By AVERY OSEN Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Lane Thomas opened the game with a home run, Corey Dickerson's three-run shot highlighted an eight-run sixth inning and Luis Garcia had six hits as the Washington Nationals outslugged the Kansas City Royals 12-10 on Friday night.

The eight-run inning was the largest scoring inning in Nationals' history and came against Kansas City's Jordan Lyles and Josh Staumont. Lyles (0-9) allowed five earned runs in five innings, giving up six hits and three walks with two strikeouts.

The 34-year-old Dickerson, in his 11th big league season, has eight hits and has two homers and seven RBIs since being called up on May 17.

Washington (22-29) led 9-2 when its half of the sixth was over, helped by RBIs from Garcia (two RBIs) and Joey Meneses off of Staumont, who gave up four earned runs in one-third of an inning.

The Royals (15-37) scored the next six runs, highlighted by a Bobby Witt Jr.'s three-run homer off Erasmo Ramirez in the seventh, cutting the lead to 9-8. Witt also homered in the sixth inning for his second career multi-homer game and a career-high with five RBIs.

Jeimer Candelario added a two-RBI triple and later scored in the eighth to extend the Nationals lead to 12-8.

Patrick Corbin (4-5) worked 6 1/3 inning, allowing six runs, seven hits, four walks with six strikeouts.

Garcia hit two doubles in the sixth inning, marking the first time a Nationals' batter has had two hits in an inning. That was part of his career-high six hit performance. He is just the third Washington player to have that many hits in a game.

The Royals called up OF Drew Waters and optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Omaha.

Washington sends RHP Josiah Gray (4-5) to the mound against Royals RHP Brady Singer (3-4) on Saturday afternoon.

By AVERY OSEN Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Lane Thomas opened the game with a home run, Corey Dickerson's three-run shot highlighted an eight-run sixth inning and Luis Garcia had six hits as the Washington Nationals outslugged the Kansas City Royals 12-10 on Friday night.The eight-run inning was the largest scoring inning in Nationals' history and came against Kansas City's Jordan Lyles and Josh Staumont. Lyles (0-9) allowed five earned runs in five innings, giving up six hits and three walks with two strikeouts.The 34-year-old Dickerson, in his 11th big league season, has eight hits and has two homers and seven RBIs since being called up on May 17.Washington (22-29) led 9-2 when its half of the sixth was over, helped by RBIs from Garcia (two RBIs) and Joey Meneses off of Staumont, who gave up four earned runs in one-third of an inning.The Royals (15-37) scored the next six runs, highlighted by a Bobby Witt Jr.'s three-run homer off Erasmo Ramirez in the seventh, cutting the lead to 9-8. Witt also homered in the sixth inning for his second career multi-homer game and a career-high with five RBIs.Jeimer Candelario added a two-RBI triple and later scored in the eighth to extend the Nationals lead to 12-8.Patrick Corbin (4-5) worked 6 1/3 inning, allowing six runs, seven hits, four walks with six strikeouts.SEEING DOUBLEGarcia hit two doubles in the sixth inning, marking the first time a Nationals' batter has had two hits in an inning. That was part of his career-high six hit performance. He is just the third Washington player to have that many hits in a game.ROSTER MOVESThe Royals called up OF Drew Waters and optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Omaha.UP NEXTWashington sends RHP Josiah Gray (4-5) to the mound against Royals RHP Brady Singer (3-4) on Saturday afternoon.

⚾ Dickerson's 3-run HR highlights Nationals' highest scoring inning in win over Royals

PUEBLO, Colo. - Individuals from the Fort Hays State track and field teams broke two school records, earned two All-American trophies and advanced through the prelims in one race during Friday's day two of the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;collected her eighth All-American honor and broke her own school record in the heptathlon in the process, placing sixth with 5,326 points. She opened the day with a long jump of 18-9.75, good for 768 points, before leading the field to the finish line in the final event with a time of 2:17.47 in the 800m run (858 points). The senior later ran in the 100m hurdles prelims, placing 16th with a time of 14.10. She will wrap up the week in the 400m hurdles finals tomorrow evening. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;also broke his own school record in the decathlon, finishing sixth with a cumulative total of 7,221 points. The junior collected his fifth All-American trophy in the process and has now reached the podium in multi-events at the last four national meets (two indoor, two outdoor). He surpassed 600 points in three of the five events on day two, including the 110m high hurdles (15.46, 795 points), the pole vault (14-1.25, 702 points) and the 1,500m run (4:51.93, 607 points). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;advanced through the prelims for a second time this week, placing second in his heat and ninth overall in the 200m dash with a time of 20.67. The mark was a collegiate best for the senior and was just four-hundredths of a second shy of the school record, helping him move from third to second on the FHSU DII era performance chart. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;finished 21st in the 200m dash prelims, crossing the line in a season-best 23.80. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;was 14th in the 800m run prelims, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 1:51.86. Six Tigers will compete on the final day of competition on Saturday, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7117">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/addie-berens/7115">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;in the javelin,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dayton-williams/7196">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;in the high jump, Landrum in both the 100m dash and 200m dash and Rossi and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;in the 400m hurdles. Full FHSU Results - Friday Women 200m Dash Prelims 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.80 100m Hurdles Prelims 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 14.10 Heptathlon 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,326 ! @ - 3 team points 100H - 13.93 - 988 HJ - 5-2.5 - 724 SP - 32-7.5 - 526 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - 18-9.75 - 768 JT - 114-3 - 568 800m - 2:17.47 - 858 Men 200m Dash Prelims 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 20.67 Q 800m Run Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.86 Decathlon 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,221 ! @ - 3 team points 100m - 10.75 - 917 LJ - 23-6.25 - 854 SP - 39-6.75 - 610 HJ - 6-3.5 - 731 400m - 47.92 - 913 110H - 15.46 - 795 DT - 114-8 - 563 PV - 14-1.25 - 702 JT - 150-9 - 529 1500m - 4:51.93 - 607 Full FHSU Results - Thursday Women 100m Dash Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.77 400m Hurdles Prelims 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 59.48 Q 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 59.66 Q Men 100m Dash Prelims 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.36 Q Pole Vault 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-2.75 @ - 3.5 team points ! - School Record @ - All-American Q - Qualified for Saturday's Finals&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPUEBLO, Colo. - Individuals from the Fort Hays State track and field teams broke two school records, earned two All-American trophies and advanced through the prelims in one race during Friday's day two of the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;collected her eighth All-American honor and broke her own school record in the heptathlon in the process, placing sixth with 5,326 points. She opened the day with a long jump of 18-9.75, good for 768 points, before leading the field to the finish line in the final event with a time of 2:17.47 in the 800m run (858 points). The senior later ran in the 100m hurdles prelims, placing 16th with a time of 14.10. She will wrap up the week in the 400m hurdles finals tomorrow evening. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;also broke his own school record in the decathlon, finishing sixth with a cumulative total of 7,221 points. The junior collected his fifth All-American trophy in the process and has now reached the podium in multi-events at the last four national meets (two indoor, two outdoor). He surpassed 600 points in three of the five events on day two, including the 110m high hurdles (15.46, 795 points), the pole vault (14-1.25, 702 points) and the 1,500m run (4:51.93, 607 points). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;advanced through the prelims for a second time this week, placing second in his heat and ninth overall in the 200m dash with a time of 20.67. The mark was a collegiate best for the senior and was just four-hundredths of a second shy of the school record, helping him move from third to second on the FHSU DII era performance chart. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;finished 21st in the 200m dash prelims, crossing the line in a season-best 23.80. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;was 14th in the 800m run prelims, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 1:51.86. Six Tigers will compete on the final day of competition on Saturday, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7117">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/addie-berens/7115">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;in the javelin,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dayton-williams/7196">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;in the high jump, Landrum in both the 100m dash and 200m dash and Rossi and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;in the 400m hurdles. Full FHSU Results - Friday Women 200m Dash Prelims 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.80 100m Hurdles Prelims 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 14.10 Heptathlon 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,326 ! @ - 3 team points 100H - 13.93 - 988 HJ - 5-2.5 - 724 SP - 32-7.5 - 526 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - 18-9.75 - 768 JT - 114-3 - 568 800m - 2:17.47 - 858 Men 200m Dash Prelims 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 20.67 Q 800m Run Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.86 Decathlon 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,221 ! @ - 3 team points 100m - 10.75 - 917 LJ - 23-6.25 - 854 SP - 39-6.75 - 610 HJ - 6-3.5 - 731 400m - 47.92 - 913 110H - 15.46 - 795 DT - 114-8 - 563 PV - 14-1.25 - 702 JT - 150-9 - 529 1500m - 4:51.93 - 607 Full FHSU Results - Thursday Women 100m Dash Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.77 400m Hurdles Prelims 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 59.48 Q 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 59.66 Q Men 100m Dash Prelims 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.36 Q Pole Vault 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-2.75 @ - 3.5 team points ! - School Record @ - All-American Q - Qualified for Saturday's Finals&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 FHSU's Rossi and Churchman break records, Landrum qualifies for another final

Class 6A - Hogland Ballpark - Lawrence Thursday, May 25 #8 Blue Valley North 10, #1 Manhattan 4 #5 Derby 9, #4 Topeka/Cair Paravel, 0 #2 Blue Valley West 7, #7 Olathe North 1 #3 Lawrence Free State 10, #6 Shawnee Mission East&nbsp; 0

Friday, May 26 #8 Blue Valley North 5, #5 Derby 2 #2 Blue Valley West 2, #3 Lawrence Free State 1 3rd Place: #3 Lawrence Free State 8, #5 Derby 1 1st Place: #2 Blue Valley West 3, #8 Blue Valley North 2&nbsp; &nbsp;

Class 5A - Eck Stadium - Wichita Thursday, May 25 #2 De Soto 3, #7 Spring Hill 2 #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 7, #6 Goddard 0 #1 Bishop Carooll 6, #8 Great Bend 0 #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 7, #4 Topeka-Seaman 0

Friday, May 26 #1 De Soto 12, #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 2 #1 Bishop Carroll 4, #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 3 3rd Place: #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 11, #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 1 1st Place: #1 Bishop Carroll 7, #2 De Soto 6

Class 4A - Dean Evans Stadium-Salina Thursday, May 25 #7 Paola 5, #2 Rock Creek 3 (8 innings) #3 McPherson 8, #6 Larned/LaCrosse 3 #8 Chanute 1, #1 Clay Center 0 #4 Fort Scott 3, #5 Abilene 2 Friday, May 26 #3 McPherson 9, #7 Paola 2 #8 Chanute 1, #4 Fort Scott 0 3rd Place: #4 Fort Scott 10, #7 Paola 9 (8 innings) 1st Place: #3 McPherson 6, #8 Chanute 0&nbsp;

Class 3A - Tointon Family Stadium - Manhattan Thursday, May 25 #2 Columbus 9, #7 Bishop Ward (17-6) #3 Santa Fe Trail 3, #6 Goodland 2 (10 innings) #1 Humboldt 4,&nbsp;#8 Hoisington 1 #4 Wichita Collegiate 3, #5 Sabetha 1

Friday, May 26 #2 Columbus 10, #3 Sante Fe Trail 0 #4 Wichita Collegiate 9, #1 Humboldt 8 3rd Place: #3 Sante Fe Trail 9, #1 Humboldt 1 1st Place: #4 Wichita Collegiate 6, #2 Columbus 4

Class 2-1A - Great Bend Sports Complex - Great Bend Thursday, May 25 #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 12, #1 Little River 5 #4 Onaga 8, #5 Medicine Lodge 7 (10 innings) #2 Elkhart 2, #7 Kansas City Christian 0 #3 Marion 10, #6 Sedgwick 5 &nbsp; Friday, May 26 #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 10, #4 Onaga 0 #3 Marion 16, #2 Elkhart 8 3rd Place: #2 Elkhart 3, #4 Onaga 2 1st Place: #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 13, #3 Marion 3

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 </figure>Class 6A - Hogland Ballpark - Lawrence Thursday, May 25 #8 Blue Valley North 10, #1 Manhattan 4 #5 Derby 9, #4 Topeka/Cair Paravel, 0 #2 Blue Valley West 7, #7 Olathe North 1 #3 Lawrence Free State 10, #6 Shawnee Mission East&nbsp; 0Friday, May 26 #8 Blue Valley North 5, #5 Derby 2 #2 Blue Valley West 2, #3 Lawrence Free State 1 3rd Place: #3 Lawrence Free State 8, #5 Derby 1 1st Place: #2 Blue Valley West 3, #8 Blue Valley North 2&nbsp; &nbsp;Class 5A - Eck Stadium - Wichita Thursday, May 25 #2 De Soto 3, #7 Spring Hill 2 #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 7, #6 Goddard 0 #1 Bishop Carooll 6, #8 Great Bend 0 #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 7, #4 Topeka-Seaman 0Friday, May 26 #1 De Soto 12, #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 2 #1 Bishop Carroll 4, #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 3 3rd Place: #3 St. Thomas Aquinas 11, #5 Goddard-Eisenhower 1 1st Place: #1 Bishop Carroll 7, #2 De Soto 6Class 4A - Dean Evans Stadium-Salina Thursday, May 25 #7 Paola 5, #2 Rock Creek 3 (8 innings) #3 McPherson 8, #6 Larned/LaCrosse 3 #8 Chanute 1, #1 Clay Center 0 #4 Fort Scott 3, #5 Abilene 2 Friday, May 26 #3 McPherson 9, #7 Paola 2 #8 Chanute 1, #4 Fort Scott 0 3rd Place: #4 Fort Scott 10, #7 Paola 9 (8 innings) 1st Place: #3 McPherson 6, #8 Chanute 0&nbsp;Class 3A - Tointon Family Stadium - Manhattan Thursday, May 25 #2 Columbus 9, #7 Bishop Ward (17-6) #3 Santa Fe Trail 3, #6 Goodland 2 (10 innings) #1 Humboldt 4,&nbsp;#8 Hoisington 1 #4 Wichita Collegiate 3, #5 Sabetha 1 Friday, May 26 #2 Columbus 10, #3 Sante Fe Trail 0 #4 Wichita Collegiate 9, #1 Humboldt 8 3rd Place: #3 Sante Fe Trail 9, #1 Humboldt 1 1st Place: #4 Wichita Collegiate 6, #2 Columbus 4Class 2-1A - Great Bend Sports Complex - Great Bend Thursday, May 25 #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 12, #1 Little River 5 #4 Onaga 8, #5 Medicine Lodge 7 (10 innings) #2 Elkhart 2, #7 Kansas City Christian 0 #3 Marion 10, #6 Sedgwick 5 &nbsp; Friday, May 26 #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 10, #4 Onaga 0 #3 Marion 16, #2 Elkhart 8 3rd Place: #2 Elkhart 3, #4 Onaga 2 1st Place: #8 Pittsburg-Colgan 13, #3 Marion 3

⚾ State Tournament results

Class 6A -&nbsp;Arrocha Ball Park&nbsp;- Lawrence Thursday, May 25 #1 Olathe Northwest 9, #8 Lawrence Free State 1 #4 Washburn Rural 5, #5 Shawnee Mission North 2 #2 Olathe West 7, #7 Olathe North #3 Derby 3, #6 Manhattan 2 (8 innings)

Friday, May 26 #4 Washburn Rural 3, #1 Olathe Northwest 1 (12 innings) #2 Olathe West 5, #3 Derby 3 3rd Place: #3 Derby 5, #1 Olathe Northwest 3 1st Place: #2 Olathe West 10, #4 Washburn Rural 0&nbsp;&nbsp;

Class 5A - Wilkins Stadium - Wichita Thursday, May 25 #8 Shawnee Heights 4, #1 Bishop Carroll 2 #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 4, #5 Spring Hill 0 #7 Salina South 2, #2 Basehor-Linwood 1 #3 Valley Center 11, #6 Pittsburg 1&nbsp;

Friday, May 26 #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 4, #8 Shawnee Heights 3 #3 Valley Center 6, #7 Salina South 6 3rd Place: #8 Shawnee Heights 2. #7 Salina South 0 1st Place: #3 Valley Center 16, #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 8

Class 4A - Salina South HS - Salina Thursday, May 25 #1 Wamego 4, #8 Rock Creek 0 #4 Eudora 12, #5 Andale/Garden Plain 2 #2 McPherson 3, #7 Fort Scott 2 (8 innings) #3 Mulvane 5, #6 Clearwater 0 Friday, May 26 #1 Wamego 1, #4 Eudora 0 #2 McPherson 5, #3 Clearwater 4 3rd Place: #4 Eudora 9, #3 Clearwater 5 1st Place: #1 Wamego 1, #2 McPherson 0&nbsp;

Class 3A - Twin Oaks Complex - Manhattan Thursday, May 25 #1 Haven 17, #8 Scott City 2 #5 Sante Fe Trail 5, #4 Beloit 0 #2 Southeast of Saline 1, #7 Burlington 0 #6 Rossville 19, #3 Columbus 7

Friday, May 26 #5 Sante Fe Trail 3, #1 Haven 0 #6 Rossville 6, #2 Southeast of Saline 4 3rd Place: #1 Haven 8, #2 Southeast of Saline 3 1st Place: #6 Rossville 2, #5 Sante Fe Trail 0

Class 2-1A - Green Sports Complex - Pratt Thursday, May 25 #1 McLouth 9, #8 Hillsboro 2 #4 Ell-Saline 3, #5 Jayhawk Linn (2 #2 Leon-Bluestem 10, #7 Medicine Lodge 0 #6 St. Marys 12, #3 Central Heights 0 &nbsp; Friday, May 26 #1 McLouth 10, #4 Ell-Saline 0 #6 St. Marys 8, #2 Leon-Bluestem 1 3rd Place: #4 Ell-Saline 5, #2 Leon-Bluestem 4 1st Place: #1 McLouth 3, #6 St. Marys 0&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Class 6A -&nbsp;Arrocha Ball Park&nbsp;- Lawrence Thursday, May 25 #1 Olathe Northwest 9, #8 Lawrence Free State 1 #4 Washburn Rural 5, #5 Shawnee Mission North 2 #2 Olathe West 7, #7 Olathe North #3 Derby 3, #6 Manhattan 2 (8 innings)Friday, May 26 #4 Washburn Rural 3, #1 Olathe Northwest 1 (12 innings) #2 Olathe West 5, #3 Derby 3 3rd Place: #3 Derby 5, #1 Olathe Northwest 3 1st Place: #2 Olathe West 10, #4 Washburn Rural 0&nbsp;&nbsp;Class 5A - Wilkins Stadium - Wichita Thursday, May 25 #8 Shawnee Heights 4, #1 Bishop Carroll 2 #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 4, #5 Spring Hill 0 #7 Salina South 2, #2 Basehor-Linwood 1 #3 Valley Center 11, #6 Pittsburg 1&nbsp;Friday, May 26 #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 4, #8 Shawnee Heights 3 #3 Valley Center 6, #7 Salina South 6 3rd Place: #8 Shawnee Heights 2. #7 Salina South 0 1st Place: #3 Valley Center 16, #4 Goddard-Eisenhower 8Class 4A - Salina South HS - Salina Thursday, May 25 #1 Wamego 4, #8 Rock Creek 0 #4 Eudora 12, #5 Andale/Garden Plain 2 #2 McPherson 3, #7 Fort Scott 2 (8 innings) #3 Mulvane 5, #6 Clearwater 0 Friday, May 26 #1 Wamego 1, #4 Eudora 0 #2 McPherson 5, #3 Clearwater 4 3rd Place: #4 Eudora 9, #3 Clearwater 5 1st Place: #1 Wamego 1, #2 McPherson 0&nbsp;Class 3A - Twin Oaks Complex - Manhattan Thursday, May 25 #1 Haven 17, #8 Scott City 2 #5 Sante Fe Trail 5, #4 Beloit 0 #2 Southeast of Saline 1, #7 Burlington 0 #6 Rossville 19, #3 Columbus 7Friday, May 26 #5 Sante Fe Trail 3, #1 Haven 0 #6 Rossville 6, #2 Southeast of Saline 4 3rd Place: #1 Haven 8, #2 Southeast of Saline 3 1st Place: #6 Rossville 2, #5 Sante Fe Trail 0Class 2-1A - Green Sports Complex - Pratt Thursday, May 25 #1 McLouth 9, #8 Hillsboro 2 #4 Ell-Saline 3, #5 Jayhawk Linn (2 #2 Leon-Bluestem 10, #7 Medicine Lodge 0 #6 St. Marys 12, #3 Central Heights 0 &nbsp; Friday, May 26 #1 McLouth 10, #4 Ell-Saline 0 #6 St. Marys 8, #2 Leon-Bluestem 1 3rd Place: #4 Ell-Saline 5, #2 Leon-Bluestem 4 1st Place: #1 McLouth 3, #6 St. Marys 0&nbsp; &nbsp;

🥎 State Tournament results

Three Hays High Indians were named to the All-Western Athletic Conference baseball team. Carson Spray and Cooper Sanders were named to the first team and Bradyn Dreher to the second team.

Spray had his senior year slowed because of an injury suffered late in the football season. The third baseman and pitcher was second on the team with 16 hits and was second on the team with a .258 batting average. He tied for second on the team with 3 doubles and hit 1 home run. His 7 RBIs were the fourth most on the squad. Spray went 1-4 on the mound and&nbsp; had a 5.39 ERA which was the second lowest on the squad. His 18 strikeouts were the third most on the staff.

Sanders led the Indians with 21 hits and had a team-best .313 batting average. His lead the team with 21 runs scored and his 12 RBIs were second most on the squad. The junior shortstop drew 11 walks which was the second most on the team and he led the team with 11 stolen bases without being thrown out.

It's the second straight all-conference honor for Dreher after being named to the second team last season. the senior led the Indians with 16 RBIs and his 16 hits were tied for the most on the team. Dreher had a .250 batting average which was third best on the squad. He also lead the Indians with 6 doubles and 2 triples.&nbsp;

Dustin Dreher was recognized as the WAC Coach of the Year for the first time since taking over the program in 2020. The Indians went 7-1 in league play and won the league title. They finished 11-10 overall.

2023 First Team All-WAC Team Brooks Kappelman, Jr., P/INF, Liberal Carson Umphres, So., P/OF, Great Bend Cooper Sanders, Jr., INF, Hays Aric Mendoza, Jr., P/INF, Dodge City Hayden Bailey, Sr., OF, Garden City Tyler Stuhlsatz, Sr., P/UTL, Great Bend Aiden Schwindt, Jr., C/INF, Liberal Carson Spray, Sr., P/INF, Hays Koehn Ribordy, Fr., P/OF, Great Bend

Player of the Year: Brooks Kappelman, Liberal Coach of the Year:&nbsp;Dustin Dreher, Hays

2023 Second Team All-WAC Team Zayden Martinez, J., P/OF, Liberal Austin Elam, Sr., C/1B, Garden City Manny Rodriguez, Sr, 3B, Dodge City Ian Premer, Fr., 1B, Great Bend Luis Varela, Sr., P/1B, Garden City Bradyn Dreher, Sr. 1B, Hays Sage Reikenberg, Sr., C, Dodge City Alex Schwindt, So., C/OF, Liberal Edwin Chaves, Sr., P/INF, Great Bend

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 </figure>Hays PostThree Hays High Indians were named to the All-Western Athletic Conference baseball team. Carson Spray and Cooper Sanders were named to the first team and Bradyn Dreher to the second team.Spray had his senior year slowed because of an injury suffered late in the football season. The third baseman and pitcher was second on the team with 16 hits and was second on the team with a .258 batting average. He tied for second on the team with 3 doubles and hit 1 home run. His 7 RBIs were the fourth most on the squad. Spray went 1-4 on the mound and&nbsp; had a 5.39 ERA which was the second lowest on the squad. His 18 strikeouts were the third most on the staff.Sanders led the Indians with 21 hits and had a team-best .313 batting average. His lead the team with 21 runs scored and his 12 RBIs were second most on the squad. The junior shortstop drew 11 walks which was the second most on the team and he led the team with 11 stolen bases without being thrown out.It's the second straight all-conference honor for Dreher after being named to the second team last season. the senior led the Indians with 16 RBIs and his 16 hits were tied for the most on the team. Dreher had a .250 batting average which was third best on the squad. He also lead the Indians with 6 doubles and 2 triples.&nbsp;Dustin Dreher was recognized as the WAC Coach of the Year for the first time since taking over the program in 2020. The Indians went 7-1 in league play and won the league title. They finished 11-10 overall.2023 First Team All-WAC Team Brooks Kappelman, Jr., P/INF, Liberal Carson Umphres, So., P/OF, Great Bend Cooper Sanders, Jr., INF, Hays Aric Mendoza, Jr., P/INF, Dodge City Hayden Bailey, Sr., OF, Garden City Tyler Stuhlsatz, Sr., P/UTL, Great Bend Aiden Schwindt, Jr., C/INF, Liberal Carson Spray, Sr., P/INF, Hays Koehn Ribordy, Fr., P/OF, Great BendPlayer of the Year: Brooks Kappelman, Liberal Coach of the Year:&nbsp;Dustin Dreher, Hays2023 Second Team All-WAC Team Zayden Martinez, J., P/OF, Liberal Austin Elam, Sr., C/1B, Garden City Manny Rodriguez, Sr, 3B, Dodge City Ian Premer, Fr., 1B, Great Bend Luis Varela, Sr., P/1B, Garden City Bradyn Dreher, Sr. 1B, Hays Sage Reikenberg, Sr., C, Dodge City Alex Schwindt, So., C/OF, Liberal Edwin Chaves, Sr., P/INF, Great Bend

⚾ Three Indians named to All-WAC team, Dreher Coach of the Year

PUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams opened the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with several strong performances on Thursday. The Tigers lifted one All-American trophy, had three runners qualify for Saturday's finals and had two multi-athletes sitting in All-American position at the halfway point of the heptathlon and decathlon.

Ryan Stanley&nbsp;capped off an incredible career with his eighth All-American performance in the pole vault. The senior finished in a tie for fifth after clearing the bar at 17-2.75. The two-time national champion finished in the top eight at seven different national meets in his career and qualified for an eighth that was canceled in the spring of 2020. He began his NCAA Championship journey with a fourth-place finish outdoors in 2019 before duplicating that finish at the indoor meet in 2021. He won his first national title in the spring of 2021 with an outdoor clearance of 17-2.75 before setting the school record and winning another national championship with a clearance of 17-9.25 at the indoor championships in 2022. The Bennington, Kan. native went on to place eighth outdoors in 2022 and seventh indoors this season before placing fifth on Thursday.

Mattie Rossi&nbsp;had a busy day at the track, with the senior completing the first four events of the heptathlon in the morning and early afternoon before running in the 400m hurdles prelims in the evening. Rossi sits in eighth place with 3,132 points in the heptathlon, including a single-event high of 988 in the 100m hurdles. She later advanced to the finals in the 400m hurdles after finishing second in her heat and third overall with a time of 59.48.

Nolan Churchman&nbsp;sits in fourth place in the decathlon with 4,025 points through five events, just 65 points back of first place. His day-one point total is eight points clear of the pace he set at last year's national championships where he set the school record with 7,192 points to finish fifth. He finished in the top four in three different events, including posting the fastest time in the 400m at 47.92 (913 points) and posting the second-best time of 10.75 (917 points) in the 100m.

Taylor Savolt&nbsp;is also moving on to the finals of the 400m hurdles after finishing second in her heat and fourth overall with a time of 59.66. She and Rossi will run in the finals on Saturday (May 27) beginning at 8:20 p.m. CT.

Philip Landrum&nbsp;also secured a spot in a final on Saturday with a time of 10.36 in the 100m dash prelims, placing seventh overall out of 24 competitors. His final is set for 7:45 p.m. CT Saturday.

Lyric Holman&nbsp;placed 14th in the 100m dash prelims with a time of 11.77. She will also run in the 200m dash prelims Friday evening (May 26). Rossi and Churchman will wrap up their multi-events Friday morning before Holman and Landrum run in the 200m dash prelims that evening.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;will make his national championship debut with the 800m run prelims before Rossi completes another long day with the 100m dash prelims. Full FHSU Results Women 100m Dash Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.77 400m Hurdles Prelims 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 59.48 Q 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 59.66 Q Heptathlon 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3,132 100H - 13.93 - 988 HJ - 5-2.5 - 724 SP - 32-7.5 - 526 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - JT - 800m - Men 100m Dash Prelims 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.36 Q Pole Vault 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-2.75 @ Decathlon 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 4,025 points 100m - 10.75 - 917 LJ - 23-6.25 - 854 SP - 39-6.75 - 610 HJ - 6-3.5 - 731 400m - 47.92 - 913 110H - DT - PV - JT - 1500m - @ - All-American Q - qualified for Saturday's finals&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams opened the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with several strong performances on Thursday. The Tigers lifted one All-American trophy, had three runners qualify for Saturday's finals and had two multi-athletes sitting in All-American position at the halfway point of the heptathlon and decathlon.Ryan Stanley&nbsp;capped off an incredible career with his eighth All-American performance in the pole vault. The senior finished in a tie for fifth after clearing the bar at 17-2.75. The two-time national champion finished in the top eight at seven different national meets in his career and qualified for an eighth that was canceled in the spring of 2020. He began his NCAA Championship journey with a fourth-place finish outdoors in 2019 before duplicating that finish at the indoor meet in 2021. He won his first national title in the spring of 2021 with an outdoor clearance of 17-2.75 before setting the school record and winning another national championship with a clearance of 17-9.25 at the indoor championships in 2022. The Bennington, Kan. native went on to place eighth outdoors in 2022 and seventh indoors this season before placing fifth on Thursday.Mattie Rossi&nbsp;had a busy day at the track, with the senior completing the first four events of the heptathlon in the morning and early afternoon before running in the 400m hurdles prelims in the evening. Rossi sits in eighth place with 3,132 points in the heptathlon, including a single-event high of 988 in the 100m hurdles. She later advanced to the finals in the 400m hurdles after finishing second in her heat and third overall with a time of 59.48.Nolan Churchman&nbsp;sits in fourth place in the decathlon with 4,025 points through five events, just 65 points back of first place. His day-one point total is eight points clear of the pace he set at last year's national championships where he set the school record with 7,192 points to finish fifth. He finished in the top four in three different events, including posting the fastest time in the 400m at 47.92 (913 points) and posting the second-best time of 10.75 (917 points) in the 100m.Taylor Savolt&nbsp;is also moving on to the finals of the 400m hurdles after finishing second in her heat and fourth overall with a time of 59.66. She and Rossi will run in the finals on Saturday (May 27) beginning at 8:20 p.m. CT.Philip Landrum&nbsp;also secured a spot in a final on Saturday with a time of 10.36 in the 100m dash prelims, placing seventh overall out of 24 competitors. His final is set for 7:45 p.m. CT Saturday.Lyric Holman&nbsp;placed 14th in the 100m dash prelims with a time of 11.77. She will also run in the 200m dash prelims Friday evening (May 26). Rossi and Churchman will wrap up their multi-events Friday morning before Holman and Landrum run in the 200m dash prelims that evening.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;will make his national championship debut with the 800m run prelims before Rossi completes another long day with the 100m dash prelims. Full FHSU Results Women 100m Dash Prelims 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.77 400m Hurdles Prelims 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 59.48 Q 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 59.66 Q Heptathlon 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3,132 100H - 13.93 - 988 HJ - 5-2.5 - 724 SP - 32-7.5 - 526 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - JT - 800m - Men 100m Dash Prelims 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/philip-landrum/7181">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.36 Q Pole Vault 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-2.75 @ Decathlon 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 4,025 points 100m - 10.75 - 917 LJ - 23-6.25 - 854 SP - 39-6.75 - 610 HJ - 6-3.5 - 731 400m - 47.92 - 913 110H - DT - PV - JT - 1500m - @ - All-American Q - qualified for Saturday's finals&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 FHSU has several strong performances at Outdoor National Championships

By BRETT MARSHALL <a href="https://www.wacathletics.com/gillan-returns-hays-to-wac-softball-throne/">Western Athletic Conference</a>

When Abby Gillan resumed her coaching duties for softball at Hays High School in the 2022 season, her goal was quite simple – return the Lady Indians to prominence in the Western Athletic Conference and also be competitive in the Class 5A postseason playoffs.

Consider that she has accomplished most of those goals in two short seasons as she guided the Indians to an 11-1 WAC record that was good enough for a one-game advantage over two-time defending champion Garden City.

Overall, the Lady Indians compiled a 15-6 record only to have their postseason ended prematurely with a loss to WAC rival Great Bend in the regional semifinals. The Indians had swept the Lady Panthers in the three regular-season match-ups.

“I think when I came back, I set the same expectations that I had with the program before,” said Gillan, who in her first tenure at the helm coached from 2009 to 2015, before taking a break.

The Lady Indians had last won the WAC in 2011 during Gillan’s first time around.

“I think not settling for less is a huge key to success and having a summer program that develops players and builds on that success you have during the spring is one of the keys,” Gillan said.

Gillan said that while she still sets high standards for her players as well as herself, she’s more laid back in her second go-around as a coach.&nbsp;

“The kids still work hard and put time into it,” she said. “But I think I enjoy watching the kids grow. Having a young and talented group, they’re just good players, and I see them getting better and better.”

Gillan’s team accomplished these goals with a mostly underclassmen group of players, led by junior pitcher Aubree Thomas and sophomore Riley Dreher.

Thomas compiled an 11-3 won-loss record while pitching 93.1 innings. She struck out 111 and walked just 24 batters. Her earned-run-average was a solid 2.25. Dreher, who is the No. 2 pitcher and also plays second base (Thomas is in centerfield when not on the mound), batted .521 with 37 hits and 29 RBIs while Thomas had 35 hits and averaged .486. The team’s defense had a .911 average for the 21-game schedule.

2023 First Team All-WAC Team Brie Manwarren, Sr., P, Garden City Aubree Thomas, Jr., P, Hays Riley Dreher, So., IF, Hays DeShawnna Bryant, So., OF, Great Bend Piper Harris, So., INF, Garden City Paige Thexton, Jr., P/INF, Great Bend Dezarae Schmidt, Jr.,, INF, Hays Emma Ortiz, Jr., INF, Garden City Zoey Torres, So., INF, Liberal

Player of the Year: Brie Manwarren, Garden City Coach of the Year: Abby Gillan, Hays

2023 Second Team All-WAC Team Lakyn Zimmerman, Jr., INF, Hays Jenna Ormiston, Sr., P, Liberal Tatum Steiner, So., C, Dodge City Kamryn Foster, Sr., C, Garden City Ashlyn Zimmer, Sr., INF/OF, Hays Alyssa McCauley, Fr., P, Great Bend Lexi Miller, So., INF, Liberal Katherine Mazouch, Fr., OF, Great Bend Taylor Harding, So., INF, Liberal

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 </figure>By BRETT MARSHALL <a href="https://www.wacathletics.com/gillan-returns-hays-to-wac-softball-throne/">Western Athletic Conference</a>When Abby Gillan resumed her coaching duties for softball at Hays High School in the 2022 season, her goal was quite simple – return the Lady Indians to prominence in the Western Athletic Conference and also be competitive in the Class 5A postseason playoffs.Consider that she has accomplished most of those goals in two short seasons as she guided the Indians to an 11-1 WAC record that was good enough for a one-game advantage over two-time defending champion Garden City.<figure>
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 </figure>Overall, the Lady Indians compiled a 15-6 record only to have their postseason ended prematurely with a loss to WAC rival Great Bend in the regional semifinals. The Indians had swept the Lady Panthers in the three regular-season match-ups.“I think when I came back, I set the same expectations that I had with the program before,” said Gillan, who in her first tenure at the helm coached from 2009 to 2015, before taking a break.The Lady Indians had last won the WAC in 2011 during Gillan’s first time around.“I think not settling for less is a huge key to success and having a summer program that develops players and builds on that success you have during the spring is one of the keys,” Gillan said.Gillan said that while she still sets high standards for her players as well as herself, she’s more laid back in her second go-around as a coach.&nbsp;“The kids still work hard and put time into it,” she said. “But I think I enjoy watching the kids grow. Having a young and talented group, they’re just good players, and I see them getting better and better.”Gillan’s team accomplished these goals with a mostly underclassmen group of players, led by junior pitcher Aubree Thomas and sophomore Riley Dreher.Thomas compiled an 11-3 won-loss record while pitching 93.1 innings. She struck out 111 and walked just 24 batters. Her earned-run-average was a solid 2.25. Dreher, who is the No. 2 pitcher and also plays second base (Thomas is in centerfield when not on the mound), batted .521 with 37 hits and 29 RBIs while Thomas had 35 hits and averaged .486. The team’s defense had a .911 average for the 21-game schedule.2023 First Team All-WAC Team Brie Manwarren, Sr., P, Garden City Aubree Thomas, Jr., P, Hays Riley Dreher, So., IF, Hays DeShawnna Bryant, So., OF, Great Bend Piper Harris, So., INF, Garden City Paige Thexton, Jr., P/INF, Great Bend Dezarae Schmidt, Jr.,, INF, Hays Emma Ortiz, Jr., INF, Garden City Zoey Torres, So., INF, LiberalPlayer of the Year: Brie Manwarren, Garden City Coach of the Year: Abby Gillan, Hays2023 Second Team All-WAC Team Lakyn Zimmerman, Jr., INF, Hays Jenna Ormiston, Sr., P, Liberal Tatum Steiner, So., C, Dodge City Kamryn Foster, Sr., C, Garden City Ashlyn Zimmer, Sr., INF/OF, Hays Alyssa McCauley, Fr., P, Great Bend Lexi Miller, So., INF, Liberal Katherine Mazouch, Fr., OF, Great Bend Taylor Harding, So., INF, Liberal

🥎 Five Indians named All-WAC, Gillen Coach of the Year 

By DAVE SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

Riley Greene also homered, doubled and scored twice for the Tigers in the game that was delayed 29 minutes by rain.

“Any time you leave a place having won a series on the road, it’s loud in the clubhouse,” Detroit manager AJ Hinch said with a smile. “It’ll be loud on the plane, even though it’s late.”

Greene led off the sixth with a double and went to third on an infield single by Matt Vierling. Short drove them both home with the first pinch-hit home run of his career, a 416-foot shot to left field off Josh Taylor (1-2).

“I faced that guy last month a few times (in Triple-A),” Short said. “I wasn't really expecting one pitch or another, but I saw it early. All we needed was something into the outfield and I put my best swing on it.”

Will Vest (1-0) retired all four hitters he faced, striking out two. Alex Lange picked up his ninth save in 10 tries.

Both starting pitchers were effective, even though they didn't stick around very long. Matthew Boyd allowed one run on three hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out six. Zach Greinke gave up one run on four hits in five innings, walking one and striking out five.

They were sharp early. Greinke didn't allow his first hit until the fourth inning, while Boyd allowed only one hit in his first three innings.

“It was a good day,” Boyd said. “We built off what we've been doing. We got ahead in counts. I would have liked to put guys away a little faster, but we kept it close in the inning when they had some baserunners.”

When Greinke finally gave up a hit, Greene made sure it counted. He launched a 440-foot blast into the fountains in right-center field, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead.

“I tried to throw it more inside,” Greinke said of the pitch Greene hit out. “It ended up being more middle, middle up. It definitely wasn’t right where I wanted to throw it, but there are some spots I would have been more upset with than where it ended up. But, he hit it pretty good, so, obviously, not too good of a spot.”

The Royals tied it in the bottom of the inning on an RBI fielder's choice by MJ Melendez. They stranded runners at third base in the fourth and fifth innings.

The Royals got a run in the seventh on Vinnie Pasquantino's two-out RBI single, but the Tigers answered that with a pair in the eighth. Jonathan Schoop's two-out, two-run double drove home Spencer Torkelson and Short. The Royals added a run in the eighth on a single by Melendez and a run in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Witt Jr.

Tigers: Return to Detroit, where they will open a four-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The White Sox will send RHP Lucas Giolito (3-3, 3.63 ERA) to the mound to face Alex Faedo (0-2, 4.60 ERA).

Royals: Have Thursday off before opening a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals.

<figure>
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 </figure>By DAVE SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.Riley Greene also homered, doubled and scored twice for the Tigers in the game that was delayed 29 minutes by rain.“Any time you leave a place having won a series on the road, it’s loud in the clubhouse,” Detroit manager AJ Hinch said with a smile. “It’ll be loud on the plane, even though it’s late.”Greene led off the sixth with a double and went to third on an infield single by Matt Vierling. Short drove them both home with the first pinch-hit home run of his career, a 416-foot shot to left field off Josh Taylor (1-2).“I faced that guy last month a few times (in Triple-A),” Short said. “I wasn't really expecting one pitch or another, but I saw it early. All we needed was something into the outfield and I put my best swing on it.”Will Vest (1-0) retired all four hitters he faced, striking out two. Alex Lange picked up his ninth save in 10 tries.Both starting pitchers were effective, even though they didn't stick around very long. Matthew Boyd allowed one run on three hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out six. Zach Greinke gave up one run on four hits in five innings, walking one and striking out five.They were sharp early. Greinke didn't allow his first hit until the fourth inning, while Boyd allowed only one hit in his first three innings.“It was a good day,” Boyd said. “We built off what we've been doing. We got ahead in counts. I would have liked to put guys away a little faster, but we kept it close in the inning when they had some baserunners.”When Greinke finally gave up a hit, Greene made sure it counted. He launched a 440-foot blast into the fountains in right-center field, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead.“I tried to throw it more inside,” Greinke said of the pitch Greene hit out. “It ended up being more middle, middle up. It definitely wasn’t right where I wanted to throw it, but there are some spots I would have been more upset with than where it ended up. But, he hit it pretty good, so, obviously, not too good of a spot.”The Royals tied it in the bottom of the inning on an RBI fielder's choice by MJ Melendez. They stranded runners at third base in the fourth and fifth innings.The Royals got a run in the seventh on Vinnie Pasquantino's two-out RBI single, but the Tigers answered that with a pair in the eighth. Jonathan Schoop's two-out, two-run double drove home Spencer Torkelson and Short. The Royals added a run in the eighth on a single by Melendez and a run in the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Witt Jr.UP NEXT:Tigers: Return to Detroit, where they will open a four-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The White Sox will send RHP Lucas Giolito (3-3, 3.63 ERA) to the mound to face Alex Faedo (0-2, 4.60 ERA).Royals: Have Thursday off before opening a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals.

⚾ Short hits pinch-hit, three-run homer, Tigers beat Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

Patrick Mahomes would rather win Super Bowls than a contest to make the most money.

That doesn't mean the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback hasn't seen what's been happening across the NFL.

Mahomes signed a 10-year, $450 million extension in 2020 that set the bar for quarterbacks, but it already has been surpassed several times over. The Eagles' Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million deal April 17 that briefly made him the NFL's highest-paid player, until Lamar Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million deal with the Ravens a mere 10 days later.

That immediately raised the question about whether Mahomes would want to redo his contract.

“Me, my agent and the team always keep open communication, and we always try to do whatever is best for the team, and obviously I want to do what is best for me as well,” Mahomes said after a voluntary workout Wednesday at the team's facility. "But I've always said I'm about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment.

“I know we keep communication. We see what's going on around the league," he continued, "but at the same time, I'll never do anything that will hurt us from keeping the great players around me. It's about teetering on that line.”

Still, the deal Mahomes signed just three years ago already has slipped to seventh in terms of annual value, behind far less accomplished QBs such as the Broncos' Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray of the Cardinals and the Browns' Deshaun Watson.

“Everybody wants to get paid a lot of money when they think they're the best at their craft,” Mahomes said. “But when you look at the greats, they find that sweet spot where they make a lot of money but they keep great players around them.”

Mahomes is coming off perhaps the best year of his career, throwing for a league-leading 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns with only 12 interceptions. He was chosen for his fifth straight Pro Bowl, voted the AP's player of the year for the second time and, in February, helped Kansas City rally in the second half for a Super Bowl victory over Hurts and the Eagles.

Given those accomplishments, it's hardly surprising that many are curious whether another contract is in the works, especially with Joe Burrow of the Bengals expected to reset the market with a new contract before the start of the season.

“You just want to not hurt other quarterbacks when their contracts come up,” Mahomes said. “You want to keep pushing but it's not about being the highest-paid guy. It's not about making a ton of money. I've made enough money where I'll be set for life. But at the same time, you have to find that line where you're making good money and keeping great players around you.”

Mahomes spent the first part of the offseason program working out with wide receivers and tight ends at his home in Texas, but he was back at the Chiefs training facility this week for the start of more structured voluntary workouts.

In between, Mahomes jetted his way to the Met Gala, the Kentucky Derby andt the Formula One race in Miami.

“I always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby but I wanted to go after we won the Super Bowl, and in 2019, we had COVID happening," Mahomes said. “It's just picking and choosing what you can do, but now we're back in football and locking down and getting your body in the right spot. I have a few more trips but I've kind of settled down this offseason.”

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he had no reason to believe Mahomes wouldn't be there.

“He's all in and going after it,” Reid said Wednesday, “and he challenges himself and he challenges those around him to be great, on both sides of the ball. Everything is alive out there and moving fast and as a head coach, I appreciate that.”

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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterPatrick Mahomes would rather win Super Bowls than a contest to make the most money.That doesn't mean the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback hasn't seen what's been happening across the NFL.Mahomes signed a 10-year, $450 million extension in 2020 that set the bar for quarterbacks, but it already has been surpassed several times over. The Eagles' Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million deal April 17 that briefly made him the NFL's highest-paid player, until Lamar Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million deal with the Ravens a mere 10 days later.That immediately raised the question about whether Mahomes would want to redo his contract.“Me, my agent and the team always keep open communication, and we always try to do whatever is best for the team, and obviously I want to do what is best for me as well,” Mahomes said after a voluntary workout Wednesday at the team's facility. "But I've always said I'm about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment.“I know we keep communication. We see what's going on around the league," he continued, "but at the same time, I'll never do anything that will hurt us from keeping the great players around me. It's about teetering on that line.”Still, the deal Mahomes signed just three years ago already has slipped to seventh in terms of annual value, behind far less accomplished QBs such as the Broncos' Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray of the Cardinals and the Browns' Deshaun Watson.“Everybody wants to get paid a lot of money when they think they're the best at their craft,” Mahomes said. “But when you look at the greats, they find that sweet spot where they make a lot of money but they keep great players around them.”Mahomes is coming off perhaps the best year of his career, throwing for a league-leading 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns with only 12 interceptions. He was chosen for his fifth straight Pro Bowl, voted the AP's player of the year for the second time and, in February, helped Kansas City rally in the second half for a Super Bowl victory over Hurts and the Eagles.Given those accomplishments, it's hardly surprising that many are curious whether another contract is in the works, especially with Joe Burrow of the Bengals expected to reset the market with a new contract before the start of the season.“You just want to not hurt other quarterbacks when their contracts come up,” Mahomes said. “You want to keep pushing but it's not about being the highest-paid guy. It's not about making a ton of money. I've made enough money where I'll be set for life. But at the same time, you have to find that line where you're making good money and keeping great players around you.”Mahomes spent the first part of the offseason program working out with wide receivers and tight ends at his home in Texas, but he was back at the Chiefs training facility this week for the start of more structured voluntary workouts.In between, Mahomes jetted his way to the Met Gala, the Kentucky Derby andt the Formula One race in Miami.“I always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby but I wanted to go after we won the Super Bowl, and in 2019, we had COVID happening," Mahomes said. “It's just picking and choosing what you can do, but now we're back in football and locking down and getting your body in the right spot. I have a few more trips but I've kind of settled down this offseason.”Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he had no reason to believe Mahomes wouldn't be there.“He's all in and going after it,” Reid said Wednesday, “and he challenges himself and he challenges those around him to be great, on both sides of the ball. Everything is alive out there and moving fast and as a head coach, I appreciate that.”

🏈 Chiefs' Mahomes: 'I'm about legacy and winning rings more than making money'

NORMAN, Okla. - More accolades for former Hays High golf standout Tradgon McCrae. The Missouri Southern senior was named to the PING NCAA Division II All-Region Team announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America earlier this week. In late April, McCrae was named the MIAA Men's Golfer of the Year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://collegiategolf.com/news/3032-2023-ncaa-division-ii-ping-all-region-teams-announced">2023 Ping Division II All-Region Golf Team</a>

McCrae finished at the top of the 2022-23 MIAA Designated Standings to be crowned the Golfer of the Year. The senior from Plainville, Kan. competed in three of the MIAA's four designated events and placed in the top-five in each of them. McCrae captured the individual title at the 24th Annual NSU Golf Classic, tied for fifth at the Broncho Invitational and was the runner-up at the 2023 MIAA Championship. He led the Lions to a MIAA regular season, a MIAA tournament title and led all MIAA golfers with a season average of 71.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays PostNORMAN, Okla. - More accolades for former Hays High golf standout Tradgon McCrae. The Missouri Southern senior was named to the PING NCAA Division II All-Region Team announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America earlier this week. In late April, McCrae was named the MIAA Men's Golfer of the Year.&nbsp;<a href="https://collegiategolf.com/news/3032-2023-ncaa-division-ii-ping-all-region-teams-announced">2023 Ping Division II All-Region Golf Team</a>McCrae finished at the top of the 2022-23 MIAA Designated Standings to be crowned the Golfer of the Year. The senior from Plainville, Kan. competed in three of the MIAA's four designated events and placed in the top-five in each of them. McCrae captured the individual title at the 24th Annual NSU Golf Classic, tied for fifth at the Broncho Invitational and was the runner-up at the 2023 MIAA Championship. He led the Lions to a MIAA regular season, a MIAA tournament title and led all MIAA golfers with a season average of 71.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Former HHS standout named to PING All-Region Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team placed nine student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24)&nbsp;by the league office. On top of earning a spot on the Academic Honor Roll,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;received the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award thanks to picking up All-MIAA honors and carrying a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Other Tigers listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jenner-kehe/6818">Jenner Kehe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-kreutzer/6820">Brady Kreutzer</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jason-robertson/6825">Jason Robertson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ridge-stephens/6828">Ridge Stephens</a>. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete an individual must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors during the current season. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team placed nine student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24)&nbsp;by the league office. On top of earning a spot on the Academic Honor Roll,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;received the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award thanks to picking up All-MIAA honors and carrying a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Other Tigers listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jenner-kehe/6818">Jenner Kehe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-kreutzer/6820">Brady Kreutzer</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jason-robertson/6825">Jason Robertson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ridge-stephens/6828">Ridge Stephens</a>. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete an individual must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors during the current season. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.

⚾ Tigers place nine on MIAA Academic Honor Roll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State softball team placed eight student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24) by the league office. Three Tigers also picked up additional honors with the MIAA Academic Excellence Award. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/reese-curry/7079">Reese Curry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lindsey-kelly/7085">Lindsey Kelly</a>&nbsp;all earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA in the classroom. This is the second-such honor for Kelly and the first the Currys. Other Tigers listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sydnee-hoffman/7083">Sydnee Hoffman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 4.00 or better at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State softball team placed eight student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24) by the league office. Three Tigers also picked up additional honors with the MIAA Academic Excellence Award. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/reese-curry/7079">Reese Curry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lindsey-kelly/7085">Lindsey Kelly</a>&nbsp;all earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA in the classroom. This is the second-such honor for Kelly and the first the Currys. Other Tigers listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sydnee-hoffman/7083">Sydnee Hoffman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 4.00 or better at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.

🥎 FHSU has eight on MIAA Academic Honor Roll

Kevin McCullar Jr. said Wednesday that he will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely rounding out a roster that could make the Jayhawks the preseason No. 1 next season.

McCullar transferred from Texas Tech to Kansas for last season, when he started 33 of 34 games and averaged 10.7 points and 7.0 rebounds. He was also among the nation's leaders in steals, and along with being selected to the Big 12's all-defensive team, the 6-foot-6 forward was a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.

“To be able to play in front of the best fans in the country; to play for the best coach in the nation, I truly believe we have the pieces to hang another banner in the Phog," McCullar said in announcing his return.

Along with McCullar, the Jayhawks return starters Dajuan Harris Jr. and K.J. Adams from a team that went 28–8, won the Big 12 regular-season title and was a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Arkansas in the second round.

Perhaps more importantly, the Jayhawks landed Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, widely considered the best player in the portal, to anchor a lineup that was missing a true big man. They also grabbed former five-star prospect Arterio Morris, who left Texas, and Towson's Nick Timberlake, who emerged last season as one of the best 3-point shooters in the country.

The Jayhawks also have an elite recruiting class arriving that is headlined by five-star recruit Elmarko Jackson.

McCullar declared for the draft but, after getting feedback from scouts, decided to return. He was a redshirt senior last season, but he has another year of eligibility because part of his career was played during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This is a big day for Kansas basketball,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. “Kevin is not only a terrific player but a terrific teammate. He fit in so well in year one and we’re excited about what he’ll do with our program from a leadership standpoint.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684958552404.jpeg" alt="KU's Kevin McCuller, Jr. dribbles towards the basket in a game vs. Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. (Kansas Athletics photo)" />
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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKevin McCullar Jr. said Wednesday that he will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely rounding out a roster that could make the Jayhawks the preseason No. 1 next season.McCullar transferred from Texas Tech to Kansas for last season, when he started 33 of 34 games and averaged 10.7 points and 7.0 rebounds. He was also among the nation's leaders in steals, and along with being selected to the Big 12's all-defensive team, the 6-foot-6 forward was a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.“To be able to play in front of the best fans in the country; to play for the best coach in the nation, I truly believe we have the pieces to hang another banner in the Phog," McCullar said in announcing his return.Along with McCullar, the Jayhawks return starters Dajuan Harris Jr. and K.J. Adams from a team that went 28–8, won the Big 12 regular-season title and was a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Arkansas in the second round.Perhaps more importantly, the Jayhawks landed Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, widely considered the best player in the portal, to anchor a lineup that was missing a true big man. They also grabbed former five-star prospect Arterio Morris, who left Texas, and Towson's Nick Timberlake, who emerged last season as one of the best 3-point shooters in the country.The Jayhawks also have an elite recruiting class arriving that is headlined by five-star recruit Elmarko Jackson.McCullar declared for the draft but, after getting feedback from scouts, decided to return. He was a redshirt senior last season, but he has another year of eligibility because part of his career was played during the COVID-19 pandemic.“This is a big day for Kansas basketball,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. “Kevin is not only a terrific player but a terrific teammate. He fit in so well in year one and we’re excited about what he’ll do with our program from a leadership standpoint.”

🏀 Jayhawks' Kevin McCullar Jr returning for last season of eligibility

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams placed 40 student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24). The Tiger women placed 21 on the list, while 19 student-athletes from the men's team were recognized. Eleven individuals received additional honors, including eight Scholar-Athlete Award winners and three MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipients. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/addie-berens/7115">Addie Berens</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emily-salmans/7136">Emily Salmans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/7163">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-lang/7182">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;all earned the Scholar-Athlete Award for earning All-MIAA status while maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or better. It is the seventh-such honor for Lang, the fifth for Albright, Rossi and Stanley, the third for Berens and Savolt, the second for Salmans and the first for Holman. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kinley-brown/7116">Kinley Brown</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hannah-wiebe/7142">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/blake-harnden/7179">Blake Harnden</a>&nbsp;all earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award due to their 4.00 cumulative GPA. This is the ninth time Wiebe has earned the award and the third for both Brown and Harnden. Others on the Academic Honor Roll from the women's squad include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7117">Rhyann Brown</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jasey-downing/7119">Jasey Downing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/ellie-dusselier/7120">Ellie Dusselier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/darian-hudgeons/7124">Darian Hudgeons</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-linn/7128">Taylor Linn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/faith-little/7129">Faith Little</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hattie-lukert/7130">Hattie Lukert</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/tori-poe/7133">Tori Poe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/alexus-rigg/7134">Alexus Rigg</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/7137">Jessica Saunders</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/maleigha-schmidt/7139">Maleigha Schmidt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jaycee-vath/7141">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hadley-williams/7143">Hadley Williams</a>. Student-athletes from the men's team listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/grant-bradley/7164">Grant Bradley</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/gavin-brady/7165">Gavin Brady</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/garron-champoux/7167">Garron Champoux</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/javyn-contreras/7170">Javyn Contreras</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-emmons/7173">Ethan Emmons</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jama-gleue/7178">Jama Gleue</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/carter-jones/7180">Carter Jones</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kolgan-ohl/7186">Kolgan Ohl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/7188">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/isaac-radke/7189">Isaac Radke</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/xavier-robinson/7191">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/matthew-schrag/7193">Matthew Schrag</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kaden-wren/7198">Kaden Wren</a>. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 4.00 or better at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete an individual must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors during the current season. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams placed 40 student-athletes on the 2023 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Academic Honor Roll, released Wednesday (May 24). The Tiger women placed 21 on the list, while 19 student-athletes from the men's team were recognized. Eleven individuals received additional honors, including eight Scholar-Athlete Award winners and three MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipients. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/addie-berens/7115">Addie Berens</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lyric-holman/7123">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emily-salmans/7136">Emily Salmans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/7163">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-lang/7182">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;all earned the Scholar-Athlete Award for earning All-MIAA status while maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or better. It is the seventh-such honor for Lang, the fifth for Albright, Rossi and Stanley, the third for Berens and Savolt, the second for Salmans and the first for Holman. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kinley-brown/7116">Kinley Brown</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hannah-wiebe/7142">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/blake-harnden/7179">Blake Harnden</a>&nbsp;all earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award due to their 4.00 cumulative GPA. This is the ninth time Wiebe has earned the award and the third for both Brown and Harnden. Others on the Academic Honor Roll from the women's squad include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7117">Rhyann Brown</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jasey-downing/7119">Jasey Downing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/ellie-dusselier/7120">Ellie Dusselier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/darian-hudgeons/7124">Darian Hudgeons</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-linn/7128">Taylor Linn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/faith-little/7129">Faith Little</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hattie-lukert/7130">Hattie Lukert</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/tori-poe/7133">Tori Poe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/alexus-rigg/7134">Alexus Rigg</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/7137">Jessica Saunders</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/maleigha-schmidt/7139">Maleigha Schmidt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jaycee-vath/7141">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/hadley-williams/7143">Hadley Williams</a>. Student-athletes from the men's team listed on the Academic Honor Roll include&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/grant-bradley/7164">Grant Bradley</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/gavin-brady/7165">Gavin Brady</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/garron-champoux/7167">Garron Champoux</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/javyn-contreras/7170">Javyn Contreras</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-emmons/7173">Ethan Emmons</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jama-gleue/7178">Jama Gleue</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/carter-jones/7180">Carter Jones</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7185">Trever Medina</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kolgan-ohl/7186">Kolgan Ohl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/7188">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/isaac-radke/7189">Isaac Radke</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/xavier-robinson/7191">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/matthew-schrag/7193">Matthew Schrag</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kaden-wren/7198">Kaden Wren</a>. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 4.00 or better at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete an individual must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors during the current season. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. First-year student-athletes, including transfers and true freshmen, will be recognized at the conclusion of the school year when they meet the two terms of attendance requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 FHSU places 40 on Outdoor MIAA Academic Honor Roll

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Mike Mayers allowed one run on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his first start for the Royals. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.

“I would have liked a couple more outs,” Mayers said. "We won — that's all that matters. The bullpen pitched really well. The adrenaline in the big leagues is a little more taxing than the adrenaline in Triple-A.”

His manager was impressed with his outing.

“He threw so many strikes and was efficient,” Matt Quatraro said. “Several times he had a three-pitch strikeout. He had a good cutter. He located his fastball and he threw several good breaking balls. He mixed it to the point where they weren't exactly sure what he was going to throw and he located it.”

Jose Cuas (3-0) was the winner, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.

Eduardo Rodriguez (4-4) took the loss. He allowed four runs — two earned — on eight hits in five innings. He struck out nine and walked two.

“I made, probably, two mistakes and I paid for it,” Rodriguez said. "But the rest I just tip my hat to them because they made good swings on it.”

The Tigers threatened in the fourth, loading the bases with two outs on two infield singles and a walk, but Mayers induced a groundball from Miguel Cabrera.

The Royals got to Rodriguez in the fourth. Edward Olivares reached on shortstop Javier Baez's error and scored on a double by Michael Massey. Massey then came in on a single by Garcia. Garcia scored the third run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Salvador Perez. Only one of the runs was earned.

“We had good at-bats off Rodriguez in the fourth,” Quatraro said. “To string a few hits together and put up some runs was nice. I really do believe we have a deep lineup. It's just a matter of consistently doing it night in and night out.”

Mayers labored in the fifth and left with the bases loaded and two outs. One of those runners scored on a single by Baez. Olivares singled with one out in the bottom of the fifth, scoring Bobby Witt Jr. with Kansas City's fourth run. Witt reached on the first bunt base hit of his career.

Royals RHP Nick Wittgren was selected from Triple-A Omaha. Wittgren, who pitched for Royals' pitching coach Brian Sweeney with Cleveland from 2019-21, had a 1.25 ERA with five saves in 17 appearances with Omaha. In a corresponding move, RHP Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

The Tigers and Royals will complete the three-game series Wenesday. Detroit LHP Matthew Boyd (3-3, 6.21 ERA) will face RHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.82 ERA).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684895505233.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. slides home to score on a single by Edward Olivares during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.Mike Mayers allowed one run on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his first start for the Royals. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.“I would have liked a couple more outs,” Mayers said. "We won — that's all that matters. The bullpen pitched really well. The adrenaline in the big leagues is a little more taxing than the adrenaline in Triple-A.”His manager was impressed with his outing.“He threw so many strikes and was efficient,” Matt Quatraro said. “Several times he had a three-pitch strikeout. He had a good cutter. He located his fastball and he threw several good breaking balls. He mixed it to the point where they weren't exactly sure what he was going to throw and he located it.”Jose Cuas (3-0) was the winner, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.Eduardo Rodriguez (4-4) took the loss. He allowed four runs — two earned — on eight hits in five innings. He struck out nine and walked two.“I made, probably, two mistakes and I paid for it,” Rodriguez said. "But the rest I just tip my hat to them because they made good swings on it.”The Tigers threatened in the fourth, loading the bases with two outs on two infield singles and a walk, but Mayers induced a groundball from Miguel Cabrera.The Royals got to Rodriguez in the fourth. Edward Olivares reached on shortstop Javier Baez's error and scored on a double by Michael Massey. Massey then came in on a single by Garcia. Garcia scored the third run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Salvador Perez. Only one of the runs was earned.“We had good at-bats off Rodriguez in the fourth,” Quatraro said. “To string a few hits together and put up some runs was nice. I really do believe we have a deep lineup. It's just a matter of consistently doing it night in and night out.”Mayers labored in the fifth and left with the bases loaded and two outs. One of those runners scored on a single by Baez. Olivares singled with one out in the bottom of the fifth, scoring Bobby Witt Jr. with Kansas City's fourth run. Witt reached on the first bunt base hit of his career.TRANSACTIONSRoyals RHP Nick Wittgren was selected from Triple-A Omaha. Wittgren, who pitched for Royals' pitching coach Brian Sweeney with Cleveland from 2019-21, had a 1.25 ERA with five saves in 17 appearances with Omaha. In a corresponding move, RHP Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Royals will complete the three-game series Wenesday. Detroit LHP Matthew Boyd (3-3, 6.21 ERA) will face RHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.82 ERA).

⚾ Royals snap 4-game skid with win over Tigers

McPHERSON -&nbsp;Hays High’s Blake
Buckles shot a career-low 72 in the opening round of the 5A state golf tournament at the Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson Monday. He followed that up with an 85 on Tuesday and tied for 42nd
place with a 157. 

Fellow senior Landen Clark
backed up his career-low of 79 on Monday with his second lowest career round of 82 and
tied for 69th place with a 161.

Bishop Carroll senior Noah Holtzman shot a 61 Tuesday and won and finished 13-under and won the 5A title by seven shots. The 61 is the lowest round ever recorded for any class
at a state tournament.

Bishop Carroll won the team title by 10 shots over rival Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Goddard-Eisenhower finished third, 15 shots back of the Golden Eagles.

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 </figure>Hays PostMcPHERSON -&nbsp;Hays High’s Blake
Buckles shot a career-low 72 in the opening round of the 5A state golf tournament at the Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson Monday. He followed that up with an 85 on Tuesday and tied for 42nd
place with a 157. Fellow senior Landen Clark
backed up his career-low of 79 on Monday with his second lowest career round of 82 and
tied for 69th place with a 161.Bishop Carroll senior Noah Holtzman shot a 61 Tuesday and won and finished 13-under and won the 5A title by seven shots. The 61 is the lowest round ever recorded for any class
at a state tournament.Bishop Carroll won the team title by 10 shots over rival Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Goddard-Eisenhower finished third, 15 shots back of the Golden Eagles.

⛳ HHS' Buckles, Clark close out state tourney

HESSTON -&nbsp;The TMP-Marian boys golf teams lowered their first round score by 16 shots Tuesday at the 2A state tournament at the Hesston Golf Course but the Monarchs didn't move up the leaderboard. They finished in sixth place, the same spot they were in after Monday's opening round of 358. The Monarchs shot a 342 in their final round. 

Hill City shot a 326 Tuesday, 11 strokes higher than Monday and finished second place, 44 behind Sacred Heart who won their seventh straight state title after a 2-day total of 597. 

Hill City senior Cooper Bagley shot a 76 in the final round and finished in fourth place with a two-day total of 153, 14 shots behind Sacred Heart's Michael Matteucci who won the individual title. The Ringnecks Noah Fry finished ninth with a&nbsp; 159. 

TMP-Marian's Pake Dewey shots a 75 in his final round and finished in 11th at 18-over-par. Fellow Monarch Landon Rozean closed with an 82 and tied for 23rd at 167.

Austin Carroll of Ellis fired a 78 Tuesday and tied for 12th at 19-over.

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 </figure>Hays PostHESSTON -&nbsp;The TMP-Marian boys golf teams lowered their first round score by 16 shots Tuesday at the 2A state tournament at the Hesston Golf Course but the Monarchs didn't move up the leaderboard. They finished in sixth place, the same spot they were in after Monday's opening round of 358. The Monarchs shot a 342 in their final round. Hill City shot a 326 Tuesday, 11 strokes higher than Monday and finished second place, 44 behind Sacred Heart who won their seventh straight state title after a 2-day total of 597. Hill City senior Cooper Bagley shot a 76 in the final round and finished in fourth place with a two-day total of 153, 14 shots behind Sacred Heart's Michael Matteucci who won the individual title. The Ringnecks Noah Fry finished ninth with a&nbsp; 159. TMP-Marian's Pake Dewey shots a 75 in his final round and finished in 11th at 18-over-par. Fellow Monarch Landon Rozean closed with an 82 and tied for 23rd at 167.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684925709137.jpeg" alt="TMP-Marian's Landon Rozean (left) and Pake Dewey (right) following the 2A state golf tournament in Hesston. (Courtesy photo)" />
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 </figure>Austin Carroll of Ellis fired a 78 Tuesday and tied for 12th at 19-over.

⛳ Hill City finishes second, TMP-Marian sixth at 2A state

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State's&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;(women's golf) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(men's track &amp; field) were both selected as finalists for the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's Ken B. Jones Award, presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group, announced Tuesday by the league office. The annual award recognizes the conference's male and female student-athletes of the year. Brasser, Stanley and the eight other finalists will be recognized at the 2023 MIAA Awards Celebration, presented by Husch Blackwell, on Tuesday, June 6 in the Music Hall at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 2022-23 female and male Ken B. Jones winners will be announced during the event as well. Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State are the only two schools with finalists on both the men's and women's side. Emporia State, Missouri Western, Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, Northeastern State and Nebraska-Kearney all have one finalist each. Stanley is a finalist for the award for a second time after previously winning the 2020-21 spring MIAA Men's Student-Athlete of the Year award. The fifth-year senior qualified for his eighth NCAA Division II National Championship during the current outdoor track and field season, where he will vie for a third national title later this week in Pueblo, Colo. He earned his seventh All-American honor after placing seventh at the indoor national meet earlier this year. He previously won the national title during the 2021 outdoor season and the 2022 indoor campaign. Stanley won his second MIAA championship during this outdoor season, earning his fifth All-MIAA medal in the process. He was also an All-MIAA pick during the 2023 indoor season, placing third indoors. He has seven USTFCCCA All-Central Region honors in his career. The Bennington, Kan. native set the outdoor school record with a clearance of 17-7 (5.36m) earlier this season in California. He also holds the indoor school record with his national-championship-clinching mark of 17-9.25 (5.42m) in 2022. Stanley completed an undergraduate degree as a double major in Management (Human Resources) and Spanish with a GPA of 3.95 while maintaining a GPA of 3.63 in graduate school studying for an MBA emphasizing in Human Resources. He was a CoSIDA Academic All-America first team selection in 2021 and is a two-time CoSIDA/College Sports Communicators Academic All-District pick. He has earned four USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards, three MIAA Academic Excellence Awards, five MIAA Scholar-Athlete Awards, nine MIAA Academic Honor Roll spots and three D2ADA Academic Achievement Awards. He serves as the FHSU student body president after spending last year as vice president and has also been a VIP Ambassador with the Office of the President for three consecutive years. He's helped with SGA's Big Event three years in a row by serving at Bethesda Place and has also traveled to Topeka to advocate for higher education three times at Higher Education Day. He's been a guest speaker at the Hays Middle School Leadership Conference and volunteered at Youth Night at the Track. Stanley packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child with Christian Challenge and participated in Kare Packs packing with the Society for Human Resource Management. He frequently drives international classmates with limited means of transportation to run errands. Brasser was a steady force on the course all season long, completing the year with a program-record stroke average of 75.8. She won three tournaments and finished inside the top 10 at eight out of 12 events, including six in the top five. The Andale, Kan. native was the MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year and was a unanimous first team All-MIAA selection, her third all-conference honor after receiving honorable mention status each of the last two seasons. She earned a spot in the NCAA Central Regional as an individual for a third-consecutive season in 2023 and was also named to the WGCA All-Central Region team. The junior was named MIAA Women's Golfer of the Week three times this season. Brasser recorded nine rounds at-or-under par, including six under-par trips around the course. She turned in a score of 2-over or better in more than half of her rounds on the year (15 of 28). Brasser tied the program record with a single-round score of 69 twice and set the program record for lowest tournament score in relation to par at 4-under at the Newman Invitational. She earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors this year and was a WGCA All-America Scholar in 2021-22. She has earned a trio of MIAA Scholar-Athlete Awards, three spots on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and three listings on the Deans Honor Roll at FHSU. She also received the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award last year. Brasser has served on the FHSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for three years and represented FHSU at the MIAA SAAC meeting in Kansas City earlier this year. She also serves at the FHSU Campus Catholic Center. On the course, Brasser serves as a junior golf clinic instructor for children ages 5-18 and designed the first-ever FHSU golf clinic for girls in junior high. She plans to spend the summer teaching junior golf and ladies clinics in the Wichita area. Fort Hays State has now had 17 Ken B. Jones Award finalists since joining the MIAA in 2006-07. Three Tigers have earned the conference's top honor, including Stanley (2020-21 spring), Whitney Randall (2020-21 winter) and Kate Lehman (2014-15). FHSU has had at least one finalist for each of the last 11 awards (since 2014-15). Each institution may nominate one female and one male student-athlete. The nominees must have completed at least their junior season of athletics eligibility by June 1 of the academic year of nomination. A nominee must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average through the previous full semester term through February 1 of the academic year of nomination at the certifying member institution. A 13-member panel of athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletics representatives and sports information directors - including a representative from each member institution - select the finalists. Each nominee is judged in three areas, including 2022-23 athletic accomplishments, career academic accomplishments, and 2022-23 campus/community service. 2022-23 Female Finalists <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;– Golf – Fort Hays State Auna Childress – Track &amp; Field – Pittsburg State Mackenzie Dimarco – Soccer – Emporia State Sydni Hawkins – Softball – Missouri Western Madi Wulfekotter – Track &amp; Field – Central Missouri 2022-23 Male Finalists Dalton Abney – Wrestling – Central Oklahoma Ryan McCully – Soccer – Northeastern State Matthew Oglesby – Cross Country/Track &amp; Field – Pittsburg State <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;– Track &amp; Field – Fort Hays State Luke Stuckey – Cross Country/Track &amp; Field – Nebraska Kearney Fort Hays State Nominees for Ken B. Jones Award 2022-23 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;(Golf),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(Track &amp; Field) 2021-22 -&nbsp;Whitney Randall (Basketball), Alec Bevis (Soccer) 2020-21 Spring - Mattie Rossi (Track &amp; Field),&nbsp;*<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(Track &amp; Field)* 2020-21 Winter -&nbsp;*Whitney Randall (Basketball)*,&nbsp;Jared Vitztum (Basketball) 2019-20 Winter -&nbsp;Kacey Kennett (Basketball), Brandon Ball (Wrestling) 2019-20 Fall - Darby Hirsch (Soccer),&nbsp;Moritz Walther (Soccer) 2018-19 - Tatyana Legette (Basketball),&nbsp;Brandon Ball (Wrestling) 2017-18 - Kelly Wycoff (Track &amp; Field),&nbsp;Doyin Jibowu (Football) 2016-17 - Crystal Whitten (Volleyball),&nbsp;Jon Inman (Wrestling) 2015-16 - Beth Bohuslavsky (Basketball),&nbsp;Jon Inman (Wrestling) 2014-15 -&nbsp;*Kate Lehman (Basketball)*, Jesse Trent (Football) 2013-14 - Katelyn Edwards (Basketball), Carson Konrade (Basketball) 2012-13 -&nbsp;Maddie Holub (Softball), Alex Hendee (Cross Country/Track &amp; Field) 2011-12 - Crista Bechard (Basketball),&nbsp;Alex Whitehill (Football) 2010-11 - Darcie Schmitz (Track &amp; Field), Alex Whitehill (Football) 2009-10 - Darcie Schmitz (Track &amp; Field) 2008-09 - Hallie McMillan (Softball), Eric Gilliland (Baseball) Bold&nbsp;indicates Award winner Italics indicates Award finalist NOTE: there were no awards in the Spring of 2020 and Fall of 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State's&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;(women's golf) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(men's track &amp; field) were both selected as finalists for the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's Ken B. Jones Award, presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group, announced Tuesday by the league office. The annual award recognizes the conference's male and female student-athletes of the year. Brasser, Stanley and the eight other finalists will be recognized at the 2023 MIAA Awards Celebration, presented by Husch Blackwell, on Tuesday, June 6 in the Music Hall at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 2022-23 female and male Ken B. Jones winners will be announced during the event as well. Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State are the only two schools with finalists on both the men's and women's side. Emporia State, Missouri Western, Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, Northeastern State and Nebraska-Kearney all have one finalist each. Stanley is a finalist for the award for a second time after previously winning the 2020-21 spring MIAA Men's Student-Athlete of the Year award. The fifth-year senior qualified for his eighth NCAA Division II National Championship during the current outdoor track and field season, where he will vie for a third national title later this week in Pueblo, Colo. He earned his seventh All-American honor after placing seventh at the indoor national meet earlier this year. He previously won the national title during the 2021 outdoor season and the 2022 indoor campaign. Stanley won his second MIAA championship during this outdoor season, earning his fifth All-MIAA medal in the process. He was also an All-MIAA pick during the 2023 indoor season, placing third indoors. He has seven USTFCCCA All-Central Region honors in his career. The Bennington, Kan. native set the outdoor school record with a clearance of 17-7 (5.36m) earlier this season in California. He also holds the indoor school record with his national-championship-clinching mark of 17-9.25 (5.42m) in 2022. Stanley completed an undergraduate degree as a double major in Management (Human Resources) and Spanish with a GPA of 3.95 while maintaining a GPA of 3.63 in graduate school studying for an MBA emphasizing in Human Resources. He was a CoSIDA Academic All-America first team selection in 2021 and is a two-time CoSIDA/College Sports Communicators Academic All-District pick. He has earned four USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards, three MIAA Academic Excellence Awards, five MIAA Scholar-Athlete Awards, nine MIAA Academic Honor Roll spots and three D2ADA Academic Achievement Awards. He serves as the FHSU student body president after spending last year as vice president and has also been a VIP Ambassador with the Office of the President for three consecutive years. He's helped with SGA's Big Event three years in a row by serving at Bethesda Place and has also traveled to Topeka to advocate for higher education three times at Higher Education Day. He's been a guest speaker at the Hays Middle School Leadership Conference and volunteered at Youth Night at the Track. Stanley packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child with Christian Challenge and participated in Kare Packs packing with the Society for Human Resource Management. He frequently drives international classmates with limited means of transportation to run errands. Brasser was a steady force on the course all season long, completing the year with a program-record stroke average of 75.8. She won three tournaments and finished inside the top 10 at eight out of 12 events, including six in the top five. The Andale, Kan. native was the MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year and was a unanimous first team All-MIAA selection, her third all-conference honor after receiving honorable mention status each of the last two seasons. She earned a spot in the NCAA Central Regional as an individual for a third-consecutive season in 2023 and was also named to the WGCA All-Central Region team. The junior was named MIAA Women's Golfer of the Week three times this season. Brasser recorded nine rounds at-or-under par, including six under-par trips around the course. She turned in a score of 2-over or better in more than half of her rounds on the year (15 of 28). Brasser tied the program record with a single-round score of 69 twice and set the program record for lowest tournament score in relation to par at 4-under at the Newman Invitational. She earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors this year and was a WGCA All-America Scholar in 2021-22. She has earned a trio of MIAA Scholar-Athlete Awards, three spots on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and three listings on the Deans Honor Roll at FHSU. She also received the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award last year. Brasser has served on the FHSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for three years and represented FHSU at the MIAA SAAC meeting in Kansas City earlier this year. She also serves at the FHSU Campus Catholic Center. On the course, Brasser serves as a junior golf clinic instructor for children ages 5-18 and designed the first-ever FHSU golf clinic for girls in junior high. She plans to spend the summer teaching junior golf and ladies clinics in the Wichita area. Fort Hays State has now had 17 Ken B. Jones Award finalists since joining the MIAA in 2006-07. Three Tigers have earned the conference's top honor, including Stanley (2020-21 spring), Whitney Randall (2020-21 winter) and Kate Lehman (2014-15). FHSU has had at least one finalist for each of the last 11 awards (since 2014-15). Each institution may nominate one female and one male student-athlete. The nominees must have completed at least their junior season of athletics eligibility by June 1 of the academic year of nomination. A nominee must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average through the previous full semester term through February 1 of the academic year of nomination at the certifying member institution. A 13-member panel of athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletics representatives and sports information directors - including a representative from each member institution - select the finalists. Each nominee is judged in three areas, including 2022-23 athletic accomplishments, career academic accomplishments, and 2022-23 campus/community service. 2022-23 Female Finalists <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;– Golf – Fort Hays State Auna Childress – Track &amp; Field – Pittsburg State Mackenzie Dimarco – Soccer – Emporia State Sydni Hawkins – Softball – Missouri Western Madi Wulfekotter – Track &amp; Field – Central Missouri 2022-23 Male Finalists Dalton Abney – Wrestling – Central Oklahoma Ryan McCully – Soccer – Northeastern State Matthew Oglesby – Cross Country/Track &amp; Field – Pittsburg State <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;– Track &amp; Field – Fort Hays State Luke Stuckey – Cross Country/Track &amp; Field – Nebraska Kearney Fort Hays State Nominees for Ken B. Jones Award 2022-23 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;(Golf),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(Track &amp; Field) 2021-22 -&nbsp;Whitney Randall (Basketball), Alec Bevis (Soccer) 2020-21 Spring - Mattie Rossi (Track &amp; Field),&nbsp;*<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ryan-stanley/7194">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;(Track &amp; Field)* 2020-21 Winter -&nbsp;*Whitney Randall (Basketball)*,&nbsp;Jared Vitztum (Basketball) 2019-20 Winter -&nbsp;Kacey Kennett (Basketball), Brandon Ball (Wrestling) 2019-20 Fall - Darby Hirsch (Soccer),&nbsp;Moritz Walther (Soccer) 2018-19 - Tatyana Legette (Basketball),&nbsp;Brandon Ball (Wrestling) 2017-18 - Kelly Wycoff (Track &amp; Field),&nbsp;Doyin Jibowu (Football) 2016-17 - Crystal Whitten (Volleyball),&nbsp;Jon Inman (Wrestling) 2015-16 - Beth Bohuslavsky (Basketball),&nbsp;Jon Inman (Wrestling) 2014-15 -&nbsp;*Kate Lehman (Basketball)*, Jesse Trent (Football) 2013-14 - Katelyn Edwards (Basketball), Carson Konrade (Basketball) 2012-13 -&nbsp;Maddie Holub (Softball), Alex Hendee (Cross Country/Track &amp; Field) 2011-12 - Crista Bechard (Basketball),&nbsp;Alex Whitehill (Football) 2010-11 - Darcie Schmitz (Track &amp; Field), Alex Whitehill (Football) 2009-10 - Darcie Schmitz (Track &amp; Field) 2008-09 - Hallie McMillan (Softball), Eric Gilliland (Baseball) Bold&nbsp;indicates Award winner Italics indicates Award finalist NOTE: there were no awards in the Spring of 2020 and Fall of 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic

FHSU's Brasser, Stanley finalists for MIAA Ken B. Jones Award

Five student-athletes from the Fort Hays State men's wrestling and golf teams were listed on the 2023 College Sports Communicators At-Large Academic All-District Team, announced Tuesday (May 23). Representing the women's golf team on the list was&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/6949">Shauna Lee</a>, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/parker-krob/7107">Parker Krob</a>&nbsp;represented the men's golf team and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;were recognized from the men's wrestling team. College Sports Communicators (CSC) is the new name for College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), changed prior to the start of the 2022-23 academic year. This award honors a combination of academic and athletic accomplishments of the individuals selected. The At-Large category includes student-athletes from numerous sports, including golf, wrestling, beach volleyball, bowling, rowing, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, water polo and men's volleyball. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;set numerous school records on the course this season, recording the lowest stroke average in a season in program history at 75.8. She was picked as the MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year after winning three tournaments on the year, three of eight top-10 finishes for the junior. She turned in six rounds at under-par, another school record, including tying the record-low round at 69. She earned her third MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award this season. The Andale, Kan. carries a 3.91 GPA as an HHP major emphasizing in Sport &amp; Exercise Therapy. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;competed in all 11 tournaments for the Tigers this season, turning in a stroke average of 82.7. The sophomore fired a low round of 77 in the second round of the Midwest Fall Classic. A native of Andover, Kan., Lee is a Management major emphasizing in Operations Management and carries a GPA of 3.52. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;was an All-American at 197 pounds this season after reaching the semifinals at the 2023 NCAA DII Championships, ultimately placing third. Henry finished the season a team-high 38 wins, turning in a record of 38-4, while also leading the team with nine major decisions and seven technical falls. A redshirt-sophomore that just completed his fourth year of competition, he earned his second MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award this season after going 4-0 in conference duals. Henry, who hails from El Paso, Texas, carries a 3.52 GPA while majoring in HHP and emphasizing in K-12 Teaching/Coaching. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;finished the 2022-23 season with a 16-12 record, finishing fourth at the DWU Open, fifth at the Bob Smith Open and sixth at the NCAA DII Super Region VI Championships. He was 2-0 in conference duals during his sophomore season, recording decisions against opponents from both Central Oklahoma and Central Missouri. A native of Bennington, Okla., Hicks holds a GPA of 3.91 while majoring in Communication. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/parker-krob/7107">Parker Krob</a>&nbsp;played in nine tournaments as a sophomore in 2022-23, recording a stroke average of 78.6 across 25 rounds of competition. He recorded five rounds of 75 or better, including a 2-under 69 at the High Plains Amateur. The Stockton, Kan. native is a Biology major emphasizing in Health Professions that carries a GPA of 3.52. As All-District selections, all five will now be considered for Academic All-America honors voted on by Sports Information/Athletic Communication professionals nationwide in NCAA Division II.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFive student-athletes from the Fort Hays State men's wrestling and golf teams were listed on the 2023 College Sports Communicators At-Large Academic All-District Team, announced Tuesday (May 23). Representing the women's golf team on the list was&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/6949">Shauna Lee</a>, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/parker-krob/7107">Parker Krob</a>&nbsp;represented the men's golf team and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;were recognized from the men's wrestling team. College Sports Communicators (CSC) is the new name for College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), changed prior to the start of the 2022-23 academic year. This award honors a combination of academic and athletic accomplishments of the individuals selected. The At-Large category includes student-athletes from numerous sports, including golf, wrestling, beach volleyball, bowling, rowing, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, water polo and men's volleyball. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;set numerous school records on the course this season, recording the lowest stroke average in a season in program history at 75.8. She was picked as the MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year after winning three tournaments on the year, three of eight top-10 finishes for the junior. She turned in six rounds at under-par, another school record, including tying the record-low round at 69. She earned her third MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award this season. The Andale, Kan. carries a 3.91 GPA as an HHP major emphasizing in Sport &amp; Exercise Therapy. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;competed in all 11 tournaments for the Tigers this season, turning in a stroke average of 82.7. The sophomore fired a low round of 77 in the second round of the Midwest Fall Classic. A native of Andover, Kan., Lee is a Management major emphasizing in Operations Management and carries a GPA of 3.52. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;was an All-American at 197 pounds this season after reaching the semifinals at the 2023 NCAA DII Championships, ultimately placing third. Henry finished the season a team-high 38 wins, turning in a record of 38-4, while also leading the team with nine major decisions and seven technical falls. A redshirt-sophomore that just completed his fourth year of competition, he earned his second MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award this season after going 4-0 in conference duals. Henry, who hails from El Paso, Texas, carries a 3.52 GPA while majoring in HHP and emphasizing in K-12 Teaching/Coaching. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;finished the 2022-23 season with a 16-12 record, finishing fourth at the DWU Open, fifth at the Bob Smith Open and sixth at the NCAA DII Super Region VI Championships. He was 2-0 in conference duals during his sophomore season, recording decisions against opponents from both Central Oklahoma and Central Missouri. A native of Bennington, Okla., Hicks holds a GPA of 3.91 while majoring in Communication. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/parker-krob/7107">Parker Krob</a>&nbsp;played in nine tournaments as a sophomore in 2022-23, recording a stroke average of 78.6 across 25 rounds of competition. He recorded five rounds of 75 or better, including a 2-under 69 at the High Plains Amateur. The Stockton, Kan. native is a Biology major emphasizing in Health Professions that carries a GPA of 3.52. As All-District selections, all five will now be considered for Academic All-America honors voted on by Sports Information/Athletic Communication professionals nationwide in NCAA Division II.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Five Tigers earn CSC at-large Academic All-District honors

Former Hays High baseball standout Brock Lummus has committed to continue his baseball career at Division I Western Illinois.

Lummus made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.

Lummus has spent the last three seasons at Butler Community College in El Dorado. After redshirting his freshman season in 2021, he played in 10 games as a redshirt-freshman in 2022 (.261/.471/.652) with 3 home runs and 9 RBI. 

This past spring Lummus played in 50 games (.355/.463/.580) with 8 home runs and 44 RBI and was named Honorable Mention All-KJCCC.

Lummus is a 2020 graduate of Hays High where he was an all-state selection as a junior. His senior season was cancelled due to COVID-19. 

Lummus is the son of Lane &amp; Danielle Lummus.

Hays PostFormer Hays High baseball standout Brock Lummus has committed to continue his baseball career at Division I Western Illinois.Lummus made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m happy to announce I have committed Western Illinois to continue playing baseball!! <a href="https://twitter.com/WIUBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WIUBaseball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSheriffWIU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSheriffWIU</a> <a href="https://t.co/1PgXlBBdRY">pic.twitter.com/1PgXlBBdRY</a>&mdash; Brock Lummus (@Brock_Lummus) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brock_Lummus/status/1661015305207037954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Lummus has spent the last three seasons at Butler Community College in El Dorado. After redshirting his freshman season in 2021, he played in 10 games as a redshirt-freshman in 2022 (.261/.471/.652) with 3 home runs and 9 RBI. This past spring Lummus played in 50 games (.355/.463/.580) with 8 home runs and 44 RBI and was named Honorable Mention All-KJCCC.<figure>
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 </figure>Lummus is a 2020 graduate of Hays High where he was an all-state selection as a junior. His senior season was cancelled due to COVID-19. Lummus is the son of Lane &amp; Danielle Lummus.

⚾ Former HHS standout Lummus commits to Western Illinois

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Javier Báez hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning for his third hit of the night to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

“It's the best feeling in the world,” Báez said in an on-field interview after the game. “I'm just happy that I got good contact.”

Báez had three hits in the game, but the first two combined for an exit velocity of about 112 mph and didn't leave the infield. His third hit was a line drive over the left-fielder's head.

“He probably got the softest hits tonight and he probably got the hardest hit tonight,” Detroit manager AJ Hinch said. “I'll take them both.”

Matt Vierling had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Tigers.

Alex Lange (2-0) earned the victory with two hitless innings of relief. Jose Cisnero picked up his first save.

“I think (Lange) was excellent tonight,” Hinch said. “We talk to him over and over about the back end of the game. He can't just wait on the last three outs and a clean inning all the time. These were clean innings, but he's going to need to be ready in the eighth. Tonight we needed him to pitch in a different part of the game.”

Scott Barlow (1-3) allowed Báez's winning hit and took the loss.

“(The bullpen) kept us in the game," Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. "They didn’t give up a run until the 10th inning. So, we couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

Neither starter was effective. Detroit's Michael Lorenzen gave up five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Brady Singer allowed five runs and seven hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Singer came into the game with a 6-0 record with a 2.44 ERA in 10 career starts against the Tigers.

Detroit batters walked 10 times, the first time the Tigers had eight or more walks in consecutive games since June 13-14, 2016.

The Tigers got three runs in the first inning without much solid contact. Zach McKinstry led off with a single in the hole at second. With one out, Báez singled over first base and Spencer Torkelson walked. Singer then walked Akil Baddoo on four pitches to send home the first run. Vierling lined a single through the hole at short for two more runs.

The Royals wasted no time in getting back into the game. Vinnie Pasquantino launched a 424-foot, two-run home run and Salvador Perez followed with a 419-foot shot to tie the score before Lorenzen recorded the first out. It was the first time this year the Royals hit back-to-back home runs.

Vierling then put the Tigers back in front with a two-run home run in the third, giving him four RBIs on the night.

“I feel good (and) relaxed,” Vierling said. “Hitting is up and down sometimes. I feel like I'm seeing it well. I really like my approach right now. I'm just trying to stay with that as much as possible.”

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his first homer as a Royal to tie the game in the fifth. Nicky Lopez tripled leading off the inning before Bradley hit it into the Tigers bullpen in left. Bradley snapped an 0-for-26 skid.

Royals IF Nicky Lopez returned from rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha and was reinstated from IL. He has been out since May 2 with an emergency appendectomy. In a corresponding move, IF/OF Hunter Dozier was designated for assignment. Dozier was hitting .183 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 29 games this season.

The Tigers and Royals will play the second game of a three-game series. The Tigers will send LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-3, 2.06 ERA) to the mound. The Royals have not announced a starter.

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 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Javier Báez hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning for his third hit of the night to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.“It's the best feeling in the world,” Báez said in an on-field interview after the game. “I'm just happy that I got good contact.”<figure>
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 </figure>Báez had three hits in the game, but the first two combined for an exit velocity of about 112 mph and didn't leave the infield. His third hit was a line drive over the left-fielder's head.“He probably got the softest hits tonight and he probably got the hardest hit tonight,” Detroit manager AJ Hinch said. “I'll take them both.”Matt Vierling had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Tigers.Alex Lange (2-0) earned the victory with two hitless innings of relief. Jose Cisnero picked up his first save.“I think (Lange) was excellent tonight,” Hinch said. “We talk to him over and over about the back end of the game. He can't just wait on the last three outs and a clean inning all the time. These were clean innings, but he's going to need to be ready in the eighth. Tonight we needed him to pitch in a different part of the game.”Scott Barlow (1-3) allowed Báez's winning hit and took the loss.“(The bullpen) kept us in the game," Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. "They didn’t give up a run until the 10th inning. So, we couldn’t have asked for anything more.”Neither starter was effective. Detroit's Michael Lorenzen gave up five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Brady Singer allowed five runs and seven hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Singer came into the game with a 6-0 record with a 2.44 ERA in 10 career starts against the Tigers.Detroit batters walked 10 times, the first time the Tigers had eight or more walks in consecutive games since June 13-14, 2016.The Tigers got three runs in the first inning without much solid contact. Zach McKinstry led off with a single in the hole at second. With one out, Báez singled over first base and Spencer Torkelson walked. Singer then walked Akil Baddoo on four pitches to send home the first run. Vierling lined a single through the hole at short for two more runs.The Royals wasted no time in getting back into the game. Vinnie Pasquantino launched a 424-foot, two-run home run and Salvador Perez followed with a 419-foot shot to tie the score before Lorenzen recorded the first out. It was the first time this year the Royals hit back-to-back home runs.Vierling then put the Tigers back in front with a two-run home run in the third, giving him four RBIs on the night.“I feel good (and) relaxed,” Vierling said. “Hitting is up and down sometimes. I feel like I'm seeing it well. I really like my approach right now. I'm just trying to stay with that as much as possible.”Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his first homer as a Royal to tie the game in the fifth. Nicky Lopez tripled leading off the inning before Bradley hit it into the Tigers bullpen in left. Bradley snapped an 0-for-26 skid.TRANSACTIONS:Royals IF Nicky Lopez returned from rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha and was reinstated from IL. He has been out since May 2 with an emergency appendectomy. In a corresponding move, IF/OF Hunter Dozier was designated for assignment. Dozier was hitting .183 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 29 games this season.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Royals will play the second game of a three-game series. The Tigers will send LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-3, 2.06 ERA) to the mound. The Royals have not announced a starter.

⚾ Báez 3-run double lifts Tigers to 10-inning win over Royals

McPHERSON - The Hays High boys golf team shot their lowest round of the spring but it wasn't good enough to get them into the second day of the 5A State Golf Tournament at the Tukey Creek Golf Course. The Indians shot a 319, 14 shots lower than their best round this season, but needed a 307 to get into the top six. 

After the completion of the first 18 holes, the top six team scores and the individuals, not on one of the six teams, that bring the day two field to a total of 54 will qualify for day two.

Hays High did have two individuals make the cut to Tuesday's second round. Senior Blake Buckles shot a career-low 72  and is tied for 11th. Fellow senior Landen Clark fired a 79 and was tied for 46th. 

&nbsp;Bishop Carroll shot a 280 and had a 2-stroke lead over Kapuan Mt. Carmel after day one. Golden Eagle freshman Maximus Farber was the clubhouse leader after day one with a 5-under-par 65.

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 </figure>Hays PostMcPHERSON - The Hays High boys golf team shot their lowest round of the spring but it wasn't good enough to get them into the second day of the 5A State Golf Tournament at the Tukey Creek Golf Course. The Indians shot a 319, 14 shots lower than their best round this season, but needed a 307 to get into the top six. After the completion of the first 18 holes, the top six team scores and the individuals, not on one of the six teams, that bring the day two field to a total of 54 will qualify for day two.Hays High did have two individuals make the cut to Tuesday's second round. Senior Blake Buckles shot a career-low 72 and is tied for 11th. Fellow senior Landen Clark fired a 79 and was tied for 46th. &nbsp;Bishop Carroll shot a 280 and had a 2-stroke lead over Kapuan Mt. Carmel after day one. Golden Eagle freshman Maximus Farber was the clubhouse leader after day one with a 5-under-par 65.