KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving Patrick Mahomes the kind of speedy deep threat they have not enjoyed since Tyreek Hill was on the roster.

The Chiefs were supposed to pick last in the first round after winning their second consecutive Super Bowl and third in five years, but they managed to trade up with one of their biggest AFC rivals in Buffalo. The Chiefs sent the 32nd pick along with a fourth-rounder and seventh-rounder to the Bills for No. 28, a fourth-rounder and a seventh-rounder.

“Listen, I like the wide receivers we've got,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “but to go add somebody of this quality is important, or a good move to strengthen it. I don't want to slight the guys we have but he's a nice addition.”

So nice that Mahomes, who was attending a gala in New York, instantly took to social media to approve of it.

“We told Patrick," Reid said with a smile. “Patrick is curious. He loves this stuff. It doesn't matter if it's offense or defense. He just loves the draft. He's texting away at us and we get back to him. He's great with it.”

Worthy broke the NFL combine record when he ran a 4.21-second 40-yard dash, exhibiting the kind of raw speed that Kansas City last enjoyed when Hill was on the team. But Worthy is more than just a deep threat, showing promise as a route runner and cutting down on the number of drops last season, when he caught 75 passes for 1,014 yards and five TDs.

“It doesn’t hurt to have down-the-field speed,” Reid said. “We’ve functioned without the great speed down the field and done well, but if you have an opportunity to get somebody you think is a good player, you probably need to take advantage of that.”

The Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year with a patchwork wide receiver corps, and they were in the market for help even before second-year pro Rashee Rice — their biggest breakout star of last season — got embroiled in legal trouble in Texas.

Dallas police allege that Rice was driving a Lamborghini well over 100 mph when he and a friend, who was driving a Corvette, lost control and began a chain-reaction crash that resulted in injuries to several people. Rice left the scene without seeing if anyone was injured, but turned himself in when police issued warrants for his arrest.

Rice has been released on bond, and Reid has said he would continue to participate in the Chiefs' offseason program as the legal situation plays out. But the Chiefs must prepare for the possibility they will be without him for at least the first part of the season — if not the entire season — as they try to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

“It's a quarterback league and a speed game,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said, “and the more speed you have on the field, the harder it is for defenses to take away different elements of the game. We have a couple of guys now that can keep a defense guessing, and we're excited about what this will do.”

The Chiefs signed Hollywood Brown in free agency, and tight end Travis Kelce has been every bit as productive as any wide receiver. But otherwise, the Chiefs were faced with heading into the summer with Justin Watson, drop-prone Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, and journeymen such as Montrell Washington filling out the receiver corps.

So the trade to get Worthy wasn't a surprise. But the fact that the Bills picked up the phone raised some eyebrows.

Along with the fact that Kansas City has frequently ended their season in the playoffs, the Chiefs also swung a memorable first-round trade with them in 2017: They sent Buffalo their first- and third-round picks that year and a first-round pick the next year to move up to No. 10 and select Mahomes, which ultimately altered the trajectory of the entire franchise.

“Everyone goes into the process with their own list of priorities of what they want to do and what they want to accomplish,” Veach said. “I think they had a mindset of what they wanted to do. They've done a great job over the years. I'm sure it made sense to them. We were on our own agenda. We saw value there.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714126161248.jpeg" alt="FILE - Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) makes a catch while covered by Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson, left, during the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. While Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. will most assuredly be gone the Buffalo Bills' scheduled NFL draft pick at No. 28, the Texas junior tandem of Adonai Mitchell and Worthy, or perhaps Georgia’s Ladd McConkey, could be available. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) makes a catch while covered by Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson, left, during the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. While Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. will most assuredly be gone the Buffalo Bills' scheduled NFL draft pick at No. 28, the Texas junior tandem of Adonai Mitchell and Worthy, or perhaps Georgia’s Ladd McConkey, could be available. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving Patrick Mahomes the kind of speedy deep threat they have not enjoyed since Tyreek Hill was on the roster.The Chiefs were supposed to pick last in the first round after winning their second consecutive Super Bowl and third in five years, but they managed to trade up with one of their biggest AFC rivals in Buffalo. The Chiefs sent the 32nd pick along with a fourth-rounder and seventh-rounder to the Bills for No. 28, a fourth-rounder and a seventh-rounder.“Listen, I like the wide receivers we've got,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “but to go add somebody of this quality is important, or a good move to strengthen it. I don't want to slight the guys we have but he's a nice addition.”So nice that Mahomes, who was attending a gala in New York, instantly took to social media to approve of it.“We told Patrick," Reid said with a smile. “Patrick is curious. He loves this stuff. It doesn't matter if it's offense or defense. He just loves the draft. He's texting away at us and we get back to him. He's great with it.”Worthy broke the NFL combine record when he ran a 4.21-second 40-yard dash, exhibiting the kind of raw speed that Kansas City last enjoyed when Hill was on the team. But Worthy is more than just a deep threat, showing promise as a route runner and cutting down on the number of drops last season, when he caught 75 passes for 1,014 yards and five TDs.“It doesn’t hurt to have down-the-field speed,” Reid said. “We’ve functioned without the great speed down the field and done well, but if you have an opportunity to get somebody you think is a good player, you probably need to take advantage of that.”The Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year with a patchwork wide receiver corps, and they were in the market for help even before second-year pro Rashee Rice — their biggest breakout star of last season — got embroiled in legal trouble in Texas.Dallas police allege that Rice was driving a Lamborghini well over 100 mph when he and a friend, who was driving a Corvette, lost control and began a chain-reaction crash that resulted in injuries to several people. Rice left the scene without seeing if anyone was injured, but turned himself in when police issued warrants for his arrest.Rice has been released on bond, and Reid has said he would continue to participate in the Chiefs' offseason program as the legal situation plays out. But the Chiefs must prepare for the possibility they will be without him for at least the first part of the season — if not the entire season — as they try to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.“It's a quarterback league and a speed game,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said, “and the more speed you have on the field, the harder it is for defenses to take away different elements of the game. We have a couple of guys now that can keep a defense guessing, and we're excited about what this will do.”The Chiefs signed Hollywood Brown in free agency, and tight end Travis Kelce has been every bit as productive as any wide receiver. But otherwise, the Chiefs were faced with heading into the summer with Justin Watson, drop-prone Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, and journeymen such as Montrell Washington filling out the receiver corps.So the trade to get Worthy wasn't a surprise. But the fact that the Bills picked up the phone raised some eyebrows.Along with the fact that Kansas City has frequently ended their season in the playoffs, the Chiefs also swung a memorable first-round trade with them in 2017: They sent Buffalo their first- and third-round picks that year and a first-round pick the next year to move up to No. 10 and select Mahomes, which ultimately altered the trajectory of the entire franchise.“Everyone goes into the process with their own list of priorities of what they want to do and what they want to accomplish,” Veach said. “I think they had a mindset of what they wanted to do. They've done a great job over the years. I'm sure it made sense to them. We were on our own agenda. We saw value there.”

🏈 Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL draft

HAYS - The Hays High Indians completed a doubleheader sweep of the
TMP-Marian Monarchs Thursday afternoon at TMP, winning 20-5 and 9-1.

GAME 1: Hays 20, TMP 5 In the first game of the day the Indians scored in all but
one inning on their way to a 20-5 win over TMP.

The Indians wasted no time, scoring five runs in the first
inning.

They took advantage of a leadoff single followed by a hit by
pitch and back-to-back walks taking a 1-0 lead on a Lakyn Zimmerman bases
loaded walk.

Avery Solida added a two-run single putting Hays High up
3-0. The Indians added another run on a wild pitch and an RBI groundout by Shae
Augustine for a 5-0 lead after the top of the first inning.

The Monarchs got a run back in the bottom of the inning when
Brooke Koenigsman singled home Brynn Rebel making it 5-1 Hays. 

Zimmerman singled in her second run of the game in the top
of the second as Hays built a 6-1 lead.

TMP closed the gap to two runs, scoring three runs in the bottom
of the third inning. 

Koenigsman single home a run followed by a Bria Windholz
two-run triple cutting Hays’ lead to 6-4.

But that was as close as the Monarchs got as Hays High
outscored the TMP 14-1 over the final four innings, including a seven-run
seventh in a 20-5 victory.

Hays’ Aubree Thomas earned the win for the Indians. She allowed
five runs, four earned on 10 hits with six strikeouts and two walks in seven
innings pitched.

Dezarea Schmidt finished four-for-five at the plate with a
homerun, two RBI’s and she scored five times. Haley Rees added three hits and
Dani Willeford and Lakyn Zimmerman each drove in three runs.

TMP’s Brynn Rebel suffered the loss. She allowed 20 runs, 13
earned on 17 hits with nine walks and six strikeouts in seven innings.

Brooke Koenigsman was three-for-four with three RBI’s.

GAME 2: Hays 9, TMP 1 In game two the Indians Riley Dreher held the Monarchs to
just one hit and Hays scored a run in all but two innings in a 9-1 victory.

Dezarea Schmidt picked up where she left in game one,
leading off the second game with a double and then scored the game’s first run
on a Lakyn Zimmerman RBI single.

TMP tied the game on an RBI single by Bridget Feldt.

Hays retook the lead in the top of the third inning on a
Zimmerman groundout.

The Indians added three more runs in the fifth and two each
in the sixth and seventh innings in a 9-1 victory.

Dezarea Schmidt finished three-for-four with four runs
scored. Riley Dreher was two-for-three with three RBI’s and Lakyn Zimmerman also
drove in three runs.

Dreher allowed just one unearned run on one hit with three
strikeouts in seven innings.

Feldt collected the only hit for TMP. Brooke Koenigsman was zero-for-three
and had her 24 game hit streak come to an end.

Bria Windholz suffered the loss for TMP. She allowed nine
runs, six earned, on 10 hits with four walks and three strikeouts in seven
innings.

TMP drops to 12-6 and will travel to Ellinwood on Friday.

Hays improves to 11-5 and will play at Salina Central on Friday.


Hays PostHAYS - The Hays High Indians completed a doubleheader sweep of the
TMP-Marian Monarchs Thursday afternoon at TMP, winning 20-5 and 9-1.GAME 1: Hays 20, TMP 5 In the first game of the day the Indians scored in all but
one inning on their way to a 20-5 win over TMP.<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/1808263431&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-coach-interview-v-hays-high-04-25-24" title="TMP SB DH Coach Interview V. Hays High 04 - 25 - 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH Coach Interview V. Hays High 04 - 25 - 24</a></div></div>The Indians wasted no time, scoring five runs in the first
inning.They took advantage of a leadoff single followed by a hit by
pitch and back-to-back walks taking a 1-0 lead on a Lakyn Zimmerman bases
loaded walk.Avery Solida added a two-run single putting Hays High up
3-0. The Indians added another run on a wild pitch and an RBI groundout by Shae
Augustine for a 5-0 lead after the top of the first inning.The Monarchs got a run back in the bottom of the inning when
Brooke Koenigsman singled home Brynn Rebel making it 5-1 Hays. Zimmerman singled in her second run of the game in the top
of the second as Hays built a 6-1 lead.TMP closed the gap to two runs, scoring three runs in the bottom
of the third inning. Koenigsman single home a run followed by a Bria Windholz
two-run triple cutting Hays’ lead to 6-4.But that was as close as the Monarchs got as Hays High
outscored the TMP 14-1 over the final four innings, including a seven-run
seventh in a 20-5 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1808263485&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-25-24-tmp-sb-vs-hays-high-school-g1" title="04 - 25 - 24 TMP SB Vs Hays High School G1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">04 - 25 - 24 TMP SB Vs Hays High School G1</a></div></div>Hays’ Aubree Thomas earned the win for the Indians. She allowed
five runs, four earned on 10 hits with six strikeouts and two walks in seven
innings pitched.Dezarea Schmidt finished four-for-five at the plate with a
homerun, two RBI’s and she scored five times. Haley Rees added three hits and
Dani Willeford and Lakyn Zimmerman each drove in three runs.TMP’s Brynn Rebel suffered the loss. She allowed 20 runs, 13
earned on 17 hits with nine walks and six strikeouts in seven innings.Brooke Koenigsman was three-for-four with three RBI’s.GAME 2: Hays 9, TMP 1 In game two the Indians Riley Dreher held the Monarchs to
just one hit and Hays scored a run in all but two innings in a 9-1 victory.Dezarea Schmidt picked up where she left in game one,
leading off the second game with a double and then scored the game’s first run
on a Lakyn Zimmerman RBI single.TMP tied the game on an RBI single by Bridget Feldt.Hays retook the lead in the top of the third inning on a
Zimmerman groundout.The Indians added three more runs in the fifth and two each
in the sixth and seventh innings in a 9-1 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1808264304&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-25-24-tmp-sb-vs-hays-high-school-g2" title="04 - 25 - 24 TMP SB Vs Hays High School G2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">04 - 25 - 24 TMP SB Vs Hays High School G2</a></div></div>Dezarea Schmidt finished three-for-four with four runs
scored. Riley Dreher was two-for-three with three RBI’s and Lakyn Zimmerman also
drove in three runs.Dreher allowed just one unearned run on one hit with three
strikeouts in seven innings.Feldt collected the only hit for TMP. Brooke Koenigsman was zero-for-three
and had her 24 game hit streak come to an end.Bria Windholz suffered the loss for TMP. She allowed nine
runs, six earned, on 10 hits with four walks and three strikeouts in seven
innings.TMP drops to 12-6 and will travel to Ellinwood on Friday.Hays improves to 11-5 and will play at Salina Central on Friday.

🥎 Hays High sweeps TMP in Thursday doubleheader

HAYS -Hays High girls' soccer
had their four-match winning-streak come to an end Thursday, losing 2-0 home loss to Garden
City. 

The Indians are now 8-4 overall and 4-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.

HHS is scheduled to host Wichita Collegiate on Monday then travel to Dodge City on Thursday, May 2nd.

Hays PostHAYS -Hays High girls' soccer
had their four-match winning-streak come to an end Thursday, losing 2-0 home loss to Garden
City. The Indians are now 8-4 overall and 4-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.UP NEXTHHS is scheduled to host Wichita Collegiate on Monday then travel to Dodge City on Thursday, May 2nd.

⚽ HHS girls shutout at home by Garden City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Cole Ragans held Toronto in check long enough for the rain to arrive, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday in a game called after five innings and a long weather delay.

Ragans (1-2) allowed the lone Toronto run on three hits and three walks while striking out four.

José Berrios (4-1) had his streak of 22 1/3 scoreless innings snapped when Perez, following Vinnie Pasquantino's two-out walk, deposited&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BallySportsKC/status/1783563442760094190">the first pitch he saw into the left-field bullpen</a>&nbsp;to give Kansas City the lead in the first inning.

When the fifth ended, and an early drizzle had turned to steady rain, umpire chief Chris Guccione called for the tarp to cover the infield. Blue Jays manager John Schneider came out to argue, wanting another opportunity to tie or take the lead, and apparently he convinced Guccione to have the grounds crew roll the tarp back and attempt to get the field in shape.

After about 10 minutes, Guccione again summoned the tarp. The field was covered for about 2 hours, and when the rain stopped, the grounds crew spent another hour-plus working on it. At that point, the game was called after a delay of 3 hours, 38 minutes.

Ragans had to work around plenty of trouble early, including a runner-on-the-corners situation in the second, when he got Alejandro Kirk to fly out. In the fourth, the Blue Jays bookended Davis Schneider's walk with hits by Justin Turner and Ernie Clement to cut the Royals' lead in half, but Daulton Varsho and Kirk could not get across the tying run.

The Blue Jays had another try in the fifth, when center fielder Kyle Isbel made&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BallySportsKC/status/1783578273974239339">a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch</a>&nbsp;of Isiah Kiner-Falefa's drive to the warning track. Isbel also raced down George Springer's blooper. Then, after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drew a walk, Bo Bichette popped foul to end what turned out to be the Blue Jays' final at-bat.

Royals: RHP Alec Marsh (bruised right elbow)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kansas-city-93cf6c8a1cdfb0119a804ce31af76b98">went on the injured list Thursday</a>&nbsp;after taking a 91 mph line drive off his elbow the previous night. RHP Will Klein was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take his spot on the roster.

Blue Jays: RHP Bowden Francis (right forearm tendinitis) was placed on the IL after pitching two scoreless innings Wednesday night. LHP Brendon Little was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to take his spot in the bullpen.

Blue Jays: Start a six-game homestand that includes a visit by Kansas City next week. Up first are the Los Angeles Dodgers with RHP Chris Bassitt (2-3, 3.90 ERA) getting the nod against them in Friday night's series opener.

Royals: Begin a six-day trip against the Tigers on Friday with a rare 12:10 p.m. CDT start so that it any minimizes interference with the NFL draft in Detroit. RHP Seth Lugo (3-1, 2.03) is on the mound for the series opener.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714088762404.png" alt="Photo courtesy Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Cole Ragans held Toronto in check long enough for the rain to arrive, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday in a game called after five innings and a long weather delay.Ragans (1-2) allowed the lone Toronto run on three hits and three walks while striking out four.José Berrios (4-1) had his streak of 22 1/3 scoreless innings snapped when Perez, following Vinnie Pasquantino's two-out walk, deposited&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BallySportsKC/status/1783563442760094190">the first pitch he saw into the left-field bullpen</a>&nbsp;to give Kansas City the lead in the first inning.When the fifth ended, and an early drizzle had turned to steady rain, umpire chief Chris Guccione called for the tarp to cover the infield. Blue Jays manager John Schneider came out to argue, wanting another opportunity to tie or take the lead, and apparently he convinced Guccione to have the grounds crew roll the tarp back and attempt to get the field in shape.After about 10 minutes, Guccione again summoned the tarp. The field was covered for about 2 hours, and when the rain stopped, the grounds crew spent another hour-plus working on it. At that point, the game was called after a delay of 3 hours, 38 minutes.Ragans had to work around plenty of trouble early, including a runner-on-the-corners situation in the second, when he got Alejandro Kirk to fly out. In the fourth, the Blue Jays bookended Davis Schneider's walk with hits by Justin Turner and Ernie Clement to cut the Royals' lead in half, but Daulton Varsho and Kirk could not get across the tying run.The Blue Jays had another try in the fifth, when center fielder Kyle Isbel made&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BallySportsKC/status/1783578273974239339">a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch</a>&nbsp;of Isiah Kiner-Falefa's drive to the warning track. Isbel also raced down George Springer's blooper. Then, after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drew a walk, Bo Bichette popped foul to end what turned out to be the Blue Jays' final at-bat.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: RHP Alec Marsh (bruised right elbow)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kansas-city-93cf6c8a1cdfb0119a804ce31af76b98">went on the injured list Thursday</a>&nbsp;after taking a 91 mph line drive off his elbow the previous night. RHP Will Klein was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take his spot on the roster.Blue Jays: RHP Bowden Francis (right forearm tendinitis) was placed on the IL after pitching two scoreless innings Wednesday night. LHP Brendon Little was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to take his spot in the bullpen.UP NEXTBlue Jays: Start a six-game homestand that includes a visit by Kansas City next week. Up first are the Los Angeles Dodgers with RHP Chris Bassitt (2-3, 3.90 ERA) getting the nod against them in Friday night's series opener.Royals: Begin a six-day trip against the Tigers on Friday with a rare 12:10 p.m. CDT start so that it any minimizes interference with the NFL draft in Detroit. RHP Seth Lugo (3-1, 2.03) is on the mound for the series opener.___

⚾ Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays in game called after 5 innings, rain delay

GARDEN CITY – The Hays
High boys golf team placed three in the top-10 and finished in second place at Thursday’s Garden City Invitational at
the Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The 18-hole event was moved up to a 9 a.m.
start due to the threat of rain. The Indians shot a 335 and finished 15 strokes
behind first place Dodge City and 15 ahead of third place Valley Center.

Caleb Thompson fired a
7-over-par 79 and finished in fifth place. Braxton Banker placed seventh with
an 82 and Cooper Johnson ninth with an 85.

Dodge City’s AJ Peters
was the individual champ with a 75, edging teammate Aiden Robinson by two
strokes.

The Indians are at the
Hutchinson Invitational Friday at Carey Park.

Hays PostGARDEN CITY – The Hays
High boys golf team placed three in the top-10 and finished in second place at Thursday’s Garden City Invitational at
the Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The 18-hole event was moved up to a 9 a.m.
start due to the threat of rain. The Indians shot a 335 and finished 15 strokes
behind first place Dodge City and 15 ahead of third place Valley Center.Caleb Thompson fired a
7-over-par 79 and finished in fifth place. Braxton Banker placed seventh with
an 82 and Cooper Johnson ninth with an 85.Dodge City’s AJ Peters
was the individual champ with a 75, edging teammate Aiden Robinson by two
strokes.UP NEXTThe Indians are at the
Hutchinson Invitational Friday at Carey Park.

⛳ HHS places three in top-10, finishes second in Garden City

TMP-Marian vs Hays High Thursday, April 25 – 4:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - TMP Field

Radio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1053517">CLICK HERE TO WATCH </a>($)

The TMP-Marian Monarchs hosts the Hays High Indians in a cross-city rivalry matchup Thursday afternoon at TMP.&nbsp;

TMP is 12-4 after splitting a doubleheader with Hoisington on Tuesday.

Hays High is 9-5 and have won four of their last five games.&nbsp;

First pitch of the first game of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. with the second game to follow from TMP Field on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Hays High Thursday, April 25 – 4:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - TMP FieldRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1053517">CLICK HERE TO WATCH </a>($)The TMP-Marian Monarchs hosts the Hays High Indians in a cross-city rivalry matchup Thursday afternoon at TMP.&nbsp;TMP is 12-4 after splitting a doubleheader with Hoisington on Tuesday.Hays High is 9-5 and have won four of their last five games.&nbsp;First pitch of the first game of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. with the second game to follow from TMP Field on the Monarchs Sports Network.

🥎🎥 WATCH LIVE Thomas More Prep-Marian vs Hays High

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

A basketball game was played. There was a winner. However, in the end, it was all to raise money for ALS.&nbsp;

"It was all for a good cause. It was a fun atmosphere," said Thomas More Prep-Marian student council sponsor Emma Stroyan, who not only helped her students plan the event but also played in the game.&nbsp;

The planning began at TMP in August 2023 for a student service project. That quickly transformed into an idea to include Hays High School's student council for a combined effort.

The student council members from both schools made plans, had lunch together and was ready to go in March. The original date though was scrapped due to terrible weather conditions that threatened the safety of any one attending the event.

One month later the game was moved to Hays High.

A large student section showed up for both schools, helping create the night's rivalry. Each school's pep bands also played.

In addition to the game, half-court shots were taken to win prizes, raffle prizes were given away and a three-point contest was conducted at halftime. Two students from TMP won the shooting contest, leaving Hays High student council sponsor Alan Neal to receive a whipped cream pie to the face.

"We didn't know what to expect. Awesome turnout. Kids were here, kids were rowdy. ... But an amazing fun night," Neal said. He also gives full credit to TMP and its STUCO for the idea and for initiating contact with Hays High.

A traveling trophy was awarded to TMP, who won the game 49-41. Likely, though, the most important stat of the night was the zero injuries suffered by the staff members. The hope is that the game will remain a yearly collaboration through the change of student council members from year to year. $1,400 was raised in the inaugural event.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714058827681.jpeg" alt="Hays High TMP Scoreboard" />
 <figcaption>Hays High TMP Scoreboard</figcaption>
 </figure>By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostA basketball game was played. There was a winner. However, in the end, it was all to raise money for ALS.&nbsp;"It was all for a good cause. It was a fun atmosphere," said Thomas More Prep-Marian student council sponsor Emma Stroyan, who not only helped her students plan the event but also played in the game.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1807779402&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/emma-stroyan" title="Emma Stroyan" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Emma Stroyan</a></div></div>The planning began at TMP in August 2023 for a student service project. That quickly transformed into an idea to include Hays High School's student council for a combined effort.The student council members from both schools made plans, had lunch together and was ready to go in March. The original date though was scrapped due to terrible weather conditions that threatened the safety of any one attending the event.One month later the game was moved to Hays High.A large student section showed up for both schools, helping create the night's rivalry. Each school's pep bands also played.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714058860416.jpeg" alt="Trophy" />
 <figcaption>Trophy</figcaption>
 </figure>In addition to the game, half-court shots were taken to win prizes, raffle prizes were given away and a three-point contest was conducted at halftime. Two students from TMP won the shooting contest, leaving Hays High student council sponsor Alan Neal to receive a whipped cream pie to the face."We didn't know what to expect. Awesome turnout. Kids were here, kids were rowdy. ... But an amazing fun night," Neal said. He also gives full credit to TMP and its STUCO for the idea and for initiating contact with Hays High.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1807779450&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/alan-neal" title="Alan Neal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Alan Neal</a></div></div>A traveling trophy was awarded to TMP, who won the game 49-41. Likely, though, the most important stat of the night was the zero injuries suffered by the staff members. The hope is that the game will remain a yearly collaboration through the change of student council members from year to year. $1,400 was raised in the inaugural event.

Hays High/TMP staff game played to raise money for ALS

Thursday, April 25
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 12:300pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian softball vs. Hays High (DH), 3:45pm

Friday, April 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 11:30am

Saturday, April 27
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 4:30pm

Sunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

Thursday, April 25
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 12:300pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian softball vs. Hays High (DH), 3:45pmFriday, April 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 11:30amSaturday, April 27
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 4:30pmSunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night.

Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which bounced back from a loss in the series opener on Monday to win two straight.

“That’s Royals baseball," said Bobby Witt Jr., who is batting .350 during a five-game hitting streak. "We've got to keep doing that. Get on the base paths. Be aggressive. Make things happen. The bats will come around and (we'll) hit some homers, too.”

John Schreiber (2-0) picked up the win in relief. James McArthur earned his sixth save.

“It’s been awesome,” McArthur said. “Those guys coming in early in the game kind of sets the tone for us to come in later. We all have a really good idea of what we’re trying to do in the pen.

"The coaches do a great job of giving us good scouting reports, and then we can always rely on (catchers) Salvy (Perez) and Freddy (Fermin). We just try to pass the baton to each other and feed off each other.”

Yariel Rodríguez (0-1) gave up three runs on six hits in four innings. He struck out two and walked two.

Marsh left the game with one out in the fifth inning after taking a line drive off his right forearm. He fielded the ball and threw out Addison Barger at first, but was removed after that. He gave up no runs on two hits.

“We feel like we got pretty lucky,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “It got him in like just above the elbow, on the forearm, but squaring him up. I mean, you could see (the laces) pretty good.

"He was saying, ‘Oh, it’s coming back. It’s coming back.’ We've got to use our heads there a little bit.”

The Royals scored in the first, helped by a couple of walks by Rodriguez. Witt and Vinnie Pasquantino walked with one out, and Perez lined a single to left to score Witt.

The Royals added a run in the second. Kyle Isbel hit a two-out double that Barger misplayed into three bases. Barger, who made his debut Wednesday, played right field and third base in Triple-A. He broke in and the ball sailed over his head. Garcia singled, scoring Isbel with the Royals' second run.

The Blue Jays have scored just seven runs in the last three games, two of them 3-2 losses. Toronto manager John Schneider is not worried.

“It’s a matter of time," he said. "You got to keep plugging away. Everyone knows how we’re built, but it takes a game or two to really get rolling. And I think the encouraging part is we are where we are (record-wise) without firing on all cylinders really. So, we’re confident it will turn around.”

The Blue Jays got on the board in the fifth when George Springer homered off reliever Angel Zerpa.

The Royals chased Rodriguez with three straight singles in the fifth. Witt's single scored Isbel with KC's third run.

Toronto got an RBI groundout from Ernie Clement to pull within 3-2 in the sixth.

Blue Jays: OF Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor inflammation. Toronto called up Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo to take his place. Barger made his MLB debut in left field and hit eighth in the order.

The Blue Jays and Royals will conclude their four-game series Thursday afternoon. The Blue Jays will send RHP Jose Berrios (4-0, 0.85 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714012601218.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) leads starting pitcher Alec Marsh (48) off the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) leads starting pitcher Alec Marsh (48) off the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night.Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which bounced back from a loss in the series opener on Monday to win two straight.“That’s Royals baseball," said Bobby Witt Jr., who is batting .350 during a five-game hitting streak. "We've got to keep doing that. Get on the base paths. Be aggressive. Make things happen. The bats will come around and (we'll) hit some homers, too.”John Schreiber (2-0) picked up the win in relief. James McArthur earned his sixth save.“It’s been awesome,” McArthur said. “Those guys coming in early in the game kind of sets the tone for us to come in later. We all have a really good idea of what we’re trying to do in the pen."The coaches do a great job of giving us good scouting reports, and then we can always rely on (catchers) Salvy (Perez) and Freddy (Fermin). We just try to pass the baton to each other and feed off each other.”Yariel Rodríguez (0-1) gave up three runs on six hits in four innings. He struck out two and walked two.Marsh left the game with one out in the fifth inning after taking a line drive off his right forearm. He fielded the ball and threw out Addison Barger at first, but was removed after that. He gave up no runs on two hits.“We feel like we got pretty lucky,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “It got him in like just above the elbow, on the forearm, but squaring him up. I mean, you could see (the laces) pretty good."He was saying, ‘Oh, it’s coming back. It’s coming back.’ We've got to use our heads there a little bit.”The Royals scored in the first, helped by a couple of walks by Rodriguez. Witt and Vinnie Pasquantino walked with one out, and Perez lined a single to left to score Witt.The Royals added a run in the second. Kyle Isbel hit a two-out double that Barger misplayed into three bases. Barger, who made his debut Wednesday, played right field and third base in Triple-A. He broke in and the ball sailed over his head. Garcia singled, scoring Isbel with the Royals' second run.The Blue Jays have scored just seven runs in the last three games, two of them 3-2 losses. Toronto manager John Schneider is not worried.“It’s a matter of time," he said. "You got to keep plugging away. Everyone knows how we’re built, but it takes a game or two to really get rolling. And I think the encouraging part is we are where we are (record-wise) without firing on all cylinders really. So, we’re confident it will turn around.”The Blue Jays got on the board in the fifth when George Springer homered off reliever Angel Zerpa.The Royals chased Rodriguez with three straight singles in the fifth. Witt's single scored Isbel with KC's third run.Toronto got an RBI groundout from Ernie Clement to pull within 3-2 in the sixth.TRANSACTIONSBlue Jays: OF Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor inflammation. Toronto called up Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo to take his place. Barger made his MLB debut in left field and hit eighth in the order.UP NEXTThe Blue Jays and Royals will conclude their four-game series Thursday afternoon. The Blue Jays will send RHP Jose Berrios (4-0, 0.85 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA).

⚾ Marsh and 4 relievers combined for 6-hitter as Royals beat the Blue Jays

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams picked up 11 event victories, while recording five national qualifying marks at the 2024 FHSU Alex Francis Classic Wednesday afternoon at the FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility. The men picked up three provisional marks, while the women finished with two.

Toby Wahlmeier's&nbsp;swift 200m sprint of 21.20 seconds earned him a podium finish and improved his provisional mark. Wahlmeier has DII provisional marks in the 100m and 200m sprints. Ethan Lang&nbsp;placed second in the 400m in a time of 49.29 seconds. On the women's side, Maggie Remsberg and Taylor Savolt&nbsp;came within half a second of a provisional mark in the women's 100m hurdles. Remsberg finished second with a personal best of 14.52 seconds and Savolt finished in 14.66 for a third-place finish. Tori Poe&nbsp;finished second in the women's 100m in a personal best time of 12.01 seconds. Kinsley Brown&nbsp;had a top-three finish in the 200m in a time of 24.69 seconds and placed second in the 400m in a time of 57.89 seconds.

Among standout moments on the track were the 800m races, where Faith Little's&nbsp;speed propelled her to victory in 2:19.25, while Lucorien DeBoest commanded the men's 800m, crossing the line in an impressive 1:54.97. In the women's 1,500m, Jaycee Vath&nbsp;stamina led the field with a time of 4:45.49, while Ethan Fisher secured a win in the men's 1,500m, clocking in at an astonishing 3:57.69. Noah Morenz topped the 3,000m steeplechase in a time of 9:41.24. Carsyn Turpin&nbsp;earned a victory in the men's 5,000m, winning the event with a time of 15:50.04.

In the men's field events, Dayton Williams&nbsp;soared to victory in the high jump, clearing an impressive height of 6-9.75, securing not only the top spot but also improving his previous provisional mark. Keomonie Archie&nbsp;leapt 24-feet, 2.5-inches in the long jump for victory. Archie's long jump marked his personal best and improved his provisional. Kurtis McCormick&nbsp;placed second in the pole vault with a height of 15-feet, 4.25-inches.

In the women's field events, Liberty Booker&nbsp;showcased her dominance in the throwing events, delivering a sensational performance in the hammer throw with a winning distance of 175-4.0. Booker's outstanding achievement not only secured her the top position, but also a DII provisional mark. She was second in the shot put with a throw of 43-feet, 3.25-inches. After strong showings on the track, Savolt won the women's long jump in a distance of 18-feet, 8-inches.

Annabeth Baalmann&nbsp;demonstrated her ability in the pole vault, securing victory with a commendable height of 12-feet, 7.5 inches. Baalmann's performance earned her first place, as well as another provisional mark for the sophomore standout. Ryhann Brown&nbsp;showcased her skills with a throw of 137-feet, 1-inch, securing a second-place finish and a DII provisional mark. Jessica Saunders&nbsp;placed third in the discus with a throw of 146-feet, 2-inches.

The team will have ample time to get ready for the MIAA Championships set for next weekend (May 3-5). The team will have one more chance to get provisional marks at the Loper Twilight in Kearney, Neb. before national qualifiers head to Emporia, Kan. for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714040329757.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams picked up 11 event victories, while recording five national qualifying marks at the 2024 FHSU Alex Francis Classic Wednesday afternoon at the FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility. The men picked up three provisional marks, while the women finished with two.Toby Wahlmeier's&nbsp;swift 200m sprint of 21.20 seconds earned him a podium finish and improved his provisional mark. Wahlmeier has DII provisional marks in the 100m and 200m sprints. Ethan Lang&nbsp;placed second in the 400m in a time of 49.29 seconds. On the women's side, Maggie Remsberg and Taylor Savolt&nbsp;came within half a second of a provisional mark in the women's 100m hurdles. Remsberg finished second with a personal best of 14.52 seconds and Savolt finished in 14.66 for a third-place finish. Tori Poe&nbsp;finished second in the women's 100m in a personal best time of 12.01 seconds. Kinsley Brown&nbsp;had a top-three finish in the 200m in a time of 24.69 seconds and placed second in the 400m in a time of 57.89 seconds.Among standout moments on the track were the 800m races, where Faith Little's&nbsp;speed propelled her to victory in 2:19.25, while Lucorien DeBoest commanded the men's 800m, crossing the line in an impressive 1:54.97. In the women's 1,500m, Jaycee Vath&nbsp;stamina led the field with a time of 4:45.49, while Ethan Fisher secured a win in the men's 1,500m, clocking in at an astonishing 3:57.69. Noah Morenz topped the 3,000m steeplechase in a time of 9:41.24. Carsyn Turpin&nbsp;earned a victory in the men's 5,000m, winning the event with a time of 15:50.04.In the men's field events, Dayton Williams&nbsp;soared to victory in the high jump, clearing an impressive height of 6-9.75, securing not only the top spot but also improving his previous provisional mark. Keomonie Archie&nbsp;leapt 24-feet, 2.5-inches in the long jump for victory. Archie's long jump marked his personal best and improved his provisional. Kurtis McCormick&nbsp;placed second in the pole vault with a height of 15-feet, 4.25-inches.In the women's field events, Liberty Booker&nbsp;showcased her dominance in the throwing events, delivering a sensational performance in the hammer throw with a winning distance of 175-4.0. Booker's outstanding achievement not only secured her the top position, but also a DII provisional mark. She was second in the shot put with a throw of 43-feet, 3.25-inches. After strong showings on the track, Savolt won the women's long jump in a distance of 18-feet, 8-inches.Annabeth Baalmann&nbsp;demonstrated her ability in the pole vault, securing victory with a commendable height of 12-feet, 7.5 inches. Baalmann's performance earned her first place, as well as another provisional mark for the sophomore standout. Ryhann Brown&nbsp;showcased her skills with a throw of 137-feet, 1-inch, securing a second-place finish and a DII provisional mark. Jessica Saunders&nbsp;placed third in the discus with a throw of 146-feet, 2-inches.UP NEXTThe team will have ample time to get ready for the MIAA Championships set for next weekend (May 3-5). The team will have one more chance to get provisional marks at the Loper Twilight in Kearney, Neb. before national qualifiers head to Emporia, Kan. for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

🏃‍♂️ FHSU has 11 champions, 5 provisionals at Alex Francis Classic

BOLIVAR, Mo. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team placed 10th at the 2024 MIAA Championships this week at Silo Ridge Golf Club. The Tigers finished the week with a three-round total of 1,011 strokes on the par-72, 5,864-yard course, 11 shots in front of Newman.

Morgan Brasser&nbsp;tied for 12th place to lead the Tigers after posting rounds of 76, 78 and 76. The senior tied for second in the field with 35 pars across the 54-hole competition. Shauna Lee&nbsp;was 44th with rounds of 82, 89 and 87, while Hayden York&nbsp;finished in a tie for 45th with rounds of 91, 86 and 82 and Ella Neuhauser&nbsp;fired three-consecutive rounds of 88 to finish 48th.

Central Missouri captured the team title with a total score of 907, defeating Rogers State by nine shots. Nebraska-Kearney's Juliana Botero Molina won the individual title with a total score of 7-over, posting rounds of 78, 71 and 74.

FHSU Results 10th - Fort Hays State - 337 - 341 - 333 - 1011 (+147) T12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/7686">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;- 76 - 78 - 76 -- 230 (+14) 44th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/7687">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;- 82 - 89 - 87 -- 258 (+42)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T45th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/hayden-york/7688">Hayden York</a>&nbsp;- 91 - 86 - 82 -- 259 (+43) 48th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/ella-neuhauser/7689">Ella Neuhauser</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 88 - 88 -- 264 (+48)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714039835280.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo dee Welsch" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo dee Welsch</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsBOLIVAR, Mo. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team placed 10th at the 2024 MIAA Championships this week at Silo Ridge Golf Club. The Tigers finished the week with a three-round total of 1,011 strokes on the par-72, 5,864-yard course, 11 shots in front of Newman.Morgan Brasser&nbsp;tied for 12th place to lead the Tigers after posting rounds of 76, 78 and 76. The senior tied for second in the field with 35 pars across the 54-hole competition. Shauna Lee&nbsp;was 44th with rounds of 82, 89 and 87, while Hayden York&nbsp;finished in a tie for 45th with rounds of 91, 86 and 82 and Ella Neuhauser&nbsp;fired three-consecutive rounds of 88 to finish 48th.Central Missouri captured the team title with a total score of 907, defeating Rogers State by nine shots. Nebraska-Kearney's Juliana Botero Molina won the individual title with a total score of 7-over, posting rounds of 78, 71 and 74.FHSU Results 10th - Fort Hays State - 337 - 341 - 333 - 1011 (+147) T12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/morgan-brasser/7686">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;- 76 - 78 - 76 -- 230 (+14) 44th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/shauna-lee/7687">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;- 82 - 89 - 87 -- 258 (+42)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T45th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/hayden-york/7688">Hayden York</a>&nbsp;- 91 - 86 - 82 -- 259 (+43) 48th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-golf/roster/ella-neuhauser/7689">Ella Neuhauser</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 88 - 88 -- 264 (+48)&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Tigers women finish 10th at MIAA Championships

The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association recently announced their 2024 award winners and Hays High's Harley Zimmerman is the 5A Boys Senior Wrestler of the Year.

Zimmerman went 42-0 and won the state title at 144 pounds in February.

KWCA Head Coach Of The Year 6A BOYS - Shawn Bammes (Manhattan High School) 5A BOYS - Paul Hansen (Lansing High School) 4A BOYS - Chris Saferite (Rose Hill High School) 321A BOYS - Andy Kenney (Phillipsburg High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Jay Johnston (Basehor-Linwood) &amp; Damon Parker (Washburn Rural High School) 4-1A GIRLS - Bryce Gfeller (Rossville High School)

KWCA Senior Wrestler Of The Year 6A BOYS - Brett Carroll (285-Olathe East High School) 5A BOYS - Harley Zimmerman (144-Hays High School) 4A BOYS - Owen Eck (157-Andale High School) 321A BOYS - Luke Fischer (215-Larned High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Nicole Redmond (120- Olathe South High School 4-1A GIRLS - Kendra Hurla (120-Rossville High School)

KWCA Assistant Coach Of The Year&nbsp; 6A BOYS - Danny Grater, Dayton Crist, Chad Wolf, Ethan Sharp (Manhattan) 5A BOYS - James Landry (Shawnee Heights) &amp; Richard Brake (Salina Central) 4A BOYS - Regan Erickson (Santa Fe Trail) 321A BOYS - Lance Roe, Spencer Shirk, John Risewick (Norton High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Kip Kiplinger, Arthur (AC) Barker (Dodge City) 4-1A GIRLS - Michael Bird (Mulvane)

KWCA Academic State Champions 6A BOYS - Blue Valley West 5A BOYS - Great Bend 4A BOYS - Chanute 321A BOYS - Hoxie 6-5A GIRLS - Great Bend 4-1A GIRLS - Chanute

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1604497727867.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Hays PostThe Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association recently announced their 2024 award winners and Hays High's Harley Zimmerman is the 5A Boys Senior Wrestler of the Year.Zimmerman went 42-0 and won the state title at 144 pounds in February.KWCA Head Coach Of The Year 6A BOYS - Shawn Bammes (Manhattan High School) 5A BOYS - Paul Hansen (Lansing High School) 4A BOYS - Chris Saferite (Rose Hill High School) 321A BOYS - Andy Kenney (Phillipsburg High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Jay Johnston (Basehor-Linwood) &amp; Damon Parker (Washburn Rural High School) 4-1A GIRLS - Bryce Gfeller (Rossville High School)KWCA Senior Wrestler Of The Year 6A BOYS - Brett Carroll (285-Olathe East High School) 5A BOYS - Harley Zimmerman (144-Hays High School) 4A BOYS - Owen Eck (157-Andale High School) 321A BOYS - Luke Fischer (215-Larned High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Nicole Redmond (120- Olathe South High School 4-1A GIRLS - Kendra Hurla (120-Rossville High School)KWCA Assistant Coach Of The Year&nbsp; 6A BOYS - Danny Grater, Dayton Crist, Chad Wolf, Ethan Sharp (Manhattan) 5A BOYS - James Landry (Shawnee Heights) &amp; Richard Brake (Salina Central) 4A BOYS - Regan Erickson (Santa Fe Trail) 321A BOYS - Lance Roe, Spencer Shirk, John Risewick (Norton High School) 6-5A GIRLS - Kip Kiplinger, Arthur (AC) Barker (Dodge City) 4-1A GIRLS - Michael Bird (Mulvane)KWCA Academic State Champions 6A BOYS - Blue Valley West 5A BOYS - Great Bend 4A BOYS - Chanute 321A BOYS - Hoxie 6-5A GIRLS - Great Bend 4-1A GIRLS - Chanute

🤼‍♂️ KWCA names HHS' Zimmerman 5A Wrestler of the Year

HAYS - The TMP baseball team dropped their second straight
doubleheader on Tuesday as they’ve now lost a season-high four straight games, losing
to Great Bend 9-0 and 11-5.

Game 1: Great Bend 9, TMP 0 In the first game the Panthers used a five-run fifth inning
and out-hit the Monarchs 13-5 in the 9-0 victory.

The two teams were scoreless through two innings before the
Panthers plated two runs in the top of the third inning.

They added five in the fifth and two more in the sixth for a
9-0 lead.

Braxton Basgall collected two of the Monarchs five hits.

Ty Schmeidler suffered the loss. He allowed seven runs, four
earned on eight hits in four innings. He struck out five and walked two.

Game 2: Great Bend 11, TMP 5 In the second game the Monarchs jumped out to an early 3-0
lead. Scoring a pair of runs on an error in the first inning and then later in
the inning they scored on a wild pitch.

But Great Bend came back to tie it in the fifth and then
scored eight runs in the sixth inning on their way to the 11-5 victory.

The Panthers outhit TMP 14-2 in game two. Caden Dinkel had
both hits for TMP.

Issac Purinton suffered the loss for the Monarchs. He
allowed 10 runs, just three were earned on eight hits in two and two thirds
innings relief. 

TMP is now 10-6 and will travel to Russell on Friday.

Hays PostHAYS - The TMP baseball team dropped their second straight
doubleheader on Tuesday as they’ve now lost a season-high four straight games, losing
to Great Bend 9-0 and 11-5.Game 1: Great Bend 9, TMP 0 In the first game the Panthers used a five-run fifth inning
and out-hit the Monarchs 13-5 in the 9-0 victory. The two teams were scoreless through two innings before the
Panthers plated two runs in the top of the third inning.They added five in the fifth and two more in the sixth for a
9-0 lead.Braxton Basgall collected two of the Monarchs five hits.Ty Schmeidler suffered the loss. He allowed seven runs, four
earned on eight hits in four innings. He struck out five and walked two.Game 2: Great Bend 11, TMP 5 In the second game the Monarchs jumped out to an early 3-0
lead. Scoring a pair of runs on an error in the first inning and then later in
the inning they scored on a wild pitch.But Great Bend came back to tie it in the fifth and then
scored eight runs in the sixth inning on their way to the 11-5 victory.The Panthers outhit TMP 14-2 in game two. Caden Dinkel had
both hits for TMP.Issac Purinton suffered the loss for the Monarchs. He
allowed 10 runs, just three were earned on eight hits in two and two thirds
innings relief. TMP is now 10-6 and will travel to Russell on Friday.

⚾ TMP drops two against Great Bend

Wednesday, April 24
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays,
6:00pm

Wednesday, April 24
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays,
6:00pmThursday, April 25
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 12:300pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian softball vs. Hays High (DH), 3:45pmFriday, April 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 11:30amSaturday, April 27
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 4:30pmSunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

HAYS -&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split of a
home doubleheader with the Hoisington Cardinals Tuesday at the TMP softball
field. 

TMP rallied from a deficit in game one, scoring four times
in the bottom of the sixth inning on their way to a 6-3 victory. But in game
two the Monarchs were held to just two hits in a 10-0 Hoisington win.

GAME 1: TMP 6, Hoisington 3 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs got onto
the scoreboard first win Brooke Koenigsman tripled to right scoring Halle
Dreiling with two out putting TMP up 1-0.

Bria Windholz led off the bottom of the second inning with a
double and later scored on an error giving TMP a 2-0 lead. 

Hoisington though answered right back with two runs in the
top of the third tying the game at two.

The game would stay that way until the Cardinals took a 3-2
lead on a two-out single in the top of the fifth inning.

Trailing by one the Monarchs did all their damage with two
outs, Brooke Koenigsman, Bria Windholz and Nicole Schumacher had three straight
RBI singles and TMP scored on an error giving the lead for good and a 6-3
victory.

Brooke Koenigsman and Bria Windholz each finished two-for-three at the plate. Koenigsman drove in two runs and Windholz scored two.

Brynn Rebel earned the win for TMP. She allowed three runs, just one earned with six strikeouts in seven innings.

GAME 2: Hoisington 10, TMP 0 In the second game of the doubleheader, Hoisington starter
Ellie Crawford held the Monarchs to just two hits, while striking out 10 in the
10- victory.

TMP didn’t advance a runner past second in the game.

Hoisington scored two runs in the first, three more in the
second and four in the fourth.

Hannah Rose and Brooke Koenigsman collected the two hits for TMP.

Bria Windholz suffered the loss for TMP. She allowed 10 runs, eight earned, on 10 hits with six walks and two strikouts in six innings.

The Monarchs are now 12-4 and will host Hays on Thursday.

Hays PostHAYS -&nbsp;The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split of a
home doubleheader with the Hoisington Cardinals Tuesday at the TMP softball
field. TMP rallied from a deficit in game one, scoring four times
in the bottom of the sixth inning on their way to a 6-3 victory. But in game
two the Monarchs were held to just two hits in a 10-0 Hoisington win.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1806501393&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-coach-interview-v-hoisington-4-23-24-01" title="TMP SB DH Coach Interview V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH Coach Interview V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24</a></div></div>GAME 1: TMP 6, Hoisington 3 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs got onto
the scoreboard first win Brooke Koenigsman tripled to right scoring Halle
Dreiling with two out putting TMP up 1-0.Bria Windholz led off the bottom of the second inning with a
double and later scored on an error giving TMP a 2-0 lead. Hoisington though answered right back with two runs in the
top of the third tying the game at two.The game would stay that way until the Cardinals took a 3-2
lead on a two-out single in the top of the fifth inning.Trailing by one the Monarchs did all their damage with two
outs, Brooke Koenigsman, Bria Windholz and Nicole Schumacher had three straight
RBI singles and TMP scored on an error giving the lead for good and a 6-3
victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1806501366&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-highlights-v-hoisington-4-23-24-g1" title="TMP SB DH Highlights V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24 G1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH Highlights V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24 G1</a></div></div>Brooke Koenigsman and Bria Windholz each finished two-for-three at the plate. Koenigsman drove in two runs and Windholz scored two.Brynn Rebel earned the win for TMP. She allowed three runs, just one earned with six strikeouts in seven innings.GAME 2: Hoisington 10, TMP 0 In the second game of the doubleheader, Hoisington starter
Ellie Crawford held the Monarchs to just two hits, while striking out 10 in the
10- victory.TMP didn’t advance a runner past second in the game.Hoisington scored two runs in the first, three more in the
second and four in the fourth.<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/1806501312&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-highlights-v-hoisington-4-23-24-g2" title="TMP SB DH Highlights V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24 G2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH Highlights V. Hoisington 4 - 23 - 24 G2</a></div></div>Hannah Rose and Brooke Koenigsman collected the two hits for TMP.Bria Windholz suffered the loss for TMP. She allowed 10 runs, eight earned, on 10 hits with six walks and two strikouts in six innings.The Monarchs are now 12-4 and will host Hays on Thursday.

🥎 TMP softball splits doubleheader with Hoisington

LIBERTY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped its final non-conference game of the season Tuesday afternoon (April 23), losing 10-4. The Tigers (24-22) led 1-0 after one inning and 3-2 after two frames, but the Cardinals (25-17) scored the final six runs of the day to take the win, avenging an 11-8 loss to FHSU last week at Larks Park.

The Tigers jumped out to a quick start when Cesar Saavedra and Isaiah Ural led off with back-to-back singles. The pair executed a double steal before Brady Kreutzer lifted a sacrifice fly to center, plating the first run of the game. Elliott Herrmann then worked a walk to put runners on the corners, but the Cardinals got out of the jam with a strikeout and a flyout.

The Cardinals responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, but FHSU punched right back with two more runs in the top of the second. Sebastian Burgos worked a leadoff walk before Luis Ayala pulled a double into the left-field corner. Ural followed with a two-out double of his own, plating a pair to put the Tigers back in front, 3-2.

Two walks and two hits allowed Jewell to regain the lead in the bottom of the inning, 4-3, before both teams left men on base in a scoreless third inning. Fort Hays State tied things up in the top of the fourth on a sacrifice fly from Ural. The Tigers later loaded the bases with one out, but were unable to regain the lead after the Cardinals escaped the inning with a strikeout and flyout.

Three hits, one walk and one beaned batter allowed the Cardinals to respond in the bottom of the inning, regaining a 6-4 lead. The Jewell bullpen then took control, retiring 12 consecutive batters to help maintain the lead. Zane Knox eventually broke through with a single in the eighth, but the Tigers were unable to push across another run in the contest. Jewell tacked on four insurance runs in the sixth before Tanner Vaughn and Shaun Gomez both worked 1-2-3 innings in the seventh and eighth, respectively.

Saavedra and Ural each had two hits, with Knox and Ayala contributing the only other base knocks for the Tigers. Ural drove in three of the four runs, with Ayala scoring twice. Will Isaly got the start, allowing three runs while striking out one across 1+ inning of work. DJ Cavasos took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out three over 3.1 innings of relief. Brandon Chavez struck out a pair in 1.2 innings of relief while allowing four runs on four hits.

FHSU AthleticsLIBERTY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped its final non-conference game of the season Tuesday afternoon (April 23), losing 10-4. The Tigers (24-22) led 1-0 after one inning and 3-2 after two frames, but the Cardinals (25-17) scored the final six runs of the day to take the win, avenging an 11-8 loss to FHSU last week at Larks Park.The Tigers jumped out to a quick start when Cesar Saavedra and Isaiah Ural led off with back-to-back singles. The pair executed a double steal before Brady Kreutzer lifted a sacrifice fly to center, plating the first run of the game. Elliott Herrmann then worked a walk to put runners on the corners, but the Cardinals got out of the jam with a strikeout and a flyout.The Cardinals responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, but FHSU punched right back with two more runs in the top of the second. Sebastian Burgos worked a leadoff walk before Luis Ayala pulled a double into the left-field corner. Ural followed with a two-out double of his own, plating a pair to put the Tigers back in front, 3-2.Two walks and two hits allowed Jewell to regain the lead in the bottom of the inning, 4-3, before both teams left men on base in a scoreless third inning. Fort Hays State tied things up in the top of the fourth on a sacrifice fly from Ural. The Tigers later loaded the bases with one out, but were unable to regain the lead after the Cardinals escaped the inning with a strikeout and flyout.Three hits, one walk and one beaned batter allowed the Cardinals to respond in the bottom of the inning, regaining a 6-4 lead. The Jewell bullpen then took control, retiring 12 consecutive batters to help maintain the lead. Zane Knox eventually broke through with a single in the eighth, but the Tigers were unable to push across another run in the contest. Jewell tacked on four insurance runs in the sixth before Tanner Vaughn and Shaun Gomez both worked 1-2-3 innings in the seventh and eighth, respectively.Saavedra and Ural each had two hits, with Knox and Ayala contributing the only other base knocks for the Tigers. Ural drove in three of the four runs, with Ayala scoring twice. Will Isaly got the start, allowing three runs while striking out one across 1+ inning of work. DJ Cavasos took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out three over 3.1 innings of relief. Brandon Chavez struck out a pair in 1.2 innings of relief while allowing four runs on four hits.

⚾FHSU Baseball Stumbles at William Jewell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage when he inherited a bases-loaded jam from Michael Wacha in the fifth. He also took care of the sixth before John Schreiber handled the seventh and James McArthur breezed through the eighth.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro opted to send McArthur out for the ninth, and the Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio appeared to begin the inning by beating out a single, only for the call to be overturned upon review. George Springer followed with a single and went to second on Guerrero's groundout, but McArthur got Bo Bichette to ground out to finish off his fifth save of the season.

“You don't get too many opportunities with the extra outs there, but we were able to make them pay,” Wacha said. “Bobby came through for us, like he so often does, and the bullpen shut the door for us.”

Kevin Gausman (0-3) allowed three runs — none of them earned — on seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.

“I mean, Guasman led the league in strikeouts last year and he had one or two in six-plus,” Quatraro said, “so just getting the ball in play. Not every contact is going to be solid. But you know, make something happen”

Wacha allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks for Kansas City, but he needed 96 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings. But while he was plenty erratic — Wacha plunked Davis Schneider to load the bases in the fifth — he also was victimized by some bad luck, including a series of weakly hit singles that the Blue Jays turned into a 1-0 lead in the third.

After Wacha left with the bases loaded in the fifth, Alejandro Kirk's sacrifice fly gave the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead.

The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the fifth began with a blunder: Adam Frazier was caught in a rundown between third base and home for the second out of the inning. But he stayed alive long enough for Michael Massey to reach second base, and moments later, Guerrero allowed the throw for what should have been the final out of the inning to go right past him.

“What can I say? I just missed the ball, period,” Guerrero said through an interpreter.

Massey came around to score, Maikel Garcia followed with a base hit and Witt's double to left gave Kansas City a 3-2 lead.

“Just tried to control the moment. Control what I could control,” Witt said.

The Royals nearly added to that advantage in the seventh, when Garcia drew a two-out walk and Witt singled for his third hit of the night. Vinnie Pasquantino then hammered a pitch from Nate Pearson, but it skirted outside the foul pole in right field, and the Toronto reliever proceeded to strike him out to end the threat.

Turned out that the Royals didn't need any more runs the way their bullpen performed.

“I mean, it was a one-run game, so there was no margin for error,” Quatraro said. “They put up 4 2/3 scoreless against a really good team, so I can't overstate them enough. Without that, we're either still out there or we're behind."

Blue Jays RHP Yariel Rodriguez (0-0, 2.35 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday night against Royals RHP Alec Marsh (3-0, 3.22)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713926914717.jpeg" alt="Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to advance to third on a single by Bo Bichette during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to advance to third on a single by Bo Bichette during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage when he inherited a bases-loaded jam from Michael Wacha in the fifth. He also took care of the sixth before John Schreiber handled the seventh and James McArthur breezed through the eighth.Royals manager Matt Quatraro opted to send McArthur out for the ninth, and the Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio appeared to begin the inning by beating out a single, only for the call to be overturned upon review. George Springer followed with a single and went to second on Guerrero's groundout, but McArthur got Bo Bichette to ground out to finish off his fifth save of the season.“You don't get too many opportunities with the extra outs there, but we were able to make them pay,” Wacha said. “Bobby came through for us, like he so often does, and the bullpen shut the door for us.”Kevin Gausman (0-3) allowed three runs — none of them earned — on seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.“I mean, Guasman led the league in strikeouts last year and he had one or two in six-plus,” Quatraro said, “so just getting the ball in play. Not every contact is going to be solid. But you know, make something happen”Wacha allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks for Kansas City, but he needed 96 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings. But while he was plenty erratic — Wacha plunked Davis Schneider to load the bases in the fifth — he also was victimized by some bad luck, including a series of weakly hit singles that the Blue Jays turned into a 1-0 lead in the third.After Wacha left with the bases loaded in the fifth, Alejandro Kirk's sacrifice fly gave the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead.The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the fifth began with a blunder: Adam Frazier was caught in a rundown between third base and home for the second out of the inning. But he stayed alive long enough for Michael Massey to reach second base, and moments later, Guerrero allowed the throw for what should have been the final out of the inning to go right past him.“What can I say? I just missed the ball, period,” Guerrero said through an interpreter.Massey came around to score, Maikel Garcia followed with a base hit and Witt's double to left gave Kansas City a 3-2 lead.“Just tried to control the moment. Control what I could control,” Witt said.The Royals nearly added to that advantage in the seventh, when Garcia drew a two-out walk and Witt singled for his third hit of the night. Vinnie Pasquantino then hammered a pitch from Nate Pearson, but it skirted outside the foul pole in right field, and the Toronto reliever proceeded to strike him out to end the threat.Turned out that the Royals didn't need any more runs the way their bullpen performed.“I mean, it was a one-run game, so there was no margin for error,” Quatraro said. “They put up 4 2/3 scoreless against a really good team, so I can't overstate them enough. Without that, we're either still out there or we're behind."UP NEXTBlue Jays RHP Yariel Rodriguez (0-0, 2.35 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday night against Royals RHP Alec Marsh (3-0, 3.22)

⚾ Witt's 2-run double sends Kansas City to win over Toronto

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

The national governing body announced its calendar of domestically held international events Tuesday, along with awarding the U.S. championships to Wichita. The event will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America, which will take place for the second straight year at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. It is the first event in the six-stop international Grand Prix schedule.

The U.S. also will host the 2025 world championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.

U.S. figure skaters topped the medal table with two golds and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they could do even better at the next Winter Games. Ilia Malinin recently won his first world title with a record-setting free skate, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a second straight ice dance gold, and Isabeau Levito took silver in the women’s event.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.The national governing body announced its calendar of domestically held international events Tuesday, along with awarding the U.S. championships to Wichita. The event will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena.The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America, which will take place for the second straight year at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. It is the first event in the six-stop international Grand Prix schedule.The U.S. also will host the 2025 world championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.U.S. figure skaters topped the medal table with two golds and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they could do even better at the next Winter Games. Ilia Malinin recently won his first world title with a record-setting free skate, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a second straight ice dance gold, and Isabeau Levito took silver in the women’s event.