The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for the state basketball tournaments.

The quarterfinal rounds will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Mabee Center at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Koch Arena and the Garvey Center at Friends University in Wichita, White Auditorium in Emporia and the Kansas City Kansas Community College Fieldhouse. 

The 28 quarterfinal games on Tuesday, March 10 and the 28 quarterfinal games on Wednesday, March 11 will be assigned by the KSHSAA office based on proximity to the higher seed. If the distance between the lower seed and the appropriate site is greater than 250 miles the game will be played at a centrally located site. There will be no more than five games played in a day at any quarterfinal site.

The Hays High girls (23-1) are the two-seed in Class 5A and will play Kapaun Mt. Carmel (19-6) on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. The winner advances to the semifinals and will play either Shawnee Heights (21-4) or Basehor-Linwood (20-5) on Friday, March 13 at 3:30. p.m. at Koch Arena in Wichita.&nbsp;

The TMP-Marian boys (20-5) are the four-seed in Class 2A and will open with&nbsp;St. Marys (19-7) on Wednesday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. The winner advances to the semifinals and will play either&nbsp;Sterling HS (25-0) or&nbsp;Douglass HS (13-11) on Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia.

The Victoria boys (17-9) are the six-seed in 1A Division II and will face&nbsp;Lebo (19-7) on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia. If they win, they will face either&nbsp;Hanover (25-1) or&nbsp;Deerfield (16-9) on Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia.

The&nbsp;Quinter girls (22-4) are the five-seed and will take on&nbsp;Centralia (22-3) at noon in Wednesday, March 11 at the Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina. If they win, they will play either&nbsp;Little River (24-2) or&nbsp;Central Plains (18-8) in the semifinals on at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsThe Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for the state basketball tournaments.The quarterfinal rounds will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Mabee Center at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Koch Arena and the Garvey Center at Friends University in Wichita, White Auditorium in Emporia and the Kansas City Kansas Community College Fieldhouse. The 28 quarterfinal games on Tuesday, March 10 and the 28 quarterfinal games on Wednesday, March 11 will be assigned by the KSHSAA office based on proximity to the higher seed. If the distance between the lower seed and the appropriate site is greater than 250 miles the game will be played at a centrally located site. There will be no more than five games played in a day at any quarterfinal site.The Hays High girls (23-1) are the two-seed in Class 5A and will play Kapaun Mt. Carmel (19-6) on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. The winner advances to the semifinals and will play either Shawnee Heights (21-4) or Basehor-Linwood (20-5) on Friday, March 13 at 3:30. p.m. at Koch Arena in Wichita.&nbsp;The TMP-Marian boys (20-5) are the four-seed in Class 2A and will open with&nbsp;St. Marys (19-7) on Wednesday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. The winner advances to the semifinals and will play either&nbsp;Sterling HS (25-0) or&nbsp;Douglass HS (13-11) on Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia.The Victoria boys (17-9) are the six-seed in 1A Division II and will face&nbsp;Lebo (19-7) on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia. If they win, they will face either&nbsp;Hanover (25-1) or&nbsp;Deerfield (16-9) on Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. at White Auditorium in Emporia.The&nbsp;Quinter girls (22-4) are the five-seed and will take on&nbsp;Centralia (22-3) at noon in Wednesday, March 11 at the Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina. If they win, they will play either&nbsp;Little River (24-2) or&nbsp;Central Plains (18-8) in the semifinals on at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.

🏀 Brackets released for the state tournament

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Sunday, March 8
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 12:35pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 3:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, March 8
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 12:35pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 3:00pm

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CORALVILLE, Iowa – Fort Hays State sophomore Isabella Renfro notched her place in history as the first-ever NCAA All-America performer in Fort Hays State Women's Wrestling history. She finished fourth at 180 pounds in the inaugural NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championships. Renfro's name will also be etched among the first 80 All-Americans in NCAA Women's Wrestling history.

After a 2-0 performance on day one of the championships to reach the semifinals, Renfro met McKendree's Destiny Rodriguez for the third time this season. It was the rubber match between the two for the season as both had a win, but unfortunately Rodriguez won the final battle. Renfro led 1-0 and 3-2 in the match. Briefly after Renfro took the lead for a second time, Rodriguez was able to get leverage and scored a pin with seven seconds remaining in the first period.

Renfro bounced back well in the consolation semifinals, making quick work of Azariah Moore of Lock Haven with a fall in 50 seconds. She then matched up against Shenita Lawson of North Central in the consolation final. Renfro led 2-1 through one period, but Lawson was able to score three times in the second period to take the match by a 7-2 decision.

Renfro finished her impressive season at 32-5 overall, setting a new program record for wins in a season, topping Nichole Moore's 31 wins from the previous season. Renfro was also ranked No. 1 for a while during the season when she was undefeated. She started her season with 26-straight wins before taking her first loss.

Moore (145), Leiannah Landreth (117), and Alexis Burton (160) also competed for FHSU at the championships but were eliminated on day one of the tournament. Moore and Burton each notched one win. The trio joins Renfro as the first NCAA national qualifiers in program history for FHSU. Renfro and Moore were NCWWC national qualifiers the year before, but women's wrestling became an NCAA championship sport starting this season.

Fort Hays State generated 19.5 team points to finish 19th in the team standings. The team placing was one notch better than their 20th-place finish in the NCWWC Championships last season.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCORALVILLE, Iowa – Fort Hays State sophomore Isabella Renfro notched her place in history as the first-ever NCAA All-America performer in Fort Hays State Women's Wrestling history. She finished fourth at 180 pounds in the inaugural NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championships. Renfro's name will also be etched among the first 80 All-Americans in NCAA Women's Wrestling history.After a 2-0 performance on day one of the championships to reach the semifinals, Renfro met McKendree's Destiny Rodriguez for the third time this season. It was the rubber match between the two for the season as both had a win, but unfortunately Rodriguez won the final battle. Renfro led 1-0 and 3-2 in the match. Briefly after Renfro took the lead for a second time, Rodriguez was able to get leverage and scored a pin with seven seconds remaining in the first period.Renfro bounced back well in the consolation semifinals, making quick work of Azariah Moore of Lock Haven with a fall in 50 seconds. She then matched up against Shenita Lawson of North Central in the consolation final. Renfro led 2-1 through one period, but Lawson was able to score three times in the second period to take the match by a 7-2 decision.Renfro finished her impressive season at 32-5 overall, setting a new program record for wins in a season, topping Nichole Moore's 31 wins from the previous season. Renfro was also ranked No. 1 for a while during the season when she was undefeated. She started her season with 26-straight wins before taking her first loss.Moore (145), Leiannah Landreth (117), and Alexis Burton (160) also competed for FHSU at the championships but were eliminated on day one of the tournament. Moore and Burton each notched one win. The trio joins Renfro as the first NCAA national qualifiers in program history for FHSU. Renfro and Moore were NCWWC national qualifiers the year before, but women's wrestling became an NCAA championship sport starting this season.Fort Hays State generated 19.5 team points to finish 19th in the team standings. The team placing was one notch better than their 20th-place finish in the NCWWC Championships last season.

🤼‍♀️ Renfro becomes first FHSU NCAA All-American

KSHSAA Sub-State&nbsp;Championship GIRLS Class 5A West Sub-State 2 Hays 55, Andover Central 37

Class 3A Larned Sub-State 1 Holcomb 52, Goodland 36 Larned Sub-State 2 Ellsworth 49, Beloit 45

Class 1A Division 1 Osborne Sub-State 1 Quinter 63, Osborne 41 Osborne Sub-State 2 Central Plains 61, Rock Hills 38

Class 1A Division 2 Rexford-Golden Plains HS @ Colby Event Center Sub-State Dighton 54, Wheatland-Grinnell 35

BOYS Class 2A Smith Center Sub-State 1 Sterling 36, Ell-Saline 25 Smith Center Sub-State 2 TMP-Marian 52, Stanton County 49

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 </figure>KSHSAA Sub-State&nbsp;Championship GIRLS Class 5A West Sub-State 2 Hays 55, Andover Central 37Class 3A Larned Sub-State 1 Holcomb 52, Goodland 36 Larned Sub-State 2 Ellsworth 49, Beloit 45Class 1A Division 1 Osborne Sub-State 1 Quinter 63, Osborne 41 Osborne Sub-State 2 Central Plains 61, Rock Hills 38Class 1A Division 2 Rexford-Golden Plains HS @ Colby Event Center Sub-State Dighton 54, Wheatland-Grinnell 35BOYS Class 2A Smith Center Sub-State 1 Sterling 36, Ell-Saline 25 Smith Center Sub-State 2 TMP-Marian 52, Stanton County 49

🏀 Area basketball scores - Saturday, March 7

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

SMITH CENTER – The TMP-Marian Monarchs fought through one of
their worst shooting performances of the season. They used a lockdown defense
in the second half on their way to a 52-49 victory over Stanton County on
Saturday in the first sub-state championship game in Smith Center.

It’s Monarchs' first trip to the state tournament since 2023.

It took both teams time for their offenses to settle in. The
Trojans were the first team to score, only to see TMP’s Jacob Seib score
back-to-back field goals and give TMP the 4-2 lead with less than four and a
half minutes to play in the first quarter.

Stanton County retook the lead at 6-4, but then the teams traded
the lead back and forth three times before Stanton County built a 14-12 lead at
the end of the first quarter.

With the game tied again, this time at 14, the Trojans put
together an 11-3 run for a 25-17 lead with two minutes remaining in the first
half.

After trailing by as many as eight, twice in the final
second of the first half, TMP closed within five, trailing 28-23 at halftime.

The Monarchs shot just 1-of-15 from three-point range in the
first half.

Stanton County extended its lead to seven, 30-23, to open
the third quarter.

The Monarchs answered with a 12-4 run, taking a 35-34 lead
on a Ty Schmeidler three-pointer.

But the lead was short-lived, as Stanton County took the lead
back on the next possession. 

They then went on to build a 40-35 lead through three
quarters.

The Trojans converted a three-pointer in the opening
possession of the fourth quarter to lead by eight again, 43-35.

The Monarchs’ offense was finally able to break through with
five minutes and six seconds remaining when Will Eck connected on his first of
two fourth-quarter three-pointers.

That shot, and the TMP defense, spurred a 17-6 run to close
the game with a 52-49 victory.

Schmeidler scored eight of his team-high 18 points in the
fourth quarter while the Monarchs forced Stanton County into eight fourth-quarter
turnovers.

Jacob Seib also scored in double-figures with 14 points.

After starting 1-for-15 for three, TMP finished the game 5-for-25.

The win moves TMP to 20-5 on the season and makes them the
No. 4 seed in the 2A state tournament. They will open on Wednesday against the
five-seed St. Mary's. The time and location will be announced on Sunday. &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772946474612.jpeg" alt="The TMP-Marian boys basketball team poses with their Sub-State championship trophy after winning the Smith Center Sub-State on Saturday March 7, 2026 in Smith Center, Kan, (TMP-Marian photo)" />
 <figcaption>The TMP-Marian boys basketball team poses with their Sub-State championship trophy after winning the Smith Center Sub-State on Saturday March 7, 2026 in Smith Center, Kan, (TMP-Marian photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsSMITH CENTER – The TMP-Marian Monarchs fought through one of
their worst shooting performances of the season. They used a lockdown defense
in the second half on their way to a 52-49 victory over Stanton County on
Saturday in the first sub-state championship game in Smith Center.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279515220&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/03-07-26-tmp-boys-vs-stanton" title="03-07-26 TMP boys vs Stanton County Coach Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">03-07-26 TMP boys vs Stanton County Coach Interview</a></div></div>It’s Monarchs' first trip to the state tournament since 2023.It took both teams time for their offenses to settle in. The
Trojans were the first team to score, only to see TMP’s Jacob Seib score
back-to-back field goals and give TMP the 4-2 lead with less than four and a
half minutes to play in the first quarter.Stanton County retook the lead at 6-4, but then the teams traded
the lead back and forth three times before Stanton County built a 14-12 lead at
the end of the first quarter.With the game tied again, this time at 14, the Trojans put
together an 11-3 run for a 25-17 lead with two minutes remaining in the first
half.After trailing by as many as eight, twice in the final
second of the first half, TMP closed within five, trailing 28-23 at halftime.The Monarchs shot just 1-of-15 from three-point range in the
first half.Stanton County extended its lead to seven, 30-23, to open
the third quarter.The Monarchs answered with a 12-4 run, taking a 35-34 lead
on a Ty Schmeidler three-pointer.But the lead was short-lived, as Stanton County took the lead
back on the next possession. They then went on to build a 40-35 lead through three
quarters.The Trojans converted a three-pointer in the opening
possession of the fourth quarter to lead by eight again, 43-35.The Monarchs’ offense was finally able to break through with
five minutes and six seconds remaining when Will Eck connected on his first of
two fourth-quarter three-pointers.That shot, and the TMP defense, spurred a 17-6 run to close
the game with a 52-49 victory.Schmeidler scored eight of his team-high 18 points in the
fourth quarter while the Monarchs forced Stanton County into eight fourth-quarter
turnovers.Jacob Seib also scored in double-figures with 14 points.After starting 1-for-15 for three, TMP finished the game 5-for-25.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279515310&color=%2337669a&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-814667509/03-07-26-tmp-boys-vs-stanton-1" title="03-07-26 TMP boys vs Stanton County Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">03-07-26 TMP boys vs Stanton County Highlights</a></div></div>The win moves TMP to 20-5 on the season and makes them the
No. 4 seed in the 2A state tournament. They will open on Wednesday against the
five-seed St. Mary's. The time and location will be announced on Sunday. &nbsp;

🏀 Monarchs shake off rough start to punch ticket back to state tournament

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

HAYS - Hays High heads back to the state tournament in back-to-back season for the first time 1995-96 with a 55-37 victory over Andover Central.

Andover Central (14-11) jumped out to a 5-2 lead in a little under the first three minutes of the game. Hays bounced back with a big first quarter run. The full run totaled 16-4 for an 18-9 advantage with 1:05 left in the quarter. The Zoe Winter and Morgan Armbruster combined for five points to give the Indians a 7-5 advantage. With the score tied at seven Hays (23-1) launched into a 8-0 spurt.&nbsp;

Molly Buckles got the run going with a two-point bucket. Haley LaBarge and Jenna Schmeidler followed with a pair of traditional three point plays for a 15-7 edge with two minutes left in the quarter.

Central got a bucket which was followed by a Schmeidler second traditional three point play at 18-9. The Jaguars were game though hitting consecutive threes to close the first quarter at an 18-15 score.

They followed that with the first two field goals for the second quarter to complete a 10-0 run that boosted the Jaguars to a 19-18, ninety seconds into the second quarter. Winter put Hays back on top 20-19 a minute later. Tied at 20, Armbruster knocked in two free throws for a led the Indians would never give back.

Leading by two, Hays got the second of three, three pointers from Armbruster for a 29-24 advantage. Winter scored the final three points of the half for Hays and the Indians led 32-26 at half.

Hays never trailed in the second half. The Jaguars got within four points on two occasions. The second at 36-32 with 3:15 left in the third quarter was the closest Central would be rest of the night.

Schmeidler wrapped a pair of two point field goals around an Armbruster three for a 43-32 lead after the third quarter.

The Hays defense tightened as well after the 36-32 scored. The Indians didn't allow Central to score for the next 9:30 seconds. During that time Hays went on a 17-0 run for a 53-32 advantage with 2:30 left in the game.

Winter scored six of the Indians first eight points of the fourth quarter as Hays pulled away for a 55-37 victory.

Schmeidler led all scoring with 16. Winter grabbed her sixth double-double of the season with 15 points and a career high 14 rebounds. Armbruster scored 11 off the bench and Molly Buckles added 10.

Hays will play on Wednesday in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. The location and time is yet to be released by KSHSAA.

The Indians set a school record for wins in a season at 23.

Rupp 0, Schmeidler 16, Humphrey 0, LaBarge 3, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 11, Turner 0, Newell 0, Harrington 0, Buckles 10, Winter 15.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772941065494.jpeg" alt="The Hays High girls basketball team won their second straight sub-state title with a 55-37 victory over Andover Central on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Hays, Kan. (Courtesy photo)" />
 <figcaption>The Hays High girls basketball team won their second straight sub-state title with a 55-37 victory over Andover Central on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Hays, Kan. (Courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsHAYS - Hays High heads back to the state tournament in back-to-back season for the first time 1995-96 with a 55-37 victory over Andover Central.Andover Central (14-11) jumped out to a 5-2 lead in a little under the first three minutes of the game. Hays bounced back with a big first quarter run. The full run totaled 16-4 for an 18-9 advantage with 1:05 left in the quarter. The Zoe Winter and Morgan Armbruster combined for five points to give the Indians a 7-5 advantage. With the score tied at seven Hays (23-1) launched into a 8-0 spurt.&nbsp;Molly Buckles got the run going with a two-point bucket. Haley LaBarge and Jenna Schmeidler followed with a pair of traditional three point plays for a 15-7 edge with two minutes left in the quarter.Central got a bucket which was followed by a Schmeidler second traditional three point play at 18-9. The Jaguars were game though hitting consecutive threes to close the first quarter at an 18-15 score.They followed that with the first two field goals for the second quarter to complete a 10-0 run that boosted the Jaguars to a 19-18, ninety seconds into the second quarter. Winter put Hays back on top 20-19 a minute later. Tied at 20, Armbruster knocked in two free throws for a led the Indians would never give back.Leading by two, Hays got the second of three, three pointers from Armbruster for a 29-24 advantage. Winter scored the final three points of the half for Hays and the Indians led 32-26 at half.Highlights<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279518655&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/hhs-wbkb-highlights-v-andover" title="HHS WBKB Highlights v Andover Central Mar 7, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS WBKB Highlights v Andover Central Mar 7, 2026</a></div></div>Hays never trailed in the second half. The Jaguars got within four points on two occasions. The second at 36-32 with 3:15 left in the third quarter was the closest Central would be rest of the night.Schmeidler wrapped a pair of two point field goals around an Armbruster three for a 43-32 lead after the third quarter.The Hays defense tightened as well after the 36-32 scored. The Indians didn't allow Central to score for the next 9:30 seconds. During that time Hays went on a 17-0 run for a 53-32 advantage with 2:30 left in the game.Winter scored six of the Indians first eight points of the fourth quarter as Hays pulled away for a 55-37 victory.Coach Len Melvin<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279518790&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/melvin-coach-post-v-andover" title="Melvin Coach Post v Andover Central Mar 7, 2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Melvin Coach Post v Andover Central Mar 7, 2026</a></div></div>Schmeidler led all scoring with 16. Winter grabbed her sixth double-double of the season with 15 points and a career high 14 rebounds. Armbruster scored 11 off the bench and Molly Buckles added 10.Hays will play on Wednesday in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. The location and time is yet to be released by KSHSAA.The Indians set a school record for wins in a season at 23.Rupp 0, Schmeidler 16, Humphrey 0, LaBarge 3, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 11, Turner 0, Newell 0, Harrington 0, Buckles 10, Winter 15.

🏀 Hays girls headed back to the state tournament

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-straight win over Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday, winning 5-1. Starting pitcher Tucker Russell (1-1) and reliever Caleb Camp (1 save) combined to allow just four hits, tied for the fewest allowed by the Tigers (6-13, 3-6 MIAA) this season.

Russell didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning, however the Lions (1-16, 0-8 MIAA) scored the first run following two Tiger errors in the top of the first. Fort Hays State had runners on base in each of the first two innings but were unable to score until the third when Tyson Jimenez led off with his first career home run.

FHSU took the lead for good in the home half of the fourth after two batters were hit by a pitch. Derek Woolwine came through with the go-ahead RBI, plating Antonio Avila with a single to right.

Russell worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth, allowing two singles after a walk before escaping the inning without any damage thanks to a flyout to left. The Tigers had more chances to score in the sixth and seventh innings, but left men in scoring position each time.

Camp came on in relief with one on and one out in the sixth, but the baserunner was promptly retired when Justin Lipka threw out his second would-be base stealer of the game. Camp finished the inning with a strikeout against the first batter he faced, one of four punchouts for the sophomore.

Tytin Goebel led off the eighth with a line-drive single back up the middle to put more traffic on base. The Lions later intentionally walked Woolwine with two outs and appeared to get out of the inning before a Lipka was misplayed by the UAFS third baseman. Jimenez made the Lions pay for the error, driving a 3-2 pitch off the wall in left field to plate three runs with his team-leading second triple of the season.

Camp allowed a one-out single in the ninth before bringing things to a close with a pair of fly balls to right.

Jimenez drove in four of FHSU's five runs and was the lone Tiger with multiple hits. Russell struck out five and allowed one unearned run on three hits over 5.1 innings of work, while Camp struck out four and allowed just one hit in 3.1 innings of relief.

The Tigers will look to complete the sweep on Sunday (March 8) beginning at 1 p.m. at Larks Park.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-straight win over Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday, winning 5-1. Starting pitcher Tucker Russell (1-1) and reliever Caleb Camp (1 save) combined to allow just four hits, tied for the fewest allowed by the Tigers (6-13, 3-6 MIAA) this season.Russell didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning, however the Lions (1-16, 0-8 MIAA) scored the first run following two Tiger errors in the top of the first. Fort Hays State had runners on base in each of the first two innings but were unable to score until the third when Tyson Jimenez led off with his first career home run.FHSU took the lead for good in the home half of the fourth after two batters were hit by a pitch. Derek Woolwine came through with the go-ahead RBI, plating Antonio Avila with a single to right.Russell worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth, allowing two singles after a walk before escaping the inning without any damage thanks to a flyout to left. The Tigers had more chances to score in the sixth and seventh innings, but left men in scoring position each time.Camp came on in relief with one on and one out in the sixth, but the baserunner was promptly retired when Justin Lipka threw out his second would-be base stealer of the game. Camp finished the inning with a strikeout against the first batter he faced, one of four punchouts for the sophomore.Tytin Goebel led off the eighth with a line-drive single back up the middle to put more traffic on base. The Lions later intentionally walked Woolwine with two outs and appeared to get out of the inning before a Lipka was misplayed by the UAFS third baseman. Jimenez made the Lions pay for the error, driving a 3-2 pitch off the wall in left field to plate three runs with his team-leading second triple of the season.Camp allowed a one-out single in the ninth before bringing things to a close with a pair of fly balls to right.Jimenez drove in four of FHSU's five runs and was the lone Tiger with multiple hits. Russell struck out five and allowed one unearned run on three hits over 5.1 innings of work, while Camp struck out four and allowed just one hit in 3.1 innings of relief.The Tigers will look to complete the sweep on Sunday (March 8) beginning at 1 p.m. at Larks Park.

⚾ Tigers clinch series with UA-Fort Smith

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Freshman star Darryn Peterson scored 27 points in his likely Allen Fieldhouse finale, Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. had memorable senior send-offs of their own, and No. 14 Kansas routed Kansas State 104-85 on Saturday.

Peterson, the potential No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft, was an efficient 10 of 15 from the field for the Jayhawks (22-9, 12-6 Big 12), who clinched a double-bye in next week's conference tournament by winning on Senior Day for the 43rd consecutive year.

White, a transfer from Illinois, had 23 points and 11 rebounds to cap his lone regular season in Lawrence, while Council — who arrived from St. Bonaventure — nearly had a triple-double with 17 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in his final game at the Phog.

The win was a much-needed confidence boost heading into the postseason for the Jayhawks, who had dropped four of their previous six games, and it extended their home win streak over their in-state rivals to 20 in a row.

P.J. Haggerty, who missed last week's win over West Virginia with an undisclosed injury, scored 21 points to lead the Wildcats (12-19, 3-15). Nate Johnson also had 21 points, while Khamari McGriff finished with 15.

The game was close only until midway through the first half, when Kansas ran off nine straight points to take control. It pushed the advantage to 46-33 by halftime, and the lead swelled to nearly 20 in the opening minutes of the second half.

Kansas State got within 11 on a couple of occasions, but Peterson and his senior teammates eventually poured it on.

The clinching blow came with about 12 minutes to go, when C.J. Jones fouled Peterson and then was whistled for a technical foul. The ensuing free throws were part of big run by Kansas that pushed the lead to 78-54 with under 10 minutes left in the game.

Kansas State will be the No. 15 seed for the Big 12 Tournament and play a first-round game on Tuesday. The Jayhawks will learn their seeding later Saturday and will open play in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Freshman star Darryn Peterson scored 27 points in his likely Allen Fieldhouse finale, Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. had memorable senior send-offs of their own, and No. 14 Kansas routed Kansas State 104-85 on Saturday.Peterson, the potential No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft, was an efficient 10 of 15 from the field for the Jayhawks (22-9, 12-6 Big 12), who clinched a double-bye in next week's conference tournament by winning on Senior Day for the 43rd consecutive year.White, a transfer from Illinois, had 23 points and 11 rebounds to cap his lone regular season in Lawrence, while Council — who arrived from St. Bonaventure — nearly had a triple-double with 17 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in his final game at the Phog.The win was a much-needed confidence boost heading into the postseason for the Jayhawks, who had dropped four of their previous six games, and it extended their home win streak over their in-state rivals to 20 in a row.P.J. Haggerty, who missed last week's win over West Virginia with an undisclosed injury, scored 21 points to lead the Wildcats (12-19, 3-15). Nate Johnson also had 21 points, while Khamari McGriff finished with 15.The game was close only until midway through the first half, when Kansas ran off nine straight points to take control. It pushed the advantage to 46-33 by halftime, and the lead swelled to nearly 20 in the opening minutes of the second half.Kansas State got within 11 on a couple of occasions, but Peterson and his senior teammates eventually poured it on.The clinching blow came with about 12 minutes to go, when C.J. Jones fouled Peterson and then was whistled for a technical foul. The ensuing free throws were part of big run by Kansas that pushed the lead to 78-54 with under 10 minutes left in the game.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State will be the No. 15 seed for the Big 12 Tournament and play a first-round game on Tuesday. The Jayhawks will learn their seeding later Saturday and will open play in the quarterfinals on Thursday.___

🏀 Peterson scores 27 as KU routs K-State on Senior Day

Hays High vs Andover Central Saturday, Mar. 4 - 5:00 Hays, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793292">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;

The Hays High girls try to grab one of eight spots in the 5A State Tournament when they host Andover Central on Saturday.

Hays (22-1) advanced out of the first round with a season high point total in an 80-18 victory. Andover Central&nbsp;is 14-10 after a first round home win over Hutchinson. The Jaguars are the seven seed in 5A West.

Winner of this game plays on Wednesday in the opening round of the 5A State Tournament.

Tip-off for tonight is set for 5:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 4:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays High vs Andover Central Saturday, Mar. 4 - 5:00 Hays, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793292">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;The Hays High girls try to grab one of eight spots in the 5A State Tournament when they host Andover Central on Saturday.Hays (22-1) advanced out of the first round with a season high point total in an 80-18 victory. Andover Central&nbsp;is 14-10 after a first round home win over Hutchinson. The Jaguars are the seven seed in 5A West.Winner of this game plays on Wednesday in the opening round of the 5A State Tournament.Tip-off for tonight is set for 5:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 4:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;Video is available at the above link.

🏀📺 Hays girls host Andover Central in sub-state title game

TMP-Marian vs Stanton County March, 7th, 5:00 p.m Smith Center, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793505">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Stanton County Trojans Saturday afternoon in Smith Center in the 2A sub-state title game. With a trip to next week's 2A state tournament on the line.

Tipoff is at 5p.m. from Smith Center. The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 4:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Stanton County March, 7th, 5:00 p.m Smith Center, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793505">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Stanton County Trojans Saturday afternoon in Smith Center in the 2A sub-state title game. With a trip to next week's 2A state tournament on the line.Tipoff is at 5p.m. from Smith Center. The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 4:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

🏀🎥 TMP-Marian Monarchs set take on Stanton Co. in sub-state finals

Saturday, March 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Kansas State, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/5) vs. TBD, approx. 1:50pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Andover Central, 4:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Stanton County, 4:40pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Osborne, approx. 6:15pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB (if win 3/6) vs. TBD, approx. 7:45pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, March 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Kansas State, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/5) vs. TBD, approx. 1:50pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Andover Central, 4:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Stanton County, 4:40pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Osborne, approx. 6:15pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB (if win 3/6) vs. TBD, approx. 7:45pm Sunday, March 8
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 12:35pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 3:00pm

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

The TMP Lady Monarchs could never fully overcome a slow Friday
night as their season ended with a loss to the top-seeded Ellinwood Eagles 46-44.

Both teams struggled to score offensively in the first quarter, combining to score just five points.

TMP missed their first eight field goals and didn’t break onto
the scoreboard until the second quarter.

The Eagles managed just five first-quarter points and led
5-0 after the first quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, TMP’s Reagan Allen got the
Monarchs on the board, making it 13-2.

Paige Koenigsman added a three-pointer, making it 16-5, but the
Eagles finished the first half up 22-7 at halftime.

The Eagles built their largest lead of the game at 27-10
early in the third quarter before TMP began to chip away at the lead.

TMP strung together a 15-3 run that covered the end of the third
quarter and the beginning of the fourth, making it 30-25.

During the run, Claire Schippers scored nine of her team-high  15
points.

In the final quarter, after Ellinwood built back up by as
many as nine with seven minutes to play in the game.

But TMP was able to close the gap, thanks to Hannah Rose, who
connected on a pair of three-pointers in the quarter. Bria Windholz pulled the
Monarchs within one, on an offensive rebound and putback, making it 39-38. 

But the Ealges were able to make enough free throws down the stretch, closing the game on a run
for the 46-44 victory.

Schippers, the Monarchs' lone senior, scored a team-high 15
points. Hannah Rose added eight points.

The Monarchs finished the season with a 16-8 record and were
8-2 in the MCL.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsThe TMP Lady Monarchs could never fully overcome a slow Friday
night as their season ended with a loss to the top-seeded Ellinwood Eagles 46-44.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279100572&color=%23294b71&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-814667509/03-06-26-tmp-wbkb-vs-ellinwood" title="03-06-26 TMP WBKB vs Ellinwood Coach Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">03-06-26 TMP WBKB vs Ellinwood Coach Interview</a></div></div>Both teams struggled to score offensively in the first quarter, combining to score just five points.TMP missed their first eight field goals and didn’t break onto
the scoreboard until the second quarter.The Eagles managed just five first-quarter points and led
5-0 after the first quarter.Midway through the second quarter, TMP’s Reagan Allen got the
Monarchs on the board, making it 13-2.Paige Koenigsman added a three-pointer, making it 16-5, but the
Eagles finished the first half up 22-7 at halftime.The Eagles built their largest lead of the game at 27-10
early in the third quarter before TMP began to chip away at the lead.TMP strung together a 15-3 run that covered the end of the third
quarter and the beginning of the fourth, making it 30-25.During the run, Claire Schippers scored nine of her team-high 15
points.In the final quarter, after Ellinwood built back up by as
many as nine with seven minutes to play in the game.But TMP was able to close the gap, thanks to Hannah Rose, who
connected on a pair of three-pointers in the quarter. Bria Windholz pulled the
Monarchs within one, on an offensive rebound and putback, making it 39-38. But the Ealges were able to make enough free throws down the stretch, closing the game on a run
for the 46-44 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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279100980&color=%23294b71&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-814667509/03-06-26-tmp-wbkb-vs-1" title="03-06-26 TMP WBKB vs Ellinwood Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">03-06-26 TMP WBKB vs Ellinwood Highlights</a></div></div>Schippers, the Monarchs' lone senior, scored a team-high 15
points. Hannah Rose added eight points.The Monarchs finished the season with a 16-8 record and were
8-2 in the MCL.

🏀Monarchs comeback falls short; ends season as sub-state runners-up

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State had its hopes of a repeat MIAA Tournament title dashed on Friday night as Rogers State used a big second-half rally to knock off the Tigers. The Hillcats took the contest 70-63, scoring 47 points after halftime with hot shooting. FHSU went to 19-10 overall with the loss, while RSU improved to 20-9.

The game was a tale of two halves. The Tigers got out of the gate well in the first half and shot the ball at a 54.8 percent clip, while holding the Hillcats to just 34.8 percent. That staked the Tigers to a 39-23 advantage at halftime. In the second half, it was the reverse as the Hillcats shot 59 percent to the Tigers' 28.6 percent. Another huge disparity in the game was the free-throw line, where Rogers State shot 32 attempts to just 12 for FHSU. The Hillcats outscored the Tigers by 16 points at the free-throw line, 23-7.

The Tigers scored the first six points of the game and never trailed in the first half. They used a 9-2 run to lead by 12, 20-8, then a 10-2 run to lead by 18, 30-12. That was the biggest lead of the game for FHSU at the 6:00 mark of the first half. They took a 16-point advantage into the locker room.

Rogers State slowly chipped away at the least and had the Tiger advantage down to seven by the 10:22 mark. An Eli Lawson stick back put the lead back up to nine, but the Hillcats kept charging and ran past the Tigers with a 14-0 run to lead by five with 5:39 to play. The Tigers got back within two in the final five minutes, but the Hillcats were too good at the free-throw line in the clutch moments. RSU went on to win the game by seven.

Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 17 points, while Dan Mukuna added 14 and Jahvari Martino had 13. Grill led the Tigers in rebounding with eight and tied Martino for the high in assists, both with three.

Tim Jordan, Jr. led the Hillcats with 16 points, while Caden Fry had 15, Jabryn Anderson had 13, and Andrew Mason had 12.

The Tigers reached 19 wins in season for the 17th time under head coach Mark Johnson. The NCAA Selection Show will be Sunday night, but the Tigers were not referenced in the top 10 of the latest NCAA Region Rankings released back on Wednesday.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State had its hopes of a repeat MIAA Tournament title dashed on Friday night as Rogers State used a big second-half rally to knock off the Tigers. The Hillcats took the contest 70-63, scoring 47 points after halftime with hot shooting. FHSU went to 19-10 overall with the loss, while RSU improved to 20-9.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279122070&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/fhsu-mbkb-post-v-rodgers-state" title="Fort Hays State Postgame vs. Rogers State (March 6, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State Postgame vs. Rogers State (March 6, 2026)</a></div></div>The game was a tale of two halves. The Tigers got out of the gate well in the first half and shot the ball at a 54.8 percent clip, while holding the Hillcats to just 34.8 percent. That staked the Tigers to a 39-23 advantage at halftime. In the second half, it was the reverse as the Hillcats shot 59 percent to the Tigers' 28.6 percent. Another huge disparity in the game was the free-throw line, where Rogers State shot 32 attempts to just 12 for FHSU. The Hillcats outscored the Tigers by 16 points at the free-throw line, 23-7.The Tigers scored the first six points of the game and never trailed in the first half. They used a 9-2 run to lead by 12, 20-8, then a 10-2 run to lead by 18, 30-12. That was the biggest lead of the game for FHSU at the 6:00 mark of the first half. They took a 16-point advantage into the locker room.Rogers State slowly chipped away at the least and had the Tiger advantage down to seven by the 10:22 mark. An Eli Lawson stick back put the lead back up to nine, but the Hillcats kept charging and ran past the Tigers with a 14-0 run to lead by five with 5:39 to play. The Tigers got back within two in the final five minutes, but the Hillcats were too good at the free-throw line in the clutch moments. RSU went on to win the game by seven.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279121941&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/fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v-1" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (March 6, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (March 6, 2026)</a></div></div>Kyle Grill led the Tigers with 17 points, while Dan Mukuna added 14 and Jahvari Martino had 13. Grill led the Tigers in rebounding with eight and tied Martino for the high in assists, both with three.Tim Jordan, Jr. led the Hillcats with 16 points, while Caden Fry had 15, Jabryn Anderson had 13, and Andrew Mason had 12.The Tigers reached 19 wins in season for the 17th time under head coach Mark Johnson. The NCAA Selection Show will be Sunday night, but the Tigers were not referenced in the top 10 of the latest NCAA Region Rankings released back on Wednesday.

🏀 Hillcats rally past Tigers in MIAA quarterfinals

KSHSAA Sub-State&nbsp;Championship GIRLS Class 2A Smith Center Sub-State 1 Ellinwood 46, TMP-Marian 44 Smith Center Sub-State 2 Oakley 72, Hoxie 59

BOYS Class 5A&nbsp; Sub-State 4 Topeka Seaman 52, Hays 46

Class 1A Division 1 Osborne Sub-State 1 Central Plains 56, Sylvan-Lucas 52 Osborne Sub-State 2 Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 73, Quinter 59

Class 1A Division 2 Golden Plains Sub-State 1 Victoria 51, Wallace County 40 Golden Plains Sub-State 2 Weskan 71, Wheatland-Grinnell 67

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 </figure>KSHSAA Sub-State&nbsp;Championship GIRLS Class 2A Smith Center Sub-State 1 Ellinwood 46, TMP-Marian 44 Smith Center Sub-State 2 Oakley 72, Hoxie 59BOYS Class 5A&nbsp; Sub-State 4 Topeka Seaman 52, Hays 46Class 1A Division 1 Osborne Sub-State 1 Central Plains 56, Sylvan-Lucas 52 Osborne Sub-State 2 Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 73, Quinter 59Class 1A Division 2 Golden Plains Sub-State 1 Victoria 51, Wallace County 40 Golden Plains Sub-State 2 Weskan 71, Wheatland-Grinnell 67

🏀 Area basketball scores - Friday, March 6

CORALVILLE, Iowa – Isabella Renfro of Fort Hays State guaranteed herself placement at the first-ever NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championship on Friday by winning her first two matches of the tournament to reach the semifinals on Saturday. Nichole Moore, Alexis Burton, and Leiannah Landreth also competed for the Tigers, but were eliminated on day one of the competition. Overall, the Tigers had four wins on the day.

Renfro, the No. 3 seed in the 180 bracket, had a dominating day by not giving up a point. She posted an 11-0 tech fall in 2:12 against Isabella Gretzinger of Presbyterian in the round of 16, then secured placement in the tournament with a fall in 0:58 over Mia Gaetjens of Adrian College.

Renfro will be the first All-America performer in program history, and one of the first 80 NCAA All-Americans in women's wrestling history, but has her sights on a potential trip to the national championship match. She will meet Destiny Rodriguez of McKendree for the third time this season in the semifinals, looking to avenge her loss in the final to Rodriguez at the Region 6 Championship. Renfro defeated Rodriguez earlier in the season, so this will be the rubber match to determine who wrestles for a national championship.

Landreth (117), Moore (145), and Burton (160) all dropped their opening matches of the tournament. Landreth had a lead going into the second period, but her opponent Maddie Ripley of Western New England rallied to get the match tied and then scored a fall 47 seconds into the second period. Moore gave Reese Larramendy, the No. 1 ranked wrestler at 145 from Iowa, a good fight nearly lasting the entire match. Larramendy scored an 11-1 tech fall. Burton made a bit of a push in the second period against No. 3 seed Tiffany Baublitz of East Stroudsburg, scoring three points, but she couldn't quite find leverage to flip the match in her favor.

Nichole Moore and Alexis Burton each won a consolation match before coming up short in their second consolation contest. Moore defeated Cloe Charlesworth of Ursinus by tech fall 11-0 and Burton took a 3-3 decision against Presley McCandlish of Lock Haven on criteria. Unfortunately, Moore dropped a 5-1 decision to Liv Wieber of Simon Fraser and Burton lost by fall to May Cuyler of Presbyterian. Moore finished her season at 18-7, while Burton finished the year at 22-10. Landreth lost her consolation match to Jenna Anderson of Presbyterian by an 8-4 decision. She ended her season at 21-11 overall.

The semifinals and remaining consolation matches will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Mar. 7). Championship matches will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCORALVILLE, Iowa – Isabella Renfro of Fort Hays State guaranteed herself placement at the first-ever NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championship on Friday by winning her first two matches of the tournament to reach the semifinals on Saturday. Nichole Moore, Alexis Burton, and Leiannah Landreth also competed for the Tigers, but were eliminated on day one of the competition. Overall, the Tigers had four wins on the day.Renfro, the No. 3 seed in the 180 bracket, had a dominating day by not giving up a point. She posted an 11-0 tech fall in 2:12 against Isabella Gretzinger of Presbyterian in the round of 16, then secured placement in the tournament with a fall in 0:58 over Mia Gaetjens of Adrian College.Renfro will be the first All-America performer in program history, and one of the first 80 NCAA All-Americans in women's wrestling history, but has her sights on a potential trip to the national championship match. She will meet Destiny Rodriguez of McKendree for the third time this season in the semifinals, looking to avenge her loss in the final to Rodriguez at the Region 6 Championship. Renfro defeated Rodriguez earlier in the season, so this will be the rubber match to determine who wrestles for a national championship.Landreth (117), Moore (145), and Burton (160) all dropped their opening matches of the tournament. Landreth had a lead going into the second period, but her opponent Maddie Ripley of Western New England rallied to get the match tied and then scored a fall 47 seconds into the second period. Moore gave Reese Larramendy, the No. 1 ranked wrestler at 145 from Iowa, a good fight nearly lasting the entire match. Larramendy scored an 11-1 tech fall. Burton made a bit of a push in the second period against No. 3 seed Tiffany Baublitz of East Stroudsburg, scoring three points, but she couldn't quite find leverage to flip the match in her favor.Nichole Moore and Alexis Burton each won a consolation match before coming up short in their second consolation contest. Moore defeated Cloe Charlesworth of Ursinus by tech fall 11-0 and Burton took a 3-3 decision against Presley McCandlish of Lock Haven on criteria. Unfortunately, Moore dropped a 5-1 decision to Liv Wieber of Simon Fraser and Burton lost by fall to May Cuyler of Presbyterian. Moore finished her season at 18-7, while Burton finished the year at 22-10. Landreth lost her consolation match to Jenna Anderson of Presbyterian by an 8-4 decision. She ended her season at 21-11 overall.The semifinals and remaining consolation matches will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Mar. 7). Championship matches will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.

🤼‍♀️ FHSU's Renfro advances to semifinals at NCAA NC Women’s Wrestling Championship

By Dustin Armbruster
 Hays Post Sports

TOPEKA – A long second half scoring drought cost Hays High
in a 52-46 loss in Topeka against Seaman High School on Friday evening.

Hays (19-5) led early 5-1 on a pair of Trey Oakley field
goals. The Vikings (21-4) scored seven quick points to take the lead back at 8-5.
Oakley scored the Indians’ first ten points of the game including their next
two field goals which tied the game at 8 and 10. Izaac Fox was the first player
not named Oakley to scored for Hays. His first three points of the game gave
the Indians a 13-10 lead they would take into the second quarter.

Fox scored the first four more points of the second quarter
to give Hays another lead at 17-14. Back-to-back threes and a free throw from Seaman
gave the Vikings the lead again at 21-17 with 1:51 left in the half.

Dawson Ruder scored his first points of the game on a pair
of free throws and was followed up by two from Foxx to tie the game at 21. The Vikings
grabbed two free makes of their own for a 23-21 halftime lead.

The teams traded the lead through the first six-plus minutes
of the third quarter. After falling behind by eight points, Oakley and Ruder combined
for eight straight points to tie the game at 32 with 1:25 left in the third.

That is when the lid was placed on the basket for Hays.
Trailing 38-32, Hays went 0-5 from the field and turned the ball over twice. Seaman
was unable to score as well until their was 3:45 left in the game when they hit
a three pointer for a 41-32 lead.

The Indians next three possession went dry as well. All told
it was a 7:40 field goal drought until Ruder hit a three with 1:45 left in the
game. During that long span, Hays made just one free throw. 

Seaman kept Hays at arm’s length for the balance of the game
and a 52-46 victory.

Oakley scored a career high 19 in his final game. He took
two charges and leaves with the second most charges in a career at 31. Ruder
scored 11 points and passed Brady Werth for most points in a career at 1,147.

By Dustin Armbruster
 Hays Post SportsTOPEKA – A long second half scoring drought cost Hays High
in a 52-46 loss in Topeka against Seaman High School on Friday evening.Hays (19-5) led early 5-1 on a pair of Trey Oakley field
goals. The Vikings (21-4) scored seven quick points to take the lead back at 8-5.
Oakley scored the Indians’ first ten points of the game including their next
two field goals which tied the game at 8 and 10. Izaac Fox was the first player
not named Oakley to scored for Hays. His first three points of the game gave
the Indians a 13-10 lead they would take into the second quarter.Fox scored the first four more points of the second quarter
to give Hays another lead at 17-14. Back-to-back threes and a free throw from Seaman
gave the Vikings the lead again at 21-17 with 1:51 left in the half.Dawson Ruder scored his first points of the game on a pair
of free throws and was followed up by two from Foxx to tie the game at 21. The Vikings
grabbed two free makes of their own for a 23-21 halftime lead.Highlights<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279057015&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-814667509/3-6-26-hhs-mbkb-highlights-v" title="3-6-26 HHS MBKB Highlights v. Topeka Seaman" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">3-6-26 HHS MBKB Highlights v. Topeka Seaman</a></div></div>The teams traded the lead through the first six-plus minutes
of the third quarter. After falling behind by eight points, Oakley and Ruder combined
for eight straight points to tie the game at 32 with 1:25 left in the third.That is when the lid was placed on the basket for Hays.
Trailing 38-32, Hays went 0-5 from the field and turned the ball over twice. Seaman
was unable to score as well until their was 3:45 left in the game when they hit
a three pointer for a 41-32 lead.The Indians next three possession went dry as well. All told
it was a 7:40 field goal drought until Ruder hit a three with 1:45 left in the
game. During that long span, Hays made just one free throw. Seaman kept Hays at arm’s length for the balance of the game
and a 52-46 victory.Coach Sean Dreiling<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2279056886&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-814667509/3-6-26-hhs-mbkb-coach" title="3-6-26 HHS MBKB Coach Interview v. Topeka Seaman" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">3-6-26 HHS MBKB Coach Interview v. Topeka Seaman</a></div></div>Oakley scored a career high 19 in his final game. He took
two charges and leaves with the second most charges in a career at 31. Ruder
scored 11 points and passed Brady Werth for most points in a career at 1,147.

🏀 Hays boys' bid for state berth falls short

TMP-Marian vs Ellinwood March, 6th, 7:30 p.m Smith Center, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793497">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the top-seed Ellinwood Lady Eagles in the 7:30 p.m. sub-state championship game Friday in Smith Center.

The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 7:10 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Ellinwood March, 6th, 7:30 p.m Smith Center, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3793497">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the top-seed Ellinwood Lady Eagles in the 7:30 p.m. sub-state championship game Friday in Smith Center.The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 7:10 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

🏀🎥 TMP-Marian Monarchs host sub-state semifinals with Ellinwood

Hays High at Topeka-Seaman Friday, Mar. 6 - 6:00 Topeka, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3787219">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;

Hays High tries to punch a ticket to the 5A State Tournament when they face Topeka-Seaman on Friday evening.

The Indians (19-4) defeated Eisenhower on Tuesday while the Vikings (20-4) powered past Valley Center with a big second half.

Winner of this game plays in Tuesday's first round of the 5A State Tournament.

Tip-off for tonight is set for 6:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 5:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays High at Topeka-Seaman Friday, Mar. 6 - 6:00 Topeka, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3787219">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;Hays High tries to punch a ticket to the 5A State Tournament when they face Topeka-Seaman on Friday evening.The Indians (19-4) defeated Eisenhower on Tuesday while the Vikings (20-4) powered past Valley Center with a big second half.Winner of this game plays in Tuesday's first round of the 5A State Tournament.Tip-off for tonight is set for 6:00. The Hertz Pregame Show will begin at 5:40 on 96.9 KFIX.&nbsp;Video is available at the above link.

🏀📺 Hays boys head to Topeka for sub-state championship

(6-seed) Fort Hays State (19-9, 11-8 MIAA) vs. (3-seed)&nbsp;Rogers State (19-9, 13-6 MIAA) Friday, March 6 • 8:15 p.m. Kansas City, Mo. • Municipal Auditorium

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Fort Hays State Men's Basketball preps to face Rogers State in the MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday night in Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8:15 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium. Both teams enter at 19-9 overall for the season.

Fort Hays State won the only meeting of the regular season with Rogers State. The Tigers topped the Hillcats in overtime 80-75 in Hays back on January 22 in Hays. FHSU has won three-straight games against RSU going back to the 2024-25 season. The Tigers hold a 7-5 advantage in the all-time series between the teams.

Fort Hays State has met Rogers State in the MIAA twice and won both times. The most recent was last year in the semifinals, when FHSU won 61-43. The 43 points was just one off the MIAA Tournament record low of 42. Fort Hays State has made it to at least the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament four years in a row and is looking to extend the streak to five this year.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics(6-seed) Fort Hays State (19-9, 11-8 MIAA) vs. (3-seed)&nbsp;Rogers State (19-9, 13-6 MIAA) Friday, March 6 • 8:15 p.m. Kansas City, Mo. • Municipal AuditoriumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball preps to face Rogers State in the MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday night in Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8:15 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium. Both teams enter at 19-9 overall for the season.Fort Hays State won the only meeting of the regular season with Rogers State. The Tigers topped the Hillcats in overtime 80-75 in Hays back on January 22 in Hays. FHSU has won three-straight games against RSU going back to the 2024-25 season. The Tigers hold a 7-5 advantage in the all-time series between the teams.Fort Hays State has met Rogers State in the MIAA twice and won both times. The most recent was last year in the semifinals, when FHSU won 61-43. The 43 points was just one off the MIAA Tournament record low of 42. Fort Hays State has made it to at least the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament four years in a row and is looking to extend the streak to five this year.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tigers face Hillcats in MIAA quarterfinals

Friday, March 6
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. St. John’s/Tipton, approx. 5:00pm * KFIX: Hays High MBKB
(if win 3/3) vs. Topeka Seaman/Valley Center, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB vs. Ellinwood, approx. 7:10pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Rogers State, approx. 7:45

Saturday, March 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Kansas State, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/5) vs. TBD, approx. 1:50pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Andover Central, 4:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Stanton County, 4:40pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Osborne, approx. 6:15pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB (if win 3/6) vs. TBD, approx. 7:45pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, March 6
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. St. John’s/Tipton, approx. 5:00pm * KFIX: Hays High MBKB
(if win 3/3) vs. Topeka Seaman/Valley Center, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB vs. Ellinwood, approx. 7:10pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Rogers State, approx. 7:45Saturday, March 7
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Kansas State, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/5) vs. TBD, approx. 1:50pm KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. Andover Central, 4:40pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Stanton County, 4:40pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Osborne, approx. 6:15pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB (if win 3/6) vs. TBD, approx. 7:45pm&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, March 8
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 12:35pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. TBD (if win 3/7), 3:00pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team fell to Missouri Western in the MIAA Championship quarterfinals Thursday afternoon, losing 77-68 in overtime.

The Tigers (24-5), seeded second in the tournament, have now lost three of their last four, while the seventh-seeded Griffons (15-15) own the second-longest winning streak in the conference at seven in a row.

Fort Hays State hit 33.3 percent from the floor (25-of-75), its lowest shooting percentage in a game in two years.

A pair of early 3-pointers from Talexa Weeter and Olivia Mortensen gave the Tigers a quick lead, but the Griffons quickly responded with a 13-2 run to go up by seven. Fort Hays State punched back with a 9-0 run to take the lead, going into the second quarter ahead 21-20.

Brooke Loewe opened the second frame with a triple of her own, stretching the FHSU run to 16-2. A pair of baskets from Kaitlin Schumann put the Tigers up by eight at the break, 35-27.

The Griffons came out of the locker room on a mission, scoring the first seven points before taking the lead on a 3-pointer four minutes into the frame. Missouri Western outscored the Tigers 25-14 in the third quarter, taking a 52-49 lead into the final stanza.

Missouri Western led by as many as nine with 6:53 to go before the Tigers mounted their comeback, outscoring the Griffons 13-4 over the final six-plus minutes to tie things up.

Four free throws from Weeter pulled the Tigers within five before Mortensen hit a layup to make it a one-possession game with four minutes to play. The Tigers closed within one on a Loewe layup before the Griffons pushed the lead to three with a pair of free throws with four seconds to go.

After calling a timeout to advance the ball, FHSU got the ball to Weeter at the top of the key where she made a ball fake to get an open look at a game-tying 3-pointer. The attempt swished through the net with 1.2 seconds to go, giving the Tigers their first long-range make in the second half after 11 misses.

After giving up the late lead, Missouri Western bounced back in overtime, hitting a 3-pointer 18 seconds in to take the lead for good. The Griffons hit 3-of-4 from the floor in the extra period while holding the Tigers to an 0-for-6 effort from the floor in OT, extending their stay in Kansas City to the weekend.

Four Tigers scored in double figures for the sixth time this season, including 20 each from Weeter and Mortensen, 16 from Loewe and a career-best 12 from Schumann for a second-straight game. Mortensen added a career-high 15 rebounds, tallying her second-career double-double. That quartet of players combined for all 68 Tiger points.

Mia Morel led the Griffons with 32 points while attempting 36 field goals. The Tigers outrebounded the Griffons by 10, 57-47.

The Tigers will await Selection Sunday, with the bracket set to be announced in three days at 9:30 p.m. on NCAA.com. FHSU was ranked second in the latest regional ranking and are poised to make its 11th regional appearance.

Notes - The loss snaps an eight-year streak of FHSU playing in the MIAA Championship semifinals, which was the longest active streak in the league entering the tournament. - The Tigers are now 0-3 in overtime games in the MIAA tournament.- This was the first overtime loss for FHSU under head coach Talia Kahrs (5-1). - The loss snaps a stretch of 10 straight wins when coming off a loss. It is just the second time the Tigers have lost back-to-back games under Kahrs (13-2). - FHSU is now 3-5 against Missouri Western under Kahrs. The Griffons are one of only two teams with a winning record over the third-year head coach. - After winning each of its first five games as the No. 2 seed in the MIAA Championship tournament, the Tigers have now lost two in a row when seeded second (Friday &amp; last year's championship game).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team fell to Missouri Western in the MIAA Championship quarterfinals Thursday afternoon, losing 77-68 in overtime.The Tigers (24-5), seeded second in the tournament, have now lost three of their last four, while the seventh-seeded Griffons (15-15) own the second-longest winning streak in the conference at seven in a row.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2278356347&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-814667509/3-5-26-fhsu-wbkb-coach-and" title="Fort Hays State Postgame Press Conference (March 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State Postgame Press Conference (March 5, 2026)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State hit 33.3 percent from the floor (25-of-75), its lowest shooting percentage in a game in two years.A pair of early 3-pointers from Talexa Weeter and Olivia Mortensen gave the Tigers a quick lead, but the Griffons quickly responded with a 13-2 run to go up by seven. Fort Hays State punched back with a 9-0 run to take the lead, going into the second quarter ahead 21-20.Brooke Loewe opened the second frame with a triple of her own, stretching the FHSU run to 16-2. A pair of baskets from Kaitlin Schumann put the Tigers up by eight at the break, 35-27.The Griffons came out of the locker room on a mission, scoring the first seven points before taking the lead on a 3-pointer four minutes into the frame. Missouri Western outscored the Tigers 25-14 in the third quarter, taking a 52-49 lead into the final stanza.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2278356812&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-814667509/3-5-26-fhsu-wbkb-highlights-vs" title="#11 Fort Hays State WBB vs. Missouri Western State (March 5, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#11 Fort Hays State WBB vs. Missouri Western State (March 5, 2026)</a></div></div>Missouri Western led by as many as nine with 6:53 to go before the Tigers mounted their comeback, outscoring the Griffons 13-4 over the final six-plus minutes to tie things up.Four free throws from Weeter pulled the Tigers within five before Mortensen hit a layup to make it a one-possession game with four minutes to play. The Tigers closed within one on a Loewe layup before the Griffons pushed the lead to three with a pair of free throws with four seconds to go.After calling a timeout to advance the ball, FHSU got the ball to Weeter at the top of the key where she made a ball fake to get an open look at a game-tying 3-pointer. The attempt swished through the net with 1.2 seconds to go, giving the Tigers their first long-range make in the second half after 11 misses.After giving up the late lead, Missouri Western bounced back in overtime, hitting a 3-pointer 18 seconds in to take the lead for good. The Griffons hit 3-of-4 from the floor in the extra period while holding the Tigers to an 0-for-6 effort from the floor in OT, extending their stay in Kansas City to the weekend.Four Tigers scored in double figures for the sixth time this season, including 20 each from Weeter and Mortensen, 16 from Loewe and a career-best 12 from Schumann for a second-straight game. Mortensen added a career-high 15 rebounds, tallying her second-career double-double. That quartet of players combined for all 68 Tiger points.Mia Morel led the Griffons with 32 points while attempting 36 field goals. The Tigers outrebounded the Griffons by 10, 57-47.The Tigers will await Selection Sunday, with the bracket set to be announced in three days at 9:30 p.m. on NCAA.com. FHSU was ranked second in the latest regional ranking and are poised to make its 11th regional appearance.Notes - The loss snaps an eight-year streak of FHSU playing in the MIAA Championship semifinals, which was the longest active streak in the league entering the tournament. - The Tigers are now 0-3 in overtime games in the MIAA tournament.- This was the first overtime loss for FHSU under head coach Talia Kahrs (5-1). - The loss snaps a stretch of 10 straight wins when coming off a loss. It is just the second time the Tigers have lost back-to-back games under Kahrs (13-2). - FHSU is now 3-5 against Missouri Western under Kahrs. The Griffons are one of only two teams with a winning record over the third-year head coach. - After winning each of its first five games as the No. 2 seed in the MIAA Championship tournament, the Tigers have now lost two in a row when seeded second (Friday &amp; last year's championship game).&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 No. 11 Tigers fall to Griffons in MIAA quarterfinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs released veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whose track record of penalties often overshadowed his otherwise solid play in Kansas City, hours after agreeing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rams-chiefs-trade-trent-mcduffie-c1f26e3a0a1b251fa4628aaddfc21cd1">to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie</a>&nbsp;to the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday.

While the decision to trade McDuffie was made in large part for the draft capital they received in return, the decision to part with Taylor was driven by the salary cap.

The Chiefs saved $20 million by releasing him ahead of the new league year.

The Chiefs had already worked down their salary cap total by releasing veteran defensive end Mike Danna and restructuring the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Those moves collectively allowed Kansas City to not only get under the cap but created some flexibility to address a number of pressing needs when free agency begins next week.

Taylor had one year left on the four-year, $80 million deal he signed in 2023, when the Chiefs were working to rebuild their offensive line. He helped them win the Super Bowl that season and return to the championship game the following year, but he also committed 49 penalties in 45 games with the Chiefs, more than any other offensive lineman during his tenure.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772807859695.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (74) gets set to block Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) during an NFL football game, Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (74) gets set to block Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) during an NFL football game, Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs released veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whose track record of penalties often overshadowed his otherwise solid play in Kansas City, hours after agreeing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rams-chiefs-trade-trent-mcduffie-c1f26e3a0a1b251fa4628aaddfc21cd1">to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie</a>&nbsp;to the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday.While the decision to trade McDuffie was made in large part for the draft capital they received in return, the decision to part with Taylor was driven by the salary cap.The Chiefs saved $20 million by releasing him ahead of the new league year.The Chiefs had already worked down their salary cap total by releasing veteran defensive end Mike Danna and restructuring the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Those moves collectively allowed Kansas City to not only get under the cap but created some flexibility to address a number of pressing needs when free agency begins next week.Taylor had one year left on the four-year, $80 million deal he signed in 2023, when the Chiefs were working to rebuild their offensive line. He helped them win the Super Bowl that season and return to the championship game the following year, but he also committed 49 penalties in 45 games with the Chiefs, more than any other offensive lineman during his tenure.The Chiefs are expected to start Jaylon Moore at right tackle next season. It will be the second year of his two-year, $30 million deal.Earlier in the day, the Chiefs agreed with the Rams on a trade that will send McDuffie to the NFC and net Kansas City the 29th overall pick in this year's draft, along with fifth- and sixth-rounders this year and a third-round pick next year.Three people confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was not yet finalized.McDuffie was a first-round pick in 2022 and entering the final year of his rookie contract, due to make $13.6 million for this coming season. But given the Chiefs' financial situation, it would have been difficult to sign McDuffie to the kind of long-term deal the former All-Pro was seeking, so the Chiefs opted instead to trade him for a package of draft picks.It is not unlike the move they made in 2022, when they traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. The Chiefs used the package of draft picks they got in return to rebuild their roster with younger players who helped them to three straight Super Bowls.