LARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball (2-0) team opened the season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Larned Indians Friday in Larned.

GAME 1: TMP 8, Larned 0 TMP’s Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls combined on a no-hitter,
and Caden Dinkel drove in a pair of runs as the Monarchs picked up the 8-0
victory.

The Monarchs got the scoring started early, scoring two runs
in the top half of the first inning.

Ian Nehls doubled with one out, and then, following a Larned
error, scored on a double steal, giving TMP the 1-0 lead.

Ty Schmeidler also scored a run on an error in the inning,
putting TMP up 2-0.

TMP’s lone run in the second inning came on a wild pitch.

After back-to-back scoreless innings, TMP got back on the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth.

Jacob Seib led off the fifth with a walk and eventually came
in to score on back-to-back errors by the Indians.

TMP added a second run on an error that scored Ty Schmeidler,
who had doubled, making it 5-0 TMP.

Their final run of the inning game on a Connor Breit fielder’s
choice that made it 6-0 TMP.

In the top of the sixth inning, TMP’s Cadel Dinkel drove in
a pair of runs with a double to left, putting the Monarchs up 8-0.

Dinkel finished two-for-four with two RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times.

Schmeidler was awarded the win. He allowed just four walks
with six strikeouts in three and two-thirds scoreless innings.

Freshman Grant Nehls allowed just two walks and struck out five
in three and a third innings as the two combined for a no-hitter.

GAME 2: TMP 11, Larned 4 The Monarchs scored in all but one inning en route to an
11-4 win over the Indians in game two.

TMP put up three runs in the first inning. With one out, Ian
Nehls walked, Ty Schmeidler singled, and reached third on an error. Nehls
scored on the play, making it 1-0 TMP.

Caden Dinkel followed with an RBI single and Grant Nehls
added an RBI double as TMP opened up a 3-0 lead through the first inning.

The Monarchs added two more in the second inning.

With two outs, and a pair of Monarchs on base after two
walks in the inning, Dinkel doubled to right, giving the Monarchs a 5-0 lead.

Larned answered with three of their own in the bottom of the
second, and then, after a scoreless third inning, TMP led 5-3 heading into the
fourth.

Grant Nehls connected on his first career home run in the
top of the first inning, giving TMP a 6-3 lead. 

Larned was able to get a run back in the bottom of the
inning, making it 6-4 TMP.

The Monarchs added another solo run on an Ian Nehls RBI
single.

With the bases loaded in the sixth, a walk by Isaac Purinton
gave TMP the 8-4 lead.

Adler Brown added an RBI groundout in the inning to put TMP
up 9-4.

In the seventh inning, TMP added a run on a Connor Breit
Fielder’s choice and a bases-loaded walk by Isaac Purinton, helping the
Monarchs secure the 11-4 win.

Dinkel, Brown and Grant Nehls all collected two hits, and
Dinkel collected three more RBIs.

Purinton got the win for TMP. He allowed one unearned run in
three hitless innings of relief. He struck out one and walked five.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743297183391.png" alt="TMP-Marian's Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls throw a combined no-hitter in game one of their doubleheader at Larned on Friday, March 28, 2025. (TMP-Marian photo)" />
 <figcaption>TMP-Marian's Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls throw a combined no-hitter in game one of their doubleheader at Larned on Friday, March 28, 2025. (TMP-Marian photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsLARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball (2-0) team opened the season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Larned Indians Friday in Larned.GAME 1: TMP 8, Larned 0 TMP’s Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls combined on a no-hitter,
and Caden Dinkel drove in a pair of runs as the Monarchs picked up the 8-0
victory.The Monarchs got the scoring started early, scoring two runs
in the top half of the first inning.Ian Nehls doubled with one out, and then, following a Larned
error, scored on a double steal, giving TMP the 1-0 lead.Ty Schmeidler also scored a run on an error in the inning,
putting TMP up 2-0.TMP’s lone run in the second inning came on a wild pitch.After back-to-back scoreless innings, TMP got back on the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth.Jacob Seib led off the fifth with a walk and eventually came
in to score on back-to-back errors by the Indians.TMP added a second run on an error that scored Ty Schmeidler,
who had doubled, making it 5-0 TMP.Their final run of the inning game on a Connor Breit fielder’s
choice that made it 6-0 TMP.In the top of the sixth inning, TMP’s Cadel Dinkel drove in
a pair of runs with a double to left, putting the Monarchs up 8-0.Dinkel finished two-for-four with two RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times.Schmeidler was awarded the win. He allowed just four walks
with six strikeouts in three and two-thirds scoreless innings.Freshman Grant Nehls allowed just two walks and struck out five
in three and a third innings as the two combined for a no-hitter.GAME 2: TMP 11, Larned 4 The Monarchs scored in all but one inning en route to an
11-4 win over the Indians in game two.TMP put up three runs in the first inning. With one out, Ian
Nehls walked, Ty Schmeidler singled, and reached third on an error. Nehls
scored on the play, making it 1-0 TMP.Caden Dinkel followed with an RBI single and Grant Nehls
added an RBI double as TMP opened up a 3-0 lead through the first inning.The Monarchs added two more in the second inning.With two outs, and a pair of Monarchs on base after two
walks in the inning, Dinkel doubled to right, giving the Monarchs a 5-0 lead.Larned answered with three of their own in the bottom of the
second, and then, after a scoreless third inning, TMP led 5-3 heading into the
fourth.Grant Nehls connected on his first career home run in the
top of the first inning, giving TMP a 6-3 lead. Larned was able to get a run back in the bottom of the
inning, making it 6-4 TMP.The Monarchs added another solo run on an Ian Nehls RBI
single.With the bases loaded in the sixth, a walk by Isaac Purinton
gave TMP the 8-4 lead.Adler Brown added an RBI groundout in the inning to put TMP
up 9-4.In the seventh inning, TMP added a run on a Connor Breit
Fielder’s choice and a bases-loaded walk by Isaac Purinton, helping the
Monarchs secure the 11-4 win.Dinkel, Brown and Grant Nehls all collected two hits, and
Dinkel collected three more RBIs.Purinton got the win for TMP. He allowed one unearned run in
three hitless innings of relief. He struck out one and walked five.TMP will host Ellinwood on Tuesday.

⚾ TMP-Marian sweeps Larned in season opener

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs collected 14 extra base hits,
including five home runs, on their way to a pair of run-rule victories over the
Russell Broncos on Friday in the season opener.

GAME 1: TMP 16, Russell 1 In the top half of the first inning, TMP&nbsp; (2-0, 2-0 MCL)&nbsp; starter Brynn Rebel
worked around a leadoff single, thanks to a double play and a strikeout.

Rebel allowed only a second-inning run on a wild pitch, with
a pair of hits and a walk, while striking out five in the victory.

In the bottom of the first TMP’s Bria Windholz singled home
Rebel for the game’s first run. One batter later, freshman Brynn Schoepf
connected on her first career homerun, putting the Monarchs up 4-0.

After Russell got a run back in the top of the second, Rebel
connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the inning, putting TMP up
6-1.

Brooke Koenigsman added a seventh run for the Monarchs with
a double, and then two batters later, freshman Paige Koenigsman connected on
her first career home run, giving the Monarchs a 9-1 lead through two innings.

Teagan Gottschalk led off the third inning with a double,
and the courtesy runner came in to score on a dropped third strike, putting TMP
up 11-1.

Rebel singled in her third RBI of the game, extending TMP's
lead to 12-1. A Windholz sacrifice fly made it 13-1. 

Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second RBI double,
putting TMP up 14-1.

The Monarchs then scored on an error, and with the bases
loaded, Raegan Allen was hit by a pitch, securing the Monarchs' 16-1 win in
three innings.

Rebel, Windholz and Schoepf each drove in three runs for the
Monarchs.

GAME 2: TMP 16, Russell 0 The Monarchs scored 10 runs in the second inning and cruised
to a game two win behind three shutout innings from Bria Windholz, who drove in
three runs for a second straight game.

Windholz worked out of a bit of a jam in the first. Russell
got a pair of two-out singles put with runners at the corners, but Windholz
induced a groundout to the first baseman, keeping the game scoreless.

In the bottom of the frame TMP wasted little time getting on
the board. 

After the first two hitters reached base, Brooke Koenigsman
scored two runs on an RBI triple, putting TMP up 2-0.

Windholz drove her home on a groundout, giving TMP a 3-0
lead.

Following back-to-back walks, TMP scored on a passed ball
and two runs on an error, making it 6-0 Monarchs through the first inning.

Schoepf reached base on an error by the Russell catcher to lead
off the second inning and came all the way around to score, making it 7-0 TMP.

Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second home run of
the day, giving the Monarchs the 8-0 lead.

Two batters later, Paige Simpson connected on her first career
home run, driving in two for a 10-0 lead.

Nicole Schumacher doubled in a run and then scored on a
fielder’s choice for a 12-0 TMP lead.

Following a pair of walks, Windholz doubled in two runs,
making it 14-0 TMP, and then Paige Koenigsman added a two-run double of her
own, giving TMP the 16-0 victory.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743273040391.png" alt="TMP’s Brynn Rebel, Paige Koenigsman, Piper Simson, Brooke Koenigsman and&nbsp;Brynn Schoepf combined to hit five home runs in the doubleheader sweep of Russell Friday.&nbsp; Courtesy TMP Athletics" />
 <figcaption>TMP’s Brynn Rebel, Paige Koenigsman, Piper Simson, Brooke Koenigsman and&nbsp;Brynn Schoepf combined to hit five home runs in the doubleheader sweep of Russell Friday.&nbsp; Courtesy TMP Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs collected 14 extra base hits,
including five home runs, on their way to a pair of run-rule victories over the
Russell Broncos on Friday in the season opener.GAME 1: TMP 16, Russell 1 In the top half of the first inning, TMP&nbsp; (2-0, 2-0 MCL)&nbsp; starter Brynn Rebel
worked around a leadoff single, thanks to a double play and a strikeout.Rebel allowed only a second-inning run on a wild pitch, with
a pair of hits and a walk, while striking out five in the victory.In the bottom of the first TMP’s Bria Windholz singled home
Rebel for the game’s first run. One batter later, freshman Brynn Schoepf
connected on her first career homerun, putting the Monarchs up 4-0.After Russell got a run back in the top of the second, Rebel
connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the inning, putting TMP up
6-1.Brooke Koenigsman added a seventh run for the Monarchs with
a double, and then two batters later, freshman Paige Koenigsman connected on
her first career home run, giving the Monarchs a 9-1 lead through two innings.Teagan Gottschalk led off the third inning with a double,
and the courtesy runner came in to score on a dropped third strike, putting TMP
up 11-1.Rebel singled in her third RBI of the game, extending TMP's
lead to 12-1. A Windholz sacrifice fly made it 13-1. Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second RBI double,
putting TMP up 14-1.The Monarchs then scored on an error, and with the bases
loaded, Raegan Allen was hit by a pitch, securing the Monarchs' 16-1 win in
three innings.Rebel, Windholz and Schoepf each drove in three runs for the
Monarchs.Rebel earned the win in the circle.GAME 2: TMP 16, Russell 0 The Monarchs scored 10 runs in the second inning and cruised
to a game two win behind three shutout innings from Bria Windholz, who drove in
three runs for a second straight game.Windholz worked out of a bit of a jam in the first. Russell
got a pair of two-out singles put with runners at the corners, but Windholz
induced a groundout to the first baseman, keeping the game scoreless.In the bottom of the frame TMP wasted little time getting on
the board. After the first two hitters reached base, Brooke Koenigsman
scored two runs on an RBI triple, putting TMP up 2-0.Windholz drove her home on a groundout, giving TMP a 3-0
lead.Following back-to-back walks, TMP scored on a passed ball
and two runs on an error, making it 6-0 Monarchs through the first inning.Schoepf reached base on an error by the Russell catcher to lead
off the second inning and came all the way around to score, making it 7-0 TMP.Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second home run of
the day, giving the Monarchs the 8-0 lead.Two batters later, Paige Simpson connected on her first career
home run, driving in two for a 10-0 lead.Nicole Schumacher doubled in a run and then scored on a
fielder’s choice for a 12-0 TMP lead.Following a pair of walks, Windholz doubled in two runs,
making it 14-0 TMP, and then Paige Koenigsman added a two-run double of her
own, giving TMP the 16-0 victory.

🥎 Monarchs' offense leads the way in season-opening sweep of Russell

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TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State saw its nine-game win streak snapped on Friday in an MIAA doubleheader at Washburn. The Tigers had the lead in game one, but a key miscue led to an Ichabod comeback win and they went on to sweep the doubleheader by scores of 3-2 and 3-0. FHSU moved to 20-8 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods moved to 24-13 and 6-4 in the MIAA.

Washburn 3, Fort Hays State 2 Fort Hays State had a 2-0 lead going to the bottom of the fifth inning in the first contest, but saw Washburn rally with three runs over the next two innings to escape with a 3-2 win on its home field. A key error in the bottom of the fifth extended the inning on what should have been the third out when the Tigers were up 2-1. Washburn followed with an RBI double to knot the score at 2-2. Ichabods pitcher Alexis Tanguma then had the decisive blow in the game, leading off the sixth inning with a solo home run to put WU in front 3-2.

The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead with a run in the first. With the bases loaded,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;scored on a wild pitch. However, with the bases loaded again, a sharp lineout ended the Tiger threat early. In the top of the fifth inning,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;was hit by a pitch and eventually moved up to third with one out before Pierce drove her in with a productive fielder's choice to the right side of the infield. Unfortunately, it was not enough with Washburn's pair of runs in the fifth and then single run in the sixth.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;took a tough-luck loss in the circle, allowing two earned runs on five hits with one strikeout in a complete-game effort. Tanguma picked up the win, allowing one earned run on five hits and no strikeouts. Jenna Sprague picked up a two-out save in the seventh after the Tigers put two runners on against Tanguma.

Washburn 3, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State had its first two batters reach base in the second contest of the day, but left them stranded at second and third. From that point, Washburn pitcher Sadie Walker settled in and held the Tigers scoreless to help the Ichabods sweep the conference doubleheader on their home field.

The Tigers had runners reach scoring position at second base in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings, but every time it was with just one more out to work with in an inning. Walker finished with five hits and two walks allowed, while striking out three in her complete-game win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had two of the five Tiger hits in the game.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;also threw a complete game for the Tigers, allowing six hits and two walks. She struck out six. A Maddie McGee 2-RBI double in the second and another Alexis Tanguma solo home run in the fourth accounted for all of Washburn's runs.

Fort Hays State looks to bounce back on Saturday in a conference doubleheader at Emporia State. The action is set to start at 12 p.m. at Trusler Sports Complex. The Hornets enter at 24-12 overall and 5-5 in the MIAA.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743217063862.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State saw its nine-game win streak snapped on Friday in an MIAA doubleheader at Washburn. The Tigers had the lead in game one, but a key miscue led to an Ichabod comeback win and they went on to sweep the doubleheader by scores of 3-2 and 3-0. FHSU moved to 20-8 overall and 5-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods moved to 24-13 and 6-4 in the MIAA.Washburn 3, Fort Hays State 2 Fort Hays State had a 2-0 lead going to the bottom of the fifth inning in the first contest, but saw Washburn rally with three runs over the next two innings to escape with a 3-2 win on its home field. A key error in the bottom of the fifth extended the inning on what should have been the third out when the Tigers were up 2-1. Washburn followed with an RBI double to knot the score at 2-2. Ichabods pitcher Alexis Tanguma then had the decisive blow in the game, leading off the sixth inning with a solo home run to put WU in front 3-2.The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead with a run in the first. With the bases loaded,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;scored on a wild pitch. However, with the bases loaded again, a sharp lineout ended the Tiger threat early. In the top of the fifth inning,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;was hit by a pitch and eventually moved up to third with one out before Pierce drove her in with a productive fielder's choice to the right side of the infield. Unfortunately, it was not enough with Washburn's pair of runs in the fifth and then single run in the sixth.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;took a tough-luck loss in the circle, allowing two earned runs on five hits with one strikeout in a complete-game effort. Tanguma picked up the win, allowing one earned run on five hits and no strikeouts. Jenna Sprague picked up a two-out save in the seventh after the Tigers put two runners on against Tanguma.Washburn 3, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State had its first two batters reach base in the second contest of the day, but left them stranded at second and third. From that point, Washburn pitcher Sadie Walker settled in and held the Tigers scoreless to help the Ichabods sweep the conference doubleheader on their home field.The Tigers had runners reach scoring position at second base in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings, but every time it was with just one more out to work with in an inning. Walker finished with five hits and two walks allowed, while striking out three in her complete-game win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had two of the five Tiger hits in the game.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;also threw a complete game for the Tigers, allowing six hits and two walks. She struck out six. A Maddie McGee 2-RBI double in the second and another Alexis Tanguma solo home run in the fourth accounted for all of Washburn's runs.Fort Hays State looks to bounce back on Saturday in a conference doubleheader at Emporia State. The action is set to start at 12 p.m. at Trusler Sports Complex. The Hornets enter at 24-12 overall and 5-5 in the MIAA.

🥎 Ichabods sweep doubleheader, snap Tigers nine-game win streak

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Fort Hays State track and field team kicked off the outdoor season in spectacular fashion, setting a pair of school records and earning national rankings at the Central Nebraska Challenge.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emma-slade/8475">Emma Slade</a>&nbsp;wasted no time making history, launching the discus 160-2.00 to break the Fort Hays State school record and claim the top spot in DII currently.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/8407">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;also made her mark in the discus, placing 9th with a throw of 150-11.00, securing a top-10 national ranking and reinforcing Fort Hays State's strength in the throws.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;made an emphatic outdoor debut, clearing 13-7.50 to take first place and move to second in the nation in the pole vault. Her mark puts her in early contention for a spot in nationals.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;delivered an NCAA provisional mark as well, soaring 16-6.75 to take the men's pole vault title.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden </a><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Albright</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers on the track, winning both the 100m (10.31) and 200m (20.78) with dominant performances.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>, also placed in the top five in both events. The 4x100m relay team of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;blazed to a 40.23-second finish, earning first place and hitting an NCAA provisional mark.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/8390">Liberty Booker</a>&nbsp;and Slade impressed in the hammer throw, finishing fourth and fifth. In javelin,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/samuel-molt/8532">Samuel Molt</a>&nbsp;placed fourth on the men's side with a throw of 171-9.00, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/patrisha-doll/8394">Patrisha Doll</a>&nbsp;finished sixth in the women's competition at 126-7.00.

With the season off to a record-breaking start, the Tigers will look to build on this momentum at the Midwest Classic in Emporia, Kan. next Friday (April 4).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKEARNEY, Neb. – The Fort Hays State track and field team kicked off the outdoor season in spectacular fashion, setting a pair of school records and earning national rankings at the Central Nebraska Challenge.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emma-slade/8475">Emma Slade</a>&nbsp;wasted no time making history, launching the discus 160-2.00 to break the Fort Hays State school record and claim the top spot in DII currently.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/8407">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;also made her mark in the discus, placing 9th with a throw of 150-11.00, securing a top-10 national ranking and reinforcing Fort Hays State's strength in the throws.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;made an emphatic outdoor debut, clearing 13-7.50 to take first place and move to second in the nation in the pole vault. Her mark puts her in early contention for a spot in nationals.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;delivered an NCAA provisional mark as well, soaring 16-6.75 to take the men's pole vault title.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden </a><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Albright</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers on the track, winning both the 100m (10.31) and 200m (20.78) with dominant performances.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>, also placed in the top five in both events. The 4x100m relay team of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;blazed to a 40.23-second finish, earning first place and hitting an NCAA provisional mark.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/8390">Liberty Booker</a>&nbsp;and Slade impressed in the hammer throw, finishing fourth and fifth. In javelin,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/samuel-molt/8532">Samuel Molt</a>&nbsp;placed fourth on the men's side with a throw of 171-9.00, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/patrisha-doll/8394">Patrisha Doll</a>&nbsp;finished sixth in the women's competition at 126-7.00.With the season off to a record-breaking start, the Tigers will look to build on this momentum at the Midwest Classic in Emporia, Kan. next Friday (April 4).&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♀️ Tigers open outdoor season with record-breaking performances

WARRENSBURG, Mo. - Four fielding errors doomed the 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team in Friday's&nbsp; series opener at No. 3 Central Missouri, with the Mules winning 7-2. The Tigers (20-7, 15-3 MIAA) took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but the Mules (21-6, 12-3 MIAA) scored seven unanswered runs down the stretch to seal the win.

Tony Moore&nbsp;got the Tigers going with a double in the top of the first. Derrek Woolwine&nbsp;later worked a six-pitch walk with two outs to bring Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;to the plate, who delivered with a two-RBI double to left center.

Ty Riley retired the side in order in the bottom of the first before working out of trouble to leave the bases loaded in the second. UCM's starter Evan O'Toole settled in after the first, facing the minimum in each of the next four innings.

Central Missouri evened the score with a pair of unearned runs in the third before taking a 3-2 lead with another run in the fifth inning. Fort Hays State had a chance to tie in the top of the sixth but stranded a man at third. The Tigers then had two on with no outs in the eighth, but Mules reliever JD McReynolds escaped the jam with three consecutive strikeouts.

The Mules then added to its lead with four runs on four hits and two Tiger errors in the bottom of the eighth before McReynolds retired the side in order in the ninth to lock down the win.

Riley (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing just one earned run (three total) on five hits and five walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings of work. Kaleb Carpenter&nbsp;allowed four runs (three earned) in 2 2/3 innings of relief, giving up five hits and walking one. Kreutzer collected two of FHSU's five hits, with Moore,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jose-cintron/8418">Jose Cintron</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/luis-ayala/8413">Luis Ayala</a>&nbsp;all adding one base hit.

The Tigers will look to bounce back when the teams resume the series on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWARRENSBURG, Mo. - Four fielding errors doomed the 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team in Friday's&nbsp; series opener at No. 3 Central Missouri, with the Mules winning 7-2. The Tigers (20-7, 15-3 MIAA) took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but the Mules (21-6, 12-3 MIAA) scored seven unanswered runs down the stretch to seal the win.Tony Moore&nbsp;got the Tigers going with a double in the top of the first. Derrek Woolwine&nbsp;later worked a six-pitch walk with two outs to bring Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;to the plate, who delivered with a two-RBI double to left center.Ty Riley retired the side in order in the bottom of the first before working out of trouble to leave the bases loaded in the second. UCM's starter Evan O'Toole settled in after the first, facing the minimum in each of the next four innings.Central Missouri evened the score with a pair of unearned runs in the third before taking a 3-2 lead with another run in the fifth inning. Fort Hays State had a chance to tie in the top of the sixth but stranded a man at third. The Tigers then had two on with no outs in the eighth, but Mules reliever JD McReynolds escaped the jam with three consecutive strikeouts.The Mules then added to its lead with four runs on four hits and two Tiger errors in the bottom of the eighth before McReynolds retired the side in order in the ninth to lock down the win.Riley (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing just one earned run (three total) on five hits and five walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings of work. Kaleb Carpenter&nbsp;allowed four runs (three earned) in 2 2/3 innings of relief, giving up five hits and walking one. Kreutzer collected two of FHSU's five hits, with Moore,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jose-cintron/8418">Jose Cintron</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/luis-ayala/8413">Luis Ayala</a>&nbsp;all adding one base hit.The Tigers will look to bounce back when the teams resume the series on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ No. 24 stumble in series opener at No. 3 Central Missouri

Friday, March 28 noneSaturday, March 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, March 30
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

The Hays High girls' soccer team ran its record to 2-0 to start the season with a 1-0 win on Thursday at Wichita East.

Dani Willeford recorded the Indians goal.

The Indians travel to McPherson on Monday.

Hays Post SportsThe Hays High girls' soccer team ran its record to 2-0 to start the season with a 1-0 win on Thursday at Wichita East.Dani Willeford recorded the Indians goal.The Indians travel to McPherson on Monday.

⚽Lady Indians improve to 2-0 to open season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Thursday.

Manzardo joined Tris Speaker (1925) and Leon Wagner (1964) with four RBIs on opening day.

Manzardo also become the third MLB player with a double, triple and homer on opening day, joining Don Baylor (1973), Gee Walker (1937).

Steven Kwan led off the 10th with a run-scoring double. With two outs and Kwan at third, reliever Sam Long intentionally walked Carlos Santana to face Manzardo, who drove in both runners.

Emmanuel Clase took the win and Paul Sewald earned the save.

Vinnie Pasquantino broke the scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the third for Kansas City.

The Guardians answered with a run in the fourth. Manzardo hit a one-out triple and Jhonkensy Noel drove him in with a sacrifice fly.

The Guardians got another run in the fifth on another sacrifice fly. Cleveland put runners on first and second with no outs and Jose Ramirez drove in Gabriel Arias with the second run.

Manzardo homered on the first pitch he saw in the sixth to give the Guardians a 4-3.

The Royals tied it at 4-all in the bottom of the ninth off Clase on Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly.

The Royals had runners on first and third and no outs in the eighth, with the top of the order up. But Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice, resulting in a double play.

Manzardo had 12 doubles, no triples and five home runs in 145 at bats in his debut last season.

Gavin Williams of Cleveland is scheduled to face Seth Lugo for Kansas City when the clubs resume the three-game series on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743118799657.png" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run home run during the third inning of&nbsp; the game. Image courtesy KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run home run during the third inning of&nbsp; the game. Image courtesy KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Thursday.Manzardo joined Tris Speaker (1925) and Leon Wagner (1964) with four RBIs on opening day.Manzardo also become the third MLB player with a double, triple and homer on opening day, joining Don Baylor (1973), Gee Walker (1937).Steven Kwan led off the 10th with a run-scoring double. With two outs and Kwan at third, reliever Sam Long intentionally walked Carlos Santana to face Manzardo, who drove in both runners.Emmanuel Clase took the win and Paul Sewald earned the save.Vinnie Pasquantino broke the scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the third for Kansas City.The Guardians answered with a run in the fourth. Manzardo hit a one-out triple and Jhonkensy Noel drove him in with a sacrifice fly.The Guardians got another run in the fifth on another sacrifice fly. Cleveland put runners on first and second with no outs and Jose Ramirez drove in Gabriel Arias with the second run.Manzardo homered on the first pitch he saw in the sixth to give the Guardians a 4-3.The Royals tied it at 4-all in the bottom of the ninth off Clase on Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals had runners on first and third and no outs in the eighth, with the top of the order up. But Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice, resulting in a double play.<h2>Key stat</h2>Manzardo had 12 doubles, no triples and five home runs in 145 at bats in his debut last season.<h2>Up next</h2>Gavin Williams of Cleveland is scheduled to face Seth Lugo for Kansas City when the clubs resume the three-game series on Saturday.

⚾ Manzardo shines for Cleveland in opening day win over the Royals

Thursday, March 27
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pm

Thursday, March 27
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmFriday, March 28 noneSaturday, March 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, March 30
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

In honor of Bob Davis, the legendary broadcaster of the FHSU Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Royals who passed away last week, we bring you the Tigers 1984 NAIA national championship game vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point on March 20, 1984 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo.

In honor of Bob Davis, the legendary broadcaster of the FHSU Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Royals who passed away last week, we bring you the Tigers 1984 NAIA national championship game vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point on March 20, 1984 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo.<div><iframe title="1984 NAIA national championship vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point (March 20, 1984)" 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=tg5qc-dede92-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB 1984 national title game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State freshman Suzana Faucz was named the MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week on Wednesday after helping Fort Hays State to a 3-0 record in non-conference road matches last week.

Faucz went 6-0 overall for the week in singles and doubles play combined. She played two singles matches at the No. 3 position and one at the No. 2 position. She also played a pair of doubles matches at the No. 2 position and one at the No. 1 position with Irina Alfonso. Faucz had a key singles win in three sets (3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-4)) at Sioux Falls, helping the Tigers to a tight 4-3 win. Faucz moved to 11-5 overall in singles play and 14-2 overall in doubles play with Alfonso for the season.

Faucz helped Fort Hays State extend its team winning streak to eight-straight matches. The Tigers sit at 9-2 overall for the season entering conference play this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State freshman Suzana Faucz was named the MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week on Wednesday after helping Fort Hays State to a 3-0 record in non-conference road matches last week.Faucz went 6-0 overall for the week in singles and doubles play combined. She played two singles matches at the No. 3 position and one at the No. 2 position. She also played a pair of doubles matches at the No. 2 position and one at the No. 1 position with Irina Alfonso. Faucz had a key singles win in three sets (3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-4)) at Sioux Falls, helping the Tigers to a tight 4-3 win. Faucz moved to 11-5 overall in singles play and 14-2 overall in doubles play with Alfonso for the season.Faucz helped Fort Hays State extend its team winning streak to eight-straight matches. The Tigers sit at 9-2 overall for the season entering conference play this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎾 FHSU's Faucz named MIAA Tennis Athlete of the Week

The 24th ranked Tigers host Emporia State in the first game of a 3-game midweek conference series on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.

The 24th ranked Tigers host Emporia State in the first game of a 3-game midweek conference series on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind: BSB vs. Emporia State (March 25, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=q4r27-1861861-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-BSB vs. Emporia State

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Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmFriday, March 28 noneSaturday, March 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, March 30
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

ROCK CREEK – The Hays High baseball team split their season
opening doubleheader at Rock Creek Tuesday. The Indians took the opener 8-1
before losing the nightcap 5-4.

Game 1: Hays 8, Rock Creek 1
 The Indians jumped out early with two runs in the top of the first. An
error, a walk and a wild pitch moved runners into scoring position. Brett
Rhoades then hit a line drive to left which scored Cooper Johnson. Carter Graham later scored on
a wild pitch.

HHS added four in the third on a Rhoades groundout, a Camden
Sanders fielders choice and Landon Hardman two-run single which pushed the lead to 6-1.

Carter Graham opened the fourth with a single and scored on
Rhoades triple. Trace Jacobs sac fly drove in Rhoades to push the lead to 8-1.

Cooper Johnson (1-0) allowed one unearned run on three hits
over six innings with seven strikeouts and two walks and picked up the win.

Rhoades had two of the Indians five hits and drove in three
runs.

Game 2: Rock Creek 5, Hays 4
 Rock Creek jumped out early with three in the first. Camden Sanders got the
Indians on the board in the top of the second on a one-out RBI single.

Rock Creek would answer with a run in the bottom of the inning for a 4-1 lead.

Jalen Smith’s two-run single in the third pulled Hays within
a run at 4-3. They tied the game on a Jonathan Cano single in the sixth
but Rock Creek scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning on a wild pitch.

HHS got a baserunner in the seventh but fly out and strike
out ended the game.

Trace Jacobs (0-1) pitched 2/3 of an innings of relief and suffered the
loss. Carter Graham made the start allowed three earned runs on four hits over 2
innings. Jalen Smith allowed a run on three hits in 3 1/3 innings of relief.

Jalen Smith led the offense with two hits and drove in two.

Hays PostROCK CREEK – The Hays High baseball team split their season
opening doubleheader at Rock Creek Tuesday. The Indians took the opener 8-1
before losing the nightcap 5-4.Game 1: Hays 8, Rock Creek 1
 The Indians jumped out early with two runs in the top of the first. An
error, a walk and a wild pitch moved runners into scoring position. Brett
Rhoades then hit a line drive to left which scored Cooper Johnson. Carter Graham later scored on
a wild pitch.HHS added four in the third on a Rhoades groundout, a Camden
Sanders fielders choice and Landon Hardman two-run single which pushed the lead to 6-1.Carter Graham opened the fourth with a single and scored on
Rhoades triple. Trace Jacobs sac fly drove in Rhoades to push the lead to 8-1.Cooper Johnson (1-0) allowed one unearned run on three hits
over six innings with seven strikeouts and two walks and picked up the win.Rhoades had two of the Indians five hits and drove in three
runs.Game 2: Rock Creek 5, Hays 4
 Rock Creek jumped out early with three in the first. Camden Sanders got the
Indians on the board in the top of the second on a one-out RBI single.
Rock Creek would answer with a run in the bottom of the inning for a 4-1 lead.Jalen Smith’s two-run single in the third pulled Hays within
a run at 4-3. They tied the game on a Jonathan Cano single in the sixth
but Rock Creek scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning on a wild pitch.HHS got a baserunner in the seventh but fly out and strike
out ended the game.Trace Jacobs (0-1) pitched 2/3 of an innings of relief and suffered the
loss. Carter Graham made the start allowed three earned runs on four hits over 2
innings. Jalen Smith allowed a run on three hits in 3 1/3 innings of relief.Jalen Smith led the offense with two hits and drove in two.

⚾ HHS splits season opener at Rock Creek

HAYS, Kan. - No. 24 Fort Hays State baseball used the home run ball to deliver a 15-5 run-rule victory over Emporia State Tuesday at Larks Park. The Tigers&nbsp; scored 12 of their 15 runs off of&nbsp; four home runs, which included a pair of two-run blasts by Derek Woolwine and grand slams from Zane Knox and Tony Moore..

It's the fourth time this season the Tigers&nbsp; (20-6, 15-2 MIAA) have hit four home runs in a game and it's the fastest the program has reached 20 wins since 2006 when they did it in their first 25 games.&nbsp;

The Tigers jumped out to an early lead in the first inning. After Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;was hit by a pitch to start the game, Woolwine&nbsp;launched a two-run blast to left field, putting Fort Hays State on top 2-0. Two innings later Trey DeGarmo walked then promptly stole second before Woolwine delivered his second two-run homer to center to extend the lead to 4-0.

Emporia State answered with a four-run fourth. TJ Racherbaumer lead off the inning with a triple then Noah Steele homered to center. Back-to-back homers from Cooper Schwindt and Jovanni Toledo tied the game 4-4.&nbsp;

FHSU answered with three in the bottom of the inning. Saavedra was hit by a pitch for the second time, Tony Moore followed with a walk. DeGarmo came through with an RBI single to put the Tigers back in front. Brady Kreutzer ripped a clutch two-run triple, bringing home which scored Moore and DeGarmo to extend the Tigers' advantage to 7-4.

After the Hornets scratched across an unearned run in the fifth to cut the deficit to 7-5, the Tigers' erupted in the sixth. Zane Knox launched a grand slam to right field, extending the lead to 11-5. The Tigers put the game away in the seventh. Luis Ayala drew a leadoff walk, Copper Howell followed with a bunt single then a Saavedra walk&nbsp;set the stage for Tony Moore. The Hoisington freshman delivered a grand slam to right-center to end the game.

Mike Acierno made the start for the Tigers and pitched three scoreless innings before giving up the four runs in the fourth. Brett Jacobs (2-0) pitched the final 3 2/3 innings and allowed one unearned run on two hits and picked up the win.

The first place Tigers head to Warrensburg for a key MIAA series with No. 3 Central Missouri beginning Friday at Crane Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742952827469.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine (22) is congratulated by Trey DeGarmo (5) and Brady Kreutzer (13) after hitting a two-run homer against Emporia State on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine (22) is congratulated by Trey DeGarmo (5) and Brady Kreutzer (13) after hitting a two-run homer against Emporia State on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostHAYS, Kan. - No. 24 Fort Hays State baseball used the home run ball to deliver a 15-5 run-rule victory over Emporia State Tuesday at Larks Park. The Tigers&nbsp; scored 12 of their 15 runs off of&nbsp; four home runs, which included a pair of two-run blasts by Derek Woolwine and grand slams from Zane Knox and Tony Moore..<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/2063305832&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/fhsu-baseball-coach-justin" title="Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Emporia State ()March 25, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Emporia State ()March 25, 2025)</a></div></div>It's the fourth time this season the Tigers&nbsp; (20-6, 15-2 MIAA) have hit four home runs in a game and it's the fastest the program has reached 20 wins since 2006 when they did it in their first 25 games.&nbsp;The Tigers jumped out to an early lead in the first inning. After Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;was hit by a pitch to start the game, Woolwine&nbsp;launched a two-run blast to left field, putting Fort Hays State on top 2-0. Two innings later Trey DeGarmo walked then promptly stole second before Woolwine delivered his second two-run homer to center to extend the lead to 4-0.Emporia State answered with a four-run fourth. TJ Racherbaumer lead off the inning with a triple then Noah Steele homered to center. Back-to-back homers from Cooper Schwindt and Jovanni Toledo tied the game 4-4.&nbsp;FHSU answered with three in the bottom of the inning. Saavedra was hit by a pitch for the second time, Tony Moore followed with a walk. DeGarmo came through with an RBI single to put the Tigers back in front. Brady Kreutzer ripped a clutch two-run triple, bringing home which scored Moore and DeGarmo to extend the Tigers' advantage to 7-4.After the Hornets scratched across an unearned run in the fifth to cut the deficit to 7-5, the Tigers' erupted in the sixth. Zane Knox launched a grand slam to right field, extending the lead to 11-5. The Tigers put the game away in the seventh. Luis Ayala drew a leadoff walk, Copper Howell followed with a bunt single then a Saavedra walk&nbsp;set the stage for Tony Moore. The Hoisington freshman delivered a grand slam to right-center to end the game.<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/2063306060&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/fhsu-baseball-vs-emporia" title="#24 Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs. Emporia State (March 25, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#24 Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs. Emporia State (March 25, 2025)</a></div></div>Mike Acierno made the start for the Tigers and pitched three scoreless innings before giving up the four runs in the fourth. Brett Jacobs (2-0) pitched the final 3 2/3 innings and allowed one unearned run on two hits and picked up the win.UP NEXTThe first place Tigers head to Warrensburg for a key MIAA series with No. 3 Central Missouri beginning Friday at Crane Stadium.

⚾ No. 24 Tigers erupt in run-rule win over Hornets

GREAT BEND - The High girls soccer team opened the 2025 season with an impressive 9-2 win at Great Bend Tuesday. 

HHS (1-0) got a hat trick from Karlee Crispin. Kinslee Newll and Dani Willeford both added two goals. Sienna Lummus and Annie Humphrey also scored a goal.

The Indians are back on the road at Junction City on Tuesday, April 1.

Hays PostGREAT BEND - The High girls soccer team opened the 2025 season with an impressive 9-2 win at Great Bend Tuesday. HHS (1-0) got a hat trick from Karlee Crispin. Kinslee Newll and Dani Willeford both added two goals. Sienna Lummus and Annie Humphrey also scored a goal.UP NEXTThe Indians are back on the road at Junction City on Tuesday, April 1.

⚽ HHS girls open season with big win at Great Bend

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed seventh out of 18 teams competing at the NSIC Preview Invitational, held at Adams Pointe Golf Club. Cooper Scheck turned in another top-10 finish individually in a tie for eighth, while the Tigers charged up seven positions in the team standings by shooting 1-under as a team in round two.

The Tigers were 14th as a team after the first round when they shot 15-over par as a team (303). The shaved 16 strokes off that score in the second round with a 1-under 287. Three Tigers were at even or better on the second day after all five team scorers shot over par in the first round.

Scheck charged up the leaderboard on day two after shooting a 2-over 74 in the first round. He carded a 4-under 68 on day two with six birdies and just two bogeys, moving up 32 places in the individual standings to a tie for eighth at 2-under par overall. The 4-under par round tied two other golfers for the best score on day two and was just one stroke shy of the best round carded in the tournament, a 67 shot by tournament champion Thomas Gutzner of Concordia-St. Paul who finished at 9-under par overall. Scheck had 11 birdies overall in the tournament and was at 5-under par overall at one point on day one.

Playing as an individual, Parker Krob had a solid tournament individually shooting even par overall. He shot a 1-under 71 in the first round and then a 1-over 73 in the second round. He was a par machine on day one with 15 to go with two birdies and one bogey. He had four birdies and five bogeys in the second round to go with nine pars. He tied for 14th individually.

Cole Streck shot 2-over par overall to finish 25th. He shot a 2-over 74 on the first day and then an even-par 72 on day two. He had seven birdies throughout the tournament. Jackson Rader finished 55th at 6-over par. He shot 78 on the first day before an even-par 72 on the second day. Rader carded the only eagle of the tournament for FHSU, while also notching six birdies.

Jacob George finished at 9-over par overall with rounds of 78 and 75. He had two birdies in the tournament. Jordan McCaslin was 13-over par overall with rounds of 77 and 80. He had five birdies in the tournament.

Concordia-St. Paul won the tournament as a team at 4-under par overall (572). Bemidji State and Friends tied for second at 2-under par overall. Winona State was also under par as a team at -1. The Tigers finished 18 strokes back of the winning pace with a total of 590.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsBLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed seventh out of 18 teams competing at the NSIC Preview Invitational, held at Adams Pointe Golf Club. Cooper Scheck turned in another top-10 finish individually in a tie for eighth, while the Tigers charged up seven positions in the team standings by shooting 1-under as a team in round two.The Tigers were 14th as a team after the first round when they shot 15-over par as a team (303). The shaved 16 strokes off that score in the second round with a 1-under 287. Three Tigers were at even or better on the second day after all five team scorers shot over par in the first round.Scheck charged up the leaderboard on day two after shooting a 2-over 74 in the first round. He carded a 4-under 68 on day two with six birdies and just two bogeys, moving up 32 places in the individual standings to a tie for eighth at 2-under par overall. The 4-under par round tied two other golfers for the best score on day two and was just one stroke shy of the best round carded in the tournament, a 67 shot by tournament champion Thomas Gutzner of Concordia-St. Paul who finished at 9-under par overall. Scheck had 11 birdies overall in the tournament and was at 5-under par overall at one point on day one.Playing as an individual, Parker Krob had a solid tournament individually shooting even par overall. He shot a 1-under 71 in the first round and then a 1-over 73 in the second round. He was a par machine on day one with 15 to go with two birdies and one bogey. He had four birdies and five bogeys in the second round to go with nine pars. He tied for 14th individually.Cole Streck shot 2-over par overall to finish 25th. He shot a 2-over 74 on the first day and then an even-par 72 on day two. He had seven birdies throughout the tournament. Jackson Rader finished 55th at 6-over par. He shot 78 on the first day before an even-par 72 on the second day. Rader carded the only eagle of the tournament for FHSU, while also notching six birdies.Jacob George finished at 9-over par overall with rounds of 78 and 75. He had two birdies in the tournament. Jordan McCaslin was 13-over par overall with rounds of 77 and 80. He had five birdies in the tournament.Concordia-St. Paul won the tournament as a team at 4-under par overall (572). Bemidji State and Friends tied for second at 2-under par overall. Winona State was also under par as a team at -1. The Tigers finished 18 strokes back of the winning pace with a total of 590.

⛳Scheck finishes top 10, Tigers place seventh at NSIC Preview

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Katie Wagner DeGarmo of Fort Hays State received a second All-America honor for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday (Mar. 25). She was named to the D2CCA All-America Team as a third-team selection. DeGarmo was one of 21 women nationwide in NCAA Division II to earn D2CCA All-America honors for the year.

DeGarmo is just the third player in FHSU Women's Basketball history to receive All-America honors from multiple organizations in the same year, joining Kate Lehman (2014 and 2015) and Tatyana Legette (2019). DeGarmo was already named a WBCA All-America selection for the second-straight year back on March 20. She is also only the third player in program history to earn All-America honors in multiple years (2024 and 2025), joining Annette Wiles (1989 and 1990) and Kate Lehman (2014 and 2015).

The D2CCA All-America team is voted on by school athletic communications professionals nationwide in NCAA Division II. The award was formerly sponsored by Daktronics when Kate Lehman earned a first-team selection in 2015, but has since changed to D2CCA. DeGarmo and Lehman are the only two in program history to receive Daktronics or D2CCA All-America honors.

As a third-team selection, DeGarmo was among the top 15 in voting for the D2CCA All-America Team. She was among the top 10 for players selected as All-America by the WBCA, earning first-team honors.

DeGarmo wrapped up one of the greatest careers in program history by averaging 17.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 2024-25, while knocking down 49.2 percent of her shots from the floor in 33 contests. She ranked in the top 10 in the MIAA in points (third), rebounds (third), assists (10th) and field-goal percentage (seventh).

DeGarmo was the MIAA Player of the Year for a second year in a row in addition to earning D2CCA All-Central Region First Team honors for the second-consecutive season. She was named to the MIAA All-Tournament Team and also earned a spot on the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team.

The graduate student scored in double figures 31 times this season, including nine games with 20 or more points. She recorded 10 double-doubles on the year, bringing her career total to 46. Her 567 points scored in 2024-25 are sixth-most in a single season in program history.

DeGarmo finished her career with 2,299 points in 156 games, ranking second in program history. She is the leading rebounder in school history with 1,248, while ranking fourth in assists (408), tied for second in steals (236), and second in field goals made (865).

She helped the Tigers to 28 wins in 2024-25, sixth-most in school history. The Tigers surpassed 20 wins for the 14th consecutive season, extending the longest streak in NCAA Division II.

DeGarmo was the lone player from the MIAA named to the D2CCA All-America Team. All five players from the Central Region on the national ballot received All-America honors.

FIRST TEAM * Bri Stoltzman, Southwest Minnesota State Rylie Bisballe, Grand Valley State Grace Foster, Lubbock Christian Alisha Little, Colorado State-Pueblo Nala Williams, Cal State Dominguez Hills * Ron Lenz National Player of the Year

SECOND TEAM Emily Chmiel, East Stroudsburg Ashley Ingram, Texas Woman's Caroline Martin, North Georgia Olivia Reed Thyne, Colorado Mesa Emilee Weakley, Frostburg State

THIRD TEAM Sage Hawley, Harding Sunny Huerta, Central Washington Diamond McDowell, Anderson Katie Wagner DeGarmo, Fort Hays State Lili Wilken, Alabama-Huntsville

HONORABLE MENTION Lindsey Becher, Concordia-St. Paul Destiny Garrett, Georgia Southwestern Hannah Giddey, Southern Nazarene Melanie Hoyt, Saint Anselm Leslie Huffman, Fairmont State Zoe Miller, Ashland

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Katie Wagner DeGarmo of Fort Hays State received a second All-America honor for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday (Mar. 25). She was named to the D2CCA All-America Team as a third-team selection. DeGarmo was one of 21 women nationwide in NCAA Division II to earn D2CCA All-America honors for the year.DeGarmo is just the third player in FHSU Women's Basketball history to receive All-America honors from multiple organizations in the same year, joining Kate Lehman (2014 and 2015) and Tatyana Legette (2019). DeGarmo was already named a WBCA All-America selection for the second-straight year back on March 20. She is also only the third player in program history to earn All-America honors in multiple years (2024 and 2025), joining Annette Wiles (1989 and 1990) and Kate Lehman (2014 and 2015).The D2CCA All-America team is voted on by school athletic communications professionals nationwide in NCAA Division II. The award was formerly sponsored by Daktronics when Kate Lehman earned a first-team selection in 2015, but has since changed to D2CCA. DeGarmo and Lehman are the only two in program history to receive Daktronics or D2CCA All-America honors.As a third-team selection, DeGarmo was among the top 15 in voting for the D2CCA All-America Team. She was among the top 10 for players selected as All-America by the WBCA, earning first-team honors.DeGarmo wrapped up one of the greatest careers in program history by averaging 17.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 2024-25, while knocking down 49.2 percent of her shots from the floor in 33 contests. She ranked in the top 10 in the MIAA in points (third), rebounds (third), assists (10th) and field-goal percentage (seventh).DeGarmo was the MIAA Player of the Year for a second year in a row in addition to earning D2CCA All-Central Region First Team honors for the second-consecutive season. She was named to the MIAA All-Tournament Team and also earned a spot on the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team.The graduate student scored in double figures 31 times this season, including nine games with 20 or more points. She recorded 10 double-doubles on the year, bringing her career total to 46. Her 567 points scored in 2024-25 are sixth-most in a single season in program history.DeGarmo finished her career with 2,299 points in 156 games, ranking second in program history. She is the leading rebounder in school history with 1,248, while ranking fourth in assists (408), tied for second in steals (236), and second in field goals made (865).She helped the Tigers to 28 wins in 2024-25, sixth-most in school history. The Tigers surpassed 20 wins for the 14th consecutive season, extending the longest streak in NCAA Division II.DeGarmo was the lone player from the MIAA named to the D2CCA All-America Team. All five players from the Central Region on the national ballot received All-America honors.FIRST TEAM * Bri Stoltzman, Southwest Minnesota State Rylie Bisballe, Grand Valley State Grace Foster, Lubbock Christian Alisha Little, Colorado State-Pueblo Nala Williams, Cal State Dominguez Hills * Ron Lenz National Player of the YearSECOND TEAM Emily Chmiel, East Stroudsburg Ashley Ingram, Texas Woman's Caroline Martin, North Georgia Olivia Reed Thyne, Colorado Mesa Emilee Weakley, Frostburg StateTHIRD TEAM Sage Hawley, Harding Sunny Huerta, Central Washington Diamond McDowell, Anderson Katie Wagner DeGarmo, Fort Hays State Lili Wilken, Alabama-HuntsvilleHONORABLE MENTION Lindsey Becher, Concordia-St. Paul Destiny Garrett, Georgia Southwestern Hannah Giddey, Southern Nazarene Melanie Hoyt, Saint Anselm Leslie Huffman, Fairmont State Zoe Miller, Ashland

🏀 DeGarmo named to D2CCA All-America team

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Fort Hays State Baseball moved up three spots in the latest ABCA NCAA Division II Baseball Poll, released on Tuesday. The Tigers jumped from No. 27 last week to No. 24 this week after winning two out of three in a tough road series at Pittsburg State last weekend. The Tigers are 19-6 overall and lead the MIAA standings at 14-2.

Fort Hays State joins Central Missouri as the two teams from the MIAA listed in the national poll, which ranks a Top 30, while Central Oklahoma is receiving votes. Central Missouri is ranked No. 3 in the nation and will host No. 24 ranked FHSU later this week (Mar. 28-30) for a three-game series in Warrensburg. Both FHSU and UCM hold overall records of 19-6 for the season, while FHSU leads the MIAA at 14-2 and UCM is second at 11-3. But first, Fort Hays State plays its first of three conference games with Emporia State (14-10, 7-6 MIAA) this season on Tuesday (Mar. 25) at Larks Park in Hays.

After a 5-4 overall start to the season, Fort Hays State has been on a tear in MIAA play winning 14 of its last 16 games. FHSU is 7-2 this season against teams which have spent time among the Top 30 of the ABCA Top 25 Poll this season. FHSU went 2-1 against Missouri Southern when it was ranked No. 25, 3-0 against Central Oklahoma when it was ranked No. 29, and 2-1 against Pittsburg State, which ranked as high as No. 27 back in the March 4 edition of the ABCA Poll but was unranked when playing FHSU last weekend.

Fort Hays State also jumped into the Top 25 of the supplemental online&nbsp;<a href="https://www.diviibaseball.com/rankings">D2Baseball Poll</a>&nbsp;this week, released on Monday (Mar. 24). The Tigers are No. 25, while Central Missouri ranks No. 5. Fort Hays State has yet to crack the NCBWA poll this year, which releases every Wednesday.

ABCA DII Coaches Poll - March 25, 2025 Rank - School - Record - Points 1 - Tampa (Fla.) - 23-4 - 270 2 - Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) - 24-4 - 258 3 - Central Missouri - 19-6 - 255 4 - Catawba (N.C.) - 23-7 - 240 5 - Angelo State (Texas) - 24-6 - 235 6 - Minnesota State - 17-2 - 220 7 - Westmont (Calif.) - 24-5 - 218 8 - Texas-Tyler - 25-8 - 212 9 - Carson-Newman (Tenn.) - 23-6 - 198 10 - Point Loma (Calif.) - 20-8 - 192 11 - Florida Southern - 22-6 - 180 12 - Rollins (Fla.) - 20-7 - 171 13 - Mount Olive (N.C.) - 20-9 - 158 14 - West Chester (Pa.) - 17-5 - 148 15 - Young Harris (Ga.) - 20-9 - 140 16 - North Greenville (S.C.) - 25-8 - 138 17 - Grand Valley State (Mich.) - 19-5 -136 18 - Harding (Ark.) - 24-5 - 125 19 - West Texas A&amp;M - 23-7 - 115 20 - Millersville (Pa.) - 18-3 - 108 21 - Delta State (Miss.) - 22-7 - 92 22 - Davenport (Mich.) - 18-5 - 90 23 - Seton Hill (Pa.) - 17-3 - 82 24 - Fort Hays State (Kan.) - 19-6 - 70 25 - West Florida - 19-10 - 60 26 - St. Edward's (Texas) - 22-8 - 50 27 - Chico State (Calif.) - 18-11 - 38 28 - Colorado Mesa - 18-8 - 34 29 - East Stroudsburg (Pa.) - 16-6 - 19 T30 - Cal State San Bernardino - 21-9 - 12 T30 - North Georgia - 20-9 - 12&nbsp;

Others Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Augustana (S.D.), Shippensburg (Pa.), New Haven (Conn.), California (Pa.), Saginaw Valley State (Mich.), Ashland (Ohio), Lubbock Christian (Texas), Mississippi College, Arkansas Monticello, Molloy (N.Y.), Central Oklahoma, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Northwest Nazarene (Idaho), Cal State Monterey Bay, Missouri-St. Louis, Lewis (Ill.), Francis Marion (S.C.), Barton (N.C.), Flagler (Fla.), Lander (S.C.), Bentley (Mass.), Southern Connecticut State, Southern New Hampshire, Goldey-Beacom (Del.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsGREENSBORO, N.C. – Fort Hays State Baseball moved up three spots in the latest ABCA NCAA Division II Baseball Poll, released on Tuesday. The Tigers jumped from No. 27 last week to No. 24 this week after winning two out of three in a tough road series at Pittsburg State last weekend. The Tigers are 19-6 overall and lead the MIAA standings at 14-2.Fort Hays State joins Central Missouri as the two teams from the MIAA listed in the national poll, which ranks a Top 30, while Central Oklahoma is receiving votes. Central Missouri is ranked No. 3 in the nation and will host No. 24 ranked FHSU later this week (Mar. 28-30) for a three-game series in Warrensburg. Both FHSU and UCM hold overall records of 19-6 for the season, while FHSU leads the MIAA at 14-2 and UCM is second at 11-3. But first, Fort Hays State plays its first of three conference games with Emporia State (14-10, 7-6 MIAA) this season on Tuesday (Mar. 25) at Larks Park in Hays.After a 5-4 overall start to the season, Fort Hays State has been on a tear in MIAA play winning 14 of its last 16 games. FHSU is 7-2 this season against teams which have spent time among the Top 30 of the ABCA Top 25 Poll this season. FHSU went 2-1 against Missouri Southern when it was ranked No. 25, 3-0 against Central Oklahoma when it was ranked No. 29, and 2-1 against Pittsburg State, which ranked as high as No. 27 back in the March 4 edition of the ABCA Poll but was unranked when playing FHSU last weekend.Fort Hays State also jumped into the Top 25 of the supplemental online&nbsp;<a href="https://www.diviibaseball.com/rankings">D2Baseball Poll</a>&nbsp;this week, released on Monday (Mar. 24). The Tigers are No. 25, while Central Missouri ranks No. 5. Fort Hays State has yet to crack the NCBWA poll this year, which releases every Wednesday.ABCA DII Coaches Poll - March 25, 2025 Rank - School - Record - Points 1 - Tampa (Fla.) - 23-4 - 270 2 - Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) - 24-4 - 258 3 - Central Missouri - 19-6 - 255 4 - Catawba (N.C.) - 23-7 - 240 5 - Angelo State (Texas) - 24-6 - 235 6 - Minnesota State - 17-2 - 220 7 - Westmont (Calif.) - 24-5 - 218 8 - Texas-Tyler - 25-8 - 212 9 - Carson-Newman (Tenn.) - 23-6 - 198 10 - Point Loma (Calif.) - 20-8 - 192 11 - Florida Southern - 22-6 - 180 12 - Rollins (Fla.) - 20-7 - 171 13 - Mount Olive (N.C.) - 20-9 - 158 14 - West Chester (Pa.) - 17-5 - 148 15 - Young Harris (Ga.) - 20-9 - 140 16 - North Greenville (S.C.) - 25-8 - 138 17 - Grand Valley State (Mich.) - 19-5 -136 18 - Harding (Ark.) - 24-5 - 125 19 - West Texas A&amp;M - 23-7 - 115 20 - Millersville (Pa.) - 18-3 - 108 21 - Delta State (Miss.) - 22-7 - 92 22 - Davenport (Mich.) - 18-5 - 90 23 - Seton Hill (Pa.) - 17-3 - 82 24 - Fort Hays State (Kan.) - 19-6 - 70 25 - West Florida - 19-10 - 60 26 - St. Edward's (Texas) - 22-8 - 50 27 - Chico State (Calif.) - 18-11 - 38 28 - Colorado Mesa - 18-8 - 34 29 - East Stroudsburg (Pa.) - 16-6 - 19 T30 - Cal State San Bernardino - 21-9 - 12 T30 - North Georgia - 20-9 - 12&nbsp;Others Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Augustana (S.D.), Shippensburg (Pa.), New Haven (Conn.), California (Pa.), Saginaw Valley State (Mich.), Ashland (Ohio), Lubbock Christian (Texas), Mississippi College, Arkansas Monticello, Molloy (N.Y.), Central Oklahoma, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Northwest Nazarene (Idaho), Cal State Monterey Bay, Missouri-St. Louis, Lewis (Ill.), Francis Marion (S.C.), Barton (N.C.), Flagler (Fla.), Lander (S.C.), Bentley (Mass.), Southern Connecticut State, Southern New Hampshire, Goldey-Beacom (Del.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers up to No. 24 in latest ABCA rankings

Tuesday, March 25
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Emporia State, 2:30pm

Tuesday, March 25
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Emporia State, 2:30pmWednesday, March 26 noneThursday, March 27
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmFriday, March 28 noneSaturday, March 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, March 30
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

Fort Hays State softball hosts Northwest Missouri State on an MIAA doubleheader on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Fleharty Family Field in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: SB vs. NW Missouri State

HAYS, KS – The USD 489 Board of Education approved the hiring of Chris Drees as the new assistant principal and activities director at Hays High School during their meeting on Monday.

Drees will succeed Lance Krannawitter, who is retiring.

Currently the athletic director and head basketball coach at Plainville High School, Drees brings extensive experience to the position. During his 12-season tenure at Plainville, he compiled a 159-117 record, led the team to three state tournament appearances, and achieved a state runner-up finish in 2014.

Hays PostHAYS, KS – The USD 489 Board of Education approved the hiring of Chris Drees as the new assistant principal and activities director at Hays High School during their meeting on Monday.Drees will succeed Lance Krannawitter, who is retiring.Currently the athletic director and head basketball coach at Plainville High School, Drees brings extensive experience to the position. During his 12-season tenure at Plainville, he compiled a 159-117 record, led the team to three state tournament appearances, and achieved a state runner-up finish in 2014.

Drees hired as Hays High Assistant Principal and Activities Director

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District Team for the third-straight year in the Central Region. He was a selection on the second team once again. Hammeke helped the Tigers to their 15th NCAA Tournament appearance and 22-10 overall record in 2024-25.

This is the second all-region award for Hammeke this season after also being named to the D2CCA All-Central Region Second Team. It was his second career regional honor from the D2CCA.Hammeke finished the season averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He scored in double figures 31 times and dished out three or more assists in games 28 times.

Hammeke is now the all-time leading scorer in FHSU Men's Basketball history, finishing his career with 2,086 points. He also ranks third all-time in assists with 576 and second all-time in steals with 175. With 585 career rebounds, Hammeke was the only active NCAA Division II player in 2024-25 with at least 2,000 career points, 500 career assists, and 500 career rebounds. He also ranks second all-time in field goals made (715), third in 3-point field goals made (214), and fourth in free-throws made (442) in FHSU program history.

Hammeke is a five-time All-MIAA selection overall, receiving first-team honors each of the last three seasons. In his first year on the court at FHSU, he was the MIAA Freshman of the Year.

Hammeke was one of 10 players selected to the NABC All-District Team for the Central Region. He is one of four players to earn the honor from the MIAA, Jordan Frison of Pittsburg State, Jacob Hanna of Washburn and Jack Bachelor of Washburn. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference had four selections on the team and the Great American Conference had two.

NABC All-District Team for the Central Region in 2024-25. Central Region First Team Jordan Frison, Pittsburg State Jacob Hanna, Washburn Carson Johnson, MSU Moorhead Antwan Kimmons, Concordia-St. Paul Caleb Van De Griend, Minot State

Second Team Jack Bachelor, Washburn Hobert Grayson, Ouachita Baptist Kaleb Hammeke, Fort Hays State Stevie Strong, Southern Nazarene Kyreese Willingham, Minnesota State

Coach of the Year: Brett Ballard, Washburn&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District Team for the third-straight year in the Central Region. He was a selection on the second team once again. Hammeke helped the Tigers to their 15th NCAA Tournament appearance and 22-10 overall record in 2024-25.This is the second all-region award for Hammeke this season after also being named to the D2CCA All-Central Region Second Team. It was his second career regional honor from the D2CCA.Hammeke finished the season averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He scored in double figures 31 times and dished out three or more assists in games 28 times.Hammeke is now the all-time leading scorer in FHSU Men's Basketball history, finishing his career with 2,086 points. He also ranks third all-time in assists with 576 and second all-time in steals with 175. With 585 career rebounds, Hammeke was the only active NCAA Division II player in 2024-25 with at least 2,000 career points, 500 career assists, and 500 career rebounds. He also ranks second all-time in field goals made (715), third in 3-point field goals made (214), and fourth in free-throws made (442) in FHSU program history.Hammeke is a five-time All-MIAA selection overall, receiving first-team honors each of the last three seasons. In his first year on the court at FHSU, he was the MIAA Freshman of the Year.Hammeke was one of 10 players selected to the NABC All-District Team for the Central Region. He is one of four players to earn the honor from the MIAA, Jordan Frison of Pittsburg State, Jacob Hanna of Washburn and Jack Bachelor of Washburn. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference had four selections on the team and the Great American Conference had two.NABC All-District Team for the Central Region in 2024-25. Central Region First Team Jordan Frison, Pittsburg State Jacob Hanna, Washburn Carson Johnson, MSU Moorhead Antwan Kimmons, Concordia-St. Paul Caleb Van De Griend, Minot StateSecond Team Jack Bachelor, Washburn Hobert Grayson, Ouachita Baptist Kaleb Hammeke, Fort Hays State Stevie Strong, Southern Nazarene Kyreese Willingham, Minnesota StateCoach of the Year: Brett Ballard, Washburn&nbsp;&nbsp;