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

Fort Hays State Tiger football coach Chris Brown, safety Michael Polley and wide receiver Keyshawn Dooley spoke to the media Tuesday before the Tigers travel to Topeka Saturday to take on Washburn.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uTE_hteWprs?si=Dq94CczRNoTepOnl" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761080826410.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Golf finished 19th at the MWSU Holiday Inn Invitational at the St. Joseph Country Club. Jaycee Oakley and Hayden York both led the way for the Tigers individually with two-round totals of 176. As a team, the Tigers had a score of 712 over two rounds.The Tigers all had similar opening rounds. Their top finishers, Jaycee Oakley and Kiley Maier, shot 89. Hayden York was one back with a 90 and Abbie Norris shot 91. Maier did not compete on day two. York had the best round of any Tiger in the second round with an 86. Oakley was right behind with an 87 to tie York overall in 90th place. Norris shot 91 for the second-straight day and Alexis Elliott backed up a first-round 93 with an 89.Southwestern Oklahoma State won the event as a team, shooting a two-round total of 616 . Maria Velilla of Southwestern Oklahoma was the individual champion, who shot 4-over par overall with a two-round total of 148.Fort Hays State will wrap up its fall schedule at the Tulsa Cup next week in Broken Arrow, Okla., Oct. 27-28.

⛳ Tiger women 19th at MWSU Holiday Inn Express Invitational

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761080667779.png" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Bastian Carlman and Oliver Wright of Fort Hays State were named two of the four Players of the Week by the Great American Conference on Tuesday for their performance in a pair of wins for Fort Hays State last week. Wright shared the Defender of the Week honor this week after earning the honor alone last week, while Carlman earned the Offensive Player of the Week for the first time this year.Carlman netted three goals last week for a total of six points, helping FHSU remain unbeaten for the season now at 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC. He had the second and third goals of the 4-0 win over Newman at home. He then had what turned into the game winner at Northeastern State, the third goal for FHSU of a 3-2 win. Carlman has a three-match streak of scoring goals and ranks second on the team in goals with six overall.Wright continued his recent offensive surge while starting a pair of matches on FHSU's defensive back line. He scored the first two goals of the 3-2 win for Fort Hays State at Northeastern State. Both of his goals were on headers inside the box off throw-ins from Joseph Street. The pair has connected on the same type of play five times within the last two weeks, accounting for all of Wright's five goals for this season.Carlman (Offensive Player of the Week) and Wright (Co-Defender of the Week) joined Baptiste Auvray of Southern Nazarene (Co-Defender of the Week) and Isaac Murie of Ouachita Baptist (Goalkeeper of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the conference office.

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

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

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

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

Trego stayed second in 8-Man Division 1 but Victoria dropped a spot to No. 3 in 8-Man Division 2 where Hanover is the new No. 1 following their win over Axtell who drops to second. The Knights host Hodgeman County Friday who is ranked fourth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🏈 Kpreps rankings ahead of Week 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full rankings can be seen at the links provided above.

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

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

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

Tuesday, October 21
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Wednesday, October 22
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pm

Thursday, October 23
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Friday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pm

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

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, October 21
 noneWednesday, October 22
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, October 23
 noneFriday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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HAYS - The TMP-Marian volleyball team&nbsp; went 3-0 at their own 2A regional played at the new Hays High School Monday and advanced to Saturday's 2A Sub-State Tournament.&nbsp;

The Monarchs defeated Plainville (25-22, 25-13), Ell-Saline (25-19, 25-16) and Syracuse (25-12, 25-17) and are now 26-13 on the season.

Plainville finished 2-1 to also advance to Sub-State. The Cardinals defeated Syracuse (13-25, 25.22, 25-14,) and Ell-Saline (25-19, 25-22). The Cardinals are now 15-18 on the season.

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

🏐 TMP-Marian, Plainville advance to sub-state

Neither the Hays High or TMP-Marian girls' golf teams advanced out of day one competition at their respective state golf tournaments, however both have individuals moving on to Tuesday's final round.

The top six teams plus the next 18 individual golfers not on one of those teams, plus ties, qualify for day two.&nbsp;

Hays High's Ava Erbert and Kinley Pfannenstiel both advance at 5A in Emporia. Erbert shot a 23-over par, 94 and was tied for 28th place. Kinley Pfannenstiel shot a 98 and was tied for 38th.

TMP-Marian has three individuals who advanced at 3-2-1A in Salina. The Monarchs are led by Brynn Schoepf who was in fifth place after an 11-over par, 81 and sits eight back of&nbsp; Goodland's Allison Cure who was the clubhouse leader after day one with a 73. The Monarchs Paige Koeningsman shot a 94 and was part of a five-way tie for 30th. Emma Wasinger fired a 96 and was part of a six-way tie for 39th.

The Monarchs were tied for seventh in the team standings after day one and missed qualifying as a team by five strokes.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsNeither the Hays High or TMP-Marian girls' golf teams advanced out of day one competition at their respective state golf tournaments, however both have individuals moving on to Tuesday's final round.The top six teams plus the next 18 individual golfers not on one of those teams, plus ties, qualify for day two.&nbsp;Hays High's Ava Erbert and Kinley Pfannenstiel both advance at 5A in Emporia. Erbert shot a 23-over par, 94 and was tied for 28th place. Kinley Pfannenstiel shot a 98 and was tied for 38th.TMP-Marian has three individuals who advanced at 3-2-1A in Salina. The Monarchs are led by Brynn Schoepf who was in fifth place after an 11-over par, 81 and sits eight back of&nbsp; Goodland's Allison Cure who was the clubhouse leader after day one with a 73. The Monarchs Paige Koeningsman shot a 94 and was part of a five-way tie for 30th. Emma Wasinger fired a 96 and was part of a six-way tie for 39th.The Monarchs were tied for seventh in the team standings after day one and missed qualifying as a team by five strokes.

⛳ Indians, Monarchs individuals advance to day 2 at state

🎥🏈 Watch This Week's Tiger Talk

🎥 Redeem Designs Plays of the Week: HHS vs Great Bend

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Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State football coach Chris Brown. This week's player guest is linebacker Gavin Meyers.

Tiger Talk airs live Monday at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.

Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State football coach Chris Brown. This week's player guest is linebacker Gavin Meyers.Tiger Talk airs live Monday at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (October 20, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=g4gcb-199b869-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (October 20, 2025)

Monday, October 20 KJLS: Tiger Talk, 9:00am KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm

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

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

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

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, October 20 KJLS: Tiger Talk, 9:00am KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pmTuesday, October 21 noneWednesday, October 22 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, October 23 noneFriday, October 24 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25 KAYS: Kansas FB vs. Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26 none

Fort Hays State football travels to Maryville to face #19 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bearcat Stadium.

Fort Hays State football travels to Maryville to face #19 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bearcat Stadium.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-FB at #19 Northwest Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ewnvx-199b1a6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-FB at #19 NW Missouri State

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

DENVER (AP) — Once the bungling, bumbling Denver Broncos finally got going, they couldn't be stopped.

Shut out for three quarters, the Broncos rallied with 33 points in the fourth in one of the most stunning turnarounds in NFL history.

Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Denver to a thrilling 33-32 win Sunday over the stunned New York Giants, who watched the Broncos score on their last five drives.

“I lost hope, I ain’t gonna lie. I lost hope," star cornerback Patrick Surtain said.

“It was one of them games where we felt like we didn’t execute. Going to film room, there’s a lot of corrections. But one thing we didn’t lose was composure,” Surtain added. "We fought to the end. In this league, no matter how much you're down, there’s always a will, and there’s always a way."

The Broncos' 33 fourth-quarter points were the most in NFL history by any team that was shut out for the first three quarters and quarterback Bo Nix became the first player ever to run for two scores and throw for two touchdowns in a fourth quarter.

The Broncos’ improbable comeback snapped a streak in which NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final 6 minutes of a game.

“I don't even know how we scored 33 points in a quarter,” Nix admitted. “That's kind of insane.”

“You win a game like that, it's the best thing ever.”

The Giants were in disbelief after losing leads of 19-0 and 26-8.

“This is going to haunt us for a long time,” said Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger.

“Tough loss," Giants coach Brian Daboll said. "Put their heart and soul into it. Not a lot of talking that needs to be done when you lose a game like that. Everybody gave everything they had.”

When the Broncos (5-2) trailed 26-8 with 6:38 remaining in the game and were facing fourth-and-3, their win probability was less than 1%, according to Next Gen Stats.

The Broncos, though, scored on a 7-yard Nix scamper, R.J. Harvey's 2-yard catch after Justin Strnad's interception, an 18-yard keeper by Nix and Lutz's game-winner after Jaxson Dart seemingly broke the Broncos' hearts with a 1-yard TD with 37 seconds left that gave New York a 32-30 lead.

Jude McAtamney missed his second extra point of the afternoon, however, and after Tyler Badie returned the kickoff 19 yards to the 23, Nix found Marvin Mims for 29 yards and Courtland Sutton for 22.

With no timeouts remaining, the Broncos raced to the line of scrimmage at the Giants 21 and Nix spiked the ball with 2 seconds left.

The snap was high but Lutz nailed the field goal to secure Denver's fourth consecutive win overall and NFL-best eighth straight at home.

“I was proud we fought to get back in it,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said. “It's like we had to find a way to clean up our mess.”

The Broncos took a 30-26 lead on Nix's 18-yard scamper with 1:51 left. But the Giants (2-5) appeared to dodge the defeat when Denver cornerback Riley Moss was whistled for pass interference on an incompletion to Beaux Collins near the goal line. Payton ran out onto the field to argue the call and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. That put the ball at the 1 and Dart took it from there.

“That was silly,” Payton said of his penalty. “I just wanted them to hear me. Can’t do that.”

The Broncos were actually in danger of getting shut out at home for the first time in their 66-year history when they were blanked for three quarters. Denver’s managed 111 yards on its first eight possessions and got 295 yards on its final five drives.

The Broncos' 33-point quarter was the second-highest in NFL history, behind only a 34-point performance by Detroit in a 37-27 win over Chicago on Sept. 30, 2007.

R.J. Harvey's 2-yard TD catch that got Denver on the scoreboard, came on a deflected pass, but on the ensuing drive, on third-and-17 from the Denver 41, the Giants got their own ricocheted touchdown when tight end Theo Johnson hauled in Dart's pass after it went off wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson's hands.

The Broncos' historic comeback came on a day the franchise honored the late Demaryius Thomas, who died at age 33, by inducting him into the team's ring of fame on day they also celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Super Bowl 50 team.

By the halftime ceremony, the Giants had taken a 13-0 lead on Dart’s 44-yard touchdown pass to Bellinger and his 13-yard strike to Cam Scattebo for the rookie running back's first career TD grab.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw made his debut for Denver after spending the first six weeks of the season sidelined by a quadriceps injury. He had six tackles.

Giants: S Jevon Holland left with a knee injury in the first half and didn't return. ... CB Paulson Adebo went out with an unspecified injury in the third quarter.

Broncos: RT Mike McGlinchey got hurt with 4:42 remaining and walked off the field but returned, saying, “I certainly wasn’t going to miss out on the fun. I was a part of three and a-half quarters of (bad) football, so I might as well get in for the good ones.”

Giants: Visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Broncos: host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760955492180.jpeg" alt="Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)" />
 <figcaption>Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterDENVER (AP) — Once the bungling, bumbling Denver Broncos finally got going, they couldn't be stopped.Shut out for three quarters, the Broncos rallied with 33 points in the fourth in one of the most stunning turnarounds in NFL history.Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Denver to a thrilling 33-32 win Sunday over the stunned New York Giants, who watched the Broncos score on their last five drives.“I lost hope, I ain’t gonna lie. I lost hope," star cornerback Patrick Surtain said.“It was one of them games where we felt like we didn’t execute. Going to film room, there’s a lot of corrections. But one thing we didn’t lose was composure,” Surtain added. "We fought to the end. In this league, no matter how much you're down, there’s always a will, and there’s always a way."At least now there is.The Broncos' 33 fourth-quarter points were the most in NFL history by any team that was shut out for the first three quarters and quarterback Bo Nix became the first player ever to run for two scores and throw for two touchdowns in a fourth quarter.The Broncos’ improbable comeback snapped a streak in which NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final 6 minutes of a game.“I don't even know how we scored 33 points in a quarter,” Nix admitted. “That's kind of insane.”“You win a game like that, it's the best thing ever.”The Giants were in disbelief after losing leads of 19-0 and 26-8.“This is going to haunt us for a long time,” said Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger.“Tough loss," Giants coach Brian Daboll said. "Put their heart and soul into it. Not a lot of talking that needs to be done when you lose a game like that. Everybody gave everything they had.”When the Broncos (5-2) trailed 26-8 with 6:38 remaining in the game and were facing fourth-and-3, their win probability was less than 1%, according to Next Gen Stats.The Broncos, though, scored on a 7-yard Nix scamper, R.J. Harvey's 2-yard catch after Justin Strnad's interception, an 18-yard keeper by Nix and Lutz's game-winner after Jaxson Dart seemingly broke the Broncos' hearts with a 1-yard TD with 37 seconds left that gave New York a 32-30 lead.Jude McAtamney missed his second extra point of the afternoon, however, and after Tyler Badie returned the kickoff 19 yards to the 23, Nix found Marvin Mims for 29 yards and Courtland Sutton for 22.With no timeouts remaining, the Broncos raced to the line of scrimmage at the Giants 21 and Nix spiked the ball with 2 seconds left.The snap was high but Lutz nailed the field goal to secure Denver's fourth consecutive win overall and NFL-best eighth straight at home.“I was proud we fought to get back in it,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said. “It's like we had to find a way to clean up our mess.”The Broncos took a 30-26 lead on Nix's 18-yard scamper with 1:51 left. But the Giants (2-5) appeared to dodge the defeat when Denver cornerback Riley Moss was whistled for pass interference on an incompletion to Beaux Collins near the goal line. Payton ran out onto the field to argue the call and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. That put the ball at the 1 and Dart took it from there.“That was silly,” Payton said of his penalty. “I just wanted them to hear me. Can’t do that.”The Broncos were actually in danger of getting shut out at home for the first time in their 66-year history when they were blanked for three quarters. Denver’s managed 111 yards on its first eight possessions and got 295 yards on its final five drives.The Broncos' 33-point quarter was the second-highest in NFL history, behind only a 34-point performance by Detroit in a 37-27 win over Chicago on Sept. 30, 2007.<h2>Deflected TDs</h2>R.J. Harvey's 2-yard TD catch that got Denver on the scoreboard, came on a deflected pass, but on the ensuing drive, on third-and-17 from the Denver 41, the Giants got their own ricocheted touchdown when tight end Theo Johnson hauled in Dart's pass after it went off wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson's hands.<h2>Honoring Thomas</h2>The Broncos' historic comeback came on a day the franchise honored the late Demaryius Thomas, who died at age 33, by inducting him into the team's ring of fame on day they also celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Super Bowl 50 team.By the halftime ceremony, the Giants had taken a 13-0 lead on Dart’s 44-yard touchdown pass to Bellinger and his 13-yard strike to Cam Scattebo for the rookie running back's first career TD grab.<h2>Greenlaw's Denver debut</h2>Linebacker Dre Greenlaw made his debut for Denver after spending the first six weeks of the season sidelined by a quadriceps injury. He had six tackles.<h2>Injuries</h2>Giants: S Jevon Holland left with a knee injury in the first half and didn't return. ... CB Paulson Adebo went out with an unspecified injury in the third quarter.Broncos: RT Mike McGlinchey got hurt with 4:42 remaining and walked off the field but returned, saying, “I certainly wasn’t going to miss out on the fun. I was a part of three and a-half quarters of (bad) football, so I might as well get in for the good ones.”<h2>Up next</h2>Giants: Visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.Broncos: host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

🏈 Broncos stun Giants with last-second field goal in historic comeback

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.

The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.

“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.

“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”

Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.

Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.

“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”

It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.

The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.

It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.

“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”

In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.

Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.

“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”

The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.

The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.

Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.

They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.

Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.

“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.

The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.

“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”

Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.

Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.

The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.

The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760955663755.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.The answer: They did not come close.“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.<h2>Up Next</h2>The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

 🏈 Rashee Rice returns with 2 TDs as Chiefs rout the Raiders

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fort Hays State (3-9-1, 1-6-1) fell to Missouri Western (8-1-3, 4-1-2) by a score of 1-0 at Spratt Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 19). The Griffons netted the game's only goal in the 22nd minute and their goalkeeper Morgan Byrd saved seven shots to keep the Tigers from scoring. FHSU is now 3-9-1 overall and 1-6-1 in the MIAA, while MWSU moved to 8-1-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the MIAA.

Kendall Knisley scored the lone goal of the match with a header off a crossing pass from Rachyl Benavides. The shot found the very upper part of the goal out of the reach of Hadley Ostrander, who went on to finish with four saves in the match. She had to save three shots after halftime to keep the Tigers within a goal.

Fort Hays State doubled its first half shot count in the second half, firing six attempts after halftime, but all were denied by Byrd. The Griffons led the shot count for the match 14-9. Sydney Cotter and Taylor Hill both put two shots on goal.

The Tigers will be on the road for the final time in the regular season next week with a match at Washburn on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Topeka. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fort Hays State (3-9-1, 1-6-1) fell to Missouri Western (8-1-3, 4-1-2) by a score of 1-0 at Spratt Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 19). The Griffons netted the game's only goal in the 22nd&nbsp;minute and their goalkeeper Morgan Byrd saved seven shots to keep the Tigers from scoring. FHSU is now 3-9-1 overall and 1-6-1 in the MIAA, while MWSU moved to 8-1-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the MIAA.Kendall Knisley scored the lone goal of the match with a header off a crossing pass from Rachyl Benavides. The shot found the very upper part of the goal out of the reach of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/hadley-ostrander/8703">Hadley Ostrander</a>, who went on to finish with four saves in the match. She had to save three shots after halftime to keep the Tigers within a goal.Fort Hays State doubled its first half shot count in the second half, firing six attempts after halftime, but all were denied by Byrd. The Griffons led the shot count for the match 14-9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/sydney-cotter/8584">Sydney Cotter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/taylor-hill/8586">Taylor Hill</a>&nbsp;both put two shots on goal.The Tigers will be on the road for the final time in the regular season next week with a match at Washburn on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Topeka. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760956171507.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fort Hays State (3-9-1, 1-6-1) fell to Missouri Western (8-1-3, 4-1-2) by a score of 1-0 at Spratt Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 19). The Griffons netted the game's only goal in the 22nd minute and their goalkeeper Morgan Byrd saved seven shots to keep the Tigers from scoring. FHSU is now 3-9-1 overall and 1-6-1 in the MIAA, while MWSU moved to 8-1-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the MIAA.Kendall Knisley scored the lone goal of the match with a header off a crossing pass from Rachyl Benavides. The shot found the very upper part of the goal out of the reach of Hadley Ostrander, who went on to finish with four saves in the match. She had to save three shots after halftime to keep the Tigers within a goal.Fort Hays State doubled its first half shot count in the second half, firing six attempts after halftime, but all were denied by Byrd. The Griffons led the shot count for the match 14-9. Sydney Cotter and Taylor Hill both put two shots on goal.The Tigers will be on the road for the final time in the regular season next week with a match at Washburn on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Topeka. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fort Hays State (3-9-1, 1-6-1) fell to Missouri Western (8-1-3, 4-1-2) by a score of 1-0 at Spratt Stadium on Sunday (Oct. 19). The Griffons netted the game's only goal in the 22nd&nbsp;minute and their goalkeeper Morgan Byrd saved seven shots to keep the Tigers from scoring. FHSU is now 3-9-1 overall and 1-6-1 in the MIAA, while MWSU moved to 8-1-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the MIAA.Kendall Knisley scored the lone goal of the match with a header off a crossing pass from Rachyl Benavides. The shot found the very upper part of the goal out of the reach of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/hadley-ostrander/8703">Hadley Ostrander</a>, who went on to finish with four saves in the match. She had to save three shots after halftime to keep the Tigers within a goal.Fort Hays State doubled its first half shot count in the second half, firing six attempts after halftime, but all were denied by Byrd. The Griffons led the shot count for the match 14-9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/sydney-cotter/8584">Sydney Cotter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/taylor-hill/8586">Taylor Hill</a>&nbsp;both put two shots on goal.The Tigers will be on the road for the final time in the regular season next week with a match at Washburn on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Topeka. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

⚽ Tiger women fall short by a goal to Griffons

Sunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State remained rushed for a season-high 437 yards and remained unbeaten in MIAA play with a 52-3 rout of Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium. The 19th-ranked Bearcats (6-1, 5-0 MIAA) scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions as they won their sixth-straight.&nbsp;

It's the first time the Tigers have been held without a touchdown since September 19, 2018 in a 15-0 win over Central Oklahoma.

The Bearcats scored six of their seven touchdowns in the ground with three of them on plays 50 or more yards. Quarterback Zechariah Owens scored on touchdown runs of 56 and 73 yards and running back Quincy Torry added one from 85 yards out. Owens finished with 164 rushing yards on eight carries, while Torry had 114 yards on eight carries.

Fort Hays State's (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) lone score came on a 39-yard Zane Hall field goal on their second possession. The Bearcats scored the final 10 points of the first half and led 24-3 at halftime then scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the second half.

FHSU was held to just 131 total yards for the day. Caleb Heavner threw for 63 yards, while Curtis Douglas rushed for 27. Ryan Allen had 24 receiving yards. Michael Chavez led the Tiger defense with 10 tackles.

Fort Hays State will be on the road again next week at Washburn. Kickoff in Topeka is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium on October 25. The Ichabods snapped a five-game losing streak with a 37-17 home win over Central Missouri Saturday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760850299105.png" alt="Fort Hays State receiver Keyshawn Dooley (5) runs the ball after making a catch against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Maryville, Mo. (FHSU Athletics photo/Aaron Hare, NMSU Athletics)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State receiver Keyshawn Dooley (5) runs the ball after making a catch against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Maryville, Mo. (FHSU Athletics photo/Aaron Hare, NMSU Athletics)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostMARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State remained rushed for a season-high 437 yards and remained unbeaten in MIAA play with a 52-3 rout of Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium. The 19th-ranked Bearcats (6-1, 5-0 MIAA) scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions as they won their sixth-straight.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193434883&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/chris-brown-post-game-vs-nw-mo" title="Chris Brown Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>It's the first time the Tigers have been held without a touchdown since September 19, 2018 in a 15-0 win over Central Oklahoma.The Bearcats scored six of their seven touchdowns in the ground with three of them on plays 50 or more yards. Quarterback Zechariah Owens scored on touchdown runs of 56 and 73 yards and running back Quincy Torry added one from 85 yards out. Owens finished with 164 rushing yards on eight carries, while Torry had 114 yards on eight carries.Fort Hays State's (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) lone score came on a 39-yard Zane Hall field goal on their second possession. The Bearcats scored the final 10 points of the first half and led 24-3 at halftime then scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the second half.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193435103&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/michael-chavez-post-game-vs-nw" title="Michael Chavez Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Michael Chavez Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193434999&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/mason-mcminn-post-game-vs-nw" title="Mason McMinn Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mason McMinn Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>FHSU was held to just 131 total yards for the day. Caleb Heavner threw for 63 yards, while Curtis Douglas rushed for 27. Ryan Allen had 24 receiving yards. Michael Chavez led the Tiger defense with 10 tackles.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193435215&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-highlights-vs-nw-mo" title="Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>Up nextFort Hays State will be on the road again next week at Washburn. Kickoff in Topeka is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium on October 25. The Ichabods snapped a five-game losing streak with a 37-17 home win over Central Missouri Saturday.

🏈 No. 19/15 Bearcats run away from Tigers in Maryville

GREAT BEND - Hays High volleyball lost in two sets (18-25, 13-25) to host Great Bend and finished runner-up at Saturday's Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

No scores were provided for the Indians (25-10) wins over&nbsp;Garden City, Liberal and Dodge City.

The Indians will find out who and when they play when next week's 5A West Sub-State brackets are released by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Hays Post SportsGREAT BEND - Hays High volleyball lost in two sets (18-25, 13-25) to host Great Bend and finished runner-up at Saturday's Western Athletic Conference Tournament.No scores were provided for the Indians (25-10) wins over&nbsp;Garden City, Liberal and Dodge City.<h2>Up next</h2>The Indians will find out who and when they play when next week's 5A West Sub-State brackets are released by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

🏐 HHS finishes runner-up at WAC Tournament

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team picked up a four-set victory against Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), winning 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19. The Tigers (14-7, 3-6 MIAA) posted a .247 attack percentage and racked up 10 blocks while the Lions (13-8, 3-5 MIAA) recorded a swing rate of .166.

The Tigers raced out to a big early lead, scoring six of the first seven points to quickly lead by five. The visitors answered with five-straight to tie the score at six, but the Tigers were able to stay on top and later led by as many as four, 16-12. The Lions then answered with another 5-0 run to take their first lead at 17-16. FHSU tied the score at 17 but played from behind the rest of the way, eventually dropping the set by five despite recording one more kill than the Lions in the frame.

Fort Hays State got out to another good start in the second set, leading 5-2 and later 10-4. The Tigers maintained their lead for much of the set, later leading by as many as eight, 21-13. The Lions had one final push in them, scoring five in a row to narrow the gap to three, but FHSU responded with the final four points to even the match at one set apiece.

The theme continued in the third, with FHSU quickly leading 5-1 thanks in part to an Annie Eaton service ace. The Tigers led 10-8 later in the frame before UAFS scored four in a row to flip the script. The Lions later led by as many as five, 21-16, before the Tigers mounted their rally. Kills from Ashlyn Reeves and Gracie Rains and a pair of UAFS miscues helped the Tigers narrow the gap to one, 21-20.

More kills from Rains later helped the Tigers tie things at 23 and again at 24, fending off set point. Rains then gave the Tigers a 25-24 lead with her 11th kill of the match before a Lion error handed the Tigers the two-point victory.

After tallying five kills in both the second and third sets, Rains upped that total with six in the fourth to help the Tigers complete the victory. The teams traded points early before FHSU built a three-point lead at 9-6. A combo block from Reeves and Peyton Bergschneider extended the lead to six, 18-12, before the visitors used a 6-2 run to claw within two, 20-18.

Multiple Lion errors followed by a Bergschneider service ace helped the Tigers reach match point with four-consecutive scores before Rains finished things off with her team-best 17th kill of the day.

The senior recorded just three errors, posting a swing rate of .519. Ella Goodwin added 10 kills and two blocks, while Reeves tallied nine kills and five blocks (one solo). Carsyn Cormaney contributed six kills and four blocks, while Abrey Galt tossed up 26 assists alongside 12 digs. Eaton added 22 assists and one ace, while Bergschneider led the team with 17 digs along with five kills and three blocks.

The Tigers will return to action one week from today (Oct. 25) when they host fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 3 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760848640743.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts an attack against Arkansas-Fort Smith on on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker NIsbeth))" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts an attack against Arkansas-Fort Smith on on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker NIsbeth))</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team picked up a four-set victory against Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), winning 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19. The Tigers (14-7, 3-6 MIAA) posted a .247 attack percentage and racked up 10 blocks while the Lions (13-8, 3-5 MIAA) recorded a swing rate of .166.The Tigers raced out to a big early lead, scoring six of the first seven points to quickly lead by five. The visitors answered with five-straight to tie the score at six, but the Tigers were able to stay on top and later led by as many as four, 16-12. The Lions then answered with another 5-0 run to take their first lead at 17-16. FHSU tied the score at 17 but played from behind the rest of the way, eventually dropping the set by five despite recording one more kill than the Lions in the frame.Fort Hays State got out to another good start in the second set, leading 5-2 and later 10-4. The Tigers maintained their lead for much of the set, later leading by as many as eight, 21-13. The Lions had one final push in them, scoring five in a row to narrow the gap to three, but FHSU responded with the final four points to even the match at one set apiece.The theme continued in the third, with FHSU quickly leading 5-1 thanks in part to an Annie Eaton service ace. The Tigers led 10-8 later in the frame before UAFS scored four in a row to flip the script. The Lions later led by as many as five, 21-16, before the Tigers mounted their rally. Kills from Ashlyn Reeves and Gracie Rains and a pair of UAFS miscues helped the Tigers narrow the gap to one, 21-20.More kills from Rains later helped the Tigers tie things at 23 and again at 24, fending off set point. Rains then gave the Tigers a 25-24 lead with her 11th kill of the match before a Lion error handed the Tigers the two-point victory.After tallying five kills in both the second and third sets, Rains upped that total with six in the fourth to help the Tigers complete the victory. The teams traded points early before FHSU built a three-point lead at 9-6. A combo block from Reeves and Peyton Bergschneider extended the lead to six, 18-12, before the visitors used a 6-2 run to claw within two, 20-18.Multiple Lion errors followed by a Bergschneider service ace helped the Tigers reach match point with four-consecutive scores before Rains finished things off with her team-best 17th kill of the day.The senior recorded just three errors, posting a swing rate of .519. Ella Goodwin added 10 kills and two blocks, while Reeves tallied nine kills and five blocks (one solo). Carsyn Cormaney contributed six kills and four blocks, while Abrey Galt tossed up 26 assists alongside 12 digs. Eaton added 22 assists and one ace, while Bergschneider led the team with 17 digs along with five kills and three blocks.The Tigers will return to action one week from today (Oct. 25) when they host fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 3 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

🏐 Tigers top Lions in four

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained unbeaten on the season, now 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC with a a 3-2 victory over Northeastern State (6-5-2, 3-4-0 GAC) on Saturday. The No. 6 ranked Tigers extended their 13-match unbeaten streak to open the season with all of their goals within the first 12 minutes.

Fort Hays State established an early lead with two goals from Oliver Wright within the first seven minutes, both assisted on throw-ins by Joseph Street. The momentum continued as Bastian Carlman extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 12th minute, scoring off a corner kick from Juan Linares. Fort Hays State held a 7-5 lead in shots for the first half and Payton Roehrich notched his only two saves of the match to keep the RiverHawks out of the net before halftime.

In the second half, Northeastern State made the final 30 minutes of the match close with goals from Toby Nave in the 55th minute and Guilherme Nakamura in the 60th minute. Fort Hays State managed to keep pressure on as NSU keeper Jaron Noble had to make three second half saves, contributing to his four for the match in relief of Cameron McCulloch. FHSU held a slight shot advantage again, leading 6-5, and putting their overall advantage for the match to 13-10.

The two goals by NSU tied the most surrendered by the Tigers this year, happening only one other time in the 2-2 tie at MSU Denver, the second match of the season back on September 7.

Wright, Linares, Carlman, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye all led the Tigers with two shots each.

Looking ahead, Fort Hays State has a big week at home hosting Southern Nazarene on Thursday (Oct. 23) and Rogers State on Saturday (Oct. 25).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760848838765.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained unbeaten on the season, now 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC with a a 3-2 victory over Northeastern State (6-5-2, 3-4-0 GAC) on Saturday. The No. 6 ranked Tigers extended their 13-match unbeaten streak to open the season with all of their goals within the first 12 minutes.Fort Hays State established an early lead with two goals from Oliver Wright within the first seven minutes, both assisted on throw-ins by Joseph Street. The momentum continued as Bastian Carlman extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 12th minute, scoring off a corner kick from Juan Linares. Fort Hays State held a 7-5 lead in shots for the first half and Payton Roehrich notched his only two saves of the match to keep the RiverHawks out of the net before halftime.In the second half, Northeastern State made the final 30 minutes of the match close with goals from Toby Nave in the 55th minute and Guilherme Nakamura in the 60th minute. Fort Hays State managed to keep pressure on as NSU keeper Jaron Noble had to make three second half saves, contributing to his four for the match in relief of Cameron McCulloch. FHSU held a slight shot advantage again, leading 6-5, and putting their overall advantage for the match to 13-10.The two goals by NSU tied the most surrendered by the Tigers this year, happening only one other time in the 2-2 tie at MSU Denver, the second match of the season back on September 7.Wright, Linares, Carlman, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye all led the Tigers with two shots each.Looking ahead, Fort Hays State has a big week at home hosting Southern Nazarene on Thursday (Oct. 23) and Rogers State on Saturday (Oct. 25).

⚽ Three early goals enough, No. 6 Tigers hang on for win in Tahlequah

BY GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

STOCKTON -&nbsp;Hill City left no doubt Friday night, rolling past Stockton 78-0 in a game that ended at halftime by the 45-point mercy rule. The Ringnecks scored on every possession but one and forced six interceptions — including two returned for touchdowns — to move to 6-1 on the season and set up a district championship showdown next week with Decatur Community.

Stockton (0-7) opened the game with a promising start, getting to their own 25 before turning the ball over on downs. From there, the Ringnecks took control. Tyler Ashbaugh capped Hill City’s first drive with a 6-yard touchdown run to make it 8-0, and the floodgates opened.

Shawn Morris — on his first carry of the season — broke loose for a 21-yard score to double the lead. Tate Balthazor followed with a 12-yard touchdown run, and Slade Rohr added a 19-yard scamper to make it 30-0 late in the first quarter. Rohr then picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards for a pick-six, closing out a dominant opening frame with Hill City ahead 38-0.

The second quarter brought more of the same. A high snap on a Stockton punt led to a fumble recovery in the end zone by Koby Keiswetter, extending the margin to 44-0. Moments later, Ashbaugh grabbed an interception and Balthazor hit Rohr on a 37-yard touchdown pass to make it 52-0.

Stockton’s offense continued to struggle under constant pressure. Quarterback Titus Ferguson threw four straight interceptions to end the half, with Balthazor snagging two and Ryan Budig and Rohr each taking one to the house. Budig added a pair of rushing touchdowns — including a 43-yarder — while Chase Bell and Ashbaugh both found the end zone on the ground as Hill City piled up 309 rushing yards and 46 passing yards.

Balthazor led a balanced Ringneck attack, finishing 2 of 5 for 46 yards and a touchdown through the air, adding 48 rushing yards and three interceptions on defense. Budig ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding a pick-six, and Rohr totaled 45 rushing yards, 37 receiving yards, and two total scores.

Stockton’s Ashton Nuss provided the lone bright spot, catching three passes for 52 yards, including an 18-yard conversion on fourth down. But Hill City’s defense smothered the Tigers, holding them to just seven rushing yards and forcing turnovers on nearly every second-quarter possession.

Hill City will host unbeaten Decatur Community next Friday for the 8-Man Division I District 8 title. Stockton travels to St. Francis looking to snap a 44-game losing streak that dates back to 2020.

BY GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsSTOCKTON -&nbsp;Hill City left no doubt Friday night, rolling past Stockton 78-0 in a game that ended at halftime by the 45-point mercy rule. The Ringnecks scored on every possession but one and forced six interceptions — including two returned for touchdowns — to move to 6-1 on the season and set up a district championship showdown next week with Decatur Community.Stockton (0-7) opened the game with a promising start, getting to their own 25 before turning the ball over on downs. From there, the Ringnecks took control. Tyler Ashbaugh capped Hill City’s first drive with a 6-yard touchdown run to make it 8-0, and the floodgates opened.Shawn Morris — on his first carry of the season — broke loose for a 21-yard score to double the lead. Tate Balthazor followed with a 12-yard touchdown run, and Slade Rohr added a 19-yard scamper to make it 30-0 late in the first quarter. Rohr then picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards for a pick-six, closing out a dominant opening frame with Hill City ahead 38-0.The second quarter brought more of the same. A high snap on a Stockton punt led to a fumble recovery in the end zone by Koby Keiswetter, extending the margin to 44-0. Moments later, Ashbaugh grabbed an interception and Balthazor hit Rohr on a 37-yard touchdown pass to make it 52-0.Stockton’s offense continued to struggle under constant pressure. Quarterback Titus Ferguson threw four straight interceptions to end the half, with Balthazor snagging two and Ryan Budig and Rohr each taking one to the house. Budig added a pair of rushing touchdowns — including a 43-yarder — while Chase Bell and Ashbaugh both found the end zone on the ground as Hill City piled up 309 rushing yards and 46 passing yards.Balthazor led a balanced Ringneck attack, finishing 2 of 5 for 46 yards and a touchdown through the air, adding 48 rushing yards and three interceptions on defense. Budig ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding a pick-six, and Rohr totaled 45 rushing yards, 37 receiving yards, and two total scores.Stockton’s Ashton Nuss provided the lone bright spot, catching three passes for 52 yards, including an 18-yard conversion on fourth down. But Hill City’s defense smothered the Tigers, holding them to just seven rushing yards and forcing turnovers on nearly every second-quarter possession.Hill City will host unbeaten Decatur Community next Friday for the 8-Man Division I District 8 title. Stockton travels to St. Francis looking to snap a 44-game losing streak that dates back to 2020.