron Alexander had a near-perfect shooting day for NWMSU going 4-of-4 from the field and 5-of-6 at the free-throw line for 14 points. Trey Moala also reached double figures with 11 points.

FHSU outscored NWMSU by 14 on field goals, but NWMSU had seven more free throws made. FHSU scored 38 of its 44 2-point shots inside the paint. FHSU finished at 47.5 percent from the field overall in the game, while holding NWMSU to 39.6 percent from the field.

The Tigers moved into a second-place tie with Northeastern State at 5-2 in MIAA play. Both are two games back of undefeated and No. 1 nationally ranked Washburn, which is 17-0 overall and 7-0 in MIAA play.

FHSU will be on the road for its next four games, starting with a trip to Oklahoma next week when it takes on Rogers State (Thur.) and Central Oklahoma (Sat.). It will be the only meeting of the regular season with both schools.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737250769895.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Traejon Davis (2) drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game vs. NW Missouri State on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Traejon Davis (2) drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game vs. NW Missouri State on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its first regular season sweep of Northwest Missouri State since the 2012-13 season on Saturday (Jan. 18). The Tigers defeated the Bearcats 72-65 to improve to 12-4 overall and 5-2 in the MIAA. NWMSU fell to 4-13 overall and 2-6 in the MIAA. The win gave FHSU a perfect 3-0 homestand.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012167675&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-mbkb-coach-interview-v-nw-miss-state" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>Even though Fort Hays State jumped out to a 10-point lead twice early on, starting the game on a 12-2 run, Northwest Missouri State would not go away throughout the afternoon. The Bearcats battled back to even with the Tigers on a 10-0 run after the Tigers led 14-4 and took three one-point leads in the opening half before FHSU eventually got back ahead and led 33-29 at halftime. A 7-0 burst by the Tigers took them from one point down to six up before the four-point advantage at the break.A 7-0 run by the Tigers from the 15:16 to 13:46 marks in the second half pushed the Tiger lead back out to 10. Another 7-0 burst from the 7:41 to 6:07 marks took a six-point lead out to 13, the largest of the game, capped on a layup made by Traejon Davis.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012167879&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-mbkb-player-interview-v-nw-miss-state" title="Traejon Davis Postgame vs. NW MIssouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Traejon Davis Postgame vs. NW MIssouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers were up 12 with 4:11 to play, but a pair of quick 3-point field goals from Marcus Glock immediately brought the Bearcats back within striking distance with 3:00 to play. A pair of free throws 30 seconds later brought the lead down to just four. However, Davis had the big answer for FHSU by knocking down a corner 3-point field goal with 53 seconds to play, pushing the lead to seven and making it a three-possession game. Davis closed any further hope by making a pair of free throws with 16 seconds to play to produce the final margin of seven.Davis finished with a season-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field. He was 2-of-3 beyond the 3-point line and his two free throws late were his only attempts at the stripe. Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;added 16 points and a team-high four assists. Shaun Riley&nbsp;picked up his second double-double of the season with 15 points and a season-high 11 rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyle-grill/8223">Kyle Grill</a>&nbsp;also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012168395&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v-nwmiss-state" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>Glock led the Bearcats in scoring by going 5-of-8 beyond the 3-point line and 3-of-3 at the free-throw line for 18 points. Byron Alexander had a near-perfect shooting day for NWMSU going 4-of-4 from the field and 5-of-6 at the free-throw line for 14 points. Trey Moala also reached double figures with 11 points.FHSU outscored NWMSU by 14 on field goals, but NWMSU had seven more free throws made. FHSU scored 38 of its 44 2-point shots inside the paint. FHSU finished at 47.5 percent from the field overall in the game, while holding NWMSU to 39.6 percent from the field.The Tigers moved into a second-place tie with Northeastern State at 5-2 in MIAA play. Both are two games back of undefeated and No. 1 nationally ranked Washburn, which is 17-0 overall and 7-0 in MIAA play.UP NEXTFHSU will be on the road for its next four games, starting with a trip to Oklahoma next week when it takes on Rogers State (Thur.) and Central Oklahoma (Sat.). It will be the only meeting of the regular season with both schools.

🏀 Tigers beat NW Missouri for regular season sweep

YORK, Neb. – Fort Hays State Women's Wrestling returned to action on Saturday (Jan. 18) at the York University Open.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/piper-cadden/8210">Piper Cadden</a>&nbsp;claimed a tournament title at 131 in her first action this season after missing the first semester. Twelve of the 19 Tigers competing in the tournament placed, which included five second-place, two third-place, and four fourth-place finishers to go with Cadden's title.

Cadden blazed her way to the title at 131 by going 3-0 on the day. She did not surrender a point, winning her first match 10-0 by tech fall, advanced in the semifinal with a default win, and then topped teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell</a>&nbsp;in the final with a 3-0 decision.

The five second-place finishers for FHSU included the aforementioned Laswell,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/ashlynn-goodwin/8212">Ashlynn Goodwin</a>&nbsp;(138),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/alexis-burton/8275">Alexis Burton</a>&nbsp;(145),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/josie-houk/8279">Josie Houk</a>&nbsp;(160), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/grace-johns/8281">Grace Johns</a>&nbsp;(207). Burton was the only other Tiger to record three wins on the day aside from Cadden, going 3-1 in her class. Her loss in the final was to the No. 6 ranked wrestler at 145 in the NAIA.

Laswell, Goodwin, Houk, and Johns all went 2-1 on the day. Laswell knocked off the No. 6 ranked wrestler in NAIA in her opening match on criteria, then scored a tech fall before the loss to Cadden. Goodwin's two wins were over a pair of NAIA ranked wrestlers (No. 15 and 13). Houk scored a fall and then a decision over teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kaylee-ricketts/8218">Kaylee Ricketts</a>&nbsp;before dropping the final to the No. 11 ranked wrestler in NAIA. Johns scored a fall and then a shutout decision over the No. 20 ranked wrestler in the NAIA before a loss in the final.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8215">Isabell Ortiz</a>&nbsp;(117) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro</a>&nbsp;(180) both went 2-1 on the day to claim third place of their respective classes. Both wrestlers bounced back from losses in their opening matches to win two straight and claim the consolation side of their brackets. Renfro's loss was to the No. 2 ranked wrestler at 207 in the NAIA.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hannah-selle/8219">Hannah Selle</a>&nbsp;(103),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/gabby-hampton/8213">Gabby Hampton</a>&nbsp;(117),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/amanda-jaeger/8280">Amanda Jaeger</a>&nbsp;(138), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hailey-conley/8276">Hailey Conley</a>&nbsp;(207) all placed fourth in their respective classes. Jaeger was the only wrestler of the four to record two wins on the day, while the others all picked up one.

Next on the schedule for FHSU is a dual with University of Sioux Falls on January 29 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Three days later they will be at the Grand View Open in Des Moines, Iowa.

York University Women`s Open Results for Fort Hays Open Division 103&nbsp; <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hannah-selle/8219">Hannah Selle's</a>&nbsp;place is 4th and has scored 8.0 team points. (1-2)

Open Division 110 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/josiah-ortiz/8216">Josiah Ortiz's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 6.0 team points. (2-2)

Open Division 110 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-cross/8277">Isabella Cross's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 5.5 team points. (1-2)

Open Division 117 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8215">Isabell Ortiz's</a>&nbsp;place is 3rd and has scored 10.0 team points. (2-1)

Open Division 117 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/gabby-hampton/8213">Gabby Hampton's</a>&nbsp;place is 4th and has scored 4.0 team points. (1-2)

Open Division 131 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/piper-cadden/8210">Piper Cadden's</a>&nbsp;place is 1st and has scored 23.5 team points. (3-0)

Open Division 131 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/jamie-laswell/8282">Jamie Laswell's</a>&nbsp;place is 2nd and has scored 17.5 team points. (2-1)

Open Division 131 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/ivy-davis/8278">Ivy Davis's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points. (1-2)

Open Division 138 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/amanda-jaeger/8280">Amanda Jaeger's</a>&nbsp;place is 4th and has scored 11.0 team points. (2-2)

Open Division 138 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/ashlynn-goodwin/8212">Ashlynn Goodwin's</a>&nbsp;place is 2nd and has scored 16.0 team points. (2-1)

Open Division 138 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/nichole-moore/8375">Nichole Moore's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points. (0-1)

Open Division 145 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/dylen-ritchey/8287">Dylen Ritchey's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points. (0-2)

Open Division 145 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/alexis-burton/8275">Alexis Burton's</a>&nbsp;place is 2nd and has scored 20.0 team points. (3-1)

Open Division 160 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kaylee-ricketts/8218">Kaylee Ricketts's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 6.0 team points. (2-2)

Open Division 160 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/lila-bloomer/8207">Lila Bloomer's</a>&nbsp;place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points. (0-2)

Open Division 160 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/josie-houk/8279">Josie Houk's</a>&nbsp;place is 2nd and has scored 18.0 team points. (2-1)

Open Division 180 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabella-renfro/8286">Isabella Renfro's</a>&nbsp;place is 3rd and has scored 12.5 team points. (2-1)

Open Division 207 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/hailey-conley/8276">Hailey Conley's</a>&nbsp;place is 4th and has scored 6.0 team points. (1-2)

Open Division 207 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/grace-johns/8281">Grace Johns's</a>&nbsp;place is 2nd and has scored 16.0 team points. (2-1)

🤼‍♀️ Cadden wins, 12 FHSU women place at York Open

HAYS – The Hays High girls’ wrestling team had a couple of
second place finishes and one third and placed fourth at their own Prairie Classic
on Saturday at Hays High School.

Norton won the team title with 190.5 points. Colby was second
with 153, Oakley third with 152 then the Indians with 134. Plainville placed in
fifth place with 130 points.

Tionna Napue (135) and Timber Lovewell (145) both finished second
with Eleanor Stoffel in third place at 190. Napue received a bye in the first
round the won her quarterfinal and semifinals matches by fall before losing to
Oakley’s Abbygayls Jackson by fall in the finals. Lovewell won her first match
by fall then by decision in the quarterfinal and semifinal round before losing
by fall to Russell’s Jaden Ney.

Lyla Richards of Ellis went 2-1 and finished third at 140.

Plainville’s Caydence Carter finished first at 190, winning
by fall over Norton’s Cadence Greeson in the title match. Kaeleigh Klein finished
second at 100, losing by fall to Junction City’s Jaidyn Alvarado in the finals.
She had won her first three matches by fall.

Emersyn Copper (17-10) placed 5th and scored 17.0 team points.

Alondra Garcia (1-7) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

Chloe Robben (6-17) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Keyla Macias (5-7) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.

Kenlee Vehige (18-8) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.

Reese Vehige (14-7) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

Addison Nueberger (10-10) placed 6th and scored 13.0 team points.

Tionna Napue (8-2) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.

Timber Lovewell (19-5) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

Audrey Gutierrez (3-12) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Eleanor Stoffel (17-4) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.

Jenessa Carrillo (4-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Mia Lee (3-13) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Ryleigh Byer (4-8) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

Geralyn Stein (6-8) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Hays PostHAYS – The Hays High girls’ wrestling team had a couple of
second place finishes and one third and placed fourth at their own Prairie Classic
on Saturday at Hays High School.Norton won the team title with 190.5 points. Colby was second
with 153, Oakley third with 152 then the Indians with 134. Plainville placed in
fifth place with 130 points.Tionna Napue (135) and Timber Lovewell (145) both finished second
with Eleanor Stoffel in third place at 190. Napue received a bye in the first
round the won her quarterfinal and semifinals matches by fall before losing to
Oakley’s Abbygayls Jackson by fall in the finals. Lovewell won her first match
by fall then by decision in the quarterfinal and semifinal round before losing
by fall to Russell’s Jaden Ney.Lyla Richards of Ellis went 2-1 and finished third at 140.Plainville’s Caydence Carter finished first at 190, winning
by fall over Norton’s Cadence Greeson in the title match. Kaeleigh Klein finished
second at 100, losing by fall to Junction City’s Jaidyn Alvarado in the finals.
She had won her first three matches by fall.<h2>Hays High results</h2><h2>100</h2>Emersyn Copper (17-10) placed 5th and scored 17.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 won by fall over Jennifer Nguyen (Salina-South HS) 2-4 (Fall 2:42)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Adrian Salcido (Colby) 15-6 won by decision over Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 (Dec 4-1)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 won by fall over Michelle Cisneros (Dodge City) 2-6 (Fall 0:55)</li><li>Cons. Round 3 - Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 won by fall over Deanna Rivas (Garden City HS) 9-15 (Fall 0:37)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Carolina Northup (Stockton) 19-2 won by decision over Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 (Dec 6-1)</li><li>5th Place Match - Emersyn Copper (Hays) 17-10 won by fall over Estefani Contreras-Munoz (Beloit HS) 14-11 (Fall 1:52)</li>
 </ul><h2>105</h2>Alondra Garcia (1-7) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Alondra Garcia (Hays) 1-7 won by fall over Scarlett Wessel (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 3-15 (Fall 5:23)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Keleigh Ochoa (Smith Center HS) 17-3 won by fall over Alondra Garcia (Hays) 1-7 (Fall 0:41)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Alexia Zink (Junction City) 4-8 won by fall over Alondra Garcia (Hays) 1-7 (Fall 1:07)</li>
 </ul><h2>110</h2>Chloe Robben (6-17) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - AaLeyah Becker (Plainville) 17-9 won by fall over Chloe Robben (Hays) 6-17 (Fall 3:18)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Chloe Robben (Hays) 6-17 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Gala White (Colby) 13-12 won by fall over Chloe Robben (Hays) 6-17 (Fall 5:13)</li>
 </ul><h2>115A</h2>Keyla Macias (5-7) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 won by fall over Temprance Northup (Stockton) 9-9 (Fall 1:59)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Mya Trevino (Russell) 24-5 won by fall over Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 (Fall 4:27)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Round 3 - Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 won by fall over Hannah Koenig (Beloit HS) 10-7 (Fall 0:14)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 won by fall over Keighyn Dombroski (Ellinwood) 17-7 (Fall 2:51)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Mya Trevino (Russell) 24-5 won by fall over Keyla Macias (Hays) 5-7 (Fall 2:35)</li>
 </ul><h2>115B</h2>Jocelyn Dolan (6-10) placed 3rd.<ul>
 <li>Quarterfinal - Jocelyn Dolan (Hays) 6-10 won by decision over Brook Abel (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 1-4 (Dec 9-7)</li><li>Semifinal - Josie Rivera (Salina-South HS) 4-12 won by decision over Jocelyn Dolan (Hays) 6-10 (Dec 6-2)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Jocelyn Dolan (Hays) 6-10 won by fall over Aerianna Gruber (Phillipsburg) 3-13 (Fall 0:32)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Jocelyn Dolan (Hays) 6-10 won by fall over Anna Cordero (Salina-South HS) 3-9 (Fall 1:32)</li>
 </ul><h2>120</h2>Kenlee Vehige (18-8) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Kenlee Vehige (Hays) 18-8 won by fall over Nahomi Contreras-Munoz (Beloit HS) 7-12 (Fall 1:14)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Kenlee Vehige (Hays) 18-8 won by fall over Avril Castaneda (Dodge City) 9-5 (Fall 1:02)</li><li>Semifinal - Kylee Hodges (Oakley HS) 25-0 won by fall over Kenlee Vehige (Hays) 18-8 (Fall 1:39)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Kenlee Vehige (Hays) 18-8 won by fall over Gabriella Cervantes (Pratt HS) 17-10 (Fall 4:19)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Jenna Borror (Ellinwood) 26-6 won by decision over Kenlee Vehige (Hays) 18-8 (Dec 8-1)</li>
 </ul><h2>125</h2>Reese Vehige (14-7) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Reese Vehige (Hays) 14-7 won by fall over Ryleigh Byer (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 4-8 (Fall 4:46)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Josie Bell (Hoxie) 21-7 won by fall over Reese Vehige (Hays) 14-7 (Fall 1:03)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Brooklyn Webb (Ellsworth) 5-10 won by medical forfeit over Reese Vehige (Hays) 14-7 (M. For.)</li>
 </ul><h2>125</h2>Addalyn Wilkie (4-11) place is unknown.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Raygen Meza-McDermott (Garden City HS) 18-9 won by fall over Addalyn Wilkie (Hays) 4-11 (Fall 3:03)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Brooklyn Webb (Ellsworth) 5-10 won by fall over Addalyn Wilkie (Hays) 4-11 (Fall 3:29)</li>
 </ul><h2>130A</h2>Addison Nueberger (10-10) placed 6th and scored 13.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 won by fall over Jaida Carter (Andover HS) 7-10 (Fall 3:07)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Ashlyn Hahn (Stockton) 21-0 won by fall over Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 (Fall 1:27)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 won by fall over Geralyn Stein (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 6-8 (Fall 1:30)</li><li>Cons. Round 3 - Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 won by fall over Lorelei Granberry (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 17-11 (Fall 4:04)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Elizabeth Edgerton-Diaz (Junction City) 15-5 won by major decision over Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 (MD 8-0)</li><li>5th Place Match - Kylie Huber (Garden City HS) 4-2 won by fall over Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 (Fall 2:20)</li>
 </ul><h2>135A</h2>Tionna Napue (8-2) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Tionna Napue (Hays) 8-2 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Tionna Napue (Hays) 8-2 won by fall over Ashlee Lopez (Garden City HS) 8-12 (Fall 1:54)</li><li>Semifinal - Tionna Napue (Hays) 8-2 won by fall over Kieryn Aitken (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 12-9 (Fall 1:54)</li><li>1st Place Match - Abbygayl Jackson (Oakley HS) 18-7 won by fall over Tionna Napue (Hays) 8-2 (Fall 1:42)</li>
 </ul><h2>145</h2>Timber Lovewell (19-5) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Timber Lovewell (Hays) 19-5 won by fall over Amaya Hall (Andover HS) 6-13 (Fall 1:40)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Timber Lovewell (Hays) 19-5 won by decision over Alejandra Delarosa (Dodge City) 8-4 (Dec 7-2)</li><li>Semifinal - Timber Lovewell (Hays) 19-5 won by decision over Lillian Garcia (Plainville) 17-8 (Dec 2-1)</li><li>1st Place Match - Jaden Ney (Russell) 25-1 won by fall over Timber Lovewell (Hays) 19-5 (Fall 1:43)</li>
 </ul><h2>170</h2>Audrey Gutierrez (3-12) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Sophia Kane (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 17-7 won by fall over Audrey Gutierrez (Hays) 3-12 (Fall 2:27)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Audrey Gutierrez (Hays) 3-12 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Johana Jasper (Salina-South HS) 5-4 won by fall over Audrey Gutierrez (Hays) 3-12 (Fall 2:59)</li>
 </ul><h2>190</h2>Crystal Walters (7-8) place is unknown.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Crystal Walters (Hays) 7-8 won by fall over Hadley Lauber (Oakley HS) 0-20 (Fall 0:27)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Cadence Greeson (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 19-2 won by fall over Crystal Walters (Hays) 7-8 (Fall 3:08)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 won by fall over Crystal Walters (Hays) 7-8 (Fall 5:59)</li>
 </ul><h2>190</h2>Eleanor Stoffel (17-4) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Shalina Hicks (Junction City) 8-7 won by fall over Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 (Fall 1:21)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 won by fall over Crystal Walters (Hays) 7-8 (Fall 5:59)</li><li>Cons. Round 3 - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 won by decision over Riley Rodriguez (Ellsworth) 4-6 (Dec 8-3)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 won by fall over Shalina Hicks (Junction City) 8-7 (Fall 0:24)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Eleanor Stoffel (Hays) 17-4 won by fall over Kaitlyn McCreery (Phillipsburg) 12-8 (Fall 3:30)</li>
 </ul><h2>235</h2>Jenessa Carrillo (4-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Quarterfinal - Adriana Winters (Norton Community HS/Alemna-Northern Valley HS) 15-8 won by fall over Jenessa Carrillo (Hays) 4-10 (Fall 0:53)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Jenessa Carrillo (Hays) 4-10 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Emma Hahn (Ellinwood) 14-4 won by fall over Jenessa Carrillo (Hays) 4-10 (Fall 1:40)</li>
 </ul><h2>Thomas More Prep-Marian results</h2><h2>110</h2>Mia Lee (3-13) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - McKena Parker (Ellinwood) 22-7 won by fall over Mia Lee (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 3-13 (Fall 1:11)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Aubree Weissel (Garden City HS) 4-10 won by fall over Mia Lee (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 3-13 (Fall 2:30)</li>
 </ul><h2>125</h2>Ryleigh Byer (4-8) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Reese Vehige (Hays) 14-7 won by fall over Ryleigh Byer (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 4-8 (Fall 4:46)</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Ryleigh Byer (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 4-8 won by fall over Kaylee Hembree (Pratt HS) 1-8 (Fall 5:17)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Raygen Meza-McDermott (Garden City HS) 18-9 won by fall over Ryleigh Byer (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 4-8 (Fall 3:46)</li>
 </ul><h2>130A</h2>Geralyn Stein (6-8) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Kylie Huber (Garden City HS) 4-2 won by tech fall over Geralyn Stein (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 6-8 (TF-1.5 4:18 (16-0))</li><li>Cons. Round 1 - Geralyn Stein (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 6-8 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Addison Nueberger (Hays) 10-10 won by fall over Geralyn Stein (Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian) 6-8 (Fall 1:30)</li>
 </ul>

🤼‍♀️ Hays High girls' fourth at own Prairie Classic

MARSHALL, Minn. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team came out victorious in one of three matchups at the SMSU Duals on Saturday (Jan. 18). The Tigers opened the day with a 32-16 loss against Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the fifth-ranked team in Division III, before bouncing back in a 28-14 win against tournament host Southwest Minnesota State. FHSU then fell to Minot State on tiebreaker criteria, 22-21, in the finale.

Four Tigers went undefeated on the day, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(125 pounds) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(285 pounds) both picking up a trio of wins.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/ryan-patterson/8305">Ryan Patterson</a>&nbsp;and 12th-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;combined for three wins at 197 pounds, with Patterson picking up a win in the first dual and Henry following with two wins.

Stokes opened the day with a 14-5 major decision before Wisconsin-Eau Claire took control with wins in six of the next seven bouts.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;broke up the run with a 6-3 decision at 157 pounds before&nbsp;Patterson took home a win via injury default at 197 pounds and Ostrander wrapped up the dual with a 5-1 decision.

Stokes added his second win of the day with an injury default in the first bout against Southwest Minnesota State before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;recorded a first-period pin to double the lead to 12-0. The Mustangs won the next three to close within 12-11, but Fort Hays State picked up wins in four of the last five matchups to secure the win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;opened the run with back-to-back major decisions, while Henry and Ostrander finished things off with a 15-0 technical fall and a 4-0 decision, respectively.

Stokes opened the dual against Minot State with a dominant 15-0 technical fall, but the Beavers were then able to win the next four bouts to take a sizable 18-5 lead. With the Beavers open at 285 and the score essentially 18-11, Fort Hays State took three of the next four bouts to claw back. Judd secured his second victory of the day with an 8-3 decision before MSU bounced back with a tiebreak win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;followed with a 12-0 major decision at 185 pounds to put the Tigers effectively within 21-18. Henry completed the comeback with a 7-5 decision, but two pins gave the Beavers the win via tiebreak criteria.

The Tigers will now jump into conference action beginning next Sunday (Jan. 26) when FHSU hosts Newman beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Wisconsin-Eau Claire 32, Fort Hays State 16 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Izzy Balsiger&nbsp;Maj 14-5 133 - Travis Moelter&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-castelline/8311">Cody Castelline</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:48 141 - Royce Butt&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 149 - Zach Sato&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;TF 16-1 157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Landon Church&nbsp;Dec 6-3 165 - Preston Carlisle&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;Fall 1:43 174 - Jared Stricker&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:11 184 - Zak McPhee&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:49 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/ryan-patterson/8305">Ryan Patterson</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hank Gierke&nbsp;Inj 5:34 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Brody Perry&nbsp;Dec 5-1

Fort Hays State 28, Southwest Minnesota State 14 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Carlo Arreola&nbsp;Inj 6:45 133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Adam Polansky&nbsp;Fall 1:43 141 - Dylan Louwagie&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;TF 16-0 149 - Jacob Messner&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-6 157 - Sean Howk&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Caden Young&nbsp;Maj 10-1 174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Mason Buss&nbsp;Maj 11-1 184 - Adam Sylvester&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;Dec 10-5 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Kody Marschner&nbsp;TF 15-0 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Evan Thompson&nbsp;Dec 4-0

Minot State 22, Fort Hays State 21 - Minot State wins on tiebreaker criteria 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dylan McDonald&nbsp;TF 15-0 133 - Wayne Joint&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-5 141 - Adrian Chavez&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:13 149 - Ethan Wonser&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;Dec 3-2 157 - Ryan Hrcka&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:49 165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;John Armstrong&nbsp;Dec 8-3 174 - Gavin Turk&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;TB-1 5-1 184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dom Howlett&nbsp;Maj 12-0 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cannon Potts&nbsp;Dec 7-5 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forf&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737251128397.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMARSHALL, Minn. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team came out victorious in one of three matchups at the SMSU Duals on Saturday (Jan. 18). The Tigers opened the day with a 32-16 loss against Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the fifth-ranked team in Division III, before bouncing back in a 28-14 win against tournament host Southwest Minnesota State. FHSU then fell to Minot State on tiebreaker criteria, 22-21, in the finale.Four Tigers went undefeated on the day, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(125 pounds) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(285 pounds) both picking up a trio of wins.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/ryan-patterson/8305">Ryan Patterson</a>&nbsp;and 12th-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;combined for three wins at 197 pounds, with Patterson picking up a win in the first dual and Henry following with two wins.Stokes opened the day with a 14-5 major decision before Wisconsin-Eau Claire took control with wins in six of the next seven bouts.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;broke up the run with a 6-3 decision at 157 pounds before&nbsp;Patterson took home a win via injury default at 197 pounds and Ostrander wrapped up the dual with a 5-1 decision.Stokes added his second win of the day with an injury default in the first bout against Southwest Minnesota State before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;recorded a first-period pin to double the lead to 12-0. The Mustangs won the next three to close within 12-11, but Fort Hays State picked up wins in four of the last five matchups to secure the win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;opened the run with back-to-back major decisions, while Henry and Ostrander finished things off with a 15-0 technical fall and a 4-0 decision, respectively.Stokes opened the dual against Minot State with a dominant 15-0 technical fall, but the Beavers were then able to win the next four bouts to take a sizable 18-5 lead. With the Beavers open at 285 and the score essentially 18-11, Fort Hays State took three of the next four bouts to claw back. Judd secured his second victory of the day with an 8-3 decision before MSU bounced back with a tiebreak win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;followed with a 12-0 major decision at 185 pounds to put the Tigers effectively within 21-18. Henry completed the comeback with a 7-5 decision, but two pins gave the Beavers the win via tiebreak criteria.UP NEXTThe Tigers will now jump into conference action beginning next Sunday (Jan. 26) when FHSU hosts Newman beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.Wisconsin-Eau Claire 32, Fort Hays State 16 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Izzy Balsiger&nbsp;Maj 14-5 133 - Travis Moelter&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-castelline/8311">Cody Castelline</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:48 141 - Royce Butt&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 149 - Zach Sato&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;TF 16-1 157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Landon Church&nbsp;Dec 6-3 165 - Preston Carlisle&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;Fall 1:43 174 - Jared Stricker&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:11 184 - Zak McPhee&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:49 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/ryan-patterson/8305">Ryan Patterson</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Hank Gierke&nbsp;Inj 5:34 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Brody Perry&nbsp;Dec 5-1Fort Hays State 28, Southwest Minnesota State 14 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Carlo Arreola&nbsp;Inj 6:45 133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Adam Polansky&nbsp;Fall 1:43 141 - Dylan Louwagie&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;TF 16-0 149 - Jacob Messner&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-6 157 - Sean Howk&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;Dec 8-3 165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Caden Young&nbsp;Maj 10-1 174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Mason Buss&nbsp;Maj 11-1 184 - Adam Sylvester&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;Dec 10-5 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Kody Marschner&nbsp;TF 15-0 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Evan Thompson&nbsp;Dec 4-0Minot State 22, Fort Hays State 21 - Minot State wins on tiebreaker criteria 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dylan McDonald&nbsp;TF 15-0 133 - Wayne Joint&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;Dec 9-5 141 - Adrian Chavez&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/8296">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;Fall 2:13 149 - Ethan Wonser&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;Dec 3-2 157 - Ryan Hrcka&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;Fall 4:49 165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;John Armstrong&nbsp;Dec 8-3 174 - Gavin Turk&nbsp;over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;TB-1 5-1 184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Dom Howlett&nbsp;Maj 12-0 197 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Cannon Potts&nbsp;Dec 7-5 285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;over&nbsp;Unknown&nbsp;Forf&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼‍♂️ Tiger men go 1-2 in Minnesota

HAYS, Kan. - The seventh-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team bounced back from Thursday's home loss with an 84-60 win over Northwest Missouri State. The Tigers (14-2, 5-2 MIAA) hit 53.8 percent from the floor in the win, their highest shooting percentage against a Division II team this season. The win is Fort Hays State's fourth conference victory by at least 20 points this season.

The teams battled back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with the lead changing hands five times alongside five ties. The Bearcats led by as many as four midway through the frame before the Tigers closed the quarter on a 9-3 run, taking the lead for good.

Fort Hays State started to pull away in the second quarter after outscoring the Bearcats 26-11 in the frame. The Tigers hit a blistering 63.3 percent from the floor in the opening half (19-of-30), including a run of eight-straight made field goals over a five-minute stretch that pushed the lead to 15. Talexa Weeter&nbsp;hit four shots during the run, while Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;added seven points. DeGarmo later scored the final three points of the half, giving FHSU a 47-30 lead at halftime.

A layup from Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;and five points from Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;helped the Tigers push the lead to 24 early in the third quarter, 54-30. Dilsaver continued to impress throughout the frame, with the senior totaling 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the third quarter alone.

The Bearcats responded with a 9-0 run over the heart of the third quarter to close within 15 before the Tigers scored nine in a row themselves to push the lead back to 24.

Fort Hays State continued to add to its lead in the fourth quarter, scoring 14-straight points after forcing the Bearcats into seven-consecutive misses and two turnovers. Bailey Wilborn's&nbsp;second basket of the day put the Tigers up by as many as 32 with 3:23 to play.

Five Tigers scored in double figures for the fourth time this season, including a team-high 15 points from both DeGarmo and Weeter. Hollenbeck and Dilsaver both contributed 14 points each, while Brooke Loewe&nbsp;totaled 13 points and added 11 assists for her third double-double of the year.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737250290162.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Kate Dilsaver goes in for a shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game vs. NW Missouri State on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heltmann)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Kate Dilsaver goes in for a shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game vs. NW Missouri State on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heltmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The seventh-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team bounced back from Thursday's home loss with an 84-60 win over Northwest Missouri State. The Tigers (14-2, 5-2 MIAA) hit 53.8 percent from the floor in the win, their highest shooting percentage against a Division II team this season. The win is Fort Hays State's fourth conference victory by at least 20 points this season.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012103279&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-wbkb-coach-interview-v-nw-miss-state" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>The teams battled back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with the lead changing hands five times alongside five ties. The Bearcats led by as many as four midway through the frame before the Tigers closed the quarter on a 9-3 run, taking the lead for good.Fort Hays State started to pull away in the second quarter after outscoring the Bearcats 26-11 in the frame. The Tigers hit a blistering 63.3 percent from the floor in the opening half (19-of-30), including a run of eight-straight made field goals over a five-minute stretch that pushed the lead to 15. Talexa Weeter&nbsp;hit four shots during the run, while Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;added seven points. DeGarmo later scored the final three points of the half, giving FHSU a 47-30 lead at halftime.A layup from Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;and five points from Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;helped the Tigers push the lead to 24 early in the third quarter, 54-30. Dilsaver continued to impress throughout the frame, with the senior totaling 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the third quarter alone.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012103475&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-wbkb-player-intrerview-v-nw-miss-state" title="Brooke Loewe Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Brooke Loewe Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>The Bearcats responded with a 9-0 run over the heart of the third quarter to close within 15 before the Tigers scored nine in a row themselves to push the lead back to 24.Fort Hays State continued to add to its lead in the fourth quarter, scoring 14-straight points after forcing the Bearcats into seven-consecutive misses and two turnovers. Bailey Wilborn's&nbsp;second basket of the day put the Tigers up by as many as 32 with 3:23 to play.Five Tigers scored in double figures for the fourth time this season, including a team-high 15 points from both DeGarmo and Weeter. Hollenbeck and Dilsaver both contributed 14 points each, while Brooke Loewe&nbsp;totaled 13 points and added 11 assists for her third double-double of the year.Fort Hays State turned the ball over a season-low five times, the lowest total for the Tigers in nearly two years (three turnovers at Nebraska-Kearney, 2/25/23). The Tigers outrebounded Northwest by 11, 42-31, and doubled them up in scoring in the paint, 44-22.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2012103719&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/1-18-25-fhsu-wbkb-highlights-v-nw-miss-state" title="#7 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#7 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (January 18, 2025)</a></div></div>Now with 1,670 career points, Hollenbeck moved into fifth place on the all-time scoring list at Fort Hays State, moving past Petrece Faulkner (1,657 points, 1989-93).UP NEXTThe Tigers will now hit the road for a four-game road trip beginning Thursday (Jan. 23) when they take on Rogers State beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Claremore, Okla.&nbsp;&nbsp;