Hays 49, Liberal 28 Plainville 12, TMP 29 Syracuse 0, Smith Center 70 Beliot 26, Russell 20 Minneapolis 7, Phillipsburg 66 Norton 6, Concordia 36 South Gray 0, Kinsley 46 Wichita Co. 56, Ellis 6 Trego 50, Quinter 0 Ness City 6, LaCrosse 52 Hill City 46, Decatur Co. 0 Hoxie 6, Rawlins Co. 56 Thunder Ridge 42, Osborne 20 Hodgeman Co. 14, Victoria 28 Dighton 56, Greeley Co. 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 0, Wallace Co. 50 Deerfield 22, Logan/Palco 66 Otis-Bison 48, Southern Coffee Co. 0 Ingalls 56, Pawnee Heights 6

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 </figure>Hays 49, Liberal 28 Plainville 12, TMP 29 Syracuse 0, Smith Center 70 Beliot 26, Russell 20 Minneapolis 7, Phillipsburg 66 Norton 6, Concordia 36 South Gray 0, Kinsley 46 Wichita Co. 56, Ellis 6 Trego 50, Quinter 0 Ness City 6, LaCrosse 52 Hill City 46, Decatur Co. 0 Hoxie 6, Rawlins Co. 56 Thunder Ridge 42, Osborne 20 Hodgeman Co. 14, Victoria 28 Dighton 56, Greeley Co. 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 0, Wallace Co. 50 Deerfield 22, Logan/Palco 66 Otis-Bison 48, Southern Coffee Co. 0 Ingalls 56, Pawnee Heights 6

🏈 Week 8 Kansas football scores

#5-5A Hays High (5-2, 2-1 WAC) vs Liberal (6-1, 2-1) Friday, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m. Liberal, 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 - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551510">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>

The Hays High Indians finish off the regular season with a visit to Liberal.&nbsp;

Both teams dropped a game to Great Bend in conference place. This game remains important for 5A West playoff seeding. Liberal is currently the three seed. Hays is the current seven seed.

Hays has won 14 of the last 16 games against the Redskins. This is the 49th all-time meeting.

Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694699014932.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>#5-5A Hays High (5-2, 2-1 WAC) vs Liberal (6-1, 2-1) Friday, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m. Liberal, 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 - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551510">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>The Hays High Indians finish off the regular season with a visit to Liberal.&nbsp;Both teams dropped a game to Great Bend in conference place. This game remains important for 5A West playoff seeding. Liberal is currently the three seed. Hays is the current seven seed.Hays has won 14 of the last 16 games against the Redskins. This is the 49th all-time meeting.Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX.

🏈🎥 Hays High and Liberal in WAC finale

TMP-Marian (4-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Plainville (3-3, 1-3 MCL) Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Hays, 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/2552055">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs host the Plainville Cardinals in a key district matchup to close out the regular season.

The winner clinches a home playoff game in week 9.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

<figure>
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 </figure>TMP-Marian (4-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Plainville (3-3, 1-3 MCL) Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Hays, 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/2552055">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs host the Plainville Cardinals in a key district matchup to close out the regular season.The winner clinches a home playoff game in week 9.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 Monarchs host Plainville in district finale

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

Friday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pm

Saturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State and Southern Nazarene played to a scoreless draw on Thursday evening (Oct. 23) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The No. 5 ranked Tigers dominated the overall shot count 16-4, but could never find a way to break through against the Crimson Storm. FHSU, now 11-0-3 overall and 7-0-1 in the GAC, ran its unbeaten streak to 14-straight matches to open the year, while SNU went to 5-5-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the GAC.

Fort Hays State dominated the first half with an aggressive offensive approach, recording 14 shots compared to Southern Nazarene's three. Southern Nazarene goalkeeper Aimar Aramendia made three key saves to keep the Tigers out of the net. Payton Roehrich picked up his lone save of the game in the first half and the Tigers also had to make a team save to keep the Crimson Storm off the board.

Fort Hays maintained offensive pressure throughout the second half, but the SNU defense was always up to the task of keeping the match level. Aramendia made a tremendous diving save on a Juan Linares strike in the 62nd minute to keep the match scoreless. By the end of the match, FHSU had eight corner kicks compared to five for SNU.

Elias Ovelar Semeniuk led the Tigers with four shots. Roehrich secured another individual shutout, now with seven on the season. For the Tigers, it was their 10th shutout of the season as a team.

Fort Hays State saw its second-longest win streak in school history snapped at 10 matches, but its unbeaten streak of 14 is the second longest in school history, just two behind the streak of 16 set by the 2018 squad.

Fort Hays will host No. 17 ranked Rogers State on Saturday at 1 p.m. It will be the final home match of the regular season for FHSU, though it may be in position to host postseason matches later down the line pending on what transpires over the final four matches of the regular season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761300739578.png" alt="Fort Hays State freshman goalkeeper Payton Roehrich attempts to block a shot against Southern Nazarene on Thursday, October 24, 2025 at the FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordan Bredenberg)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State freshman goalkeeper Payton Roehrich attempts to block a shot against Southern Nazarene on Thursday, October 24, 2025 at the FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordan Bredenberg)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State and Southern Nazarene played to a scoreless draw on Thursday evening (Oct. 23) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The No. 5 ranked Tigers dominated the overall shot count 16-4, but could never find a way to break through against the Crimson Storm. FHSU, now 11-0-3 overall and 7-0-1 in the GAC, ran its unbeaten streak to 14-straight matches to open the year, while SNU went to 5-5-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the GAC.Fort Hays State dominated the first half with an aggressive offensive approach, recording 14 shots compared to Southern Nazarene's three. Southern Nazarene goalkeeper Aimar Aramendia made three key saves to keep the Tigers out of the net. Payton Roehrich picked up his lone save of the game in the first half and the Tigers also had to make a team save to keep the Crimson Storm off the board.Fort Hays maintained offensive pressure throughout the second half, but the SNU defense was always up to the task of keeping the match level. Aramendia made a tremendous diving save on a Juan Linares strike in the 62nd minute to keep the match scoreless. By the end of the match, FHSU had eight corner kicks compared to five for SNU.Elias Ovelar Semeniuk led the Tigers with four shots. Roehrich secured another individual shutout, now with seven on the season. For the Tigers, it was their 10th shutout of the season as a team.Fort Hays State saw its second-longest win streak in school history snapped at 10 matches, but its unbeaten streak of 14 is the second longest in school history, just two behind the streak of 16 set by the 2018 squad.Up nextFort Hays will host No. 17 ranked Rogers State on Saturday at 1 p.m. It will be the final home match of the regular season for FHSU, though it may be in position to host postseason matches later down the line pending on what transpires over the final four matches of the regular season.

⚽ No. 5 Tigers play to scoreless draw with Crimson Storm

MANHEIM, Pa. - Fort Hays State's Matthew Rodriguez will open his junior season ranked 12th nationally at 184 pounds, announced Thursday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Rodriguez had a strong sophomore campaign for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Division II Championships after going 4-1 and placing third at the Super Region VI Championships. The Salina, Kan. native finished the season 16-19 overall, improving his career record to 49-46 at FHSU.

The Tigers are receiving votes in the team rankings, accumulating two points based on Rodriguez' ranking. Fort Hays State is one of 48 schools with least one wrestler listed in the rankings. Defending national champions Nebraska-Kearney top the team ranking with 73 points and eight ranked individuals, while second-ranked Lander is the only school with an individual mentioned at all 10 weight classes.

Out of the 18 competitors that reached the 2025 National Championships at 184 pounds, Rodriguez is one of just eight that return to competition at that weight this season. Eight national qualifiers graduated, while two project to change weight classes this season.

Rodriguez and the rest of the Tigers are set to open the season next month (Nov. 8) when they travel to Mitchell, S.D. for the Dakota Wesleyan Open. FHSU will first compete at home when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist in a tri-dual on December 6 before hosting the Bob Smith Open the following day.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMANHEIM, Pa. - Fort Hays State's Matthew Rodriguez will open his junior season ranked 12th nationally at 184 pounds, announced Thursday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.Rodriguez had a strong sophomore campaign for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Division II Championships after going 4-1 and placing third at the Super Region VI Championships. The Salina, Kan. native finished the season 16-19 overall, improving his career record to 49-46 at FHSU.The Tigers are receiving votes in the team rankings, accumulating two points based on Rodriguez' ranking. Fort Hays State is one of 48 schools with least one wrestler listed in the rankings. Defending national champions Nebraska-Kearney top the team ranking with 73 points and eight ranked individuals, while second-ranked Lander is the only school with an individual mentioned at all 10 weight classes.Out of the 18 competitors that reached the 2025 National Championships at 184 pounds, Rodriguez is one of just eight that return to competition at that weight this season. Eight national qualifiers graduated, while two project to change weight classes this season.Rodriguez and the rest of the Tigers are set to open the season next month (Nov. 8) when they travel to Mitchell, S.D. for the Dakota Wesleyan Open. FHSU will first compete at home when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist in a tri-dual on December 6 before hosting the Bob Smith Open the following day.

🤼‍♂️ FHSU's Rodriguez opens season nationally ranked at 184

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without two starters on their offensive line when they play the Washington Commanders&nbsp;on Monday night, with right guard Trey Smith dealing with back spasms and tackle Josh Simmons handling a family issue.

Smith began having trouble during last week's win over the Raiders, forcing Mike Caliendo into the lineup. It appears that the veteran backup will start against Washington, which has the league's 27th-ranked defense and is 25th against the pass this season.

“We've always looked at Mike as a starter. I think all the guys do," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said Thursday. "Everybody has confidence when he comes in, we can pick up and go. That's how I feel about him, speaking for the gang here.”

Smith has emerged as one of the premier guards in the NFL, and the Chiefs paid him that way this past offseason, giving him a four-year, $94 million extension in July. Caliendo started three games and appeared in all 17 last season.

Simmons has been absent since shortly before the Chiefs' win over the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in free agency, stepped into the lineup on short notice and played admirably, despite getting very little sleep — his wife, Sidney, had given birth to a daughter, Selah, the night before the game.

Moore also played last week against Las Vegas, helping the Kansas City offense roll in a 31-0 rout.

“He's done a great job. He's been ready. He comes to work every single day,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.

It remains unclear when Simmons, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick, will be back with the team. They are off next week, and the fact that they have not placed him on the non-football injury list means there is hope that Simmons returns sooner than later.

“My update for you with Josh would just be there's communication,” Reid said. “I'm not going to get into all of it. Everything is positive. It's not a negative situation. He's taking care of family.”

In other injury news, Reid said running back Kareem Hunt would miss practice Thursday because of a bruised bone on his knee. Hunt has been especially good in short-yardage situations this season, and his absence would leave the Chiefs with Isiah Pacheco and rookie Brashard Smith in the backfield against the Commanders.

Smith carried 14 times for 39 yards against the Raiders. Most of that work came in the fourth quarter, when the Chiefs were trying to run out the clock, and Las Vegas was stacking the line of scrimmage because of it.

“He's done a nice job of picking it up. That position, you have to know the pass game, the run game, and then you have to have the protections,” Reid said. “As many protections as we have, he has hung right in there and done a good job. We've been able to give him a little bit more each week. We're moving him all over the place. I wouldn't see that part changing.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752847377605.jpeg" alt="FILE: Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith comes off the field after warmups before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE: Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith comes off the field after warmups before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without two starters on their offensive line when they play the Washington Commanders&nbsp;on Monday night, with right guard Trey Smith dealing with back spasms and tackle Josh Simmons handling a family issue.Smith began having trouble during last week's win over the Raiders, forcing Mike Caliendo into the lineup. It appears that the veteran backup will start against Washington, which has the league's 27th-ranked defense and is 25th against the pass this season.“We've always looked at Mike as a starter. I think all the guys do," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said Thursday. "Everybody has confidence when he comes in, we can pick up and go. That's how I feel about him, speaking for the gang here.”Smith has emerged as one of the premier guards in the NFL, and the Chiefs paid him that way this past offseason, giving him a four-year, $94 million extension in July. Caliendo started three games and appeared in all 17 last season.Simmons has been absent since shortly before the Chiefs' win over the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in free agency, stepped into the lineup on short notice and played admirably, despite getting very little sleep — his wife, Sidney, had given birth to a daughter, Selah, the night before the game.Moore also played last week against Las Vegas, helping the Kansas City offense roll in a 31-0 rout.“He's done a great job. He's been ready. He comes to work every single day,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.It remains unclear when Simmons, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick, will be back with the team. They are off next week, and the fact that they have not placed him on the non-football injury list means there is hope that Simmons returns sooner than later.“My update for you with Josh would just be there's communication,” Reid said. “I'm not going to get into all of it. Everything is positive. It's not a negative situation. He's taking care of family.”In other injury news, Reid said running back Kareem Hunt would miss practice Thursday because of a bruised bone on his knee. Hunt has been especially good in short-yardage situations this season, and his absence would leave the Chiefs with Isiah Pacheco and rookie Brashard Smith in the backfield against the Commanders.Smith carried 14 times for 39 yards against the Raiders. Most of that work came in the fourth quarter, when the Chiefs were trying to run out the clock, and Las Vegas was stacking the line of scrimmage because of it.“He's done a nice job of picking it up. That position, you have to know the pass game, the run game, and then you have to have the protections,” Reid said. “As many protections as we have, he has hung right in there and done a good job. We've been able to give him a little bit more each week. We're moving him all over the place. I wouldn't see that part changing.”

🏈 Chiefs could be without two starting offensive linemen against the Commanders

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Louisville Slugger this morning announced American League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards, including four Royals: catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, who is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award.

The Royals are one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 7.

Finalists and winners are determined by a vote of American League Managers and coaches who cast ballots for players at each position in their league. Each AL team receives four votes; the Manager and three coaches of the team’s choice. Votes are based on a combination of offensive statistics including OPS, OPS+, home runs, RBI, batting average, total bases and runs, as well as the Managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value.

Perez is one of three finalists among American League catchers, joining Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and the Athletics Shea Langeliers. Pasquantino joins Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Athletics Nick Kurtz as finalists among AL first basemen. Witt Jr. is one of three finalists among AL shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña. Garcia is one of three AL players up for the Utility Award, along with Detroit’s Zach McKinstry and New York’s Ben Rice.

Perez, 35, recorded 30 home runs and 100 RBI in 155 games in 2025. The 30 home runs were the 2nd-highest total of his career, and it marked his second straight season with at least 100 RBI. He was the second catcher (min. 50% games at the position) to record 100 RBI in his age-35 season (or older), joining Carlton Fisk, who had 107 RBI at age 37 in 1985.

Among AL catchers in 2025 (min. 50% games played at the position), he ranked 1st in doubles (35), 2nd in hits (141), extra-base hits (65) and RBI and 3rd in HR.

Salvy has been a finalist for a Silver Slugger Award in 11 of the last 12 seasons since 2014, with the only exception being 2019, when he missed the entire season due to injury. He’s a five-time Silver Slugger winner, the most in Royals history, and is one of nine catchers to win at least five Silver Slugger Awards.

Pasquantino is a Silver Slugger finalist for the first time after setting career highs across the board in 2025, while ranking among the AL leaders at first base in extra-base hits (66, 1st), RBI (113, 1st), hits (164, 2nd), doubles (33, 2nd) and HR (32, 2nd).

His 113 RBI ranked 3rd among all AL players, trailing only Raleigh (125) and Aaron Judge (114). In 64 games after the All-Star break, Pasquantino had 57 RBI, most in the American League. For the season, he led Major League Baseball with 32 go-ahead RBI, ahead of Judge (31).

Witt Jr. is a finalist for the third straight season and won his first Silver Slugger Award last year. In 2025, he led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did it for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles this season.

Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.

Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in HR (23) and RBI (88).

Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll. He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.

Garcia, 25, is a finalist for the Utility Award, which recognizes the top offensive performer who plays multiple positions, a category that was created in 2022.

Garcia, who was an All-Star in 2025 for the first time, made starts at third base (130), shortstop (9), second base (7), center field (4) and right field (1) in 2025. He ranked among the American League leaders at all positions in doubles (39, 5th), triples (5, T-5th), hits (170, T-7th) and batting average (.286, 9th). Garcia had 50 multi-hit efforts, tied for 6th most in the American League and just 3 shy of the league leaders.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591095847004.png" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—Louisville Slugger this morning announced American League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards, including four Royals: catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, who is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award.The Royals are one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 7.Finalists and winners are determined by a vote of American League Managers and coaches who cast ballots for players at each position in their league. Each AL team receives four votes; the Manager and three coaches of the team’s choice. Votes are based on a combination of offensive statistics including OPS, OPS+, home runs, RBI, batting average, total bases and runs, as well as the Managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value.Perez is one of three finalists among American League catchers, joining Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and the Athletics Shea Langeliers. Pasquantino joins Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Athletics Nick Kurtz as finalists among AL first basemen. Witt Jr. is one of three finalists among AL shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña. Garcia is one of three AL players up for the Utility Award, along with Detroit’s Zach McKinstry and New York’s Ben Rice.Perez, 35, recorded 30 home runs and 100 RBI in 155 games in 2025. The 30 home runs were the 2nd-highest total of his career, and it marked his second straight season with at least 100 RBI. He was the second catcher (min. 50% games at the position) to record 100 RBI in his age-35 season (or older), joining Carlton Fisk, who had 107 RBI at age 37 in 1985.Among AL catchers in 2025 (min. 50% games played at the position), he ranked 1st in doubles (35), 2nd in hits (141), extra-base hits (65) and RBI and 3rd in HR.Salvy has been a finalist for a Silver Slugger Award in 11 of the last 12 seasons since 2014, with the only exception being 2019, when he missed the entire season due to injury. He’s a five-time Silver Slugger winner, the most in Royals history, and is one of nine catchers to win at least five Silver Slugger Awards.Pasquantino is a Silver Slugger finalist for the first time after setting career highs across the board in 2025, while ranking among the AL leaders at first base in extra-base hits (66, 1st), RBI (113, 1st), hits (164, 2nd), doubles (33, 2nd) and HR (32, 2nd).His 113 RBI ranked 3rd among all AL players, trailing only Raleigh (125) and Aaron Judge (114). In 64 games after the All-Star break, Pasquantino had 57 RBI, most in the American League. For the season, he led Major League Baseball with 32 go-ahead RBI, ahead of Judge (31).Witt Jr. is a finalist for the third straight season and won his first Silver Slugger Award last year. In 2025, he led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did it for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles this season.Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in HR (23) and RBI (88).Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll. He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.Garcia, 25, is a finalist for the Utility Award, which recognizes the top offensive performer who plays multiple positions, a category that was created in 2022.Garcia, who was an All-Star in 2025 for the first time, made starts at third base (130), shortstop (9), second base (7), center field (4) and right field (1) in 2025. He ranked among the American League leaders at all positions in doubles (39, 5th), triples (5, T-5th), hits (170, T-7th) and batting average (.286, 9th). Garcia had 50 multi-hit efforts, tied for 6th most in the American League and just 3 shy of the league leaders.

⚾ Four Royals named finalists for 2025 Silver Slugger Awards

Thursday, October 23
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KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, October 23
 noneFriday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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The Kansas Volleyball Association has released its final rankings of the 2025 season.

Victoria (31-5) moved up a spot to No. 5 in Class 1A in 1A Division 2. Wheatland-Grinnell (24-12) is in at No. 10.

Quinter (23-10) holds down the No. 8 spot against this week in Class 1A Division 1.

One team from the Mid-Continent League is ranked and that's Oakley (33-3) who is sixth in 2A.

Sub-state tournaments will be held this Saturday, October 25. State tournaments are set for October 30-November 1.

Records below reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 20.

Rank – School – Record – Last Week’s Rank Class 6A 1. Mill Valley 28-4 (1) 2. Blue Valley West 28-4 (2) 3. Olathe West 23-7 (3)} 4. Gardner-Edgerton 24-10 (9) 5. Washburn Rural 28-6 (6) 6. Olathe Northwest 26-8 (4) 7. Manhattan 25-8 (7) 8. Blue Valley North 20-13 (5) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 20-10 (8) 10. Wichita Northwest 28-6 (10)

Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 25-5 (1) 2. Blue Valley Southwest 30-4 (2) 3. Maize South 33-4 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 35-1 (4) 5. St. James Academy 24-9 (5) 6. Lansing 27-9 (6) 7. Andover Central 24-10 (7) 8. Great Bend 25-9 (10) 9. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 25-10 (NR) 10. Pittsburg 22-9 (NR)

Class 4A 1. Clay Center 36-2 (1) 2. Andale 29-1 (2) 3. Hayden 26-8 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 5-24 (4) 5. McPherson 31-6 (5) 6. Chanute 35-1 (6) 7. Rock Creek 30-6 (7) 8. Circle 25-10 (8) 9. Eudora 25-10 (10) 10. Paola 24-8 (9)

Class 3A 1. Silver Lake 36-1 (1) 2. Halstead 30-5 (3) 3. Holton 29-9 (2) 4. Hoisington 31-4 (4) 5. Trinity Academy 23-5 (6) 6. Beloit 27-8 (5) 7. Holcomb 32-4 (8) 8. Maranatha Christian Academy 34-4 (7) 9. Garden Plain 27-8 (9) 10. Hesston 21-12 (10)

Class 2A 1. Ellinwood 37-0 (1) 2. Hillsboro 27-9 (2) 3. Moundridge 34-2 (3) 4. Medicine Lodge 31-4 (5) 5. Valley Heights 25-8 (6) 6. Oakley 32-3 (4) 7. Rossville 23-13 (7) 8. Jefferson County North 35-4 (8) 9. Berean Academy 27-8 (10) 10. Bennington 30-7 (NR)

Class 1A – Division 1 1. Little River 34-2 (1) 2. Centralia 28-8 (2) 3. Wabaunsee 31-5 (3) 4. South Gray 31-4 (4) 5. Spearville 30-6 (6) 6. Rock Hills 35-1 (5) 7. Goessel 26-10 (7) 8. Quinter 23-10 (8) 9. Onaga 17-13 (10) 10. Greeley County 23-10 (9)

Class 1A – Division 2 1. Marais des Cygnes Valley 34-2 (2) 2. Ingalls 30-5 (1) 3. Linn 27-5 (3) 4. Hanover 27-7 (4) 5. Victoria 29-6 (6) 6. Cheylin 25-8 (7) 7. Axtell 22-13 (8) 8. Dighton 23-12 (9) 9. Bucklin 20-11 (10) 10. Wheatland-Grinnell 24-12 (NR)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694203728754.png" alt="Kansas Volleyball Association image" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Volleyball Association image</figcaption>
 </figure>The Kansas Volleyball Association has released its final rankings of the 2025 season.Victoria (31-5) moved up a spot to No. 5 in Class 1A in 1A Division 2. Wheatland-Grinnell (24-12) is in at No. 10.Quinter (23-10) holds down the No. 8 spot against this week in Class 1A Division 1.One team from the Mid-Continent League is ranked and that's Oakley (33-3) who is sixth in 2A.Sub-state tournaments will be held this Saturday, October 25. State tournaments are set for October 30-November 1.Records below reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 20.Rank – School – Record – Last Week’s Rank Class 6A 1. Mill Valley 28-4 (1) 2. Blue Valley West 28-4 (2) 3. Olathe West 23-7 (3)} 4. Gardner-Edgerton 24-10 (9) 5. Washburn Rural 28-6 (6) 6. Olathe Northwest 26-8 (4) 7. Manhattan 25-8 (7) 8. Blue Valley North 20-13 (5) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 20-10 (8) 10. Wichita Northwest 28-6 (10)Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 25-5 (1) 2. Blue Valley Southwest 30-4 (2) 3. Maize South 33-4 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 35-1 (4) 5. St. James Academy 24-9 (5) 6. Lansing 27-9 (6) 7. Andover Central 24-10 (7) 8. Great Bend 25-9 (10) 9. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 25-10 (NR) 10. Pittsburg 22-9 (NR)Class 4A 1. Clay Center 36-2 (1) 2. Andale 29-1 (2) 3. Hayden 26-8 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 5-24 (4) 5. McPherson 31-6 (5) 6. Chanute 35-1 (6) 7. Rock Creek 30-6 (7) 8. Circle 25-10 (8) 9. Eudora 25-10 (10) 10. Paola 24-8 (9)Class 3A 1. Silver Lake 36-1 (1) 2. Halstead 30-5 (3) 3. Holton 29-9 (2) 4. Hoisington 31-4 (4) 5. Trinity Academy 23-5 (6) 6. Beloit 27-8 (5) 7. Holcomb 32-4 (8) 8. Maranatha Christian Academy 34-4 (7) 9. Garden Plain 27-8 (9) 10. Hesston 21-12 (10)Class 2A 1. Ellinwood 37-0 (1) 2. Hillsboro 27-9 (2) 3. Moundridge 34-2 (3) 4. Medicine Lodge 31-4 (5) 5. Valley Heights 25-8 (6) 6. Oakley 32-3 (4) 7. Rossville 23-13 (7) 8. Jefferson County North 35-4 (8) 9. Berean Academy 27-8 (10) 10. Bennington 30-7 (NR)Class 1A – Division 1 1. Little River 34-2 (1) 2. Centralia 28-8 (2) 3. Wabaunsee 31-5 (3) 4. South Gray 31-4 (4) 5. Spearville 30-6 (6) 6. Rock Hills 35-1 (5) 7. Goessel 26-10 (7) 8. Quinter 23-10 (8) 9. Onaga 17-13 (10) 10. Greeley County 23-10 (9)Class 1A – Division 2 1. Marais des Cygnes Valley 34-2 (2) 2. Ingalls 30-5 (1) 3. Linn 27-5 (3) 4. Hanover 27-7 (4) 5. Victoria 29-6 (6) 6. Cheylin 25-8 (7) 7. Axtell 22-13 (8) 8. Dighton 23-12 (9) 9. Bucklin 20-11 (10) 10. Wheatland-Grinnell 24-12 (NR)

🏐 Victoria, Quinter and Wheatland-Grinnell in final KVA Rankings

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities
Association has released the Sub-State pairings for Saturday. Hays High will be
the five-seed and take on Salina South in the Kapaun Mt. Carmel Sub-State in
Wichita. The Indians enter the postseason at 25-10 while the Cougars are 20-16.
The match will start at 2 p.m. The Indians lost 25-16, 15-25, 19-25) when they
faced Salina South during the regular season.

TMP-Marian will travel to Medicine Lodge and play
MCL rival Oakley. The Monarchs split with the Plainsman during the regular season,
losing in two in Oakley (25-27, 25-27) then winning in two in the MCL
Tournament (25-16, 26-24).

Quinter will host a Class 1A Division I Sub-State
and open with Hill City. Ellis and Decatur Community play in the other
semifinal match.

Victoria will host their own 1A Division II
Sub-State and open with Wallace County. Wheatland-Grinnell and Western Plains
are the other two teams there.

Class 5A
 Kapaun Mt. Carmel Sub-State, 2:00&nbsp; p.m.
 #4 Kapuan Mt. Carmel (25-10) vs. #13 Topeka West (19-16)
 #5 Hays (25-10) vs. #12 Salina South (20-16)

Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.

Class 2A
 Medicine Lodge Sub-State, 2:00 p.m.
 #1 Medicine Lodge (34-4) vs. #4 Stanton County (19-17)
 #2 TMP-Marian (26-13) vs. #3 Oakley (34-4)

Ellinwood Sub-State, 2:00 p.m.
 #1 Ellinwood (40-0) vs. #4 Plainville (15-18)
 #2 Smith Center (22-14) vs. #3 Rawlins County (23-14)

Class 1A Division I
 Quinter Sub-State
 #1 Quinter (25-10) vs. #4 Hill City (10-24)
 #2 Decatur Community (19-17) vs. #3 Ellis (10-22)

Tribune Sub-State
 #1 Greeley County (26-10) vs. St. Francis (9-28)
 #2 Hodgeman County (23-15) vs. La Crosse (15-21)

Class 1A Division II
 Victoria Sub-State
 #1 Victoria (31-6) vs. #4 Wallace County (14-20)
 #2 Wheatland-Grinnell (26-13) vs. #3 Western Plains (21-16)

Linn Sub-State
 #1 Linn (29-5) vs. Lost Springs-Centre (10-18)
 #2 Otis-Bison (17-20) vs. #3 Tescott (12-19)

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsTOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities
Association has released the Sub-State pairings for Saturday. Hays High will be
the five-seed and take on Salina South in the Kapaun Mt. Carmel Sub-State in
Wichita. The Indians enter the postseason at 25-10 while the Cougars are 20-16.
The match will start at 2 p.m. The Indians lost 25-16, 15-25, 19-25) when they
faced Salina South during the regular season.TMP-Marian will travel to Medicine Lodge and play
MCL rival Oakley. The Monarchs split with the Plainsman during the regular season,
losing in two in Oakley (25-27, 25-27) then winning in two in the MCL
Tournament (25-16, 26-24).Quinter will host a Class 1A Division I Sub-State
and open with Hill City. Ellis and Decatur Community play in the other
semifinal match.Victoria will host their own 1A Division II
Sub-State and open with Wallace County. Wheatland-Grinnell and Western Plains
are the other two teams there.Class 5A
 Kapaun Mt. Carmel Sub-State, 2:00&nbsp; p.m.
 #4 Kapuan Mt. Carmel (25-10) vs. #13 Topeka West (19-16)
 #5 Hays (25-10) vs. #12 Salina South (20-16)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Class 2A
 Medicine Lodge Sub-State, 2:00 p.m.
 #1 Medicine Lodge (34-4) vs. #4 Stanton County (19-17)
 #2 TMP-Marian (26-13) vs. #3 Oakley (34-4)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Ellinwood Sub-State, 2:00 p.m.
 #1 Ellinwood (40-0) vs. #4 Plainville (15-18)
 #2 Smith Center (22-14) vs. #3 Rawlins County (23-14)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Class 1A Division I
 Quinter Sub-State
 #1 Quinter (25-10) vs. #4 Hill City (10-24)
 #2 Decatur Community (19-17) vs. #3 Ellis (10-22)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Tribune Sub-State
 #1 Greeley County (26-10) vs. St. Francis (9-28)
 #2 Hodgeman County (23-15) vs. La Crosse (15-21)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Class 1A Division II
 Victoria Sub-State
 #1 Victoria (31-6) vs. #4 Wallace County (14-20)
 #2 Wheatland-Grinnell (26-13) vs. #3 Western Plains (21-16)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.Linn Sub-State
 #1 Linn (29-5) vs. Lost Springs-Centre (10-18)
 #2 Otis-Bison (17-20) vs. #3 Tescott (12-19)Winners face each other in the finals immediately following.

🏐 KSHSAA releases Sub-State pairings for Saturday

VICTORIA - The Victoria
volleyball team advanced to Saturday’s Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State
Tournament after winning their own regional Tuesday at VHS. The Knights (31-6), ranked sixth in last week's KVA poll, defeated
Pawnee Heights 25-15, 25-9 and Logan/Palco 25-14, 25-9. Pawnee Heights defeated
Logan/Palco in three sets to also advance.

Grainfield-Wheatland
went 3-0 to win their 1A Division 2 regional. The Thunderhawks (26-13) defeated
Triplains (25-5, 25-9), Northern Valley (25-13, 25-23) and Golden Plains
(25-17, 25-18). 

Quinter and
La Crosse both advanced out of the Quinter 1A Division 1 regional. The host
Bulldogs (25-10), ranked eighth in last week's KVA poll, went 2-0 with wins over Stockton (25-14, 25-9) and La Crosse (25-15,
25-19). The Leopards (15-21) defeated Stockton (25-23, 25-16) to advance.

Ellis
advanced out of the Tribune regional. The Railers (10-22) went 1-1, losing to
host Greeley County (25-14, 25-17) but came back and defeated Central Plains
(25-21, 25-20).

Hill City went
1-1 in Jetmore and advanced. The Ringnecks (10-24) lost to host Hodgeman County
(25-19, 25-9) but came back to beat Lakeside (25-22, 25-18).

Sub-state
tournaments take place this Saturday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761140408056.jpeg" alt="The Victoria volleyball team went 2-0 to win their own 1A-II regional Tuesday in Victoria, Kan. (Courtesy photo)" />
 <figcaption>The Victoria volleyball team went 2-0 to win their own 1A-II regional Tuesday in Victoria, Kan. (Courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post
SportsVICTORIA - The Victoria
volleyball team advanced to Saturday’s Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State
Tournament after winning their own regional Tuesday at VHS. The Knights (31-6), ranked sixth in last week's KVA poll, defeated
Pawnee Heights 25-15, 25-9 and Logan/Palco 25-14, 25-9. Pawnee Heights defeated
Logan/Palco in three sets to also advance.Grainfield-Wheatland
went 3-0 to win their 1A Division 2 regional. The Thunderhawks (26-13) defeated
Triplains (25-5, 25-9), Northern Valley (25-13, 25-23) and Golden Plains
(25-17, 25-18). Quinter and
La Crosse both advanced out of the Quinter 1A Division 1 regional. The host
Bulldogs (25-10), ranked eighth in last week's KVA poll, went 2-0 with wins over Stockton (25-14, 25-9) and La Crosse (25-15,
25-19). The Leopards (15-21) defeated Stockton (25-23, 25-16) to advance.Ellis
advanced out of the Tribune regional. The Railers (10-22) went 1-1, losing to
host Greeley County (25-14, 25-17) but came back and defeated Central Plains
(25-21, 25-20).Hill City went
1-1 in Jetmore and advanced. The Ringnecks (10-24) lost to host Hodgeman County
(25-19, 25-9) but came back to beat Lakeside (25-22, 25-18).Sub-state
tournaments take place this Saturday.

🏐 Victoria among area teams to advance out of regionals

Wednesday, October 22
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, October 22
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, October 23
 noneFriday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
 none

HESSTON – Hays High soccer closed out its regular season Tuesday with a 7-0 shutout of Hesston.

The Indians held a slim, 1-0 lead at halftime before exploding for six second-half goals.

Junior Ivan Maldonado scored a hat trick for HHS. Freshman Michael Contreras had two goals. And senior Jacob Hemphill and freshman Mason Shadley each scored once.

Hays High finished the regular season with a 7-8 record, including six close losses (five by one goal) while playing in the loaded Western Athletic Conference with three state-ranked Class 6A teams.

The Indians now look ahead to postseason, which will begin next week with the Class 5A playoffs.

But they will have to go the rest of the season without their starting goalkeeper, junior Cedric Durr, who suffered a broken finger in the Indians’ final home game vs. Garden City last Thursday.

Senior Chase Zadina was in goal for HHS on Tuesday and picked up the shutout.

SubmittedHESSTON – Hays High soccer closed out its regular season Tuesday with a 7-0 shutout of Hesston.The Indians held a slim, 1-0 lead at halftime before exploding for six second-half goals.Junior Ivan Maldonado scored a hat trick for HHS. Freshman Michael Contreras had two goals. And senior Jacob Hemphill and freshman Mason Shadley each scored once.Hays High finished the regular season with a 7-8 record, including six close losses (five by one goal) while playing in the loaded Western Athletic Conference with three state-ranked Class 6A teams.The Indians now look ahead to postseason, which will begin next week with the Class 5A playoffs.But they will have to go the rest of the season without their starting goalkeeper, junior Cedric Durr, who suffered a broken finger in the Indians’ final home game vs. Garden City last Thursday.Senior Chase Zadina was in goal for HHS on Tuesday and picked up the shutout.

⚽ HHS earns shutout in regular-season finale

Fort Hays State Tiger football coach Chris Brown, safety Michael Polley and wide receiver Keyshawn Dooley spoke to the media Tuesday before the Tigers travel to Topeka Saturday to take on Washburn.

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🏈📹 Chris Brown: "Let's go out and enjoy this game" | Tiger Press Conference 10-21-25

SALINA - TMP-Marian’s Brynn Schoepf shot a final round 89
for a two-day total of 170 and placed eighth at the 3-2-1 girls’ state golf tournament
at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. 

The Monarchs had three individuals advance to day two. Enna Wasinger, who shot a 96 Monday, finished with a 94 in the
final round and placed 33rd with a 190. Paige
Koeningsman finished the final day with a 111 and finished in 49th place with
a two-round total of 205.

Goodland’s Allison Cure won the individual title with
rounds of 73 and 77 to edge St. Mary’s Colgan’s Danielle Yaghmour by one stroke.
Goodland won the team title with a 345, five shots better than Jefferson West.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761133791060.png" alt="TMP-Marian's Brynn Schoepf and coach Dave Ward at the 3-2-1A state golf tournament in Salina, Kan. (Courtesy photo)" />
 <figcaption>TMP-Marian's Brynn Schoepf and coach Dave Ward at the 3-2-1A state golf tournament in Salina, Kan. (Courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsSALINA - TMP-Marian’s Brynn Schoepf shot a final round 89
for a two-day total of 170 and placed eighth at the 3-2-1 girls’ state golf tournament
at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. The Monarchs had three individuals advance to day two. Enna Wasinger, who shot a 96 Monday, finished with a 94 in the
final round and placed 33rd with a 190. Paige
Koeningsman finished the final day with a 111 and finished in 49th place with
a two-round total of 205.Goodland’s Allison Cure won the individual title with
rounds of 73 and 77 to edge St. Mary’s Colgan’s Danielle Yaghmour by one stroke.
Goodland won the team title with a 345, five shots better than Jefferson West.

⛳ Schoepf finishes in top-10 at 3-2-1A state

EMPORIA - Hays High’s Kinley Pfannenstiel scored a 94 in the
final round of the 5A state tournament in Emporia and placed 33rd with a 192. Pfannenstiel shot a 98 in her opening round Monday to advance to the second day.

Ava Erbert shot a 94 on day one but struggled with a 105 in the second round for a two-day total of 199 and
tied for 38th place.

Andover’s Regan Dusenbery won the individual title
with rounds of 68 and 71 and finished three shots better than Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s
Zimena Sarinana. Kapaun easily won the team title, outdistancing 48 strokes.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsEMPORIA - Hays High’s Kinley Pfannenstiel scored a 94 in the
final round of the 5A state tournament in Emporia and placed 33rd with a 192. Pfannenstiel shot a 98 in her opening round Monday to advance to the second day.Ava Erbert shot a 94 on day one but struggled with a 105 in the second round for a two-day total of 199 and
tied for 38th place.Andover’s Regan Dusenbery won the individual title
with rounds of 68 and 71 and finished three shots better than Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s
Zimena Sarinana. Kapaun easily won the team title, outdistancing 48 strokes.

⛳ HHS wraps up day two at 5A state golf

MONKEY ISLAND, Okla. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed seventh among MIAA teams at the second conference mandated event of the 2025-26 season, the MSSU Fall Invitational held at Shangri La Resort October 20-21. FHSU was 10th overall out of the 18 total teams in the field, which included seven teams outside of the conference. Cooper Scheck tied for the 10th-best finish among MIAA individuals in the field and was 12th overall.

Scoring was tough in the first round with windswept conditions. The Tigers shot 26-over par (314) as a team in the first round, but drastically improved that down to a 6-over 294 in the second round. FHSU posted a 12-over par team score of 300 in the final round. FHSU finished at 44-over par for the tournament. Central Oklahoma ran away with the team title at 10-under par overall as a team, 33 strokes better than Washburn at 23-over par overall.

Central Oklahoma had three of the top five finishers individually, including champion Baylor Bostick, who shot 4-under par overall. Teammate Bryant Polhill was a shot back at 3-under, while Nicholas Canales tied for fifth at 2-over par.

Scheck finished at 5-over par overall, remaining even over his final 36 holes after an opening round 77 (+5). He shot a 2-under par 70 in the second round and then a 2-over par 74 in the final round. He carded 10 birdies throughout the tournament and half of those were in the second round.

Chutithep Rungpajchim was the second-best finisher for FHSU, staying in the top 25 at 24th individually. He shot 9-over par overall. He had a big week on par 5s, shooting 6-under par on that type of hole. He eagled the par-5 16th in the first round and eagled the par-5 18th in the final round. He matched Scheck in birdie count with 10. He also shot a first-round 77 (+5), then backed that with rounds of 73 (+1) and 75 (+3).

Colby Hays placed 50th as an individual at 15-over par overall. He shot rounds of 79, 76, and 76 while posting six birdies (two in each round). Jordan McCaslin was right on his heels at 16-over par overall, tying for 60th. He carded rounds of 82, 75, and 75 and had eight birdies in the tournament, including five in the second round. Isaak Bowman also competed for FHSU and shot +30 overall. He had rounds of 81, 81, and 84 and had a pair of birdies for the tournament.

FHSU wraps up its fall portion of the 2025-26 schedule next week at the Tulsa Cup. The tournament will take place at The Club at Indian Springs, October 27-28.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761129439147.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Cooper Scheck hits a shot off the tee at the the MSSU Fall Invitational on Tuesday, October 22, 2025 at Monkey Island, Okla. (FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Cooper Scheck hits a shot off the tee at the the MSSU Fall Invitational on Tuesday, October 22, 2025 at Monkey Island, Okla. (FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMONKEY ISLAND, Okla. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed seventh among MIAA teams at the second conference mandated event of the 2025-26 season, the MSSU Fall Invitational held at Shangri La Resort October 20-21. FHSU was 10th overall out of the 18 total teams in the field, which included seven teams outside of the conference. Cooper Scheck tied for the 10th-best finish among MIAA individuals in the field and was 12th overall.Scoring was tough in the first round with windswept conditions. The Tigers shot 26-over par (314) as a team in the first round, but drastically improved that down to a 6-over 294 in the second round. FHSU posted a 12-over par team score of 300 in the final round. FHSU finished at 44-over par for the tournament. Central Oklahoma ran away with the team title at 10-under par overall as a team, 33 strokes better than Washburn at 23-over par overall.Central Oklahoma had three of the top five finishers individually, including champion Baylor Bostick, who shot 4-under par overall. Teammate Bryant Polhill was a shot back at 3-under, while Nicholas Canales tied for fifth at 2-over par.Scheck finished at 5-over par overall, remaining even over his final 36 holes after an opening round 77 (+5). He shot a 2-under par 70 in the second round and then a 2-over par 74 in the final round. He carded 10 birdies throughout the tournament and half of those were in the second round.Chutithep Rungpajchim was the second-best finisher for FHSU, staying in the top 25 at 24th individually. He shot 9-over par overall. He had a big week on par 5s, shooting 6-under par on that type of hole. He eagled the par-5 16th in the first round and eagled the par-5 18th in the final round. He matched Scheck in birdie count with 10. He also shot a first-round 77 (+5), then backed that with rounds of 73 (+1) and 75 (+3).Colby Hays placed 50th as an individual at 15-over par overall. He shot rounds of 79, 76, and 76 while posting six birdies (two in each round). Jordan McCaslin was right on his heels at 16-over par overall, tying for 60th. He carded rounds of 82, 75, and 75 and had eight birdies in the tournament, including five in the second round. Isaak Bowman also competed for FHSU and shot +30 overall. He had rounds of 81, 81, and 84 and had a pair of birdies for the tournament.FHSU wraps up its fall portion of the 2025-26 schedule next week at the Tulsa Cup. The tournament will take place at The Club at Indian Springs, October 27-28.

⛳ FHSU men seventh among MIAA teams, Scheck Top 10 among MIAA individuals at MSSU Fall Invite

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State elevated another notch to No. 5 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll released on Tuesday. The Tigers are in the top five of the poll for just the third time in program history. FHSU was No. 4 in the final poll of 2018 and then No. 3 in the preseason poll of 2019, which are the two highest marks in the poll for the program.

Fort Hays State remains unbeaten through 13 matches this season with a record of 11-0-2 overall. They are 7-0 so far in GAC play and have five matches remaining in the season, all in conference play. Fort Hays State plays host to Southern Nazarene and Rogers State this week in Hays.

This is the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history and 13 matches ties the second-longest unbeaten streak in program history at any point of a season. Last year's team had a 13-match unbeaten run from September 25-November 22, 2024. The program record is 16, set by the 2018 team that made the national semifinals.

Fort Hays State is also riding a 10-match win streak going back to September 14. It is just the second time in program history the Tigers have reached a win streak of double figures, second only to a 14-match win streak by the 2018 squad.

Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are No. 17 in the latest poll with an overall record of 9-1-3. Rogers State's only loss this year was to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State is among the receiving votes section of the latest poll.

Fort Hays State is one of six teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. FHSU and No. 1 ranked Cal State-Stanislaus are tied for the national lead in wins, both with 11. There are eight total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season.

Aside from wins, Fort Hays State is also the national leader in total goals (41), total assists (42), total points (124), goal differential (+35), assists per match (3.23), corner kicks per match (8.08), and points per match (9.54).

United Soccer Coaches Top 25 (October 21, 2025) Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T 1. California State University Stanislaus	2	11-0-1 2. University of Charleston	3	10-0-3 3. Palm Beach Atlantic University	5	10-1-1 4. Anderson University (S.C.)	4	7-0-4 5. Fort Hays State University	6	11-0-2 6. Lynn University	1	9-1-1 7. Bentley University	10	8-1-2 8. Young Harris College	7	10-0-2 9. Cedarville University	8	8-0-5 10. Point Loma Nazarene University	11	8-2-1 11. Colorado State University-Pueblo	23	6-1-7 12. Midwestern State University	9	8-3-3 13. Bloomsburg University	13	6-0-5 14. Southern New Hampshire University	12	9-1-2 15. Florida Tech	16	6-1-5 16. California State University-Dominguez Hills	RV	8-2-3 17. Rogers State University	14	9-1-3 18. Rockhurst University	17	9-2-2 19. Fort Lewis College	18	5-3-4 20. University of North Georgia	RV	7-3-4 21. Lincoln University (Mo.)	20	8-0-4 22. Franklin Pierce University	NR	6-2-3 23. University of West Florida	19	8-1-4 24. Gannon University	RV	6-2-4 25. Cal Poly Pomona	25	6-3-4

Receiving Votes: California State University-Los Angeles, Flagler College, Post University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Northeastern State University, Rollins College, University of Tampa.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State elevated another notch to No. 5 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll released on Tuesday. The Tigers are in the top five of the poll for just the third time in program history. FHSU was No. 4 in the final poll of 2018 and then No. 3 in the preseason poll of 2019, which are the two highest marks in the poll for the program.Fort Hays State remains unbeaten through 13 matches this season with a record of 11-0-2 overall. They are 7-0 so far in GAC play and have five matches remaining in the season, all in conference play. Fort Hays State plays host to Southern Nazarene and Rogers State this week in Hays.This is the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history and 13 matches ties the second-longest unbeaten streak in program history at any point of a season. Last year's team had a 13-match unbeaten run from September 25-November 22, 2024. The program record is 16, set by the 2018 team that made the national semifinals.Fort Hays State is also riding a 10-match win streak going back to September 14. It is just the second time in program history the Tigers have reached a win streak of double figures, second only to a 14-match win streak by the 2018 squad.Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are No. 17 in the latest poll with an overall record of 9-1-3. Rogers State's only loss this year was to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State is among the receiving votes section of the latest poll.Fort Hays State is one of six teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. FHSU and No. 1 ranked Cal State-Stanislaus are tied for the national lead in wins, both with 11. There are eight total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season.Aside from wins, Fort Hays State is also the national leader in total goals (41), total assists (42), total points (124), goal differential (+35), assists per match (3.23), corner kicks per match (8.08), and points per match (9.54).United Soccer Coaches Top 25 (October 21, 2025) Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T 1. California State University Stanislaus	2	11-0-1 2. University of Charleston	3	10-0-3 3. Palm Beach Atlantic University	5	10-1-1 4. Anderson University (S.C.)	4	7-0-4 5. Fort Hays State University	6	11-0-2 6. Lynn University	1	9-1-1 7. Bentley University	10	8-1-2 8. Young Harris College	7	10-0-2 9. Cedarville University	8	8-0-5 10. Point Loma Nazarene University	11	8-2-1 11. Colorado State University-Pueblo	23	6-1-7 12. Midwestern State University	9	8-3-3 13. Bloomsburg University	13	6-0-5 14. Southern New Hampshire University	12	9-1-2 15. Florida Tech	16	6-1-5 16. California State University-Dominguez Hills	RV	8-2-3 17. Rogers State University	14	9-1-3 18. Rockhurst University	17	9-2-2 19. Fort Lewis College	18	5-3-4 20. University of North Georgia	RV	7-3-4 21. Lincoln University (Mo.)	20	8-0-4 22. Franklin Pierce University	NR	6-2-3 23. University of West Florida	19	8-1-4 24. Gannon University	RV	6-2-4 25. Cal Poly Pomona	25	6-3-4Receiving Votes: California State University-Los Angeles, Flagler College, Post University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Northeastern State University, Rollins College, University of Tampa.

⚽ Tiger men climb to No. 5 in latest D2 coaches poll

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Golf finished 19th at the MWSU Holiday Inn Invitational at the St. Joseph Country Club. Jaycee Oakley and Hayden York both led the way for the Tigers individually with two-round totals of 176. As a team, the Tigers had a score of 712 over two rounds.

The Tigers all had similar opening rounds. Their top finishers, Jaycee Oakley and Kiley Maier, shot 89. Hayden York was one back with a 90 and Abbie Norris shot 91. Maier did not compete on day two. York had the best round of any Tiger in the second round with an 86. Oakley was right behind with an 87 to tie York overall in 90th place. Norris shot 91 for the second-straight day and Alexis Elliott backed up a first-round 93 with an 89.

Southwestern Oklahoma State won the event as a team, shooting a two-round total of 616 . Maria Velilla of Southwestern Oklahoma was the individual champion, who shot 4-over par overall with a two-round total of 148.

Fort Hays State will wrap up its fall schedule at the Tulsa Cup next week in Broken Arrow, Okla., Oct. 27-28.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Golf finished 19th at the MWSU Holiday Inn Invitational at the St. Joseph Country Club. Jaycee Oakley and Hayden York both led the way for the Tigers individually with two-round totals of 176. As a team, the Tigers had a score of 712 over two rounds.The Tigers all had similar opening rounds. Their top finishers, Jaycee Oakley and Kiley Maier, shot 89. Hayden York was one back with a 90 and Abbie Norris shot 91. Maier did not compete on day two. York had the best round of any Tiger in the second round with an 86. Oakley was right behind with an 87 to tie York overall in 90th place. Norris shot 91 for the second-straight day and Alexis Elliott backed up a first-round 93 with an 89.Southwestern Oklahoma State won the event as a team, shooting a two-round total of 616 . Maria Velilla of Southwestern Oklahoma was the individual champion, who shot 4-over par overall with a two-round total of 148.Fort Hays State will wrap up its fall schedule at the Tulsa Cup next week in Broken Arrow, Okla., Oct. 27-28.

⛳ Tiger women 19th at MWSU Holiday Inn Express Invitational

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Bastian Carlman and Oliver Wright of Fort Hays State were named two of the four Players of the Week by the Great American Conference on Tuesday for their performance in a pair of wins for Fort Hays State last week. Wright shared the Defender of the Week honor this week after earning the honor alone last week, while Carlman earned the Offensive Player of the Week for the first time this year.

Carlman netted three goals last week for a total of six points, helping FHSU remain unbeaten for the season now at 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC. He had the second and third goals of the 4-0 win over Newman at home. He then had what turned into the game winner at Northeastern State, the third goal for FHSU of a 3-2 win. Carlman has a three-match streak of scoring goals and ranks second on the team in goals with six overall.

Wright continued his recent offensive surge while starting a pair of matches on FHSU's defensive back line. He scored the first two goals of the 3-2 win for Fort Hays State at Northeastern State. Both of his goals were on headers inside the box off throw-ins from Joseph Street. The pair has connected on the same type of play five times within the last two weeks, accounting for all of Wright's five goals for this season.

Carlman (Offensive Player of the Week) and Wright (Co-Defender of the Week) joined Baptiste Auvray of Southern Nazarene (Co-Defender of the Week) and Isaac Murie of Ouachita Baptist (Goalkeeper of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Bastian Carlman and Oliver Wright of Fort Hays State were named two of the four Players of the Week by the Great American Conference on Tuesday for their performance in a pair of wins for Fort Hays State last week. Wright shared the Defender of the Week honor this week after earning the honor alone last week, while Carlman earned the Offensive Player of the Week for the first time this year.Carlman netted three goals last week for a total of six points, helping FHSU remain unbeaten for the season now at 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC. He had the second and third goals of the 4-0 win over Newman at home. He then had what turned into the game winner at Northeastern State, the third goal for FHSU of a 3-2 win. Carlman has a three-match streak of scoring goals and ranks second on the team in goals with six overall.Wright continued his recent offensive surge while starting a pair of matches on FHSU's defensive back line. He scored the first two goals of the 3-2 win for Fort Hays State at Northeastern State. Both of his goals were on headers inside the box off throw-ins from Joseph Street. The pair has connected on the same type of play five times within the last two weeks, accounting for all of Wright's five goals for this season.Carlman (Offensive Player of the Week) and Wright (Co-Defender of the Week) joined Baptiste Auvray of Southern Nazarene (Co-Defender of the Week) and Isaac Murie of Ouachita Baptist (Goalkeeper of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

⚽ FHSU's Carlman and Wright named GAC Men's Soccer Players of the Week

Kpreps has released the latest high school football rankings heading into week eight games.

Hays High dropped two spots following their home loss to Great Bend and are now ranked fifth in Class 5A. The Panthers remained second.

Smith Center held on to the No. 5 spot in Class 1A.

Trego stayed second in 8-Man Division 1 but Victoria dropped a spot to No. 3 in 8-Man Division 2 where Hanover is the new No. 1 after ending Axtell's 58-game win streak. Axtell is now No. 2. Victoria hosts Hodgeman County Friday who is ranked fourth.

TMP-Marian and Plainville continue to be in the others considered category in Class 1A. The Cardinals host the Monarchs Friday. Hill City is in the same category in 8-Man I.

1. Maize, 7-0 (1) 2. Wichita NW, 6-1 (2) 3. Junction City, 5-2 (3) 4. Olathe West, 6-1 (4) 5. Derby, 5-2 (NR)

Others Considered: Gardner-Edgerton (5-2), Lawrence Free State (5-2), Manhattan (5-2), Olathe Northwest (5-2), Olathe North (4-3), Shawnee Mission East (5-2), Shawnee Mission Northwest (4-3), Washburn Rural (5-2), Wichita Southeast (5-2)

1. St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-1 (1) 2. Great Bend, 7-0 (2) 3. St. James Academy, 6-1 (4) 4. Mill Valley, 5-2 (5) 5. Hays High, 5-2 (3)

Others Considered: Andover (5-2), Basehor-Linwood (7-0), Blue Valley (4-3), De Soto (5-2), Goddard (5-2), Hutchinson (5-2), KC Washington (7-0), Leavenworth (6-1), Salina Central (6-1), Spring Hill (6-1)

1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6-1 (1) 2. Eudora, 6-1 (2) 3. Bishop Miege, 2-5 (3) 4. Mulvane, 6-1 (5) 5. Wamego, 5-2 (NR)

Others Considered: Abilene (5-2), Andover Central (4-3), Buhler (5-2), Labette County (5-2), McPherson (4-3), Ottawa (4-3), Rose Hill (4-3), Tonganoxie (4-3), Wellington (5-2)

1. Andale, 7-0 (1) 2. Topeka Hayden, 7-0 (2) 3. Holcomb, 7-0 (3) 4. Rock Creek, 7-0 (4) 5. Santa Fe Trail, 7-0 (NR)

Others Considered: Cheney (5-2), Clay Center (4-3), Frontenac (6-1), Hesston (5-2), Hugoton (6-1), Jefferson West (6-1), Prairie View (6-1), Pratt (6-1), Scott City (4-2)

1. Southeast of Saline, 7-0 (1) 2. Nemaha Central, 7-0 (2) 3. Hoisington, 6-0 (4) 4. Osage City, 6-1 (3) 5. Garden Plain, 6-1 (5)

Others Considered: Beloit (4-3), Caney Valley (6-1), Council Grove (6-1), Ellsworth (5-2), Haven (5-2), Hillsboro (4-3),&nbsp;Phillipsburg (4-3), Russell (6-1), Sabetha (6-1), Silver Lake (5-2)

1. Jackson Heights, 7-0 (1) 2. Sterling, 7-0 (2) 3. Rossville, 6-1 (3) 4. St. Mary's Colgan, 7-0 (4) 5. Smith Center, 7-0 (5)

Others Considered: Centralia (6-1), Hutch Trinity (6-1), Inman (6-1), Jefferson Co. North (7-0), Marion (5-2), Moundridge (6-1), Olpe (5-2), Plainville (3-3), Republic County (6-1), Riverside (6-1), Sacred Heart (5-2), Thomas More Prep (4-2)

1. South Central, 6-0 (1) 2. WaKeeney-Trego, 7-0 (2) 3. Ell-Saline, 6-1 (5) 4. Lyndon, 6-0 (4) 5. Lincoln, 7-0 (NR)

Others Considered: Cedar Vale-Dexter (6-1), Central Plains (5-2), Hill City (6-1), Kinsley (5-1), Leoti-Wichita Co. (5-2), Little River (5-1), Madison (6-1), Meade (5-2), Oberlin-Decatur Co. (6-1), Oswego (5-2), Oxford (6-0), Sylvan-Lucas Unified (6-1)

1. Hanover, 7-0 (3) 2. Axtell, 6-1 (1) 3. Victoria, 6-0 (2) 4. Hodgeman County, 7-0 (4) 5. Hutchinson-Central Christian, 7-0 (5)

Others Considered: Burlingame (5-2), Frankfort (4-3), Linn (5-2), Marmaton Valley (6-1), Rural Vista (6-1), Sharon Springs-Wallace Co. (7-0)

1. Weskan, 6-1 (1) 2. Cunningham, 6-1 (2) 3. South Barber, 6-1 (3) 4. Ingalls, 6-1 (4) 5. Tescott, 6-1 (5)

Others Considered: Marais des Cygnes Valley (4-2), Pawnee Heights (4-3), Peabody-Burns (5-2)

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsKpreps has released the latest high school football rankings heading into week eight games.Hays High dropped two spots following their home loss to Great Bend and are now ranked fifth in Class 5A. The Panthers remained second.Smith Center held on to the No. 5 spot in Class 1A.Trego stayed second in 8-Man Division 1 but Victoria dropped a spot to No. 3 in 8-Man Division 2 where Hanover is the new No. 1 after ending Axtell's 58-game win streak. Axtell is now No. 2. Victoria hosts Hodgeman County Friday who is ranked fourth.TMP-Marian and Plainville continue to be in the others considered category in Class 1A. The Cardinals host the Monarchs Friday. Hill City is in the same category in 8-Man I.<h2>Class 6A</h2>1. Maize, 7-0 (1) 2. Wichita NW, 6-1 (2) 3. Junction City, 5-2 (3) 4. Olathe West, 6-1 (4) 5. Derby, 5-2 (NR)Others Considered: Gardner-Edgerton (5-2), Lawrence Free State (5-2), Manhattan (5-2), Olathe Northwest (5-2), Olathe North (4-3), Shawnee Mission East (5-2), Shawnee Mission Northwest (4-3), Washburn Rural (5-2), Wichita Southeast (5-2)<h2>Class 5A</h2>1. St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-1 (1) 2. Great Bend, 7-0 (2) 3. St. James Academy, 6-1 (4) 4. Mill Valley, 5-2 (5) 5. Hays High, 5-2 (3)Others Considered: Andover (5-2), Basehor-Linwood (7-0), Blue Valley (4-3), De Soto (5-2), Goddard (5-2), Hutchinson (5-2), KC Washington (7-0), Leavenworth (6-1), Salina Central (6-1), Spring Hill (6-1)<h2>Class 4A</h2>1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6-1 (1) 2. Eudora, 6-1 (2) 3. Bishop Miege, 2-5 (3) 4. Mulvane, 6-1 (5) 5. Wamego, 5-2 (NR)Others Considered: Abilene (5-2), Andover Central (4-3), Buhler (5-2), Labette County (5-2), McPherson (4-3), Ottawa (4-3), Rose Hill (4-3), Tonganoxie (4-3), Wellington (5-2)<h2>Class 3A</h2>1. Andale, 7-0 (1) 2. Topeka Hayden, 7-0 (2) 3. Holcomb, 7-0 (3) 4. Rock Creek, 7-0 (4) 5. Santa Fe Trail, 7-0 (NR)Others Considered: Cheney (5-2), Clay Center (4-3), Frontenac (6-1), Hesston (5-2), Hugoton (6-1), Jefferson West (6-1), Prairie View (6-1), Pratt (6-1), Scott City (4-2)<h2>Class 2A</h2>1. Southeast of Saline, 7-0 (1) 2. Nemaha Central, 7-0 (2) 3. Hoisington, 6-0 (4) 4. Osage City, 6-1 (3) 5. Garden Plain, 6-1 (5)Others Considered: Beloit (4-3), Caney Valley (6-1), Council Grove (6-1), Ellsworth (5-2), Haven (5-2), Hillsboro (4-3),&nbsp;Phillipsburg (4-3), Russell (6-1), Sabetha (6-1), Silver Lake (5-2)<h2>Class 1A</h2>1. Jackson Heights, 7-0 (1) 2. Sterling, 7-0 (2) 3. Rossville, 6-1 (3) 4. St. Mary's Colgan, 7-0 (4) 5. Smith Center, 7-0 (5)Others Considered: Centralia (6-1), Hutch Trinity (6-1), Inman (6-1), Jefferson Co. North (7-0), Marion (5-2), Moundridge (6-1), Olpe (5-2), Plainville (3-3), Republic County (6-1), Riverside (6-1), Sacred Heart (5-2), Thomas More Prep (4-2)<h2>8-Man Division I</h2>1. South Central, 6-0 (1) 2. WaKeeney-Trego, 7-0 (2) 3. Ell-Saline, 6-1 (5) 4. Lyndon, 6-0 (4) 5. Lincoln, 7-0 (NR)Others Considered: Cedar Vale-Dexter (6-1), Central Plains (5-2), Hill City (6-1), Kinsley (5-1), Leoti-Wichita Co. (5-2), Little River (5-1), Madison (6-1), Meade (5-2), Oberlin-Decatur Co. (6-1), Oswego (5-2), Oxford (6-0), Sylvan-Lucas Unified (6-1)<h2>8-Man Division II</h2>1. Hanover, 7-0 (3) 2. Axtell, 6-1 (1) 3. Victoria, 6-0 (2) 4. Hodgeman County, 7-0 (4) 5. Hutchinson-Central Christian, 7-0 (5)Others Considered: Burlingame (5-2), Frankfort (4-3), Linn (5-2), Marmaton Valley (6-1), Rural Vista (6-1), Sharon Springs-Wallace Co. (7-0)<h2>6-Man</h2>1. Weskan, 6-1 (1) 2. Cunningham, 6-1 (2) 3. South Barber, 6-1 (3) 4. Ingalls, 6-1 (4) 5. Tescott, 6-1 (5)Others Considered: Marais des Cygnes Valley (4-2), Pawnee Heights (4-3), Peabody-Burns (5-2)

🏈 Kpreps rankings ahead of Week 8

MANHEIM, Pa. – Fort Hays State will open the historic first NCAA championship season of women's wrestling ranked No. 7 nationally in the NWCA Top 25. The Tigers have four individuals ranked among the top 10 in their respective classes entering the 2025-26 season.

This is the highest NWCA team ranking for the Fort Hays State women in the young history of the program. Last year, the Tigers reached No. 20 in the nation as a team in the NWCA rankings, but that set of rankings included all 4-year institutions (NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and NAIA). This will be the first year the NCAA schools have their own set of rankings with women's wrestling becoming an NCAA Championship sport.

Fort Hays State has four individuals listed in the preseason rankings of their respective classes. Nichole Moore is No. 6 at 138, Dylen Ritchey is No. 8 at 145, Isabella Renfro is No. 5 at 180, and Hailey Conley is No. 8 at 207.

Moore and Renfro were just one step shy of All-America honors at the NCWWC Championships last year reaching the consolation fourth round. Moore was the only Tiger to break the 30-win plateau last year, finishing with a record of 31-12. Renfro was just shy of 30 wins, finishing with a record of 29-10.

Ritchey and Conley were also national championship qualifiers last year and both won two matches at the event. Ritchey finished with a record of 20-14, while Conley went 19-17 for the season. Later in the spring following the 2024-25 regular season, Ritchey went on to earn All-America status in the U20 class at the USMC Championships/World Team Trials at 65 kg.

Fort Hays State has six individuals among the regional rankings for Region 6 in the NCAA. There are six different regions that will determine qualifiers for the first-ever NCAA Championships for the sport in the spring of 2026. Joining the four individuals mentioned above in the region rankings are Isabell Ortiz (110) and newcomer Samara Markwardt (131).

Full rankings can be seen at the links provided above.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761054404942.png" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMANHEIM, Pa. – Fort Hays State will open the historic first NCAA championship season of women's wrestling ranked No. 7 nationally in the NWCA Top 25. The Tigers have four individuals ranked among the top 10 in their respective classes entering the 2025-26 season.This is the highest NWCA team ranking for the Fort Hays State women in the young history of the program. Last year, the Tigers reached No. 20 in the nation as a team in the NWCA rankings, but that set of rankings included all 4-year institutions (NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and NAIA). This will be the first year the NCAA schools have their own set of rankings with women's wrestling becoming an NCAA Championship sport.Fort Hays State has four individuals listed in the preseason rankings of their respective classes. Nichole Moore is No. 6 at 138, Dylen Ritchey is No. 8 at 145, Isabella Renfro is No. 5 at 180, and Hailey Conley is No. 8 at 207.Moore and Renfro were just one step shy of All-America honors at the NCWWC Championships last year reaching the consolation fourth round. Moore was the only Tiger to break the 30-win plateau last year, finishing with a record of 31-12. Renfro was just shy of 30 wins, finishing with a record of 29-10.Ritchey and Conley were also national championship qualifiers last year and both won two matches at the event. Ritchey finished with a record of 20-14, while Conley went 19-17 for the season. Later in the spring following the 2024-25 regular season, Ritchey went on to earn All-America status in the U20 class at the USMC Championships/World Team Trials at 65 kg.Fort Hays State has six individuals among the regional rankings for Region 6 in the NCAA. There are six different regions that will determine qualifiers for the first-ever NCAA Championships for the sport in the spring of 2026. Joining the four individuals mentioned above in the region rankings are Isabell Ortiz (110) and newcomer Samara Markwardt (131).Full rankings can be seen at the links provided above.

🤼‍♀️ FHSU women open 2025-26 ranked No. 7 nationally, four individuals ranked

Tuesday, October 21
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KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, October 21
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 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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HAYS - The TMP-Marian volleyball team&nbsp; went 3-0 at their own 2A regional played at the new Hays High School Monday and advanced to Saturday's 2A Sub-State Tournament.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsHAYS - The TMP-Marian volleyball team&nbsp; went 3-0 at their own 2A regional played at the new Hays High School Monday and advanced to Saturday's 2A Sub-State Tournament.&nbsp;The Monarchs defeated Plainville (25-22, 25-13), Ell-Saline (25-19, 25-16) and Syracuse (25-12, 25-17) and are now 26-13 on the season.Plainville finished 2-1 to also advance to Sub-State. The Cardinals defeated Syracuse (13-25, 25.22, 25-14,) and Ell-Saline (25-19, 25-22). The Cardinals are now 15-18 on the season.