TOPEKA - The Ellis Railroaders will be the No. 2 seed and TMP-Marian the No. 3 seed in the Class 2-1A softball regional which will be hosted by Ellis HS.

Ell-Saline will be the No. 1 seed in the regional which will begin on Tuesday, May 16 and will host two first round games.

<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Softball/2-1ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=2-1A&amp;WeekID=5512">Ellis 2-1A Regional Bracket</a>

The winner of the eight-team regional will advance to the 2-1A state tournament in Pratt.

Tuesday, May 16 at Brookville beginning at 2:00 p.m. Game 1: [4] Bennington (8-10) vs. [5] Sylvan-Lucas Unified/Wilson (8-12) Game 2: [1] Brookville-Ell-Saline (15-3) vs.&nbsp;[8] Little River HS (1-18) Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner

Tuesday, May 16 at Ellis beginning at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Game 1: [3] Thomas More Prep-Marian (13-7) vs.&nbsp; [6] Republic County HS (6-14)&nbsp; Game 2: [2] Ellis (13-5) vs.&nbsp;[7] Salina-Sacred Heart (3-14) Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner

Wednesday, May 17 at Ellis at 5:00pm Regional Championship Game

TOPEKA - The Ellis Railroaders will be the No. 2 seed and TMP-Marian the No. 3 seed in the Class 2-1A softball regional which will be hosted by Ellis HS.Ell-Saline will be the No. 1 seed in the regional which will begin on Tuesday, May 16 and will host two first round games.<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Softball/2-1ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=2-1A&amp;WeekID=5512">Ellis 2-1A Regional Bracket</a>The winner of the eight-team regional will advance to the 2-1A state tournament in Pratt.Tuesday, May 16 at Brookville beginning at 2:00 p.m. Game 1: [4] Bennington (8-10) vs. [5] Sylvan-Lucas Unified/Wilson (8-12) Game 2: [1] Brookville-Ell-Saline (15-3) vs.&nbsp;[8] Little River HS (1-18) Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winnerTuesday, May 16 at Ellis beginning at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Game 1: [3] Thomas More Prep-Marian (13-7) vs.&nbsp; [6] Republic County HS (6-14)&nbsp; Game 2: [2] Ellis (13-5) vs.&nbsp;[7] Salina-Sacred Heart (3-14) Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winnerWednesday, May 17 at Ellis at 5:00pm Regional Championship Game

🥎 Ellis #2 seed, TMP #3 seed in Ellis 2-1A Regional

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo, (AP) — Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Lucas Giolito (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a game that started two hours late because of rain.

Kendall Graveman worked the ninth for his first save. He said the delay played into his hands.

“It was a bonus for me pitching at 9 at night because I'm a night owl,” he said. “I was right at home. It was one of those nights when the stuff was a little bit better, velocity-wise.”

Jordan Lyles (0-6) threw a complete game, the first by a Royals pitcher in more than two years, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks. Brad Keller was the last Kansas City starter to go the distance, in his 11-0 shutout of Pittsburgh on Sept. 13, 2020.

“He’s incredible," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Lyles. "He always wants the next inning, whether he pitches five, six, seven, eight. He always wants one more.

"His stuff was good. They got to him for a couple homers. But that’s a huge thing for us to refresh the bullpen. And at the same time, he gave us a chance to win the game, too.”

Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first and drove in both of the Royals' runs.

“I got a little angry giving up that home run in the first inning,” Giolito said. “For me, pitching angry can go one way or the other. Tonight, we were able to channel that into aggression in the strike zone.”

Once the game got started, it moved quickly. The first five innings took just 1:01 to complete. Giolito gave up one run on three hits through five while Lyles gave up a run on two hits. But both pitchers ran into trouble in the sixth.

Lenys Sosa led off the Chicago sixth with a double and with one out, Vaughn hit a sinker from Lyles 422 feet into the bullpen in left.

“I think all of Vaughn's home runs have either tied or put us ahead,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “He's been Mr. Clutch. Every time he hits one it's a big one.”

Bobby Witt Jr. led off the bottom of the inning with a triple down the right-field line. He was clocked at 11.09 seconds from the plate to third — the second-fastest triple in the majors this season behind Arizona's Corbin Carroll (10.91 seconds) on April 25, also at Kansas City. Witt scored on a bloop hit Pasquantino.

Giolito then walked two of the next three batters, loading the bases with one out. But he got Hunter Dozier to pop out and Freddy Fermin to hit into a fielder's choice.

Seby Zavala had a two-out RBI single in the seventh for Chicago.

Luis Robert made it 1-1 in the fourth when he lined the first pitch from Lyles 430 feet into the bullpen in left. It was the first baserunner Lyles allowed.

Royals LHP Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with broken bones in his face after taking a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Noda on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday night. Quatraro said Yarbrough had a follow-up Tuesday and will not need surgery. He'll have another follow-up in a month before he can return to more strenuous activity.

Chicago RHP Lance Lynn (1-4, 6.68 ERA) faces Kansas City’s Brad Keller (2-3, 4.67) in the third game of the four-game series.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683698587616.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo, (AP) — Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Lucas Giolito (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a game that started two hours late because of rain.Kendall Graveman worked the ninth for his first save. He said the delay played into his hands.“It was a bonus for me pitching at 9 at night because I'm a night owl,” he said. “I was right at home. It was one of those nights when the stuff was a little bit better, velocity-wise.”Jordan Lyles (0-6) threw a complete game, the first by a Royals pitcher in more than two years, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks. Brad Keller was the last Kansas City starter to go the distance, in his 11-0 shutout of Pittsburgh on Sept. 13, 2020.“He’s incredible," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Lyles. "He always wants the next inning, whether he pitches five, six, seven, eight. He always wants one more."His stuff was good. They got to him for a couple homers. But that’s a huge thing for us to refresh the bullpen. And at the same time, he gave us a chance to win the game, too.”Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first and drove in both of the Royals' runs.“I got a little angry giving up that home run in the first inning,” Giolito said. “For me, pitching angry can go one way or the other. Tonight, we were able to channel that into aggression in the strike zone.”Once the game got started, it moved quickly. The first five innings took just 1:01 to complete. Giolito gave up one run on three hits through five while Lyles gave up a run on two hits. But both pitchers ran into trouble in the sixth.Lenys Sosa led off the Chicago sixth with a double and with one out, Vaughn hit a sinker from Lyles 422 feet into the bullpen in left.“I think all of Vaughn's home runs have either tied or put us ahead,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “He's been Mr. Clutch. Every time he hits one it's a big one.”Bobby Witt Jr. led off the bottom of the inning with a triple down the right-field line. He was clocked at 11.09 seconds from the plate to third — the second-fastest triple in the majors this season behind Arizona's Corbin Carroll (10.91 seconds) on April 25, also at Kansas City. Witt scored on a bloop hit Pasquantino.Giolito then walked two of the next three batters, loading the bases with one out. But he got Hunter Dozier to pop out and Freddy Fermin to hit into a fielder's choice.Seby Zavala had a two-out RBI single in the seventh for Chicago.Luis Robert made it 1-1 in the fourth when he lined the first pitch from Lyles 430 feet into the bullpen in left. It was the first baserunner Lyles allowed.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals LHP Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with broken bones in his face after taking a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Noda on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday night. Quatraro said Yarbrough had a follow-up Tuesday and will not need surgery. He'll have another follow-up in a month before he can return to more strenuous activity.UP NEXTChicago RHP Lance Lynn (1-4, 6.68 ERA) faces Kansas City’s Brad Keller (2-3, 4.67) in the third game of the four-game series.

⚾ Vaughn's homer lifts White Sox over Royals

The Hays Middle School Falcons wrapped up their track season with the MSWAC meet in Garden City on Tuesday. The 8th grade girls finished a record breaking season by setting yet another record, this time on the team side. The 8th grade girls broke 11 school records and tied another.&nbsp; High Jump - Haley LaBarge 100 - Lyndi Zimmerman 100 hurdles- Lyndi Zimmerman 200 - Lyndi Zimmerman 200 hurdles - Lyndi Zimmerman Long Jump - Lynsi Kanak 4x800 - Brooke Bieker, Morgan Armbruster, Breenah Rupp, Makayla Lewallen 4x200 - Haley LaBarge, Lynsi Kanak, Molly Helget, Kenlee Vehige 4x100 - Haley LaBarge, Lynsi Kanak, Lyndi Zimmerman, Kenlee Vehige Shot Put - Brynlee Brous Javelin - Brynlee Brous Pole Vault (tie) - Kenlee Vehige

Brooke Bieker nearly set another record but scratched on a triple jump by a quarter inch on a jump that would have set the school record by 5 inches.

According to HMS Track the team went undefeated in back to back seasons.

The final performance scored 210 points at the league meet. That total is the most by any team in league history. Second place finished with 95 points. They scored 28 different individuals and relays. The Falcons won 13 events.

The Hays Middle School Falcons wrapped up their track season with the MSWAC meet in Garden City on Tuesday. The 8th grade girls finished a record breaking season by setting yet another record, this time on the team side. The 8th grade girls broke 11 school records and tied another.&nbsp; High Jump - Haley LaBarge 100 - Lyndi Zimmerman 100 hurdles- Lyndi Zimmerman 200 - Lyndi Zimmerman 200 hurdles - Lyndi Zimmerman Long Jump - Lynsi Kanak 4x800 - Brooke Bieker, Morgan Armbruster, Breenah Rupp, Makayla Lewallen 4x200 - Haley LaBarge, Lynsi Kanak, Molly Helget, Kenlee Vehige 4x100 - Haley LaBarge, Lynsi Kanak, Lyndi Zimmerman, Kenlee Vehige Shot Put - Brynlee Brous Javelin - Brynlee Brous Pole Vault (tie) - Kenlee Vehige Brooke Bieker nearly set another record but scratched on a triple jump by a quarter inch on a jump that would have set the school record by 5 inches.According to HMS Track the team went undefeated in back to back seasons.The final performance scored 210 points at the league meet. That total is the most by any team in league history. Second place finished with 95 points. They scored 28 different individuals and relays. The Falcons won 13 events.

👟 HMS 8th grade girls record(s) breaking season

ANDOVER – The Hays High softball team saw their nine-game
win-streak snapped Tuesday. The Indians lost 3-1 to Andover Central then had
their seventh inning rally fall short in an 11-9 setback to Salina South.

Hays is now 13-5. They close the regular season at home
Friday with a split doubleheader with Newton and Manhattan at the Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.

Game 1: Andover Central 3, Hays 1 
The Jaguars scored two in the bottom of the third to take the lead then added
an insurance run in the fourth.

The Indians scored their line run in the top of the first.
Aubree Thomas led off the game with a double then scored on Riley Dreher’s one-out
double.

Aubree Thomas doubled in the third for the Indians only other
hit in the game.

Thomas went the distance in the circle, allowing two earned
runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks.

Game 2: Salina South 11, Hays 9 
The Cougars
built a 7-0 lead and were up 10-2 before the Indians mounted a comeback with
two in the sixth and four in the bottom of the seventh.

Aubree Thomas started the comeback with a two-run double in the
sixth. She added a grand slam with two outs in the seventh. Dezerae Schmidt
followed with a single but a groundout ended the game.

Thomas finished 4-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBIs.
Schmidt added three hits. Ashlun Zimmer drove in two runs.

Riley Dreher allowed six runs (two earned) on three hits with
two strikeouts and two walks over two innings and took the loss. Thomas pitched
the final five innings and allowed five runs on six hits with four strikeouts
and a walk.

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 </figure>Hays PostANDOVER – The Hays High softball team saw their nine-game
win-streak snapped Tuesday. The Indians lost 3-1 to Andover Central then had
their seventh inning rally fall short in an 11-9 setback to Salina South.Hays is now 13-5. They close the regular season at home
Friday with a split doubleheader with Newton and Manhattan at the Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.Game 1: Andover Central 3, Hays 1 
The Jaguars scored two in the bottom of the third to take the lead then added
an insurance run in the fourth.The Indians scored their line run in the top of the first.
Aubree Thomas led off the game with a double then scored on Riley Dreher’s one-out
double.Aubree Thomas doubled in the third for the Indians only other
hit in the game.Thomas went the distance in the circle, allowing two earned
runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks.Game 2: Salina South 11, Hays 9 
The Cougars
built a 7-0 lead and were up 10-2 before the Indians mounted a comeback with
two in the sixth and four in the bottom of the seventh.Aubree Thomas started the comeback with a two-run double in the
sixth. She added a grand slam with two outs in the seventh. Dezerae Schmidt
followed with a single but a groundout ended the game.Thomas finished 4-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBIs.
Schmidt added three hits. Ashlun Zimmer drove in two runs.Riley Dreher allowed six runs (two earned) on three hits with
two strikeouts and two walks over two innings and took the loss. Thomas pitched
the final five innings and allowed five runs on six hits with four strikeouts
and a walk.

🥎 HHS win streak snapped in Andover

HAYS – The TMP-Marian softball team dropped the final two
games of the regular season Tuesday, losing 9-6 and 14-4 to Great Bend at the Monarch
Softball Complex. Brooke Koeningsman homered in both games and Hannah Garcia had
four hits on the day.

The Monarchs are 13-7 on the season and will be the
three-seed in next week’s Ellis 2-1A regional in Ellis. The official brackets
will be released from KSHSAA on Wednesday.

Game 1: Great Bend 9, TMP-Marian 6 
The Monarchs scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead but
the Panthers answered with six on the top of the seventh.

TMP used two walks and a single to load the bases in the
sixth. Sophie Allen gave the Monarchs the lead with a two-run double center.
Maddie Augustine scored on a passed ball then Halle Dreiling drove in Allen
with double to left.

The Panthers homered to start the seventh then had five
straight singles with one out to retake the lead.

Brooke Koeningsman homered and drove in two runs. Sophie
Allen had two hits and also drove in two runs.

Maddie Augustine went the distance in the circle and took the
loss. She allowed nine runs (six earned) on 12 hits with one strikeout and four
walks and a strikeout.

Game 2: Great Bend 14, TMP-Marian 4 
The Panthers
scored three in the second and third to build a 6-0 lead. After TMP plated two
in the third, Great Bend answered with two in top of the fourth. They put the
game away with four in the sixth and two in the seventh.

The Monarchs committed six errors in the game which resulted
in nine unearned runs.

Hannah Garcia was a home run away from hitting for the cycle
and had three of TMP’s nine hits. Jaci VonLintel added two hits. Brooke
Koeningsman had a two-run home run.

Maddie Augustine allowed all 14 runs (five earned) on 11 hits
with four strikeouts and a walk.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostHAYS – The TMP-Marian softball team dropped the final two
games of the regular season Tuesday, losing 9-6 and 14-4 to Great Bend at the Monarch
Softball Complex. Brooke Koeningsman homered in both games and Hannah Garcia had
four hits on the day.The Monarchs are 13-7 on the season and will be the
three-seed in next week’s Ellis 2-1A regional in Ellis. The official brackets
will be released from KSHSAA on Wednesday.Game 1: Great Bend 9, TMP-Marian 6 
The Monarchs scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead but
the Panthers answered with six on the top of the seventh.TMP used two walks and a single to load the bases in the
sixth. Sophie Allen gave the Monarchs the lead with a two-run double center.
Maddie Augustine scored on a passed ball then Halle Dreiling drove in Allen
with double to left.The Panthers homered to start the seventh then had five
straight singles with one out to retake the lead.Brooke Koeningsman homered and drove in two runs. Sophie
Allen had two hits and also drove in two runs.Maddie Augustine went the distance in the circle and took the
loss. She allowed nine runs (six earned) on 12 hits with one strikeout and four
walks and a strikeout.Game 2: Great Bend 14, TMP-Marian 4 
The Panthers
scored three in the second and third to build a 6-0 lead. After TMP plated two
in the third, Great Bend answered with two in top of the fourth. They put the
game away with four in the sixth and two in the seventh.The Monarchs committed six errors in the game which resulted
in nine unearned runs.Hannah Garcia was a home run away from hitting for the cycle
and had three of TMP’s nine hits. Jaci VonLintel added two hits. Brooke
Koeningsman had a two-run home run.Maddie Augustine allowed all 14 runs (five earned) on 11 hits
with four strikeouts and a walk.

🥎 Monarchs drop two to Panthers in regular season finale

PHILLIPSBURG – The TMP-Marian boys golf team finished in first place at Tuesday’s Phillipsburg Mel Schremmer Invitational at the
Phillipsburg Golf Club. The Monarchs shot a 353 and finished 13 shots ahead of second place Phillipsburg. Ellis finished third with a 374.

Ellis’ Austin Carroll won the individual title with a 7-over-par
75. Norton’s Eli Jones finished second with a 76 and TMP-Marian’s Pake Dewey
third with a 78. The Monarchs Heuer Brungardt shot an 85 and placed sixth.

Team Results 
1. Norton – 347 
2. TMP-Marian – 348 
3. Phillipsburg – 352 
4. Ellis – 374 
5. Smith Center – 380 
6. Osborne – 381 
7. Stockton – 440

Top-10 Individual Results 
1. Austin Carroll, Ellis – 75 
2. Eli Jones, Norton – 76 
3. Pake Dewey, TMP-Marian – 78 
4. Dylan Teselle, Smith Center – 79 
5. Tyler Davis, Phillipsburg – 83 
6. Heuer Brungardt, TMP-Marian – 85 
7. Avery Jacobs, Phillipsburg – 86 
T8. Roman Hasuer, Norton – 87 
T8. Tarek Koelsch, Smith Center – 87 
T8. Dawson Lantz, Osborne – 87

Hays PostPHILLIPSBURG – The TMP-Marian boys golf team finished in first place at Tuesday’s Phillipsburg Mel Schremmer Invitational at the
Phillipsburg Golf Club. The Monarchs shot a 353 and finished 13 shots ahead of second place Phillipsburg. Ellis finished third with a 374.Ellis’ Austin Carroll won the individual title with a 7-over-par
75. Norton’s Eli Jones finished second with a 76 and TMP-Marian’s Pake Dewey
third with a 78. The Monarchs Heuer Brungardt shot an 85 and placed sixth.Team Results 
1. Norton – 347 
2. TMP-Marian – 348 
3. Phillipsburg – 352 
4. Ellis – 374 
5. Smith Center – 380 
6. Osborne – 381 
7. Stockton – 440Top-10 Individual Results 
1. Austin Carroll, Ellis – 75 
2. Eli Jones, Norton – 76 
3. Pake Dewey, TMP-Marian – 78 
4. Dylan Teselle, Smith Center – 79 
5. Tyler Davis, Phillipsburg – 83 
6. Heuer Brungardt, TMP-Marian – 85 
7. Avery Jacobs, Phillipsburg – 86 
T8. Roman Hasuer, Norton – 87 
T8. Tarek Koelsch, Smith Center – 87 
T8. Dawson Lantz, Osborne – 87

⛳ Monarchs win Mel Schremmer Invitational

Hays Post HAYS - The Hays High girls' soccer team scored early and often and cruised to a 13-0 win over a depleted TMP-Marian squad Tuesday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

The Indians (12-3) have won three straight and nine of their last 10. They close out the regular season at Garden City Friday.

Dani Willeford scored the Indians (12-3) first goal two minutes into the match which was called at halftime by mercy rule.

Karlee Crispin recorded the hat trick with three goals. Claire Humphrey and Arely Maldonado both scored twice. Annie Humphrey, Katie Gutierrez, Liz Cunningham, Kinslee Newell and Sienna Lummus all scored one goal.

Ava Briggs and Arely Maldonado both had two assists. Willeford, Gutierrez, Annie Humphrey, Kinslee Newell and Carly Lang all had one assist.

Cassidy Smith and Madison Meyers played in goal but there were no shots by TMP (0-15).&nbsp;

Hays Post HAYS - The Hays High girls' soccer team scored early and often and cruised to a 13-0 win over a depleted TMP-Marian squad Tuesday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.The Indians (12-3) have won three straight and nine of their last 10. They close out the regular season at Garden City Friday.Dani Willeford scored the Indians (12-3) first goal two minutes into the match which was called at halftime by mercy rule.Karlee Crispin recorded the hat trick with three goals. Claire Humphrey and Arely Maldonado both scored twice. Annie Humphrey, Katie Gutierrez, Liz Cunningham, Kinslee Newell and Sienna Lummus all scored one goal.Ava Briggs and Arely Maldonado both had two assists. Willeford, Gutierrez, Annie Humphrey, Kinslee Newell and Carly Lang all had one assist.Cassidy Smith and Madison Meyers played in goal but there were no shots by TMP (0-15).&nbsp;

⚽ HHS girls' cruise past TMP-Marian

HAYS - Hays High School held their annual athletic and academic recognition night on Monday at HHS. Carly Lang was named the Jack Roberts Female Outstanding Athlete. Keamonie Archie and Kyreese Groen were both honored as Swim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athletes.

Below are a list of the some of the award winners.

Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete: Carly Lang

The Jack Roberts Female Outstanding Athlete Award, given to this
year’s most outstanding female athlete, is named in honor of Jack Roberts who
was a principal at Hays High. Mr. Roberts was a very strong advocate of
athletics for young women and did very much to advance and promote this cause.

Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Award: Keamonie Archie, Kyreese Groen

The Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Award, given to this year’s
most outstanding male athlete. The Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Trophy
for outstanding male athlete is named after three Hays High Students that were
killed in a car accident during their sophomore year.

Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award Student: Elizabeth Rogowski Adult Community:&nbsp;Rick and Diane Wolfe USD #489:&nbsp;Vryl Brown

The Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award is named in honor of a
former HHS student who lived her life with a physical disability but attended
nearly every event that involved the Hays High Indians - always there to
support our student athletes. Selected by the HHS coaches, the Debbie Brungardt
Fan of the Year Award is presented to an adult community fan, a student fan,
and a USD 489 Faculty/Staff fan of the year.

Correction: The USD #489 Fan of the Year Award was updated to reflect the correct name. Hays Post apologizes for the error.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostHAYS - Hays High School held their annual athletic and academic recognition night on Monday at HHS. Carly Lang was named the Jack Roberts Female Outstanding Athlete. Keamonie Archie and Kyreese Groen were both honored as Swim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athletes.Below are a list of the some of the award winners.Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete: Carly LangThe Jack Roberts Female Outstanding Athlete Award, given to this
year’s most outstanding female athlete, is named in honor of Jack Roberts who
was a principal at Hays High. Mr. Roberts was a very strong advocate of
athletics for young women and did very much to advance and promote this cause.Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Award: Keamonie Archie, Kyreese GroenThe Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Award, given to this year’s
most outstanding male athlete. The Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Trophy
for outstanding male athlete is named after three Hays High Students that were
killed in a car accident during their sophomore year.Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award Student: Elizabeth Rogowski Adult Community:&nbsp;Rick and Diane Wolfe USD #489:&nbsp;Vryl Brown The Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award is named in honor of a
former HHS student who lived her life with a physical disability but attended
nearly every event that involved the Hays High Indians - always there to
support our student athletes. Selected by the HHS coaches, the Debbie Brungardt
Fan of the Year Award is presented to an adult community fan, a student fan,
and a USD 489 Faculty/Staff fan of the year.Correction: The USD #489 Fan of the Year Award was updated to reflect the correct name. Hays Post apologizes for the error.

Lang, Archie, Groen named HHS outstanding athletes

By DAVE SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Monday night.

Melendez hit a 431-foot, two-run shot in the fourth against Dylan Cease and then had a two-run single in the sixth as the Royals turned a 4-4 game into a rout. Kansas City had its highest-scoring game this season and won consecutive home games for the first time since winning four straight at Kauffman Stadium last Sept. 20-23.

“I was saying it early when we weren't scoring runs,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The process was great the whole time. I'm happy for the guys that they're having that success, but I'm more happy they haven't changed their work or thought process.

"I'm really happy for them, because we've struggled to win games. It takes belief that you can do it.”

Jose Cuas (2-0) relieved Zack Greinke with two out in the sixth and retired the only batter he faced, then watched as Kansas City's offense handed him the victory.

The Royals are averaging nearly 7 1/2 runs per game in May.

“Balls are starting to fall,” Melendez said. “Earlier this season we had some games where we hit the ball really hard, just right at people. You can see how it affects the whole game.”

Cease (2-2) gave up seven runs on nine hits in five-plus innings as his ERA rose from 4.58 to 5.58. The right-hander had a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts last season, when he finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting.

“Just got to keep feeling the process,” Cease said. “The results are disappointing. Honestly, today was better than the last couple of starts. I was throwing in the zone much better. Just working through some things right now but I think it’s close. Just got to keep going.”

Gavin Sheets homered for the White Sox, a 423-foot drive to center off Greinke in the sixth that tied the game at 4-4. Andrew Vaughn had a two-run double for Chicago in the third that made it 3-1.

Jackie Bradley Jr. had a two-run double in the sixth for the Royals and finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored.

“It feels good, any way you can help the team,” Bradley said. “I've still got a lot to improve on.”

Cease gave up a single, a hit batter and a walk to start the sixth. Reliever Aaron Bummer allowed an RBI single by Michael Massey, followed by Bradley's double. After two outs and a walk, Melendez came through with his big hit to chase Bummer. Jimmy Lambert came on, issued a walk and gave up Pratto's bases-clearing double.

“One quality at-bat after the other,” Quatraro said. “Massey got the big hit to start it and Jackie extended it.”

Royals: Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list with broken bones in his face after he took a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Yoda on Sunday. Quatraro said Yarbrough had three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye. Yarbrough never lost consciousness and was responding well to treatment. He was released from the hospital Monday night and will have further tests on Tuesday. ... Recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha. ... Acquired RHP James McArthur from the Phillies for minor league INF Junior Marin. McArthur was assigned to Omaha.

White Sox 3B Yoan Moncada may rejoin the team during this series, but it will more likely be when Chicago returns home to host Houston on Friday. Moncada, who has been on the 10-day IL with back tightness, is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.

Royals INF Nicky Lopez resumed light activity after going on the 10-day IL for an appendectomy on May 2. ... LHP Daniel Lynch threw 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Omaha on Sunday. He is scheduled to make one more rehab start.

The teams continue their four-game series on Tuesday night with Chicago's Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA) opposing Kansas City's Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.69).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683627055688.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez watches his two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, May 8, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez watches his two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, May 8, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Monday night.Melendez hit a 431-foot, two-run shot in the fourth against Dylan Cease and then had a two-run single in the sixth as the Royals turned a 4-4 game into a rout. Kansas City had its highest-scoring game this season and won consecutive home games for the first time since winning four straight at Kauffman Stadium last Sept. 20-23.“I was saying it early when we weren't scoring runs,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The process was great the whole time. I'm happy for the guys that they're having that success, but I'm more happy they haven't changed their work or thought process."I'm really happy for them, because we've struggled to win games. It takes belief that you can do it.”Jose Cuas (2-0) relieved Zack Greinke with two out in the sixth and retired the only batter he faced, then watched as Kansas City's offense handed him the victory.The Royals are averaging nearly 7 1/2 runs per game in May.“Balls are starting to fall,” Melendez said. “Earlier this season we had some games where we hit the ball really hard, just right at people. You can see how it affects the whole game.”Cease (2-2) gave up seven runs on nine hits in five-plus innings as his ERA rose from 4.58 to 5.58. The right-hander had a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts last season, when he finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting.“Just got to keep feeling the process,” Cease said. “The results are disappointing. Honestly, today was better than the last couple of starts. I was throwing in the zone much better. Just working through some things right now but I think it’s close. Just got to keep going.”Gavin Sheets homered for the White Sox, a 423-foot drive to center off Greinke in the sixth that tied the game at 4-4. Andrew Vaughn had a two-run double for Chicago in the third that made it 3-1.Jackie Bradley Jr. had a two-run double in the sixth for the Royals and finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored.“It feels good, any way you can help the team,” Bradley said. “I've still got a lot to improve on.”Cease gave up a single, a hit batter and a walk to start the sixth. Reliever Aaron Bummer allowed an RBI single by Michael Massey, followed by Bradley's double. After two outs and a walk, Melendez came through with his big hit to chase Bummer. Jimmy Lambert came on, issued a walk and gave up Pratto's bases-clearing double.“One quality at-bat after the other,” Quatraro said. “Massey got the big hit to start it and Jackie extended it.”TRANSACTIONSRoyals: Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list with broken bones in his face after he took a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Yoda on Sunday. Quatraro said Yarbrough had three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye. Yarbrough never lost consciousness and was responding well to treatment. He was released from the hospital Monday night and will have further tests on Tuesday. ... Recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha. ... Acquired RHP James McArthur from the Phillies for minor league INF Junior Marin. McArthur was assigned to Omaha.TRAINER'S ROOMWhite Sox 3B Yoan Moncada may rejoin the team during this series, but it will more likely be when Chicago returns home to host Houston on Friday. Moncada, who has been on the 10-day IL with back tightness, is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.Royals INF Nicky Lopez resumed light activity after going on the 10-day IL for an appendectomy on May 2. ... LHP Daniel Lynch threw 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Omaha on Sunday. He is scheduled to make one more rehab start.UP NEXTThe teams continue their four-game series on Tuesday night with Chicago's Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA) opposing Kansas City's Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.69).

⚾ Melendez has 4 RBIs, Royals score 8 in 6th, beat ChiSox

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the series between teams with the worst records in the major leagues.

Kansas City (9-26) lost two of three to the A's (8-27) and dropped to 1-10 in series this season.

Perez went 3 for 4 with a 462-foot home run over the left-field fountains and scored three times. Maikel Garcia scored Perez with an RBI single, giving the Royals a 2-1 lead in the fourth.

“I hit the ball pretty good, but it counts as a homer no matter how far you hit it," Perez said. "...We have to do this more consistently and it was a great win today. We will try to come in tomorrow and do the same thing.”

Nick Pratto hit a two-run double in the eighth to highlight a three-run inning.

Ryan Yarbrough (1-4) pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and a hit batter. Yarbrough was removed from the game in the sixth after getting hit in the face by a liner that was 106.2 mph off the bat of Ryan Noda. Yarbrough was able to walk off the field with the assistance of trainers.

“Your heart drops in those moments, it is one of the worst things you can see on the field," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "Luckily, when we got out there, (Yarbarough) was aware of what was going on. He is going to get more tests. As far as his outing until that point, that was just what we are used to seeing from him.”

Royals relievers Carlos Hernandez, Aroldis Chapman and Scott Barlow each tossed scoreless outings.

Mason Miller (0-2) gave up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a hit batter in six innings of work.

(Miller) is building momentum and I think each start he is just getting better and better," Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “Veteran Salvador (Perez) got him early in the game and seemed to see him pretty well, but was probably the only guy in the lineup really. Overall, good performance.”

Ramón Laureano broke an 0-for-10 stretch with an RBI single in the fourth. Esteury Ruiz extended his hitting streak to nine games in a 1-for-4 afternoon.

Prior to first-pitch, there was a moment of silence remembering Vida Blue, who died Saturday at the age of 73. Blue was drafted by the then Kansas City Athletics in 1967 and debuted for the A’s in 1969, shortly after the move to Oakland. Blue won an AL MVP, and Cy Young Award and was a three-time World Series champion in Oakland. He also played for the Royals from 1982-83.

Royals: RHP Max Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. RHP Jonathan Heasley was optioned in the corresponding move.

Royals: LHP Daniel Lynch (left rotator cuff strain) was expected to make a rehab start in Triple-A on Sunday. Lynch was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 30.

Athletics: Oakland continues a six-game road trip with a matchup with the Yankees. LHP JP Sears (0-2, 5.06 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics.

Royals: RHP Zack Greinke (1-4, 5.25 ERA) opens a three-game series with the White Sox in the first meeting between AL Central foes in 2023 and just the second different divisional opposition of the season for Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the series between teams with the worst records in the major leagues.Kansas City (9-26) lost two of three to the A's (8-27) and dropped to 1-10 in series this season.Perez went 3 for 4 with a 462-foot home run over the left-field fountains and scored three times. Maikel Garcia scored Perez with an RBI single, giving the Royals a 2-1 lead in the fourth.“I hit the ball pretty good, but it counts as a homer no matter how far you hit it," Perez said. "...We have to do this more consistently and it was a great win today. We will try to come in tomorrow and do the same thing.”Nick Pratto hit a two-run double in the eighth to highlight a three-run inning.Ryan Yarbrough (1-4) pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and a hit batter. Yarbrough was removed from the game in the sixth after getting hit in the face by a liner that was 106.2 mph off the bat of Ryan Noda. Yarbrough was able to walk off the field with the assistance of trainers.“Your heart drops in those moments, it is one of the worst things you can see on the field," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "Luckily, when we got out there, (Yarbarough) was aware of what was going on. He is going to get more tests. As far as his outing until that point, that was just what we are used to seeing from him.”Royals relievers Carlos Hernandez, Aroldis Chapman and Scott Barlow each tossed scoreless outings.Mason Miller (0-2) gave up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a hit batter in six innings of work.(Miller) is building momentum and I think each start he is just getting better and better," Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “Veteran Salvador (Perez) got him early in the game and seemed to see him pretty well, but was probably the only guy in the lineup really. Overall, good performance.”Ramón Laureano broke an 0-for-10 stretch with an RBI single in the fourth. Esteury Ruiz extended his hitting streak to nine games in a 1-for-4 afternoon.REMEMBERING VIDA BLUEPrior to first-pitch, there was a moment of silence remembering Vida Blue, who died Saturday at the age of 73. Blue was drafted by the then Kansas City Athletics in 1967 and debuted for the A’s in 1969, shortly after the move to Oakland. Blue won an AL MVP, and Cy Young Award and was a three-time World Series champion in Oakland. He also played for the Royals from 1982-83.ROSTER MOVESRoyals: RHP Max Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. RHP Jonathan Heasley was optioned in the corresponding move.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: LHP Daniel Lynch (left rotator cuff strain) was expected to make a rehab start in Triple-A on Sunday. Lynch was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 30.UP NEXTAthletics: Oakland continues a six-game road trip with a matchup with the Yankees. LHP JP Sears (0-2, 5.06 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics.Royals: RHP Zack Greinke (1-4, 5.25 ERA) opens a three-game series with the White Sox in the first meeting between AL Central foes in 2023 and just the second different divisional opposition of the season for Kansas City.

⚾Perez homers, Royals avoid sweep in 5-1 win over A's

FHSU Athletics JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State track and field
teams had another banner day on the final day of the 2023 MIAA Outdoor
Championships Sunday (May 7), picking up three more conference championships,
nine All-MIAA honors, 11 national qualifying marks and two school records.

For the week, the Tigers had five individual event
conference champions (three men, two women), their highest total since 2017, 14
All-MIAA honorees (nine women, five men), their highest total since 2008, and
26 national qualifying performances (16 women, 10 men).

The Tiger women recorded their best-ever finish since
joining the MIAA in the 2006-07 season, placing third with 108 points. The team
point total was 20 points more than their previous MIAA-best.

The Tiger men racked up 79.5 points, their best point total
in five years, to finish in sixth place, just 3.5 back of fourth place.

Lyric Holman climbed to the top of the MIAA podium for the
fifth time in her career after winning the 200m dash finals with a time of
23.82. It was a wind-legal lifetime best for the Junction City, Kan. native
that improved her season-best by 0.16 seconds. The senior also finished fifth
in the 100m dash with a season-best time of 11.45 that ranks 10th in NCAA
Division II this season.

After breaking the school record with a time of 10.23 in the
100m dash prelims, Philip Landrum duplicated that effort in the finals on
Sunday to finish in first place by a full tenth of a second. It was Landrum's
fourth conference championship, including two relay titles and a pair of
individual championships.

Regan Hodsden continued her impressive sophomore season for
the Tigers, earning her fifth All-MIAA medal of the year after winning the
5,000m run with a time of 17:54.48. The Mitchell, Neb. native was All-MIAA,
All-Region and All-American in cross country and earned a pair of All-MIAA
medals both indoors and outdoors. Jaycee Vath was sixth in the 5K with a time
of 18:17.42, contributing six team points.

Landrum capped off the weekend alongside Hayden Albright,
Ethan Lang and Nolan Churchman on the 4x400m relay team that finished second
with a school-record time of 3:10.52. The quartet previously won the indoor
4x400m title before climbing onto the All-MIAA podium for the second time this
year on Sunday.

The women's 4x400m relay team of Holman, Reba Mader, Taylor
Savolt and Mattie Rossi also broke the school record en route to an All-MIAA
finish. The Tigers crossed the line in 3:44.72, 0.4 seconds ahead of the
previous school record.

Earlier in the day Savolt and Rossi both finished on the
All-MIAA podium in the 400m hurdles. Savolt ran a lifetime best 59.45 to finish
second, climbing into sixth on the NCAA Division II national performance list
this season, while Rossi was just behind in third with a time of 59.55. Chloe
Stanley was sixth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:04.51, giving the Tigers
17 team points from the single race. Rossi earlier finished fifth in the 100m
hurdles with a time of 14.09.

Emily Salmans earned her third All-MIAA medal with a
second-place finish in the 1,500m run, completing the race in 4:38.77. Faith
Little was sixth in the same race with a time of 4:40.56, earning three team
points and etching her name in seventh on the FHSU DII era performance chart. Salmans
later finished sixth in the 800m run finals with a time of 2:17.25.

Ethan Lang is now the owner of 12 All-MIAA awards after
finishing third in the 800m run finals with a time of 1:53.00. Aaron Mangan
(1:55.11) was fifth in that race and Trever Medina (1:56.35) was sixth, giving
the Tigers 13 team points from one middle distance race. Medina also
contributed five team points in the 1,500m run via a fourth-place finish
(3:49.76).

Albright finished fourth in the 400m dash finals after
crossing the line in 47.91, good for five team points. He also teamed up with
Landrum, Kenny Fritsch and Toby Wahlmeier to run the 4x100m relay in 40.83,
good for fifth place and four more team points.

The women's 4x100m relay team of Jasey Downing, Kinley
Brown, Tori Poe and Holman opened the day with a time of 46.67, good for fifth
place and four team points.

Two Tigers scored team points in field events on Sunday,
including Jessica Saunders finishing fifth in the discus throw with a top toss
of 134-3 and Dayton Williams placing seventh in the high jump after a clearance
of the bar at 6-9.

The Tigers will return to action next Saturday (May 13) at
the Loper Twilight in Kearney, Neb. with one last chance to improve their
standing on the national qualifying list. The 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships
are scheduled for May 25-27 in Pueblo, Colo.

Women 100m Dash Finals 5th - Lyric Holman - 11.45 - 4 team points #

100m Hurdles Finals 5th - Mattie Rossi - 14.09 - 4 team points #

200m Dash Finals 1st - Lyric Holman - 23.82 - 10 team points # @

400m Hurdles Finals 2nd - Taylor Savolt - 59.45 - 8 team points # @ 3rd - Mattie Rossi - 59.55 - 6 team points # @ 6th - Chloe Stanley - 1:04.51 - 3 team points

800m Run Finals 6th - Emily Salmans - 2:17.25 - 3 team points

1,500m Run 2nd - Emily Salmans - 4:38.77 - 8 team points @ 6th - Faith Little - 4:40.56 - 3 team points

5,000m Run 1st - Regan Hodsden - 17:54.48 - 10 team points @ 6th - Jaycee Vath - 18:17.42 - 3 team points 11th - Darian Hudgeons - 18:41.40 19th - Elizabeth Fender - 19:07.04 27th - Elka Billings - 19:49.47

4x100m Relay 5th - Jasey Downing, Kinley Brown, Tori Poe, Lyric Holman -
46.67 - 4 team points #

4x400m Relay 3rd - Lyric Holman, Reba Mader, Taylor Savolt, Mattie Rossi
- 3:44.72 - 6 team points ! # @

Shot Put 12th - Liberty Booker - 40-4.25

Discus Throw 5th - Jessica Saunders - 134-3 - 4 team points 16th - Kieran Burke - 123-0

Men 100m Dash Finals 1st - Philip Landrum - 10.23 - 10 team points ! # @

400m Dash Finals 4th - Hayden Albright - 47.91 - 5 team points

800m Run Finals 3rd - Ethan Lang - 1:53.00 - 6 team points @ 5th - Aaron Mangan - 1:55.11 - 4 team points 6th - Trever Medina - 1:56.35 - 3 team points

1,500m Run 4th - Trever Medina - 3:49.76 - 5 team points 9th - Aaron Mangan - 3:56.34 23rd - Andrew Waller - 4:08.60

5,000m Run 9th - Jaret Pfizenmaier - 15:36.32 15th - Javyn Contreras - 15:56.74

4x100m Relay 5th - Kenny Fritsch, Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Philip
Landrum - 40.83 - 4 team points #

4x400m Relay 2nd - Hayden Albright, Philip Landrum, Ethan Lang, Nolan
Churchman - 3:10.52 - 8 team points ! # @

High Jump 7th - Dayton Williams - 6-9 - 2 team points #

Triple Jump 10th - Blake Harnden - 43-4 11th - Xavier Robinson - 42-6

Full FHSU Results - Saturday Women 100m Dash Prelims 5th - Lyric Holman - 11.66 q # 10th - Tori Poe - 12.06

100m Hurdles Prelims 7th - Mattie Rossi - 14.28 q 9th - Chloe Stanley - 14.49

200m Dash Prelims 2nd - Lyric Holman - 23.98 Q # 19th - Tori Poe - 25.14 25th - Kinley Brown - 25.61 26th - Jasey Downing - 25.68

400m Dash Prelims 19th - Reba Mader - 58.95 20th - Kinley Brown - 59.36 21st - Jasey Downing - 59.79

400m Hurdles Prelims 2nd - Taylor Savolt - 1:00.74 Q # 5th - Mattie Rossi - 1:01.41 q # 8th - Chloe Stanley - 1:02.93 q

800m Run Prelims 4th - Emily Salmans - 2:13.54 Q 12th - Faith Little - 2:16.27 16th - Hannah Wiebe - 2:18.97

10,000m Run 2nd - Regan Hodsden - 36:57.85 - 8 team points @ 6th - Jaycee Vath - 37:45.27 - 3 team points 15th - Elka Billings - 40:00.12

Pole Vault Annabeth Baalmann - NH Kaitlin Lindstrom - NH

Long Jump 14th - Hadley Williams - 15-5 16th - Anndee Davidson - 15-2

Hammer Throw 12th - Liberty Booker - 159-11

Javelin Throw 3rd - Addie Berens - 139-10 - 6 team points # @ 5th - Rhyann Brown - 139-0 - 4 team points # 16th - Patrisha Doll - 120-8

Heptathlon 2nd - Mattie Rossi - 5,163 - 8 team points # @ 100mH - 14.20 - 950 # HJ - 5-4.5 - 783 SP - 31-2.75 - 498 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - 17-11.75 - 694 JT - 101-3 - 493 800m - 2:18.00 - 851 6th - Chloe Stanley - 4,660 - 3 team points # 100mH - 14.62 - 892 HJ - 4-8.25 - 544 SP - 35-2.75 - 578 200m - 25.75 - 819 LJ - 16-11.25 - 603 JT - 91-0 - 434 800m - 2:22.51 - 790

9th - Hadley Williams - 3,674 100mH - 15.98 - 717\ HJ - 4-4.75 - 449 SP - 30-0.25 - 474 200m - 26.96 - 715 LJ - 15-6.25 - 487 JT - 71-0 - 320

800m - 2:45.46 - 512 10th - Ellie Dusselier - 3,621 100mH - 16.90 - 608 HJ - 4-10.75 - 610 SP - 28-0.5 - 435 200m - 28.62 - 583 LJ - 14-11.5 - 443 JT - 74-4 - 338 800m - 2:37.33 - 604

DNF - Taylor Savolt 100mH - 14.67 - 886 HJ - 4-8.25 - 544

Men 100m Dash Prelims 5th - Philip Landrum - 10.23 q ! #

200m Dash Prelims 19th - Toby Wahlmeier - 22.12 20th - Kenny Fritsch - 22.14

400m Dash Prelims 7th - Hayden Albright - 47.65 q #

800m Run Prelims 3rd - Trever Medina - 1:51.93 Q 5th - Ethan Lang - 1:51.87 Q 6th - Aaron Mangan - 1:52.15 Q 13th - Kaden Wren - 1:53.76 14th - Isaac Radke - 1:54.06

10,000m Run 7th - Jaret Pfizenmaier - 31:39.46 - 2 team points

Pole Vault 1st - Ryan Stanley - 17-5 - 10 team points # @ T8th - Brady Deges - 14-10 - 0.5 team points

Long Jump 6th - Xavier Robinson - 23-11 - 3 team points #

Hammer Throw 4th - Kolgan Ohl - 196-5 - 5 team points #

Javelin Throw 14th - Garron Champoux - 166-11 16th - Dylan Van Laeys - 163-1 17th - William Tice - 159-2

Decathlon 1st - Nolan Churchman - 7,158 - 10 team points # @ 100m - 10.66 - 938 LJ - 22-10.5 - 807 SP - 38-7.75 - 593 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 48.23 - 898 110mH - 15.52 - 788 DT - 103-3 - 493 PV - 13-9.25 - 673 JT - 150-1 - 526 1,500m - 4:45.14 - 648

7th - Ethan Salmans - 1,350 - 2 team points 100m - 17.10 - 21 LJ - 7-11.75 - 11 SP - 24-7.75 - 337 HJ - 3-9.25 - 159 400m - DNS 110mH - DNS DT - 88-8 - 406 PV - 6-10.75 - 159 JT - 88-7 - 257 1,500m - DNS

! indicates school record # indicates NCAA DII national qualifying mark @ indicates All-MIAA performance Bold indicates 2023 MIAA Outdoor Champion

FHSU Athletics JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State track and field
teams had another banner day on the final day of the 2023 MIAA Outdoor
Championships Sunday (May 7), picking up three more conference championships,
nine All-MIAA honors, 11 national qualifying marks and two school records.For the week, the Tigers had five individual event
conference champions (three men, two women), their highest total since 2017, 14
All-MIAA honorees (nine women, five men), their highest total since 2008, and
26 national qualifying performances (16 women, 10 men).The Tiger women recorded their best-ever finish since
joining the MIAA in the 2006-07 season, placing third with 108 points. The team
point total was 20 points more than their previous MIAA-best.The Tiger men racked up 79.5 points, their best point total
in five years, to finish in sixth place, just 3.5 back of fourth place.Lyric Holman climbed to the top of the MIAA podium for the
fifth time in her career after winning the 200m dash finals with a time of
23.82. It was a wind-legal lifetime best for the Junction City, Kan. native
that improved her season-best by 0.16 seconds. The senior also finished fifth
in the 100m dash with a season-best time of 11.45 that ranks 10th in NCAA
Division II this season.After breaking the school record with a time of 10.23 in the
100m dash prelims, Philip Landrum duplicated that effort in the finals on
Sunday to finish in first place by a full tenth of a second. It was Landrum's
fourth conference championship, including two relay titles and a pair of
individual championships.Regan Hodsden continued her impressive sophomore season for
the Tigers, earning her fifth All-MIAA medal of the year after winning the
5,000m run with a time of 17:54.48. The Mitchell, Neb. native was All-MIAA,
All-Region and All-American in cross country and earned a pair of All-MIAA
medals both indoors and outdoors. Jaycee Vath was sixth in the 5K with a time
of 18:17.42, contributing six team points.Landrum capped off the weekend alongside Hayden Albright,
Ethan Lang and Nolan Churchman on the 4x400m relay team that finished second
with a school-record time of 3:10.52. The quartet previously won the indoor
4x400m title before climbing onto the All-MIAA podium for the second time this
year on Sunday.The women's 4x400m relay team of Holman, Reba Mader, Taylor
Savolt and Mattie Rossi also broke the school record en route to an All-MIAA
finish. The Tigers crossed the line in 3:44.72, 0.4 seconds ahead of the
previous school record.Earlier in the day Savolt and Rossi both finished on the
All-MIAA podium in the 400m hurdles. Savolt ran a lifetime best 59.45 to finish
second, climbing into sixth on the NCAA Division II national performance list
this season, while Rossi was just behind in third with a time of 59.55. Chloe
Stanley was sixth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:04.51, giving the Tigers
17 team points from the single race. Rossi earlier finished fifth in the 100m
hurdles with a time of 14.09.Emily Salmans earned her third All-MIAA medal with a
second-place finish in the 1,500m run, completing the race in 4:38.77. Faith
Little was sixth in the same race with a time of 4:40.56, earning three team
points and etching her name in seventh on the FHSU DII era performance chart. Salmans
later finished sixth in the 800m run finals with a time of 2:17.25.Ethan Lang is now the owner of 12 All-MIAA awards after
finishing third in the 800m run finals with a time of 1:53.00. Aaron Mangan
(1:55.11) was fifth in that race and Trever Medina (1:56.35) was sixth, giving
the Tigers 13 team points from one middle distance race. Medina also
contributed five team points in the 1,500m run via a fourth-place finish
(3:49.76).Albright finished fourth in the 400m dash finals after
crossing the line in 47.91, good for five team points. He also teamed up with
Landrum, Kenny Fritsch and Toby Wahlmeier to run the 4x100m relay in 40.83,
good for fifth place and four more team points.The women's 4x100m relay team of Jasey Downing, Kinley
Brown, Tori Poe and Holman opened the day with a time of 46.67, good for fifth
place and four team points.Two Tigers scored team points in field events on Sunday,
including Jessica Saunders finishing fifth in the discus throw with a top toss
of 134-3 and Dayton Williams placing seventh in the high jump after a clearance
of the bar at 6-9.The Tigers will return to action next Saturday (May 13) at
the Loper Twilight in Kearney, Neb. with one last chance to improve their
standing on the national qualifying list. The 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships
are scheduled for May 25-27 in Pueblo, Colo.Full FHSU Results - SundayWomen 100m Dash Finals 5th - Lyric Holman - 11.45 - 4 team points #100m Hurdles Finals 5th - Mattie Rossi - 14.09 - 4 team points #200m Dash Finals 1st - Lyric Holman - 23.82 - 10 team points # @400m Hurdles Finals 2nd - Taylor Savolt - 59.45 - 8 team points # @ 3rd - Mattie Rossi - 59.55 - 6 team points # @ 6th - Chloe Stanley - 1:04.51 - 3 team points800m Run Finals 6th - Emily Salmans - 2:17.25 - 3 team points1,500m Run 2nd - Emily Salmans - 4:38.77 - 8 team points @ 6th - Faith Little - 4:40.56 - 3 team points5,000m Run 1st - Regan Hodsden - 17:54.48 - 10 team points @ 6th - Jaycee Vath - 18:17.42 - 3 team points 11th - Darian Hudgeons - 18:41.40 19th - Elizabeth Fender - 19:07.04 27th - Elka Billings - 19:49.474x100m Relay 5th - Jasey Downing, Kinley Brown, Tori Poe, Lyric Holman -
46.67 - 4 team points #4x400m Relay 3rd - Lyric Holman, Reba Mader, Taylor Savolt, Mattie Rossi
- 3:44.72 - 6 team points ! # @Shot Put 12th - Liberty Booker - 40-4.25Discus Throw 5th - Jessica Saunders - 134-3 - 4 team points 16th - Kieran Burke - 123-0Men 100m Dash Finals 1st - Philip Landrum - 10.23 - 10 team points ! # @400m Dash Finals 4th - Hayden Albright - 47.91 - 5 team points800m Run Finals 3rd - Ethan Lang - 1:53.00 - 6 team points @ 5th - Aaron Mangan - 1:55.11 - 4 team points 6th - Trever Medina - 1:56.35 - 3 team points1,500m Run 4th - Trever Medina - 3:49.76 - 5 team points 9th - Aaron Mangan - 3:56.34 23rd - Andrew Waller - 4:08.605,000m Run 9th - Jaret Pfizenmaier - 15:36.32 15th - Javyn Contreras - 15:56.744x100m Relay 5th - Kenny Fritsch, Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Philip
Landrum - 40.83 - 4 team points #4x400m Relay 2nd - Hayden Albright, Philip Landrum, Ethan Lang, Nolan
Churchman - 3:10.52 - 8 team points ! # @High Jump 7th - Dayton Williams - 6-9 - 2 team points #Triple Jump 10th - Blake Harnden - 43-4 11th - Xavier Robinson - 42-6Discus Throw 9th - Kolgan Ohl - 154-2Full FHSU Results - Saturday Women 100m Dash Prelims 5th - Lyric Holman - 11.66 q # 10th - Tori Poe - 12.06100m Hurdles Prelims 7th - Mattie Rossi - 14.28 q 9th - Chloe Stanley - 14.49200m Dash Prelims 2nd - Lyric Holman - 23.98 Q # 19th - Tori Poe - 25.14 25th - Kinley Brown - 25.61 26th - Jasey Downing - 25.68400m Dash Prelims 19th - Reba Mader - 58.95 20th - Kinley Brown - 59.36 21st - Jasey Downing - 59.79400m Hurdles Prelims 2nd - Taylor Savolt - 1:00.74 Q # 5th - Mattie Rossi - 1:01.41 q # 8th - Chloe Stanley - 1:02.93 q800m Run Prelims 4th - Emily Salmans - 2:13.54 Q 12th - Faith Little - 2:16.27 16th - Hannah Wiebe - 2:18.9710,000m Run 2nd - Regan Hodsden - 36:57.85 - 8 team points @ 6th - Jaycee Vath - 37:45.27 - 3 team points 15th - Elka Billings - 40:00.12Pole Vault Annabeth Baalmann - NH Kaitlin Lindstrom - NHLong Jump 14th - Hadley Williams - 15-5 16th - Anndee Davidson - 15-2Hammer Throw 12th - Liberty Booker - 159-11Javelin Throw 3rd - Addie Berens - 139-10 - 6 team points # @ 5th - Rhyann Brown - 139-0 - 4 team points # 16th - Patrisha Doll - 120-8Heptathlon 2nd - Mattie Rossi - 5,163 - 8 team points # @ 100mH - 14.20 - 950 # HJ - 5-4.5 - 783 SP - 31-2.75 - 498 200m - 24.92 - 894 LJ - 17-11.75 - 694 JT - 101-3 - 493 800m - 2:18.00 - 851 6th - Chloe Stanley - 4,660 - 3 team points # 100mH - 14.62 - 892 HJ - 4-8.25 - 544 SP - 35-2.75 - 578 200m - 25.75 - 819 LJ - 16-11.25 - 603 JT - 91-0 - 434 800m - 2:22.51 - 7909th - Hadley Williams - 3,674 100mH - 15.98 - 717\ HJ - 4-4.75 - 449 SP - 30-0.25 - 474 200m - 26.96 - 715 LJ - 15-6.25 - 487 JT - 71-0 - 320800m - 2:45.46 - 512 10th - Ellie Dusselier - 3,621 100mH - 16.90 - 608 HJ - 4-10.75 - 610 SP - 28-0.5 - 435 200m - 28.62 - 583 LJ - 14-11.5 - 443 JT - 74-4 - 338 800m - 2:37.33 - 604DNF - Taylor Savolt 100mH - 14.67 - 886 HJ - 4-8.25 - 544Men 100m Dash Prelims 5th - Philip Landrum - 10.23 q ! #200m Dash Prelims 19th - Toby Wahlmeier - 22.12 20th - Kenny Fritsch - 22.14400m Dash Prelims 7th - Hayden Albright - 47.65 q #800m Run Prelims 3rd - Trever Medina - 1:51.93 Q 5th - Ethan Lang - 1:51.87 Q 6th - Aaron Mangan - 1:52.15 Q 13th - Kaden Wren - 1:53.76 14th - Isaac Radke - 1:54.0610,000m Run 7th - Jaret Pfizenmaier - 31:39.46 - 2 team pointsPole Vault 1st - Ryan Stanley - 17-5 - 10 team points # @ T8th - Brady Deges - 14-10 - 0.5 team pointsLong Jump 6th - Xavier Robinson - 23-11 - 3 team points #Hammer Throw 4th - Kolgan Ohl - 196-5 - 5 team points #Javelin Throw 14th - Garron Champoux - 166-11 16th - Dylan Van Laeys - 163-1 17th - William Tice - 159-2Decathlon 1st - Nolan Churchman - 7,158 - 10 team points # @ 100m - 10.66 - 938 LJ - 22-10.5 - 807 SP - 38-7.75 - 593 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 48.23 - 898 110mH - 15.52 - 788 DT - 103-3 - 493 PV - 13-9.25 - 673 JT - 150-1 - 526 1,500m - 4:45.14 - 6487th - Ethan Salmans - 1,350 - 2 team points 100m - 17.10 - 21 LJ - 7-11.75 - 11 SP - 24-7.75 - 337 HJ - 3-9.25 - 159 400m - DNS 110mH - DNS DT - 88-8 - 406 PV - 6-10.75 - 159 JT - 88-7 - 257 1,500m - DNS ! indicates school record # indicates NCAA DII national qualifying mark @ indicates All-MIAA performance Bold indicates 2023 MIAA Outdoor Champion

👟Women Third, Men Fifth, Three More Champs at MIAA Outdoor Championships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

Noda was 5 for 7 with three doubles, a triple, four runs and four RBIs in the first two games of the series between teams tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 8-26.

“He's swinging the bat,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “He's learned early in the season that when you're as patient as he's been coming through the minor leagues, these big-league guys will attack you. He's been a little more aggressive in the zone and that's created some results.”

Noda is just trying to keep an even keel.

“My job is to get on base any way I can,” he said. “The last two days I've been doing a pretty good job of it. I'm just sticking to my approach and grinding it out. I've been getting good pitches and not missing them.”

Ken Waldichuk (1-2) allowed four runs, six hits and six walks in five innings with six strikeouts. His 115 pitches were the most he's thrown in his major-league career.

“I really wanted to get through five and help out the bullpen a little bit,” Waldichuk said. “I'm really happy that Kots let me stay out there.

"I was battling a lot with my command. Once I walked (Michael Massey leading off the fifth), I knew it was go time.”

Zach Jackson retired Bobby Witt Jr. on a game-ending groundout with two on for his first save this season.

Brady Singer (2-4) gave up five runs and six hits in four innings.

Kansas City honored Lorenzo Cain in a pregame ceremony. A member of the 2015 World Series champions, Cain signed a one-day contract to retire with the Royals. The team drew 29,549, its highest home crowd since opening day.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Noda was 5 for 7 with three doubles, a triple, four runs and four RBIs in the first two games of the series between teams tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 8-26.“He's swinging the bat,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “He's learned early in the season that when you're as patient as he's been coming through the minor leagues, these big-league guys will attack you. He's been a little more aggressive in the zone and that's created some results.”Noda is just trying to keep an even keel.“My job is to get on base any way I can,” he said. “The last two days I've been doing a pretty good job of it. I'm just sticking to my approach and grinding it out. I've been getting good pitches and not missing them.”Ken Waldichuk (1-2) allowed four runs, six hits and six walks in five innings with six strikeouts. His 115 pitches were the most he's thrown in his major-league career.“I really wanted to get through five and help out the bullpen a little bit,” Waldichuk said. “I'm really happy that Kots let me stay out there."I was battling a lot with my command. Once I walked (Michael Massey leading off the fifth), I knew it was go time.”Zach Jackson retired Bobby Witt Jr. on a game-ending groundout with two on for his first save this season.Brady Singer (2-4) gave up five runs and six hits in four innings.Kansas City honored Lorenzo Cain in a pregame ceremony. A member of the 2015 World Series champions, Cain signed a one-day contract to retire with the Royals. The team drew 29,549, its highest home crowd since opening day.The Royals had seven baserunners in the last three innings but didn't score."To leave that many guys stranded you have to have some good at-bats, too, to put them on base,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “We put a lot of good at-bats together so there is a flip side to everything.”Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI double in the first, but Esteury Ruiz's two-run single in the second and JJ Bleday's homer in the third built a 3-1 lead. Ryan Noda hit an RBI triple in the fourth and scored on Brent Rooker's double.It marked the first series win of season for the Athletics after losing their first 10 series.“For this club, we know where we're at,” Kotsay said. “We know the hole we dug ourselves. Our focus is on winning each day. I don't think the weight of not winning a series was impactful. But it definitely does feel good to get our first series win.”Freddy Fermin's solo homer and Witt's two-run drive, a 434-foot drive for his sixth homer this season, cut the deficit to one run in the bottom half.UP NEXTRHP Mason Miller (0-1, 3.52 ERA) starts Sunday for Oakland and LHP Ryan Yarbrough (0-4, 7.40 ERA) for the Royals.