GIRLS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 60, Colby 36 Goodland 51, Ulysses 36 Hays 43, Wellington 26 Standley Lake (Colo.) 74, Concordia 42

Mid-Continent League Tournament Hoxie 54, TMP-Marian 25 Oakley 48, Trego 41

BOYS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 55, Colby 48 Hays 73, Concordia 43 Standley Lake (Colo.) 56, Goodland 41 Ulysses 60, Pine Creek (Colo.) 54

Mid-Continent League Tournament TMP-Marian 59, Phillipsburg 45 Plainville 63, Trego 33

Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 56, Victoria 41

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 </figure>GIRLS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 60, Colby 36 Goodland 51, Ulysses 36 Hays 43, Wellington 26 Standley Lake (Colo.) 74, Concordia 42Mid-Continent League Tournament Hoxie 54, TMP-Marian 25 Oakley 48, Trego 41BOYS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 55, Colby 48 Hays 73, Concordia 43 Standley Lake (Colo.) 56, Goodland 41 Ulysses 60, Pine Creek (Colo.) 54Mid-Continent League Tournament TMP-Marian 59, Phillipsburg 45 Plainville 63, Trego 33Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 56, Victoria 41

🏀 Area basketball scores - Friday, January 23

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams continued their indoor season Friday (Jan. 23) at the Rumble in the Jungle Invite. The women's team placed seventh in the team standings with 22 points, while the men were ninth with 13 points. FHSU

Annabeth Baalmann collected eight team points after placing second in the pole vault. The senior cleared the 13-6 bar on her first attempt, easily surpassing the national qualifying threshold.

Janae Fugitt finished third in the 800m run with a time of 2:21.63, earning six team points in the process.

Esther Clark-Pavlovich placed fifth in the mile, compiling four team points with a time of 5:09.49. That mark is good for 10th at FHSU during the program's Division II era.

Emma Weiner ran the 3,000m in 10:21.43, also good for 10th on the FHSU DII era chart. That time was good for 13th place.

The 4x400m relay team of Reba Mader, Amelia Foster, Hailey Brown and Ellie Harper collected four team points after running in 4:07.08, good for seventh place.

Liberty Booker placed ninth in both throwing events after marks of 40-9.75 in the shot put and 50-7 in the weight throw.

On the men's side, Dean Clark finished fifth in the long jump with a top mark of 22-6.75. That performance earned the Tigers four team points, while Clark also placed ninth in the triple jump with a leap of 45-4.5.

Mason Younger finished sixth in the pole vault after clearing the 15-8.25 bar, collecting three team points, while Will Wegerer tied for seventh with a top clearance of 15-2.25 to add one team point.

Mayan Paz chipped in one team point after placing eighth in the 600y. The junior crossed the line in 1:16.56.

The men's 4x400m relay team of Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar, Jayden Michaelis and Paz finished in sixth place with a time of 3:17.49, earning four team points and moving to ninth on the FHSU DII era performance chart.

The Tigers will be back in action next Friday (Jan. 30) when they split up for a pair of meets. A portion of the squad will head to Kearney, Neb. for the Charlie Foster Classic while the rest of the team travels to Topeka, Kan. for the Washburn Open

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams continued their indoor season Friday (Jan. 23) at the Rumble in the Jungle Invite. The women's team placed seventh in the team standings with 22 points, while the men were ninth with 13 points. FHSUAnnabeth Baalmann collected eight team points after placing second in the pole vault. The senior cleared the 13-6 bar on her first attempt, easily surpassing the national qualifying threshold.Janae Fugitt finished third in the 800m run with a time of 2:21.63, earning six team points in the process.Esther Clark-Pavlovich placed fifth in the mile, compiling four team points with a time of 5:09.49. That mark is good for 10th at FHSU during the program's Division II era.Emma Weiner ran the 3,000m in 10:21.43, also good for 10th on the FHSU DII era chart. That time was good for 13th place.The 4x400m relay team of Reba Mader, Amelia Foster, Hailey Brown and Ellie Harper collected four team points after running in 4:07.08, good for seventh place.Liberty Booker placed ninth in both throwing events after marks of 40-9.75 in the shot put and 50-7 in the weight throw.On the men's side, Dean Clark finished fifth in the long jump with a top mark of 22-6.75. That performance earned the Tigers four team points, while Clark also placed ninth in the triple jump with a leap of 45-4.5.Mason Younger finished sixth in the pole vault after clearing the 15-8.25 bar, collecting three team points, while Will Wegerer tied for seventh with a top clearance of 15-2.25 to add one team point.Mayan Paz chipped in one team point after placing eighth in the 600y. The junior crossed the line in 1:16.56.The men's 4x400m relay team of Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar, Jayden Michaelis and Paz finished in sixth place with a time of 3:17.49, earning four team points and moving to ninth on the FHSU DII era performance chart.The Tigers will be back in action next Friday (Jan. 30) when they split up for a pair of meets. A portion of the squad will head to Kearney, Neb. for the Charlie Foster Classic while the rest of the team travels to Topeka, Kan. for the Washburn Open

👟 Tigers indoor track and field compete at Pitt State Saturday

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

COLBY - Both the Hays High girls and boys advanced to the championship games of the Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic for a second consecutive season.

Girls: #3-5A Hays 43, #1-4A Wellington 26 Hays High held Wellington to 34 points under their season average in a 43-26 victory.

The Indians trailed just twice early in the contest. Hays took the lead for good on a 7-0 burst that put the Indians ahead 10-4 with less than two minutes left in the first quarter. The Crusaders scored four straight points to pull within two at 10-8 but Hays grabbed a 12-8 lead after the first quarter.

Wellington made it a one possession game just twice more at 12-10 and 15-12. Hays led by at least five points for the rest of the game. There was only 31 total points in the first half. Hays had a majority of the points though in a 19-12 lead.

The Indians held three different double-digit leads in the third quarter. The third was an eleven point advantage at the end of third 32-21.&nbsp;

Hays controlled the fourth quarter and erased any doubt of the outcome out of the equation with six straight points for a 43-23 lead with four minutes remaining. The Indians didn't score in the final four minutes, but they allowed just three points over the final 5:55 of the game for a 43-26 victory.

Hays moves to the championship to face either Standley Lake (Colorado) or Concordia.

Jenna Schmeidler and Zoe Winter each recorded their second double-double of the season.

Schmeidler 15, Humphrey 0, LaBarge 0, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 2, Turner 3, Newell 6, Harrington 0, Buckles 6, Winter 11.

Boys:&nbsp;#8-5A Hays 73, #7-4A Concordia 43 Hays High scored a season high in points for a 73-43 win over Concordia and a spot in the tournament finals.

Hays (10-3) scored the first nine points of the game and didn't yield a field goal for the first three minutes. A three pointer by Concordia made the score 9-4. It was the closest the Panthers would be all night.

A quick five point spurt pushed the Indians to a 10 point lead for the first time at 16-6. Hays finished the first quarter with a 20-9 lead. Hays opened the second quarter on a 8-2 run to take a 17 point lead at 28-11. The Panthers made one final push to get back within eleven. Four straight points to end the half allowed the Indians to take a 34-19 lead into the locker room.

Hays led by twenty points for a majority of the second half. A 9-2 spurt pushed the Indians in front by a 49-26 score with two minutes left in the third quarter. Hays took a 51-30 lead to the fourth quarter and continued to add to the advantage.&nbsp;

The Indians eventually led by 30 in the final minute and walked away from the court with a 73-43 victory.

Hays advances to the championship game to face either Beloit or Colby, who had not played at the time of publishing.

Pfeifer 4, Burkholder 2, Homeier 9, Oakley 4, Harmoney 3, Schmidtberger 0, Fox 19, Smalley 2, Day 2, Otte 0, Ruder 21, Loving 6.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsCOLBY - Both the Hays High girls and boys advanced to the championship games of the Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic for a second consecutive season.Girls: #3-5A Hays 43, #1-4A Wellington 26 Hays High held Wellington to 34 points under their season average in a 43-26 victory.The Indians trailed just twice early in the contest. Hays took the lead for good on a 7-0 burst that put the Indians ahead 10-4 with less than two minutes left in the first quarter. The Crusaders scored four straight points to pull within two at 10-8 but Hays grabbed a 12-8 lead after the first quarter.Wellington made it a one possession game just twice more at 12-10 and 15-12. Hays led by at least five points for the rest of the game. There was only 31 total points in the first half. Hays had a majority of the points though in a 19-12 lead.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253075860&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-814667509/1-23-26-hays-high-girls" title="1-23-26 Hays High Girls Basketball HIGHLIGHTS" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">1-23-26 Hays High Girls Basketball HIGHLIGHTS</a></div></div>The Indians held three different double-digit leads in the third quarter. The third was an eleven point advantage at the end of third 32-21.&nbsp;Hays controlled the fourth quarter and erased any doubt of the outcome out of the equation with six straight points for a 43-23 lead with four minutes remaining. The Indians didn't score in the final four minutes, but they allowed just three points over the final 5:55 of the game for a 43-26 victory.Coach Len Melvin<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253135356&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-814667509/1-23-26-hays-high-girls-coach" title="1-23-26 Hays High Girls Coach Len Melvin POSTGAME INTERVIEW" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">1-23-26 Hays High Girls Coach Len Melvin POSTGAME INTERVIEW</a></div></div>Hays moves to the championship to face either Standley Lake (Colorado) or Concordia.Jenna Schmeidler and Zoe Winter each recorded their second double-double of the season.Schmeidler 15, Humphrey 0, LaBarge 0, Cunningham 0, Armbruster 2, Turner 3, Newell 6, Harrington 0, Buckles 6, Winter 11.Boys:&nbsp;#8-5A Hays 73, #7-4A Concordia 43 Hays High scored a season high in points for a 73-43 win over Concordia and a spot in the tournament finals.Hays (10-3) scored the first nine points of the game and didn't yield a field goal for the first three minutes. A three pointer by Concordia made the score 9-4. It was the closest the Panthers would be all night.A quick five point spurt pushed the Indians to a 10 point lead for the first time at 16-6. Hays finished the first quarter with a 20-9 lead. Hays opened the second quarter on a 8-2 run to take a 17 point lead at 28-11. The Panthers made one final push to get back within eleven. Four straight points to end the half allowed the Indians to take a 34-19 lead into the locker room.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253134711&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-814667509/1-23-26-hays-high-boys" title="1-23-26 Hays High Boys HIGHLIGHTS" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">1-23-26 Hays High Boys HIGHLIGHTS</a></div></div>Hays led by twenty points for a majority of the second half. A 9-2 spurt pushed the Indians in front by a 49-26 score with two minutes left in the third quarter. Hays took a 51-30 lead to the fourth quarter and continued to add to the advantage.&nbsp;The Indians eventually led by 30 in the final minute and walked away from the court with a 73-43 victory.Coach Sean Dreiling<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253135704&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-814667509/1-23-26-hays-high-boys-coach" title="1-23-26 Hays High Boys Coach Sean Dreiling POSTGAME INTERVIEW" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">1-23-26 Hays High Boys Coach Sean Dreiling POSTGAME INTERVIEW</a></div></div>Hays advances to the championship game to face either Beloit or Colby, who had not played at the time of publishing.Pfeifer 4, Burkholder 2, Homeier 9, Oakley 4, Harmoney 3, Schmidtberger 0, Fox 19, Smalley 2, Day 2, Otte 0, Ruder 21, Loving 6.

🏀 Hays boys and girls advance to the championships in Colby

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs boys basketball team is headed back
to the Mid-Continent League tournament championship for the first time since
2023, while the TMP girls fell short, losing in the tournament semifinals.

GIRLS: No. 1 Hoxie 54, No. 5 TMP 25 The TMP girls shot just 17 percent from the floor, and Hoxie
used a 14-3 run to close out the first quarter, and they never trailed in a
54-25 loss.

Hoxie’s Evie Schippers scored the game's first seven points
and led all scorers with 26 in the game. She scored eight in the first half and
10 total points in the second quarter.

Down 7-0, the Monarchs answered with seven straight, tying
the game at 7, but the Indians finished the first quarter on a 5-2 run and led
12-9.

The Monarchs were held to just three points, all from the free-throw
line, in the second quarter, while Hoxie outscored TMP 15-3 in the quarter and
built a 27-12 halftime lead.

Hoxie continued to build on its lead in the third quarter,
and with a running clock in the fourth quarter, it secured the 54-25 victory.

TMP’s Raegan Allen finished with eight points, and Bria
Windholz finished with seven points and seven rebounds.

Hoxie will take on Oakley in the championship game on January 31, at 1 p.m in Plainville. Oakley deafeated Trego 48-41.

BOYS: TMP 59, Phillipsburg 45 The TMP boys used a 16-6 run to end the first quarter and begin
the second quarter to secure a 59-45 victory and secure their spot in the MCL tournament
champion game for the first time since 2023.

Ty Schmeidler knocked down a three-pointer to open the game
for TMP. He went on to score a game-high 20 points to lead the way for TMP.

The Monarchs outscored Phillipsburg 21-13 in the second quarter
and had a 34-22 halftime lead.

Phillipsburg closed within three in the third quarter, but
Schmeidler connected on his fifth three-pointer of the game, giving TMP room to
breathe and a 37-33 lead.

The Monarch converted on 9-of-13 from the free line in the
final quarter on their way to the 59-45 win.

They will take on Plainville in the championship game at approximately 2:30 p.m. next Saturday, Jan. 20

The Cardinals were 63-33 winners over the top-seed Trego.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsPLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs boys basketball team is headed back
to the Mid-Continent League tournament championship for the first time since
2023, while the TMP girls fell short, losing in the tournament semifinals.GIRLS: No. 1 Hoxie 54, No. 5 TMP 25 The TMP girls shot just 17 percent from the floor, and Hoxie
used a 14-3 run to close out the first quarter, and they never trailed in a
54-25 loss.<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%253A2253102911&color=%2337669a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-vs-hoxie-coach-john-linn-1" title="TMP vs Hoxie Coach John Linn Postgame Interview 01-23-2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP vs Hoxie Coach John Linn Postgame Interview 01-23-2026</a></div></div>Hoxie’s Evie Schippers scored the game's first seven points
and led all scorers with 26 in the game. She scored eight in the first half and
10 total points in the second quarter.Down 7-0, the Monarchs answered with seven straight, tying
the game at 7, but the Indians finished the first quarter on a 5-2 run and led
12-9.The Monarchs were held to just three points, all from the free-throw
line, in the second quarter, while Hoxie outscored TMP 15-3 in the quarter and
built a 27-12 halftime lead.Hoxie continued to build on its lead in the third quarter,
and with a running clock in the fourth quarter, it secured the 54-25 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253102929&color=%2337669a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-wbkb-vs-hoxie-highlights-1" title="TMP WBKB vs Hoxie Highlights 01-23-2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB vs Hoxie Highlights 01-23-2026</a></div></div>TMP’s Raegan Allen finished with eight points, and Bria
Windholz finished with seven points and seven rebounds.Hoxie will take on Oakley in the championship game on January 31, at 1 p.m in Plainville. Oakley deafeated Trego 48-41.BOYS: TMP 59, Phillipsburg 45 The TMP boys used a 16-6 run to end the first quarter and begin
the second quarter to secure a 59-45 victory and secure their spot in the MCL tournament
champion game for the first time since 2023.<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%253A2253102929&color=%2337669a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-wbkb-vs-hoxie-highlights-1" title="TMP WBKB vs Hoxie Highlights 01-23-2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB vs Hoxie Highlights 01-23-2026</a></div></div>Ty Schmeidler knocked down a three-pointer to open the game
for TMP. He went on to score a game-high 20 points to lead the way for TMP.The Monarchs outscored Phillipsburg 21-13 in the second quarter
and had a 34-22 halftime lead.Phillipsburg closed within three in the third quarter, but
Schmeidler connected on his fifth three-pointer of the game, giving TMP room to
breathe and a 37-33 lead.The Monarch converted on 9-of-13 from the free line in the
final quarter on their way to the 59-45 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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2253102959&color=%2337669a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-mbkb-vs-phillipsburg" title="TMP MBKB vs Phillipsburg Highlights 01-23-2026" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB vs Phillipsburg Highlights 01-23-2026</a></div></div>They will take on Plainville in the championship game at approximately 2:30 p.m. next Saturday, Jan. 20The Cardinals were 63-33 winners over the top-seed Trego.

🏀 TMP boys advance to MCL tournament finals; girls fall short

WARRENSBURG, Mo. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team dropped a conference dual against No. 14 Central Missouri on Friday (Jan. 23), 41-3. The Tigers are now 3-7 overall and 1-1 in MIAA action, while the Mules improve to 7-4 on the year and 1-0 in league competition.

The Tigers were open at 125 pounds, the first of eight-straight victories for UCM. After a pair of technical falls, Jarret Mader was up at 149 pounds. The junior took a 5-4 lead into the third period, but a takedown with 80 seconds left was enough to give UCM's Trey Dillow an 8-5 win.

After facing off in the title bout at UCM's Roger Denker Open just five days ago, Cason Lindsey and fifth-ranked Gage Bernall faced off again at 165 pounds. Both wrestlers made good attempts for a takedown over the first two periods, but neither could convert. Tied at 1-1 in the third period after a pair of escapes, Bernall sealed a 4-1 decision with a takedown with just 31 seconds remaining.

Ernesto Duenez followed at 174 pounds and fell behind 3-0 less than 30 seconds into the bout. But the redshirt-sophomore fought back, recording a trio of escapes to close within 4-3 in the third period. A late flurry of action didn't yield any points, however, giving the Mules a 29-0 advantage.

After a pin at 184 pounds the Tigers got on the board at 197 pounds. Ryan Patterson fell behind less than 10 seconds into the bout, but quickly escaped to make the score 3-1. The junior took a 4-3 lead with a takedown of his own two minutes later before a late escape tied the score at the end of the first period. Patterson took a 7-5 lead late in the second frame with a takedown before a quick escape in the third period made it an 8-5 advantage. The Peyton, Colo. native put things out of reach with a third takedown in the final minute, ultimately locking up a 13-9 decision. UCM finished things off with a pin at 285 pounds.

The Tigers will be back home on Saturday, February 7 when they host top-ranked Central Oklahoma beginning at 2 p.m.

#14 Central Missouri 41, Fort Hays State 3 125 - Karim Allal (UCM) over Unknown (For.) 133 - Drew Stanfield (UCM) over Jett Schwartz (TF 18-1 1:59) 141 - #10 James Wright (UCM) over Julien Kimling (TF 15-0 5:25) 149 - Trey Dillow (UCM) over Jarret Mader (Dec 8-5) 157 - Ayden Dolt (UCM) over Cash Thomas (MD 13-4) 165 - #5 Gage Bernall (UCM) over Cason Lindsey (Dec 4-1) 174 - Paul Hernandez (UCM) over Ernesto Duenez (Dec 4-3) 184 - #1 Damon Ashworth (UCM) over Matthew Rodriguez (Fall 0:25) 197 - Ryan Patterson over Ayden Flores (UCM) (Dec 13-9) 285 - #14 Torin Forsyth (UCM) over Jaxson Thomas (Fall 2:48)

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWARRENSBURG, Mo. - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team dropped a conference dual against No. 14 Central Missouri on Friday (Jan. 23), 41-3. The Tigers are now 3-7 overall and 1-1 in MIAA action, while the Mules improve to 7-4 on the year and 1-0 in league competition.The Tigers were open at 125 pounds, the first of eight-straight victories for UCM. After a pair of technical falls, Jarret Mader was up at 149 pounds. The junior took a 5-4 lead into the third period, but a takedown with 80 seconds left was enough to give UCM's Trey Dillow an 8-5 win.After facing off in the title bout at UCM's Roger Denker Open just five days ago, Cason Lindsey and fifth-ranked Gage Bernall faced off again at 165 pounds. Both wrestlers made good attempts for a takedown over the first two periods, but neither could convert. Tied at 1-1 in the third period after a pair of escapes, Bernall sealed a 4-1 decision with a takedown with just 31 seconds remaining.Ernesto Duenez followed at 174 pounds and fell behind 3-0 less than 30 seconds into the bout. But the redshirt-sophomore fought back, recording a trio of escapes to close within 4-3 in the third period. A late flurry of action didn't yield any points, however, giving the Mules a 29-0 advantage.After a pin at 184 pounds the Tigers got on the board at 197 pounds. Ryan Patterson fell behind less than 10 seconds into the bout, but quickly escaped to make the score 3-1. The junior took a 4-3 lead with a takedown of his own two minutes later before a late escape tied the score at the end of the first period. Patterson took a 7-5 lead late in the second frame with a takedown before a quick escape in the third period made it an 8-5 advantage. The Peyton, Colo. native put things out of reach with a third takedown in the final minute, ultimately locking up a 13-9 decision. UCM finished things off with a pin at 285 pounds.The Tigers will be back home on Saturday, February 7 when they host top-ranked Central Oklahoma beginning at 2 p.m.#14 Central Missouri 41, Fort Hays State 3 125 - Karim Allal (UCM) over Unknown (For.) 133 - Drew Stanfield (UCM) over Jett Schwartz (TF 18-1 1:59) 141 - #10 James Wright (UCM) over Julien Kimling (TF 15-0 5:25) 149 - Trey Dillow (UCM) over Jarret Mader (Dec 8-5) 157 - Ayden Dolt (UCM) over Cash Thomas (MD 13-4) 165 - #5 Gage Bernall (UCM) over Cason Lindsey (Dec 4-1) 174 - Paul Hernandez (UCM) over Ernesto Duenez (Dec 4-3) 184 - #1 Damon Ashworth (UCM) over Matthew Rodriguez (Fall 0:25) 197 - Ryan Patterson over Ayden Flores (UCM) (Dec 13-9) 285 - #14 Torin Forsyth (UCM) over Jaxson Thomas (Fall 2:48)

🤼‍♂️ No. 14 Mules defeat Tiger men in Warrensburg

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back Eric Bieniemy to serve as their offensive coordinator next season.

The 56-year-old Bieniemy spent a decade working alongside coach Andy Reid in Kansas City, first over five seasons as the running backs coach and then five seasons as the offensive coordinator. He was part of the braintrust that helped turn Patrick Mahomes into one of the NFL's biggest stars and the Chiefs into a perennial Super Bowl contender.

Bieniemy took over Friday for Matt Nagy, who has been linked to several head coaching vacancies, and who may ultimately end up as the offensive coordinator elsewhere. Nagy recently interviewed for that position in Philadelphia.

"Thank you coach for everything! Made me a better player and man!” Mahomes told Nagy in a post on social media Friday.

Bieniemy left the Chiefs in 2023 to become assistant head coach and offensive coordinator in Washington, where he had more say in the play-calling. But after a disappointing season, Bieniemy was not retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, and he wound up spending the following season at UCLA as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator.

Bieniemy seemed to revive his career as the running backs coach last year in Chicago. He was instrumental in the Bears running for more than 126 yards a game, fifth-best in the NFL, and helping first-year coach Ben Johnson go 11-6 and make the playoffs.

Bieniemy will be taking over a Chiefs offense that is coming off one of its worst seasons in recent history. They averaged only 320.6 yards per game, putting them near the bottom third of the league, and their rush offense was particularly bleak.

Things could look a whole lot different on that side of the ball next season, too.

Longtime tight end Travis Kelce is expected to announce in the coming weeks whether he is retiring. The Chiefs' top two running backs, Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco, are both free agents, while wide receivers Marquise Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster are also poised to hit the market when free agency begins in March.

The Chiefs also have some uncertainty at quarterback as Mahomes tries to rehab from surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments in time for the start of the season. The only other QB on the roster is journeyman Chris Oladokun.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769226543777.jpeg" alt="FILE - Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy smiles before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy smiles before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back Eric Bieniemy to serve as their offensive coordinator next season.The 56-year-old Bieniemy spent a decade working alongside coach Andy Reid in Kansas City, first over five seasons as the running backs coach and then five seasons as the offensive coordinator. He was part of the braintrust that helped turn Patrick Mahomes into one of the NFL's biggest stars and the Chiefs into a perennial Super Bowl contender.Bieniemy took over Friday for Matt Nagy, who has been linked to several head coaching vacancies, and who may ultimately end up as the offensive coordinator elsewhere. Nagy recently interviewed for that position in Philadelphia."Thank you coach for everything! Made me a better player and man!” Mahomes told Nagy in a post on social media Friday.Bieniemy left the Chiefs in 2023 to become assistant head coach and offensive coordinator in Washington, where he had more say in the play-calling. But after a disappointing season, Bieniemy was not retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, and he wound up spending the following season at UCLA as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator.Bieniemy seemed to revive his career as the running backs coach last year in Chicago. He was instrumental in the Bears running for more than 126 yards a game, fifth-best in the NFL, and helping first-year coach Ben Johnson go 11-6 and make the playoffs.Bieniemy will be taking over a Chiefs offense that is coming off one of its worst seasons in recent history. They averaged only 320.6 yards per game, putting them near the bottom third of the league, and their rush offense was particularly bleak.Things could look a whole lot different on that side of the ball next season, too.Longtime tight end Travis Kelce is expected to announce in the coming weeks whether he is retiring. The Chiefs' top two running backs, Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco, are both free agents, while wide receivers Marquise Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster are also poised to hit the market when free agency begins in March.The Chiefs also have some uncertainty at quarterback as Mahomes tries to rehab from surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments in time for the start of the season. The only other QB on the roster is journeyman Chris Oladokun.

🏈 Eric Bieniemy returns to Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team is ranked sixth in the 2026 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, released Friday by the conference office.

Defending national runner-up Central Missouri tops the poll, with Pittsburg State slotted second. The Tigers picked up 92 points in the voting process, one behind fifth-ranked Washburn and five back of fourth-ranked Missouri Southern.

This is the second-straight year that the Tigers have been slotted sixth in the poll. FHSU finished last season 32-16 overall and 26-10 in conference play. The Tigers entered the final weekend of the regular season tied for first in the league standings before finishing third in the league.

The 2025 season was the first 30-win campaign for the program since 2010. FHSU's 32 wins were the most for the team since 2007 while the 16 losses were the fewest for the squad since 2004.

The Tigers return 12 players from last season while head coach Justin Wichert has added 27 newcomers to this year's roster, including 15 transfers and 12 freshmen. Three returners earned All-MIAA honors last season, including first team relief pitcher Brandon Chavez, second team designated hitter Derek Woolwine and honorable mention second baseman Tony Moore.

Wichert is entering his fourth season at the helm at FHSU. He was the 2025 Steve Anson MIAA Coach of the Year and has guided the Tigers to a 77-72 record over the last three seasons. Including four years as skipper at Trinidad State College, Wichert holds a collegiate head coaching record of 189-155 across seven seasons.

Fort Hays State will open the season with two trips to Arkansas before playing at home for the first time on Valentine's Day. The Tigers will first play in the Mike Dugan Collegiate Baseball Invitational January 30-February 1 before returning to the Natural State for the Henderson State Invitational. FHSU will first play at home on February 14 when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines.

2026 MIAA BASEBALL PRESEASON RANKINGS 1. Central Missouri [12] – 144 points 2. Pittsburg State – 125 points 3. Central Oklahoma – 115 points 4. Missouri Southern [1] – 97 points 5. Washburn – 93 points 6. Fort Hays State – 92 points 7. Rogers State – 82 points 8. Emporia State – 72 points 9. Northwest Missouri – 67 points 10. Missouri Western – 50 points 11. Northeastern State – 32 points 12. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 25 points 13. Newman – 20 points [#] - First Place Votes

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team is ranked sixth in the 2026 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, released Friday by the conference office.Defending national runner-up Central Missouri tops the poll, with Pittsburg State slotted second. The Tigers picked up 92 points in the voting process, one behind fifth-ranked Washburn and five back of fourth-ranked Missouri Southern.This is the second-straight year that the Tigers have been slotted sixth in the poll. FHSU finished last season 32-16 overall and 26-10 in conference play. The Tigers entered the final weekend of the regular season tied for first in the league standings before finishing third in the league.The 2025 season was the first 30-win campaign for the program since 2010. FHSU's 32 wins were the most for the team since 2007 while the 16 losses were the fewest for the squad since 2004.The Tigers return 12 players from last season while head coach Justin Wichert has added 27 newcomers to this year's roster, including 15 transfers and 12 freshmen. Three returners earned All-MIAA honors last season, including first team relief pitcher Brandon Chavez, second team designated hitter Derek Woolwine and honorable mention second baseman Tony Moore.Wichert is entering his fourth season at the helm at FHSU. He was the 2025 Steve Anson MIAA Coach of the Year and has guided the Tigers to a 77-72 record over the last three seasons. Including four years as skipper at Trinidad State College, Wichert holds a collegiate head coaching record of 189-155 across seven seasons.Fort Hays State will open the season with two trips to Arkansas before playing at home for the first time on Valentine's Day. The Tigers will first play in the Mike Dugan Collegiate Baseball Invitational January 30-February 1 before returning to the Natural State for the Henderson State Invitational. FHSU will first play at home on February 14 when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines.2026 MIAA BASEBALL PRESEASON RANKINGS 1. Central Missouri [12] – 144 points 2. Pittsburg State – 125 points 3. Central Oklahoma – 115 points 4. Missouri Southern [1] – 97 points 5. Washburn – 93 points 6. Fort Hays State – 92 points 7. Rogers State – 82 points 8. Emporia State – 72 points 9. Northwest Missouri – 67 points 10. Missouri Western – 50 points 11. Northeastern State – 32 points 12. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 25 points 13. Newman – 20 points [#] - First Place Votes

⚾ FHSU picked sixth in MIAA preseason poll

TMP-Marian v Hoxie and Phillipsburg Friday, Jan. 23rd, 1 p.m &amp; 2:30 p.m. Plainville, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs will play in the semifinals and the Mid-Continent League tournament Friday afternoon in Plainville.

The Lady Monarchs take on the top-seed Hoxie at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Gym in Plainville.

The boys will be the second game of the day at the Plainville High School gym, scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m. They will take on Phillipsburg.

The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 12:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.

*There is no live video stream of the MCL tournament from HaysPost.com.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian v Hoxie and Phillipsburg Friday, Jan. 23rd, 1 p.m &amp; 2:30 p.m. Plainville, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> The TMP-Marian Monarchs will play in the semifinals and the Mid-Continent League tournament Friday afternoon in Plainville.The Lady Monarchs take on the top-seed Hoxie at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Gym in Plainville.The boys will be the second game of the day at the Plainville High School gym, scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m. They will take on Phillipsburg.The Hertz Rent-a-Car Pregame Show begins at 12:40 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.*There is no live video stream of the MCL tournament from HaysPost.com.

🏀🎧 TMP set for MCL tournament semifinals 

Hays High vs Wellington/Concordia (Orange &amp; Black Classic) Friday, Jan. 23 - 3:00 Colby, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3551787">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;

Hays High looks to advance to the championship games of the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic when the take the court Friday afternoon.

The #3-5A Hays girls (11-1) face the #1-4A ranked Wellington Crusaders who won the 4A state title in 2025. The two battled in this same round last season with Hays handing Wellington their only loss on the season.

The #8-5A Hays boys (9-3) also have a state ranked opponent. The Indians face the #7-4A Concordia Panthers (8-2) in the following game.

Hertz pregame will begin at 2:40 on 96.9 KFIX.

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 </figure>Hays High vs Wellington/Concordia (Orange &amp; Black Classic) Friday, Jan. 23 - 3:00 Colby, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3551787">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;Hays High looks to advance to the championship games of the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic when the take the court Friday afternoon.The #3-5A Hays girls (11-1) face the #1-4A ranked Wellington Crusaders who won the 4A state title in 2025. The two battled in this same round last season with Hays handing Wellington their only loss on the season.The #8-5A Hays boys (9-3) also have a state ranked opponent. The Indians face the #7-4A Concordia Panthers (8-2) in the following game.Hertz pregame will begin at 2:40 on 96.9 KFIX.Video is available at the above link.

🏀📺 Hays High looks to advance to championship Saturday

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Athletics announced the basketball game times with Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 24 are moving up two hours, adjustments made for all parties involved due to the winter weather affecting the region this weekend. The women's game will now be at 12 p.m., with the men's game to follow at 2 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Athletics announced the basketball game times with Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 24 are moving up two hours, adjustments made for all parties involved due to the winter weather affecting the region this weekend. The women's game will now be at 12 p.m., with the men's game to follow at 2 p.m.

🏀 FHSU games with Central Oklahoma moving up 2 hours

The Fort Hays State men open a 4-game homestand against Rogers State on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

The Fort Hays State men open a 4-game homestand against Rogers State on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" 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=i53bv-1a284c2-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-MBB vs. Rogers State

🎥🏀 Redeem Designs Plays of the Week HHS vs Goodland

The 5th-ranked Fort Hays State women open a four-game homestand against Rogers State on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

The 5th-ranked Fort Hays State women open a four-game homestand against Rogers State on Thursday, January 22, 2026.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-WBB vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" 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=eaefe-1a284a9-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-WBB vs. Rogers State

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

Friday, January 23
 
















KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBBKB
vs. Hoxie/Phillipsburg, 12:40pm KFIX: Hays High MWBKB vs. Wellington/Concordia, 2:40pm


&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, January 24
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MWBKB vs. Central Oklahoma, 11:35am &nbsp;KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Concordia/Standley Lake, 12:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Colby/Beloit,&nbsp; 2:10pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Concordia/Standley Lake, 3:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Colby/Beloit,&nbsp; 6:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Kansas State, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB at Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic, TBD&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, January 23
 
















KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBBKB
vs. Hoxie/Phillipsburg, 12:40pm KFIX: Hays High MWBKB vs. Wellington/Concordia, 2:40pm


&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, January 24
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MWBKB vs. Central Oklahoma, 11:35am &nbsp;KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Concordia/Standley Lake, 12:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if lose 1/23) vs. Colby/Beloit,&nbsp; 2:10pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Concordia/Standley Lake, 3:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if win 1/23) vs. Colby/Beloit,&nbsp; 6:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Kansas State, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB at Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic, TBD&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, January 25 noneSunday, January 25 none

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HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball battled its way to an 80-75 overtime win over Rogers State on Thursday evening (Jan. 22). Down four points with 1:40 to play, the Tigers found a way to get the game tied and force overtime. FHSU went on to lead all the way through the extra period, hitting key free throws down the stretch to seal the win. FHSU is now 14-4 overall and 6-3 in the MIAA, while Rogers State moved to 11-7 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA.

The game was tight all the way throughout. Six points was the largest lead held by either team for the night. Rogers State's biggest lead of six occurred twice late in the first half, while FHSU eventually led by six when they opened overtime on a 6-0 run.

The lead changed hands three times and the game was tied six times in the first half before Rogers State led 37-34 at halftime. Muhamed Kante had the hot hand early with 15 points, which passed his previous career high as a Tiger by halftime, keeping the Tigers close. Kyle Grill also had a big first half with 13 points, which included a thunderous dunk.

The Tigers finally reeled the Hillcats back in, tying the game 45-45 with 13:28 to play. Neither team would lead by more than one possession from that point up to the 8:56 mark, when Jahvari Martino cashed a 3-point play to put the Tigers in front by four, capping a quick 5-0 burst. A couple minutes later, Martino drilled a 3-point field goal in the corner and was fouled, then converted a four-point play to put the Tigers back up four.

The Hillcats would not go away and eventually used a 4-0 burst of their own inside of the 3:00 mark to take a four-point advantage. However, the aforementioned 4-0 burst by the Tigers in the final 1:40 leveled the game again for the 13th time overall. Lucas Hammeke had a chance for the game winner in regulation, but his floater in the lane was tipped by Caden Fry to knock the shot off course.

After going without scoring in the first half, Dan Mukuna started to find his offensive rhythm late. He had four of the six points that pushed the Tigers in front by six to start overtime. However, a 5-0 burst by Rogers State got the lead back down to one. But a team effort of Martino, Mukuna, and Kante all going 2-of-2 at the free-throw line in the final minute and a half secured the victory for the Tigers.

Grill tied his season high in points with 22, going 8-of-15 from the field. Kante was a perfect shooting the ball for the night, 7-of-7 from the field with one 3-point field goal, and 4-of-4 at the line for high new career high of 19 points. Martino reached his season-high in scoring for a third time this year, dropping 20 points. Mukuna finished with his fourth double-double of the season, a 14-point, 11-rebound performance. The quartet of Tigers scored 93.8 percent of the teams points (75), with Eli Lawson being the only other Tiger to score with five points. Kante produced a team-high three assists to go with his flawless shooting night.

Rogers State got big double-double performances from Caden Fry with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Jabryn Anderson had 13 points and 10 assists. Anderson was the table setter for the Hillcat offense as they recorded the highest shooting percentage against the Tigers so far this season at 49.1 percent, despite the loss. They also snapped FHSU's 10-game streak of holding opponents inside of 30 percent beyond the 3-point line, finishing at 31.6 percent. Benard Omooria added 16 points and Tim Jordan Jr. had 13.

Mark Johnson improved his overtime win ratio to right at 2:1, now 30-15 in his career in overtime contests. The Tigers have won three-straight overtime games going back to the 2023-24 season. It was their first-ever overtime contest with the Hillcats, as they upped their lead in the young series history to 7-5. The Tigers have won three-straight against the Hillcats overall.

Fort Hays State will host Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Jan. 24). The Bronchos are coming off a loss at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night and enter at 12-9 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769145219392.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Muhamed Kante drives to the basket against Rogers State's Jabryn Anderson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State guard Muhamed Kante drives to the basket against Rogers State's Jabryn Anderson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball battled its way to an 80-75 overtime win over Rogers State on Thursday evening (Jan. 22). Down four points with 1:40 to play, the Tigers found a way to get the game tied and force overtime. FHSU went on to lead all the way through the extra period, hitting key free throws down the stretch to seal the win. FHSU is now 14-4 overall and 6-3 in the MIAA, while Rogers State moved to 11-7 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA.<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%253A2252589989&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/johnson-post-int-v-rodgers-st" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)</a></div></div>The game was tight all the way throughout. Six points was the largest lead held by either team for the night. Rogers State's biggest lead of six occurred twice late in the first half, while FHSU eventually led by six when they opened overtime on a 6-0 run.The lead changed hands three times and the game was tied six times in the first half before Rogers State led 37-34 at halftime. Muhamed Kante had the hot hand early with 15 points, which passed his previous career high as a Tiger by halftime, keeping the Tigers close. Kyle Grill also had a big first half with 13 points, which included a thunderous dunk.The Tigers finally reeled the Hillcats back in, tying the game 45-45 with 13:28 to play. Neither team would lead by more than one possession from that point up to the 8:56 mark, when Jahvari Martino cashed a 3-point play to put the Tigers in front by four, capping a quick 5-0 burst. A couple minutes later, Martino drilled a 3-point field goal in the corner and was fouled, then converted a four-point play to put the Tigers back up four.<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%253A2252590208&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/player-int-v-rodger-state-jan" title="Muhamed Kante Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Muhamed Kante Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)</a></div></div>The Hillcats would not go away and eventually used a 4-0 burst of their own inside of the 3:00 mark to take a four-point advantage. However, the aforementioned 4-0 burst by the Tigers in the final 1:40 leveled the game again for the 13th time overall. Lucas Hammeke had a chance for the game winner in regulation, but his floater in the lane was tipped by Caden Fry to knock the shot off course.After going without scoring in the first half, Dan Mukuna started to find his offensive rhythm late. He had four of the six points that pushed the Tigers in front by six to start overtime. However, a 5-0 burst by Rogers State got the lead back down to one. But a team effort of Martino, Mukuna, and Kante all going 2-of-2 at the free-throw line in the final minute and a half secured the victory for the Tigers.Grill tied his season high in points with 22, going 8-of-15 from the field. Kante was a perfect shooting the ball for the night, 7-of-7 from the field with one 3-point field goal, and 4-of-4 at the line for high new career high of 19 points. Martino reached his season-high in scoring for a third time this year, dropping 20 points. Mukuna finished with his fourth double-double of the season, a 14-point, 11-rebound performance. The quartet of Tigers scored 93.8 percent of the teams points (75), with Eli Lawson being the only other Tiger to score with five points. Kante produced a team-high three assists to go with his flawless shooting night.<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%253A2252591786&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v-rodgers" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)</a></div></div>Rogers State got big double-double performances from Caden Fry with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Jabryn Anderson had 13 points and 10 assists. Anderson was the table setter for the Hillcat offense as they recorded the highest shooting percentage against the Tigers so far this season at 49.1 percent, despite the loss. They also snapped FHSU's 10-game streak of holding opponents inside of 30 percent beyond the 3-point line, finishing at 31.6 percent. Benard Omooria added 16 points and Tim Jordan Jr. had 13.Mark Johnson improved his overtime win ratio to right at 2:1, now 30-15 in his career in overtime contests. The Tigers have won three-straight overtime games going back to the 2023-24 season. It was their first-ever overtime contest with the Hillcats, as they upped their lead in the young series history to 7-5. The Tigers have won three-straight against the Hillcats overall.Fort Hays State will host Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Jan. 24). The Bronchos are coming off a loss at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night and enter at 12-9 overall and 5-4 in the MIAA. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.

🏀 Tigers outlast Rogers State in overtime thriller

COLBY - Hays High opened the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic by playing Goodland on Thursday evening.

Girls:&nbsp;#3 Hays 55, Goodland 31 Hays overcame a slow start to advance to the semifinals with a 55-31 victory over Goodland.

Goodland (8-5) jumped out to a 7-1 run through the first four minutes of the game. Hays (11-1) responded with eight straight points to take the first lead at 9-8 less than 90 seconds later. The score was tied at nine a few seconds later but the Indians never trailed again.&nbsp;

Leading 14-11 to start the second quarter, Hays went on a 16-2 run to take firm control of the game at 30-13. Each team made one more field goal for a 33-15 score at halftime.

Hays scored the first four points of the second half and never looked back leading 37-15. A free throw filled third quarter, each team shot eleven, ended with the Indians leading 47-26. Neither team found much offense in the fourth quarter as Hays took the victory 55-31.

Jenna Schmeidler scored a game high 21. It is her sixth game this season with 20 or more points.

Hays will face #1-4A Wellington in the semifinals of the tournament for a second consecutive year. The game will tip at 3:00.&nbsp;

Schmeidler 21, Humphrey 2, LaBarge 7, Koerner 0, Cunningham 2, Armbruster 9, Turner 0, Newell 3, Harrington 0, Buckles 5, Winter 6.

Boys:&nbsp;#8 Hays 62, Goodland 28 Hays High never trailed in their 62-28 win over Goodland.

Hays (9-3) scored the first seven points of the game and never trailed in the first half. Goodland (7-6) was never closer than three points through the first two quarters at 7-3 midway through the first quarter.

The Indians hit back-to-back field goals to push the lead to eight but could not grab a double-digit lead through the first eight minutes.

Hays did push their advantage above nine for the first time in the second quarter. A minute into the frame the Indians nailed a three for a 12 point advantage at 19-7. Hays never led by less that ten points rest of the night.

Twice the Indians led by 15 in the first half, including halftime 31-16.

Hays was never threatened in the second half building their lead steadily through the next sixteen minutes. The Indians scored the first four points of the third quarter for a 35-16 lead. They outscored the Cowboys 16-7 in the third for a 47-23 advantage.

The final five minutes of the contest was continuous clock as Hays led by 30 on their way to a 62-28 victory. Goodland in the prior five losses had lost those games by a total of 30 points.

Hays made a season high nine three pointers while holding Goodland to just a total of nine field goals made. 11 players scored for the Indians. Dawson Ruder scored 14 and Brody Harmoney added a career high 12.

Hays will face Concordia in the semifinals at 4:45.

Pfeifer 0, Burkholder 2, Homeier 4, Oakley 8, Hardman 3, Harmoney 12, Schmidtberger 3, Fox 7, Smalley 3, Day 4, Prediger 0, Otte 0, Ruder 14, Loving 2, Reid 0.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsCOLBY - Hays High opened the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic by playing Goodland on Thursday evening.Girls:&nbsp;#3 Hays 55, Goodland 31 Hays overcame a slow start to advance to the semifinals with a 55-31 victory over Goodland.Goodland (8-5) jumped out to a 7-1 run through the first four minutes of the game. Hays (11-1) responded with eight straight points to take the first lead at 9-8 less than 90 seconds later. The score was tied at nine a few seconds later but the Indians never trailed again.&nbsp;Leading 14-11 to start the second quarter, Hays went on a 16-2 run to take firm control of the game at 30-13. Each team made one more field goal for a 33-15 score at halftime.Highlights <div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2252600756&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/wbkb-hays-high-vs-goodland" title="WBKB Hays High vs Goodland Highlights 1-22-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">WBKB Hays High vs Goodland Highlights 1-22-25</a></div></div>Hays scored the first four points of the second half and never looked back leading 37-15. A free throw filled third quarter, each team shot eleven, ended with the Indians leading 47-26. Neither team found much offense in the fourth quarter as Hays took the victory 55-31.Coach Len Melvin <div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2252600282&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-len-melvin-coach-interview" title="HHS Len Melvin Coach Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS Len Melvin Coach Interview</a></div></div>Jenna Schmeidler scored a game high 21. It is her sixth game this season with 20 or more points.Hays will face #1-4A Wellington in the semifinals of the tournament for a second consecutive year. The game will tip at 3:00.&nbsp;Schmeidler 21, Humphrey 2, LaBarge 7, Koerner 0, Cunningham 2, Armbruster 9, Turner 0, Newell 3, Harrington 0, Buckles 5, Winter 6.Boys:&nbsp;#8 Hays 62, Goodland 28 Hays High never trailed in their 62-28 win over Goodland.Hays (9-3) scored the first seven points of the game and never trailed in the first half. Goodland (7-6) was never closer than three points through the first two quarters at 7-3 midway through the first quarter.The Indians hit back-to-back field goals to push the lead to eight but could not grab a double-digit lead through the first eight minutes.Hays did push their advantage above nine for the first time in the second quarter. A minute into the frame the Indians nailed a three for a 12 point advantage at 19-7. Hays never led by less that ten points rest of the night.Twice the Indians led by 15 in the first half, including halftime 31-16.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2252600894&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/bbkb-hays-high-vs-goodland" title="BBKB Hays High vs Goodland Highlights 1-22-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">BBKB Hays High vs Goodland Highlights 1-22-25</a></div></div>Hays was never threatened in the second half building their lead steadily through the next sixteen minutes. The Indians scored the first four points of the third quarter for a 35-16 lead. They outscored the Cowboys 16-7 in the third for a 47-23 advantage.The final five minutes of the contest was continuous clock as Hays led by 30 on their way to a 62-28 victory. Goodland in the prior five losses had lost those games by a total of 30 points.Coach Sean Dreiling <div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2252600486&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-coach-sean-dreiling-1" title="HHS Coach Sean Dreiling Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS Coach Sean Dreiling Interview</a></div></div> Hays made a season high nine three pointers while holding Goodland to just a total of nine field goals made. 11 players scored for the Indians. Dawson Ruder scored 14 and Brody Harmoney added a career high 12.Hays will face Concordia in the semifinals at 4:45.Pfeifer 0, Burkholder 2, Homeier 4, Oakley 8, Hardman 3, Harmoney 12, Schmidtberger 3, Fox 7, Smalley 3, Day 4, Prediger 0, Otte 0, Ruder 14, Loving 2, Reid 0.

🏀 Hays boys and girls advance to semifinals in Colby

GIRLS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Concordia 43, Colby 33 Hays 55, Goodland 31 Standley Lake, Colo. 67, Beloit 54 Wellington 57, Ulysses 31

Hoisington Winter Jam Pratt 64, Victoria 38

Mid-Continent League Tournament Phillipsburg 53, Plainville 50 Russell 47, Ellis 28 Smith Center 45, Norton 40

Northwest Kansas League Tournament Quinter 74, Oberlin-Decatur 47 Rawlins County 50, Dighton 40 St Francis 35, Wallace County 28

BOYS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 67, Ulysses 56 Colby 69, Pine Creek, Colo. 56 Concordia 69, Standley Lake, Colo. 53 Hays 62, Goodland 28

Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 62, Minneapolis 50 LaCrosse 55, Ellinwood 37 Pratt 78, Reno County 45

Mid-Continent League Ellis 74, Oakley 65 Norton 58, Hill City 33 Russell 47, Smith Center 40

Northwest Kansas League Tournament Oberlin 62, Wallace County 46

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 </figure>GIRLS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Concordia 43, Colby 33 Hays 55, Goodland 31 Standley Lake, Colo. 67, Beloit 54 Wellington 57, Ulysses 31Hoisington Winter Jam Pratt 64, Victoria 38 Mid-Continent League Tournament Phillipsburg 53, Plainville 50 Russell 47, Ellis 28 Smith Center 45, Norton 40Northwest Kansas League Tournament Quinter 74, Oberlin-Decatur 47 Rawlins County 50, Dighton 40 St Francis 35, Wallace County 28Hoisington Winter Jam Pratt 64, Victoria 38 BOYS Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 67, Ulysses 56 Colby 69, Pine Creek, Colo. 56 Concordia 69, Standley Lake, Colo. 53 Hays 62, Goodland 28Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 62, Minneapolis 50 LaCrosse 55, Ellinwood 37 Pratt 78, Reno County 45Mid-Continent League Ellis 74, Oakley 65 Norton 58, Hill City 33 Russell 47, Smith Center 40Northwest Kansas League Tournament Oberlin 62, Wallace County 46

🏀 Area basketball scores - Thursday, January 22

HAYS, Kan. - The fifth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team ran its winning streak to 10 with a 73-46 victory over Rogers State Thursday inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. It is the 17th double-digit winning streak in program history.

The Tigers (17-1, 8-1 MIAA) used fierce defense in the first quarter to establish a double-digit lead, holding the Hillcats (6-12, 3-6) to just two made field goals in the frame. Talexa Weeter totaled nine of her game-high 23 points in the quarter, helping the junior become the 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. The Goodland, Kan. native needed only 62 games to hit that threshold, becoming the second-fastest player to 1,000 points in team history (Annette Wiles, 57 games).

After leading 17-4 at the end of the first quarter, both teams picked up the pace in the second stanza. FHSU hit 61.5 percent from the floor (8-of-13) while the Hillcats knocked down 41.2 percent (7-of-17), leading to a 36-22 halftime lead for the Tigers.

Mikayla Pilley knocked down her second 3-pointer of the game early in the second half before a 9-0 Tiger run pushed the lead to 22, 53-31. The freshman then opened the fourth quarter with her career-best third triple of the game before Kaitlin Schumann racked up six points in the frame, allowing the home team to lead by as many as 29.

Weeter matched her career high with 14 rebounds, recording her sixth double-double of the season and the ninth of her career. Brooke Loewe approached triple-double territory, racking up 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Pilley added 11 points and six rebounds, while Avery Lowe scored eight points.

Rogers State played 14 players without any reaching double figures in scoring, with Samantha Shanks leading the way with nine.

The Tigers more than doubled RSU's rebound total, outrebounding the Hillcats by 29, 57-28. It was the largest rebound margin for the team since December 2023 (outrebounded Newman 55-26, 12/17/23).

Fort Hays State will continue a four-game homestand on Saturday (Jan. 24) when the Tigers host Central Oklahoma beginning at 2 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769143224211.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Mikayla Pilley (1) surveys the Rogers State defense on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The fifth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team ran its winning streak to 10 with a 73-46 victory over Rogers State Thursday inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. It is the 17th double-digit winning streak in program history.<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%253A2252584709&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/kahrs-post-int-v-rodgers-state" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)</a></div></div>The Tigers (17-1, 8-1 MIAA) used fierce defense in the first quarter to establish a double-digit lead, holding the Hillcats (6-12, 3-6) to just two made field goals in the frame. Talexa Weeter totaled nine of her game-high 23 points in the quarter, helping the junior become the 26th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. The Goodland, Kan. native needed only 62 games to hit that threshold, becoming the second-fastest player to 1,000 points in team history (Annette Wiles, 57 games).After leading 17-4 at the end of the first quarter, both teams picked up the pace in the second stanza. FHSU hit 61.5 percent from the floor (8-of-13) while the Hillcats knocked down 41.2 percent (7-of-17), leading to a 36-22 halftime lead for the Tigers.Mikayla Pilley knocked down her second 3-pointer of the game early in the second half before a 9-0 Tiger run pushed the lead to 22, 53-31. The freshman then opened the fourth quarter with her career-best third triple of the game before Kaitlin Schumann racked up six points in the frame, allowing the home team to lead by as many as 29.Weeter matched her career high with 14 rebounds, recording her sixth double-double of the season and the ninth of her career. Brooke Loewe approached triple-double territory, racking up 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Pilley added 11 points and six rebounds, while Avery Lowe scored eight points.<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%253A2252584592&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-wbkb-highlights-v-rodgers" title="#5 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#5 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Rogers State (Jan. 22, 2026)</a></div></div>Rogers State played 14 players without any reaching double figures in scoring, with Samantha Shanks leading the way with nine.The Tigers more than doubled RSU's rebound total, outrebounding the Hillcats by 29, 57-28. It was the largest rebound margin for the team since December 2023 (outrebounded Newman 55-26, 12/17/23).Fort Hays State will continue a four-game homestand on Saturday (Jan. 24) when the Tigers host Central Oklahoma beginning at 2 p.m.

🏀 Weeter reaches 1,000 career points as No. 5 Tigers thump Hillcats

PLAINVILLE – The chance for winter weather this weekend has
forced Mid-Continent League officials to alter this week’s basketball
tournament in Plainville.

Friday’s semifinal games will now be played at 1 p.m. at
both the Plainville Cardinal Gym and the Plainville High School Gym.

The No. 1 seed Hoxie will take on No. 5 seed TMP in the Cardinal
Gym while the No. 2 seed Oakley takes on the No. 6 seed Trego.

Following those games, the boys' semifinals will begin at
approximately 2:30 p.m. 

The top seed, Trego, will take on the No. 4 seed, Plainville,
in the Cardinal Gym. The No. 2 seed Phillipsburg will take on the three-seed
TMP at the high school.

All of the consolation games have been cancelled.

The third-place games have also been rescheduled for Saturday,
Jan. 24th to Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Plainville.

You can find the updated bracket <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/139bCfSuPy5Ja9BbjlFhSIBfsKwHTvTpLXpa5-h0nwaE/htmlview?fbclid=IwVERDUAPV-UtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5X3cUvGkatUgWdlyuYtmLy7GtI4Py_DtlVrdOy9h1pGHTUgDQ4oYwlejWHKA_aem_EwoJPejvyAinmKduQoCyJQ#gid=0">HERE</a>.

99.5 KHAZ will have coverage of the TMP games.

Hays Post SportsPLAINVILLE – The chance for winter weather this weekend has
forced Mid-Continent League officials to alter this week’s basketball
tournament in Plainville.Friday’s semifinal games will now be played at 1 p.m. at
both the Plainville Cardinal Gym and the Plainville High School Gym.The No. 1 seed Hoxie will take on No. 5 seed TMP in the Cardinal
Gym while the No. 2 seed Oakley takes on the No. 6 seed Trego.Following those games, the boys' semifinals will begin at
approximately 2:30 p.m. The top seed, Trego, will take on the No. 4 seed, Plainville,
in the Cardinal Gym. The No. 2 seed Phillipsburg will take on the three-seed
TMP at the high school.All of the consolation games have been cancelled.The third-place games have also been rescheduled for Saturday,
Jan. 24th to Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Plainville.You can find the updated bracket <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/139bCfSuPy5Ja9BbjlFhSIBfsKwHTvTpLXpa5-h0nwaE/htmlview?fbclid=IwVERDUAPV-UtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5X3cUvGkatUgWdlyuYtmLy7GtI4Py_DtlVrdOy9h1pGHTUgDQ4oYwlejWHKA_aem_EwoJPejvyAinmKduQoCyJQ#gid=0">HERE</a>.99.5 KHAZ will have coverage of the TMP games.

🏀 Weather alters MCL tournament schedule

Hays High vs Goodland (Orange &amp; Black Classic) Thursday, Jan. 22 - 6:30 Colby, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3481799">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;

Hays High opens the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic by playing Goodland.

The #8-5A Hays boys (8-3) take the court first at 6:30. Goodland (7-5) is coming off a triple-overtime victory on Monday.

The #3-5A Hays girls (10-1) face a Goodland (8-4) team that is also coming off a victory on Monday.

Hertz pregame will begin at 6:10 on 96.9 KFIX.

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 </figure>Hays High vs Goodland (Orange &amp; Black Classic) Thursday, Jan. 22 - 6:30 Colby, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network &nbsp; WATCH HERE - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3481799">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a> &nbsp;Hays High opens the 41st Orange &amp; Black Classic by playing Goodland.The #8-5A Hays boys (8-3) take the court first at 6:30. Goodland (7-5) is coming off a triple-overtime victory on Monday.The #3-5A Hays girls (10-1) face a Goodland (8-4) team that is also coming off a victory on Monday.Hertz pregame will begin at 6:10 on 96.9 KFIX.Video is available at the above link.

🏀📺 Hays opens Orange & Black against Goodland

(RV) Fort Hays State (13-4, 5-3 MIAA) vs.&nbsp;Rogers State (11-6, 5-3 MIAA) Thursday, January 22 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum

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Fort Hays State Men's Basketball begins a key four-game homestand on Thursday when it takes on Rogers State at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Hays. The Tigers are riding a three-game win streak into the game, now 13-4 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Hillcats have won their last two and sit at 11-6 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State and Rogers State are part of a six-way tie for second place in the MIAA standings. Washburn now has a three-game lead on the pack in first, still undefeated for the season at 18-0 and 8-0 in MIAA play. This four-game run of home contests for FHSU features three games against teams currently in the big tie for second, and one game against top-ranked Washburn.

Fort Hays State is coming off a 66-50 win at Northwest Missouri State this past Saturday. The Tigers ran their win streak against the Bearcats to four-straight games, sweeping the regular season series between the teams for a second-straight year. Juju Ramirez had a season-high 17 points in the win, hitting five 3-point field goals in the game. It doubled his 3-point field goals made total for the season. Dan Mukuna and Lucas Hammeke each had double-doubles, Mukuna with 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Hammeke with 10 points and 12 assists.

The Hillcats won a pair of games at home last week, defeating Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern. They have been good in their home venue this year at 7-1, but hold a 1-3 record in away games. Their lone win in a true away game was against Newman back on New Year's Day.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics(RV) Fort Hays State (13-4, 5-3 MIAA) vs.&nbsp;Rogers State (11-6, 5-3 MIAA) Thursday, January 22 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial ColiseumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Game Sponsor: Vyve Broadband Promotions: Education Appreciation – USD 489 and TMP-Marian Teachers/Staff/Administration get in FREE FHSU Student Success Night Vladimir and Evgenia – Episode One Quick Change PerformanceFort Hays State Men's Basketball begins a key four-game homestand on Thursday when it takes on Rogers State at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Hays. The Tigers are riding a three-game win streak into the game, now 13-4 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Hillcats have won their last two and sit at 11-6 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State and Rogers State are part of a six-way tie for second place in the MIAA standings. Washburn now has a three-game lead on the pack in first, still undefeated for the season at 18-0 and 8-0 in MIAA play. This four-game run of home contests for FHSU features three games against teams currently in the big tie for second, and one game against top-ranked Washburn.Fort Hays State is coming off a 66-50 win at Northwest Missouri State this past Saturday. The Tigers ran their win streak against the Bearcats to four-straight games, sweeping the regular season series between the teams for a second-straight year. Juju Ramirez had a season-high 17 points in the win, hitting five 3-point field goals in the game. It doubled his 3-point field goals made total for the season. Dan Mukuna and Lucas Hammeke each had double-doubles, Mukuna with 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Hammeke with 10 points and 12 assists.The Hillcats won a pair of games at home last week, defeating Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern. They have been good in their home venue this year at 7-1, but hold a 1-3 record in away games. Their lone win in a true away game was against Newman back on New Year's Day.Fort Hays State has won the last two meetings with Rogers State, taking the regular season meeting last year in Claremore 74-63 before winning in the MIAA Tournament Semifinal 61-43 on its way to the conference tournament title. The Tigers now hold a 6-5 advantage in the all-time series between the teams and have a record of 3-1 against the Hillcats in Hays.Fort Hays State is now the national leader in both scoring defense and 3-point field goal percentage defense. The Tigers led the nation in scoring defense in both 2023-24 and 2024-25, and are back on top of NCAA Division II at 59.5 points per game after holding NWMSU to 50 back on Saturday. The Tigers have held opponents inside of 30 percent shooting beyond the 3-point line for 10 straight games and in the process, took the national lead in 3-point field goal percentage defense now allowing just a 24.8 percent success rate for the season. The Tigers rank fourth in overall field goal percentage defense, allowing 37.9 percent shooting to opponents for the season.Dan Mukuna leads the Tigers at 19.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He produced his third double-double in points and rebounds for the season at NWMSU back on Saturday. He ranks ninth in NCAA Division II for field goal percentage at 64.6 percent.Lucas Hammeke's 12 assists at Northwest Missouri State were the most by a Tiger since 2019, when Kyler Kinnamon also had 12 in a game. It matched the eighth-most in a game in program history. He averages a team-best 3.9 per game, while adding 9.6 points per game.Kyle Grill (13.0) and Jahvari Martino (11.2) also average double figures in scoring for FHSU. Grill reached double figures in 11 games this season with 22 as his season high, while Martino has reached double figures 10 times and had a season-high 20 points twice. They lead the Tigers in 3-point field goals made this season, Grill with 24 and Martino with 23.All five of Rogers State's starters average double figures in scoring, led by Andrew Mason at 13.5 per game. Jabryn Anderson leads the team in rebounds (6.4) and assists (4.6) per game. Rogers State's top three scorers for the season all shoot 50 percent or better from the field. The Hillcats average 77.5 points per game as a team.