ABILENE - The TMP-Marian baseball team returned to the diamond for the first time in 10 days Friday and split their doubleheader with Abilene. The Monarchs lost the first game 17-2 but came back to win the second contest 7-2.

The Monarchs are now 3-5 on the season. They travel to Great Bend for a doubleheader with the Panthers on Tuesday.

Game 1: Abilene 17, TMP-Marian 2 (4 innings) The Monarchs struck first with a run in the top of the first but the Cowboys answered with four in the bottom of the inning then scored six in the second, two in the third and five in the fourth for the run-rule win.

Caden Dinkel took the loss allowing 10 runs (3 earned) on six hits with two walks and one strikeout over two innings.

Game 2: Abilene 7, TMP-Marian 2 Freshman Carson Liles held Abilene to two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and four walks and picked up the complete game victory.

The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the fifth to break a 2-2 tie then added three key insurance runs in the seventh.

TMP used two walks and a Caden Dinkel single to load the bases in the fifth. Kandall Walker broke the tie with a sacrifice fly which scored Joey Mindrup. Ian Nehls followed with a single which scored Dinkel to put the Monarchs up 4-2.

Tregor Williby, Adler Brown and Dinkel drove in runs in the seventh.

Dinkel, Mindrup, Garrett Feauto and Brown all had two hits

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 </figure>Hays PostABILENE - The TMP-Marian baseball team returned to the diamond for the first time in 10 days Friday and split their doubleheader with Abilene. The Monarchs lost the first game 17-2 but came back to win the second contest 7-2.The Monarchs are now 3-5 on the season. They travel to Great Bend for a doubleheader with the Panthers on Tuesday.Game 1: Abilene 17, TMP-Marian 2 (4 innings) The Monarchs struck first with a run in the top of the first but the Cowboys answered with four in the bottom of the inning then scored six in the second, two in the third and five in the fourth for the run-rule win.Caden Dinkel took the loss allowing 10 runs (3 earned) on six hits with two walks and one strikeout over two innings.Game 2: Abilene 7, TMP-Marian 2 Freshman Carson Liles held Abilene to two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and four walks and picked up the complete game victory.The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the fifth to break a 2-2 tie then added three key insurance runs in the seventh.TMP used two walks and a Caden Dinkel single to load the bases in the fifth. Kandall Walker broke the tie with a sacrifice fly which scored Joey Mindrup. Ian Nehls followed with a single which scored Dinkel to put the Monarchs up 4-2.Tregor Williby, Adler Brown and Dinkel drove in runs in the seventh.Dinkel, Mindrup, Garrett Feauto and Brown all had two hits

⚾ Liles complete game helps Monarchs to split in Abilene

DODGE CITY - The TMP-Marian softball team ran their winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep over Dodge City Friday. The Monarchs won 13-1 and 12-3 and is now 11-3 on the season.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 13, Dodge City 1 (6 innings) The Monarchs scored seven runs in the top of the third then added two in the fourth and four in the sixth.

Hannah Garcia and Jaci VonLintel both had three hits. VonLintel tripled and drove in four runs. Karli Komarek added two hits in drove in three runs.

Maddie Augustine (8-3) allowed one unearned run on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks for the win.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 12, Dodge City 3 The Monarchs used a six-run sixth to break open a tie game. they then added three in the seventh for insurance.

Maddie Augustine (9-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts and a walk for the complete game victory.

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 </figure>Hays PostDODGE CITY - The TMP-Marian softball team ran their winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep over Dodge City Friday. The Monarchs won 13-1 and 12-3 and is now 11-3 on the season.Game 1: TMP-Marian 13, Dodge City 1 (6 innings) The Monarchs scored seven runs in the top of the third then added two in the fourth and four in the sixth.Hannah Garcia and Jaci VonLintel both had three hits. VonLintel tripled and drove in four runs. Karli Komarek added two hits in drove in three runs.Maddie Augustine (8-3) allowed one unearned run on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks for the win.Game 2: TMP-Marian 12, Dodge City 3 The Monarchs used a six-run sixth to break open a tie game. they then added three in the seventh for insurance.Hannah Garcia had four of TMP's 15 hits.Maddie Augustine (9-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts and a walk for the complete game victory.

🥎 TMP-Marian runs win streak to eight with sweep of Red Demons

SALINA - The Hays High boys golf team shot a 333 and finished in third place at the Salina South Invitational Friday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.

Ashton Bickle shot a 7-over-par 79 and finished in sixth place. Landon Clark tied for 11th with an 82 and Caleb Thompson shot an 85 and finished in 17th place.

Emporia won the team title with a 322, eight shots better than McPherson and 11 ahead of the Indians.

The Spartans Caden Massey was the top medalists with a 1-under-par 71.

Hays PostSALINA - The Hays High boys golf team shot a 333 and finished in third place at the Salina South Invitational Friday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.Ashton Bickle shot a 7-over-par 79 and finished in sixth place. Landon Clark tied for 11th with an 82 and Caleb Thompson shot an 85 and finished in 17th place.Emporia won the team title with a 322, eight shots better than McPherson and 11 ahead of the Indians.The Spartans Caden Massey was the top medalists with a 1-under-par 71.

⛳ HHS boys golfers finish 3rd in Salina, Bickle in top 10

WICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its 14th&nbsp;and 15th&nbsp;shutouts of the season on Friday in a doubleheader sweep at Newman University. The Tigers won by scores of 7-0 and 3-0, improving to 29-18 overall and 11-9 in the MIAA. Newman fell to 15-35 overall, 3-17 in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;picked up her third shutout of the season in game one, a contest that was scoreless all the way until a big Tiger rally in the seventh, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;made history once again this season with her second no-hitter of 2023 in game two. Game 1: Fort Hays State 7, Newman 0 Game one was a scoreless pitching and defensive battle all the way up to the seventh inning, when Fort Hays State broke through in a big way. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;single to lead off the final inning ballooned into a seven-run rally for the Tigers as they went on to pick up their 14th&nbsp;shutout of the season. The Tigers managed just two hits off of Newman starter Madison Dewitt through the first six innings before finally getting runners into scoring position with the rally in the seventh. Shepard led off the seventh with a single up the middle and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;followed with a single to left field.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;then dropped down a nice bunt in front of the plate for a single to load the bases.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;battled her way to a full count, fouled off some pitches, and eventually drove a ball into the right field corner for a two-RBI double, scoring Shepard and Tiffany to break the scoreless tie.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;drew a one-out walk to load the bases once again, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;made it 4-0 in favor of FHSU with a two-RBI single up the middle. That brought Dewitt's outing to an end as she lasted 6.1 innings, recording four strikeouts. Four of the six runs she was charged with were earned. Megan Walz took over in the circle the rest of the way. A Newman error helped load the bases for a third time and Shepard eventually picked up an RBI single to make it 5-0. Tiffany capped the Tiger rally with another two-RBI single up the middle, extending the lead to seven. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;limited Newman to five hits and walked just one the way to her third shutout of the season. She stranded runners at third base in both the second and third innings with ground ball outs. Carlson struck out three, moving to 11-6 on the season. Game 2: Fort Hays State 3, Newman 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;became just the second player in FHSU softball program history to throw more than one no-hitter in a career, shutting down Newman to help the Tigers to a doubleheader sweep. The Tigers collected all of their runs and hits in the fourth on their way to a 3-0 win. Schmidt hit Newman's leadoff batter on just her second pitch of the game, but after that she had electric stuff and dominated her way to 21 consecutive outs. The hit batter was all that kept Schmidt from throwing a perfect game, but she was perfect after the little blip to open the game. Schmidt finished with five strikeouts and induced plenty of weak contact throughout the game as the Tiger defense remained flawless behind her. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;opened the fourth with a single and moved up to second base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;then broke the scoreless tie between the teams, just like she did in game one, with an RBI single up the middle to score Beggs. With two outs and runners at second and third,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a big two-RBI double to the wall in left field. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season with the win. She threw her other no-hitter this season at Southwestern Oklahoma State back on March 28 in Weatherford, Okla. She walked just one batter and struck out three in that contest. Fort Hays State looks to keep their momentum rolling in a big doubleheader with nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Apr. 22) in Edmond. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its 14th&nbsp;and 15th&nbsp;shutouts of the season on Friday in a doubleheader sweep at Newman University. The Tigers won by scores of 7-0 and 3-0, improving to 29-18 overall and 11-9 in the MIAA. Newman fell to 15-35 overall, 3-17 in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;picked up her third shutout of the season in game one, a contest that was scoreless all the way until a big Tiger rally in the seventh, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;made history once again this season with her second no-hitter of 2023 in game two. Game 1: Fort Hays State 7, Newman 0 Game one was a scoreless pitching and defensive battle all the way up to the seventh inning, when Fort Hays State broke through in a big way. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;single to lead off the final inning ballooned into a seven-run rally for the Tigers as they went on to pick up their 14th&nbsp;shutout of the season. The Tigers managed just two hits off of Newman starter Madison Dewitt through the first six innings before finally getting runners into scoring position with the rally in the seventh. Shepard led off the seventh with a single up the middle and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;followed with a single to left field.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;then dropped down a nice bunt in front of the plate for a single to load the bases.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;battled her way to a full count, fouled off some pitches, and eventually drove a ball into the right field corner for a two-RBI double, scoring Shepard and Tiffany to break the scoreless tie.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;drew a one-out walk to load the bases once again, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;made it 4-0 in favor of FHSU with a two-RBI single up the middle. That brought Dewitt's outing to an end as she lasted 6.1 innings, recording four strikeouts. Four of the six runs she was charged with were earned. Megan Walz took over in the circle the rest of the way. A Newman error helped load the bases for a third time and Shepard eventually picked up an RBI single to make it 5-0. Tiffany capped the Tiger rally with another two-RBI single up the middle, extending the lead to seven. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;limited Newman to five hits and walked just one the way to her third shutout of the season. She stranded runners at third base in both the second and third innings with ground ball outs. Carlson struck out three, moving to 11-6 on the season. Game 2: Fort Hays State 3, Newman 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;became just the second player in FHSU softball program history to throw more than one no-hitter in a career, shutting down Newman to help the Tigers to a doubleheader sweep. The Tigers collected all of their runs and hits in the fourth on their way to a 3-0 win. Schmidt hit Newman's leadoff batter on just her second pitch of the game, but after that she had electric stuff and dominated her way to 21 consecutive outs. The hit batter was all that kept Schmidt from throwing a perfect game, but she was perfect after the little blip to open the game. Schmidt finished with five strikeouts and induced plenty of weak contact throughout the game as the Tiger defense remained flawless behind her. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;opened the fourth with a single and moved up to second base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;then broke the scoreless tie between the teams, just like she did in game one, with an RBI single up the middle to score Beggs. With two outs and runners at second and third,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a big two-RBI double to the wall in left field. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season with the win. She threw her other no-hitter this season at Southwestern Oklahoma State back on March 28 in Weatherford, Okla. She walked just one batter and struck out three in that contest. Fort Hays State looks to keep their momentum rolling in a big doubleheader with nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Apr. 22) in Edmond. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.

🥎 Schmidt no-hitter, Carlson shutout lifts Tigers to sweep at Newman

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Legendary K-State Athletics figure Ernie Barrett, affectionately known as 'Mr. K-State,' with his trademark firm handshake, passed away on Friday morning (April 21) at the age of 93 in Manhattan, Kan.

Celebration of Life&nbsp;is planned for 1 p.m., CT on Thursday, April 27 at Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The service and reception are open to the public.&nbsp;A memorial for Ernie Barrett, "Mr. K-State" has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation with donations benefitting the&nbsp;Ernie and Bonnie Barrett Family Men's Basketball Scholarship. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fksufoundation.org%2Fgive%2Fbarrett&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cklannou%40kstatesports.com%7Cfbf2103ddecd48ea071e08db42822439%7C5a31d35ec35349f980a97f967cb9e5be%7C1%7C0%7C638176898980432345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LwjvQHZat7jp9%2BXwUw4Dc6nR%2BbuipWTDOfAis%2FZH3Hk%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett</a>.&nbsp; Barrett is survived by his wife of 72 years,&nbsp;Bonnie, his son&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;and a grandson&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ernie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ruby Barrett) and son&nbsp;Duane. Born in Pratt, Kan., on August 27, 1929, Barrett called Wellington, Kan., his home, where he led Wellington High School to its only state championship in 1947 as an all-state basketball player. Recruited by the likes of Kansas' Phog Allen and Oklahoma State's Henry Iba out of high school, Barrett chose Kansas State, beginning a long association in 1948 when he entered the university as a freshman basketball player for Hall of Fame head coach&nbsp;Jack Gardner&nbsp;and then freshman coach and future Hall of Famer&nbsp;Fred "Tex" Winter. Barrett was a two-time graduate of the university, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1951 and a master's degree in journalism in 1956. During his near 75-year association with K-State, Barrett served the university as a student-athlete (1948-51), assistant basketball coach (1958-64), assistant athletics director (1963-69), director of athletics (1969-75), university consultant (1988-91) and director of development (1991-2007). His list of accolades and achievements are nearly endless. As a student-athlete, he captained the 1950-51 team that opened venerable Ahearn Field House while guiding the Wildcats to the Final Four as the school's first consensus All-American. As an assistant coach to Winter, he was part of two Final Fours (1959 and 1964) and five Big Eight titles from 1958-64. Later as athletics director and fundraiser, he was instrumental in the hiring of legendary coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;as men's basketball coach in 1970 and helped spearhead numerous athletics facilities, including Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Colbert Hills Golf Course, Tointon Family Stadium and R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. Barrett was a charter member of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990, while the university erected a statue of him in front of Bramlage Coliseum in 1999 as a tribute to his many contributions. He was named to the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was selected to the school's 13-member All-Century Basketball Team in 2003. His number 22 jersey hangs in the rafters of Bramlage Coliseum after he was honored by the school in 2005. Barrett was associated with three of K-State's four all-time Final Four appearances, including the first in 1951 as a player and two as an assistant coach in 1959 and 1964, while he was part of teams that won a combined seven Big Seven or Big Eight Conference titles (1950, 1951, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964). As a basketball player, Barrett famously led the Wildcats to their first and only NCAA Championship game during his storybook senior season in 1950-51, while earning First Team All-America honors on the team that opened historic Ahearn Field House. He averaged a team-leading 10.3 points as a senior en route to helping K-State to a 25-4 overall record, which included the Big Seven Holiday Tournament and Big Seven regular-season titles and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament, the Wildcats defeated No. 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 2 Oklahoma State to set up a matchup with Kentucky in the NCAA title. Due to a shoulder injury, he was limited to just 4 points in the championship game, which the Wildcats lost 68-58. Overall, the Wildcats were 54-22 (.711) during Barrett's 3-year playing career, which included a pair of Big Seven Conference titles in 1950 and 1951. He scored 675 points in 77 career games. As a senior, Barrett earned First Team All-America honors from the Helms Foundation,&nbsp;The Sporting News&nbsp;and International News Service, while he was selected for second team honors by Converse Yearbook and Look magazine as well as third team honors from the UPI. He was also unanimous First Team All-Big Seven. Upon graduating from K-State, Barrett was one of his four Wildcats taken in the 1951 NBA Draft, as the Boston Celtics took him with the seventh pick of the first round. Due to his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-53, he deferred his commitment with the Celtics until 1953, playing two seasons (1953-54 and 1955-56) for the legendary&nbsp;Red Auerbach&nbsp;and alongside Hall of Fame player&nbsp;Bob Cousy, helping the Celtics to the Eastern Division finals twice. Barrett returned to his alma mater as assistant alumni secretary for the K-State Alumni Association in 1955 before becoming an assistant coach for Winter in 1958. He spent six seasons (1958-64) on Winter's staff, helping the Wildcats to a 123-36 (.774) record cumulating in the 1964 Final Four. The team shared or won the Big Eight regular-season title five times in his six seasons on the coaching staff, boasting a 72-12 (.857) mark in conference play, with Final Four appearances in 1959 and 1964.&nbsp; Barrett moved full-time into the administrative ranks in the fall of 1964 before succeeding&nbsp;Bebe Lee&nbsp;as the school's director of athletics on March 10, 1969. He was the first Kansas-born athlete to lead the department. He spent seven years (1969-75) leading the athletics department, in which, he hired the school's all-time winningest coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;while leading fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium (now Bill Snyder Family Stadium), the athletic dormitory and the R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. After leaving for the private sector, Barrett returned to his alma mater in 1991 as the department's director of development for which he served until his retirement in 2007. University statements on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: University President&nbsp;Dr. Richard Linton "Ernie Barrett has always been a shining example of what it means to be a K-Stater. From his storied success at K-State — both on and off the court — to his achievements in the NBA, and later, his transformative time as an athletics administrator for the university, Ernie embodied the work ethic, dedication and tenacity that are hallmarks of the Wildcat spirit. We will always celebrate and hold dear the legacy of Mr. K-State and all he accomplished for our great university." Director of Athletics&nbsp;Gene Taylor "Today is a sad day for Kansas State University. Ernie Barrett poured his heart and soul into K-State for an amazing 75-plus years, and we would not be where we are today as an institution and athletics program without him. As a former athletics director, he was always supportive of me and the decisions I made, and that meant the world to me. His&nbsp;symbolic handshake will forever be remembered as a symbol of his care and love for both people and Kansas State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and the entire Barrett family." President and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association&nbsp;Amy Button Renz "I will always be grateful to Ernie for his support and friendship. When I became president and CEO of the Alumni Association, Ernie provided valuable insight into the world of athletics and helped the association establish a new elevated partnership with the athletics department.&nbsp;When we started the campaign to build the K-State Alumni Center, he helped us raise funds and then Ernie and his family personally donated. The Barrett Wildcat Den is named in their honor. I have so many wonderful memories of him and his love for K-State. I was so excited when he received the Association's Wildcat Pride Award, but my favorite memory is sitting next to him when the 2018 men's basketball team defeated Kentucky to advance to the Elite Eight. Ernie was so excited!&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State. My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie, Brad, and all of Ernie's loved ones." Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a> "Known for his firm handshakes and his neck hugs, Ernie enjoyed an incredibly well-lived life that I was blessed to be part of as the men's basketball coach at his alma mater. He might be the greatest Wildcat of all-time. In his near 75-year association with this great school, he accomplished nearly everything you can imagine from playing Final Fours to hiring Hall of Fame coaches to helping build the very building our teams play in today. He came to visit me before every home game and was incredibly welcoming to me and my staff in our first year. No one loved this university and its basketball team more than him. I'm sending love and prayers to his wife Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of their family. What a remarkable life." Head Football Coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman "Ernie cared so deeply about Kansas State, and I appreciated our friendship and his personal interest in our football program. Everyone knows Ernie for his figurative handshake, but what I will remember most is a person who spent nearly three-quarters of a century trying to make his alma mater a better place. He is the true definition of a K-Stater, and Bonnie and the rest of the Barrett family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers." Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Jeff Mittie "Nobody loved Kansas State more than Ernie Barrett. He was a true legend. You could see his passion for Kansas State the minute he stepped out of his car to come by the Ice practice facility just to stop in and watch the teams. He took such great pride in this community and in Kansas State. He will be greatly missed." Hall of Fame football coach&nbsp;Bill Snyder "Ernie was the dearest of friends, one of the greatest K-Staters in the world, and a special, special man and husband. He was one of the first individuals I met when I visited Manhattan and was significant as anyone in formulating my decision to come to Kansas State. Never in my 40-plus years here have I met anyone who meant more or did more for a university than Ernie. He sought out opportunities to promote Kansas State University and the athletics program everywhere he was. While he was truly one of the most recognizable K-Staters across the state, Ernie was amazingly received in our Western Kansas communities and was embraced in an astounding way. It was astonishing to witness people bring their children and family members just to meet Ernie and shake his hand. He and Bonnie have been so meaningful to Manhattan, Kansas State University and the entire state of Kansas, and he will be dearly missed." Other notable figures on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: President of Interim HealthCare Topeka and family friend&nbsp;Jill Stehley Harrison "Ernie developed the relationships that truly transformed K-State.&nbsp;He built those with a&nbsp;firm handshake, a handwritten note, a personal passion for a project, and the trust that goes along with that.&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State.&nbsp;We were all fortunate to have him in our lives." Longtime athletics donor&nbsp;Mary Vanier "Ernie Barrett had a passion for Kansas State University and the Athletics Programs that is unmatched.&nbsp; Starting as a player, then administrator, fund raiser and constant supporter, I really can't name anyone who has had more of an impact on K-State Athletics than Ernie.&nbsp;Together with his wife Bonnie, they are the patriarch and matriarch of the K-State Family.&nbsp;Ernie's friendship, humor and bone crushing handshake will be greatly missed."&nbsp; Longtime athletics donors&nbsp;Howard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patricia Sherwood "There will no longer or ever will be the handshake that Ernie shared with thousands over the 75 years of his life as a Wildcat. The purple will fade a bit without our Ernie. The MAN and Bonnie will always be loved and never forgotten." Longtime athletics donor and professional golfer&nbsp;Jim Colbert "Ernie was Mr. K-State. He devoted all of his adult life to the betterment and development of the University. There would be no Colbert Hills without Ernie. There would be no Bramlage Coliseum, Bill Snyder Family Stadium and many other facilities on campus. There will never be another Ernie. The relationships he developed and friendships he made stretch all across the country." &nbsp; Former University Chief of Staff&nbsp;Jackie Hartman Borck&nbsp;(daughter of the late Jack Hartman) "A force of nature, Ernie Barrett is recognized by all. Whether it be his handshake, his fist pump, or his persuasive efforts, he loves and is loyal to Kansas State University.&nbsp;The Jack and Pat Hartman family is forever indebted to Ernie for bringing us to Manhattan.&nbsp;He introduced us to the power of purple and the K-State Family which we love as well." Former athletics director and current Big 12 Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;Tim Weiser "Ernie represents a bygone era of K-State Athletics. I think he is the only AD that K-State has had that was a former student-athlete which would also be a unique piece of history that you rarely see today. He was an important person for me personally as he could open many doors and connect me with so many people that were essential to the future growth of K-State. His knowledge and understanding about K-State basketball was second to none. He will be sorely missed as there will never be another Ernie Barrett." Former athletics director and current Wake Forest athletics director&nbsp;John Currie "Ernie Barrett's competitive spirit, loyalty and passion for K-State was unmatched. I'll remember him fondly, including my initial meeting with him and Bonnie in their home, where he coached up this rookie AD on all things K-State from a yellow legal pad to-do-list. Godspeed to Mr. K-State!" Oklahoma State Director of Athletics and former K-State assistant AD&nbsp;Chad Weiberg "Like so many others, I will be forever grateful for Ernie. He took me under his wing when I first came to K-State Athletics and introduced me to everyone he knew. I will cherish the memories of our trips to Western Kansas. On those drives I heard stories about the people and places he loved so much. And people loved him. To have Mr. K-State take a new, unknown fundraiser under his wing changed everything for me. And I hope I was able to take that and play a small role in doing good for the school he dedicated his life to and make him proud. Thank you, Mr. K-State! Love you, Ernie." Former men's basketball player, assistant coach, and head coach&nbsp;Lon Kruger "Certainly, the tag "Mr. K-State" sums up Ernie Barrett perfectly. There is no one in the history of Kansas State University that had a genuine love and devotion to the institution like Ernie. Through his association and service to K-State as a basketball player, coach, athletics director, and fundraiser he touched thousands of lives. He will be dearly missed by all those who love K-State. My prayers are with Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of his family." Former men's basketball coach Bob Huggins and current West Virginia head coach&nbsp;Bob Huggins "Ernie was Mr. K-State in every way possible. He was great to me and my staff when we were there, and I'll never forget our conversations. He was a tremendous person who was Mr. K-State through and through." Former men's basketball coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber "All of us will remember Ernie for his bone crushing handshakes and enormous hugs. However, Megan and I will always appreciate Ernie's kind heart and true friendship.&nbsp;It was our honor and privilege to have Ernie and Bonnie as our dear friends and neighbors." Former men's basketball player and assistant coach and current Illinois head coach&nbsp;Brad Underwood ""The name fits him. He was an incredibly gifted athlete in his time. But his passion and pride for his University were never in doubt. Known for his firm handshake, and his ability to never forget a name will always stick with me, along with the grab at the back of the neck. Also known for his uncanny ability to pour a very stiff drink and was always present at as many Kansas State functions as possible. He celebrated every single win, no matter the sport, for K-State. He left no doubt to wear his heart was. There has never been a better representative of our University than Ernie. EMAW."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Legendary K-State Athletics figure Ernie Barrett, affectionately known as 'Mr. K-State,' with his trademark firm handshake, passed away on Friday morning (April 21) at the age of 93 in Manhattan, Kan.Celebration of Life&nbsp;is planned for 1 p.m., CT on Thursday, April 27 at Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The service and reception are open to the public.&nbsp;A memorial for Ernie Barrett, "Mr. K-State" has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation with donations benefitting the&nbsp;Ernie and Bonnie Barrett Family Men's Basketball Scholarship. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fksufoundation.org%2Fgive%2Fbarrett&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cklannou%40kstatesports.com%7Cfbf2103ddecd48ea071e08db42822439%7C5a31d35ec35349f980a97f967cb9e5be%7C1%7C0%7C638176898980432345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LwjvQHZat7jp9%2BXwUw4Dc6nR%2BbuipWTDOfAis%2FZH3Hk%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett</a>.&nbsp; Barrett is survived by his wife of 72 years,&nbsp;Bonnie, his son&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;and a grandson&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ernie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ruby Barrett) and son&nbsp;Duane. Born in Pratt, Kan., on August 27, 1929, Barrett called Wellington, Kan., his home, where he led Wellington High School to its only state championship in 1947 as an all-state basketball player. Recruited by the likes of Kansas' Phog Allen and Oklahoma State's Henry Iba out of high school, Barrett chose Kansas State, beginning a long association in 1948 when he entered the university as a freshman basketball player for Hall of Fame head coach&nbsp;Jack Gardner&nbsp;and then freshman coach and future Hall of Famer&nbsp;Fred "Tex" Winter. Barrett was a two-time graduate of the university, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1951 and a master's degree in journalism in 1956. During his near 75-year association with K-State, Barrett served the university as a student-athlete (1948-51), assistant basketball coach (1958-64), assistant athletics director (1963-69), director of athletics (1969-75), university consultant (1988-91) and director of development (1991-2007). His list of accolades and achievements are nearly endless. As a student-athlete, he captained the 1950-51 team that opened venerable Ahearn Field House while guiding the Wildcats to the Final Four as the school's first consensus All-American. As an assistant coach to Winter, he was part of two Final Fours (1959 and 1964) and five Big Eight titles from 1958-64. Later as athletics director and fundraiser, he was instrumental in the hiring of legendary coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;as men's basketball coach in 1970 and helped spearhead numerous athletics facilities, including Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Colbert Hills Golf Course, Tointon Family Stadium and R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. Barrett was a charter member of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990, while the university erected a statue of him in front of Bramlage Coliseum in 1999 as a tribute to his many contributions. He was named to the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was selected to the school's 13-member All-Century Basketball Team in 2003. His number 22 jersey hangs in the rafters of Bramlage Coliseum after he was honored by the school in 2005. Barrett was associated with three of K-State's four all-time Final Four appearances, including the first in 1951 as a player and two as an assistant coach in 1959 and 1964, while he was part of teams that won a combined seven Big Seven or Big Eight Conference titles (1950, 1951, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964). As a basketball player, Barrett famously led the Wildcats to their first and only NCAA Championship game during his storybook senior season in 1950-51, while earning First Team All-America honors on the team that opened historic Ahearn Field House. He averaged a team-leading 10.3 points as a senior en route to helping K-State to a 25-4 overall record, which included the Big Seven Holiday Tournament and Big Seven regular-season titles and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament, the Wildcats defeated No. 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 2 Oklahoma State to set up a matchup with Kentucky in the NCAA title. Due to a shoulder injury, he was limited to just 4 points in the championship game, which the Wildcats lost 68-58. Overall, the Wildcats were 54-22 (.711) during Barrett's 3-year playing career, which included a pair of Big Seven Conference titles in 1950 and 1951. He scored 675 points in 77 career games. As a senior, Barrett earned First Team All-America honors from the Helms Foundation,&nbsp;The Sporting News&nbsp;and International News Service, while he was selected for second team honors by Converse Yearbook and Look magazine as well as third team honors from the UPI. He was also unanimous First Team All-Big Seven. Upon graduating from K-State, Barrett was one of his four Wildcats taken in the 1951 NBA Draft, as the Boston Celtics took him with the seventh pick of the first round. Due to his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-53, he deferred his commitment with the Celtics until 1953, playing two seasons (1953-54 and 1955-56) for the legendary&nbsp;Red Auerbach&nbsp;and alongside Hall of Fame player&nbsp;Bob Cousy, helping the Celtics to the Eastern Division finals twice. Barrett returned to his alma mater as assistant alumni secretary for the K-State Alumni Association in 1955 before becoming an assistant coach for Winter in 1958. He spent six seasons (1958-64) on Winter's staff, helping the Wildcats to a 123-36 (.774) record cumulating in the 1964 Final Four. The team shared or won the Big Eight regular-season title five times in his six seasons on the coaching staff, boasting a 72-12 (.857) mark in conference play, with Final Four appearances in 1959 and 1964.&nbsp; Barrett moved full-time into the administrative ranks in the fall of 1964 before succeeding&nbsp;Bebe Lee&nbsp;as the school's director of athletics on March 10, 1969. He was the first Kansas-born athlete to lead the department. He spent seven years (1969-75) leading the athletics department, in which, he hired the school's all-time winningest coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;while leading fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium (now Bill Snyder Family Stadium), the athletic dormitory and the R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. After leaving for the private sector, Barrett returned to his alma mater in 1991 as the department's director of development for which he served until his retirement in 2007. University statements on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: University President&nbsp;Dr. Richard Linton "Ernie Barrett has always been a shining example of what it means to be a K-Stater. From his storied success at K-State — both on and off the court — to his achievements in the NBA, and later, his transformative time as an athletics administrator for the university, Ernie embodied the work ethic, dedication and tenacity that are hallmarks of the Wildcat spirit. We will always celebrate and hold dear the legacy of Mr. K-State and all he accomplished for our great university." Director of Athletics&nbsp;Gene Taylor "Today is a sad day for Kansas State University. Ernie Barrett poured his heart and soul into K-State for an amazing 75-plus years, and we would not be where we are today as an institution and athletics program without him. As a former athletics director, he was always supportive of me and the decisions I made, and that meant the world to me. His&nbsp;symbolic handshake will forever be remembered as a symbol of his care and love for both people and Kansas State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and the entire Barrett family." President and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association&nbsp;Amy Button Renz "I will always be grateful to Ernie for his support and friendship. When I became president and CEO of the Alumni Association, Ernie provided valuable insight into the world of athletics and helped the association establish a new elevated partnership with the athletics department.&nbsp;When we started the campaign to build the K-State Alumni Center, he helped us raise funds and then Ernie and his family personally donated. The Barrett Wildcat Den is named in their honor. I have so many wonderful memories of him and his love for K-State. I was so excited when he received the Association's Wildcat Pride Award, but my favorite memory is sitting next to him when the 2018 men's basketball team defeated Kentucky to advance to the Elite Eight. Ernie was so excited!&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State. My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie, Brad, and all of Ernie's loved ones." Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a> "Known for his firm handshakes and his neck hugs, Ernie enjoyed an incredibly well-lived life that I was blessed to be part of as the men's basketball coach at his alma mater. He might be the greatest Wildcat of all-time. In his near 75-year association with this great school, he accomplished nearly everything you can imagine from playing Final Fours to hiring Hall of Fame coaches to helping build the very building our teams play in today. He came to visit me before every home game and was incredibly welcoming to me and my staff in our first year. No one loved this university and its basketball team more than him. I'm sending love and prayers to his wife Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of their family. What a remarkable life." Head Football Coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman "Ernie cared so deeply about Kansas State, and I appreciated our friendship and his personal interest in our football program. Everyone knows Ernie for his figurative handshake, but what I will remember most is a person who spent nearly three-quarters of a century trying to make his alma mater a better place. He is the true definition of a K-Stater, and Bonnie and the rest of the Barrett family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers." Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Jeff Mittie "Nobody loved Kansas State more than Ernie Barrett. He was a true legend. You could see his passion for Kansas State the minute he stepped out of his car to come by the Ice practice facility just to stop in and watch the teams. He took such great pride in this community and in Kansas State. He will be greatly missed." Hall of Fame football coach&nbsp;Bill Snyder "Ernie was the dearest of friends, one of the greatest K-Staters in the world, and a special, special man and husband. He was one of the first individuals I met when I visited Manhattan and was significant as anyone in formulating my decision to come to Kansas State. Never in my 40-plus years here have I met anyone who meant more or did more for a university than Ernie. He sought out opportunities to promote Kansas State University and the athletics program everywhere he was. While he was truly one of the most recognizable K-Staters across the state, Ernie was amazingly received in our Western Kansas communities and was embraced in an astounding way. It was astonishing to witness people bring their children and family members just to meet Ernie and shake his hand. He and Bonnie have been so meaningful to Manhattan, Kansas State University and the entire state of Kansas, and he will be dearly missed." Other notable figures on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: President of Interim HealthCare Topeka and family friend&nbsp;Jill Stehley Harrison "Ernie developed the relationships that truly transformed K-State.&nbsp;He built those with a&nbsp;firm handshake, a handwritten note, a personal passion for a project, and the trust that goes along with that.&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State.&nbsp;We were all fortunate to have him in our lives." Longtime athletics donor&nbsp;Mary Vanier "Ernie Barrett had a passion for Kansas State University and the Athletics Programs that is unmatched.&nbsp; Starting as a player, then administrator, fund raiser and constant supporter, I really can't name anyone who has had more of an impact on K-State Athletics than Ernie.&nbsp;Together with his wife Bonnie, they are the patriarch and matriarch of the K-State Family.&nbsp;Ernie's friendship, humor and bone crushing handshake will be greatly missed."&nbsp; Longtime athletics donors&nbsp;Howard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patricia Sherwood "There will no longer or ever will be the handshake that Ernie shared with thousands over the 75 years of his life as a Wildcat. The purple will fade a bit without our Ernie. The MAN and Bonnie will always be loved and never forgotten." Longtime athletics donor and professional golfer&nbsp;Jim Colbert "Ernie was Mr. K-State. He devoted all of his adult life to the betterment and development of the University. There would be no Colbert Hills without Ernie. There would be no Bramlage Coliseum, Bill Snyder Family Stadium and many other facilities on campus. There will never be another Ernie. The relationships he developed and friendships he made stretch all across the country." &nbsp; Former University Chief of Staff&nbsp;Jackie Hartman Borck&nbsp;(daughter of the late Jack Hartman) "A force of nature, Ernie Barrett is recognized by all. Whether it be his handshake, his fist pump, or his persuasive efforts, he loves and is loyal to Kansas State University.&nbsp;The Jack and Pat Hartman family is forever indebted to Ernie for bringing us to Manhattan.&nbsp;He introduced us to the power of purple and the K-State Family which we love as well." Former athletics director and current Big 12 Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;Tim Weiser "Ernie represents a bygone era of K-State Athletics. I think he is the only AD that K-State has had that was a former student-athlete which would also be a unique piece of history that you rarely see today. He was an important person for me personally as he could open many doors and connect me with so many people that were essential to the future growth of K-State. His knowledge and understanding about K-State basketball was second to none. He will be sorely missed as there will never be another Ernie Barrett." Former athletics director and current Wake Forest athletics director&nbsp;John Currie "Ernie Barrett's competitive spirit, loyalty and passion for K-State was unmatched. I'll remember him fondly, including my initial meeting with him and Bonnie in their home, where he coached up this rookie AD on all things K-State from a yellow legal pad to-do-list. Godspeed to Mr. K-State!" Oklahoma State Director of Athletics and former K-State assistant AD&nbsp;Chad Weiberg "Like so many others, I will be forever grateful for Ernie. He took me under his wing when I first came to K-State Athletics and introduced me to everyone he knew. I will cherish the memories of our trips to Western Kansas. On those drives I heard stories about the people and places he loved so much. And people loved him. To have Mr. K-State take a new, unknown fundraiser under his wing changed everything for me. And I hope I was able to take that and play a small role in doing good for the school he dedicated his life to and make him proud. Thank you, Mr. K-State! Love you, Ernie." Former men's basketball player, assistant coach, and head coach&nbsp;Lon Kruger "Certainly, the tag "Mr. K-State" sums up Ernie Barrett perfectly. There is no one in the history of Kansas State University that had a genuine love and devotion to the institution like Ernie. Through his association and service to K-State as a basketball player, coach, athletics director, and fundraiser he touched thousands of lives. He will be dearly missed by all those who love K-State. My prayers are with Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of his family." Former men's basketball coach Bob Huggins and current West Virginia head coach&nbsp;Bob Huggins "Ernie was Mr. K-State in every way possible. He was great to me and my staff when we were there, and I'll never forget our conversations. He was a tremendous person who was Mr. K-State through and through." Former men's basketball coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber "All of us will remember Ernie for his bone crushing handshakes and enormous hugs. However, Megan and I will always appreciate Ernie's kind heart and true friendship.&nbsp;It was our honor and privilege to have Ernie and Bonnie as our dear friends and neighbors." Former men's basketball player and assistant coach and current Illinois head coach&nbsp;Brad Underwood ""The name fits him. He was an incredibly gifted athlete in his time. But his passion and pride for his University were never in doubt. Known for his firm handshake, and his ability to never forget a name will always stick with me, along with the grab at the back of the neck. Also known for his uncanny ability to pour a very stiff drink and was always present at as many Kansas State functions as possible. He celebrated every single win, no matter the sport, for K-State. He left no doubt to wear his heart was. There has never been a better representative of our University than Ernie. EMAW."&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State mourns the passing of Mr. K-State Ernie Barrett

Fort Hays State (18-26, 8-19 MIAA) vs. Northwest Missouri State (10-30, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2023 Pack the Park Weekend Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Radio • KAYS (94.3/1400) (Friday/Saturday)

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The Fort Hays State baseball team will play their final home series of the season this weekend (April 21-23) as they host Northwest Missouri State for a three-game conference series. This weekend will also serve as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/3/31/baseball-pack-the-park-weekend-set-for-apr-21-23.aspx">Pack the Park</a>&nbsp;weekend for FHSU Baseball with Curt Pfannenstiel Day/Senior Day taking place on Sunday. Friday's contest will take place at 6 p.m. and the final two games of the series are slated to begin at 1 p.m. Senior Day festivities will begin about 30 minutes prior to first pitch on Sunday.

Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12 for the game on Friday evening. FHSU students get in FREE with a valid Tiger Card. All-sport season ticket holders will also get in free of charge. The Saturday and Sunday games will be FREE admission for everyone.

The Tigers started out strong last weekend with a 15-2 win over Missouri Western in the series opener, but they came out on the losing end of two close contests falling 5-4 in game two and 6-5 in the ten-inning rubber match. FHSU leads all of DII with 51 sacrifice bunts. The Tigers are tied for the third-most triples in the MIAA (15) while ranking sixth in runs scored (308), RBI (271), walks drawn (201), and on base percentage (.404).

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the team with a .350 batting average followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;with a .346 average. Scott leads the squad with 56 hits, 14 doubles, and 32 walks drawn. Scott and Ural also have the two best on base percentages, .470 and .458 respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;has driven in a team-best 47 runs while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;has crossed the plate a team-high 44 times. Despite dealing with an injury in the middle of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;leads the team with nine home runs and a slugging percentage of .586.

The Tiger starting rotation has had some solid games on the mound as of late.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>&nbsp;has posted a 3-0 record as a starter with a 4.89 ERA, the lowest of Tiger starters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;recorded his third complete game of the season in the 4-2 win over Newman last Tuesday which was followed by a complete game from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;in the series opening win against Missouri Western where he allowed only two runs over seven innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;overtook the team lead in strikeouts (43) with a seven punchout performance in Sunday's series finale. Boies made his first appearance on the mound since March 14 against the Griffons tossing a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts.

Fort Hays State trails the all-time series with Northwest Missouri State 37-26 after dropping a three-game series to the Bearcats in Maryville last season. The Tigers swept the Bearcats in their last series at Larks Park back in 2021.

The Bearcats fell one game short of a sweep of Central Oklahoma in their last conference series before falling to William Jewell in a midweek contest. Cole Slibowski leads NWMSU at the plate batting .344 with seven doubles and a home run. Alex Slocum has made 11 starts on the mound for the Bearcats posting a 4.55 ERA over 61.1 innings of work.

Fort Hays State vs Northwest Missouri State April 21-23, 2023&nbsp;–&nbsp;Larks Park – Pack the Park Weekend Game&nbsp;1 • Friday, April 21 • 6&nbsp;p.m. Game 2 • Saturday, April 22 • 1 p.m. Game 3 • Sunday, April 23 • 1 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (18-26, 8-19 MIAA) vs. Northwest Missouri State (10-30, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2023 Pack the Park Weekend Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Radio • KAYS (94.3/1400) (Friday/Saturday)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KAYS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>The Fort Hays State baseball team will play their final home series of the season this weekend (April 21-23) as they host Northwest Missouri State for a three-game conference series. This weekend will also serve as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/3/31/baseball-pack-the-park-weekend-set-for-apr-21-23.aspx">Pack the Park</a>&nbsp;weekend for FHSU Baseball with Curt Pfannenstiel Day/Senior Day taking place on Sunday. Friday's contest will take place at 6 p.m. and the final two games of the series are slated to begin at 1 p.m. Senior Day festivities will begin about 30 minutes prior to first pitch on Sunday.Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12 for the game on Friday evening. FHSU students get in FREE with a valid Tiger Card. All-sport season ticket holders will also get in free of charge. The Saturday and Sunday games will be FREE admission for everyone.The Tigers started out strong last weekend with a 15-2 win over Missouri Western in the series opener, but they came out on the losing end of two close contests falling 5-4 in game two and 6-5 in the ten-inning rubber match. FHSU leads all of DII with 51 sacrifice bunts. The Tigers are tied for the third-most triples in the MIAA (15) while ranking sixth in runs scored (308), RBI (271), walks drawn (201), and on base percentage (.404).<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the team with a .350 batting average followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;with a .346 average. Scott leads the squad with 56 hits, 14 doubles, and 32 walks drawn. Scott and Ural also have the two best on base percentages, .470 and .458 respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;has driven in a team-best 47 runs while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;has crossed the plate a team-high 44 times. Despite dealing with an injury in the middle of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;leads the team with nine home runs and a slugging percentage of .586.The Tiger starting rotation has had some solid games on the mound as of late.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>&nbsp;has posted a 3-0 record as a starter with a 4.89 ERA, the lowest of Tiger starters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;recorded his third complete game of the season in the 4-2 win over Newman last Tuesday which was followed by a complete game from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;in the series opening win against Missouri Western where he allowed only two runs over seven innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;overtook the team lead in strikeouts (43) with a seven punchout performance in Sunday's series finale. Boies made his first appearance on the mound since March 14 against the Griffons tossing a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts.Fort Hays State trails the all-time series with Northwest Missouri State 37-26 after dropping a three-game series to the Bearcats in Maryville last season. The Tigers swept the Bearcats in their last series at Larks Park back in 2021.The Bearcats fell one game short of a sweep of Central Oklahoma in their last conference series before falling to William Jewell in a midweek contest. Cole Slibowski leads NWMSU at the plate batting .344 with seven doubles and a home run. Alex Slocum has made 11 starts on the mound for the Bearcats posting a 4.55 ERA over 61.1 innings of work.Fort Hays State vs Northwest Missouri State April 21-23, 2023&nbsp;–&nbsp;Larks Park – Pack the Park Weekend Game&nbsp;1 • Friday, April 21 • 6&nbsp;p.m. Game 2 • Saturday, April 22 • 1 p.m. Game 3 • Sunday, April 23 • 1 p.m.

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LIBERAL - The Hays High girls' soccer team extended their win streak to five straight matches with a 6-0 win at Liberal Thursday.

The Indians jumped out early with four first half goals.

Dani Willeford scored first at the 10 minute mark on an assist from Katie Dinkel. Kinslee Newell forced an own goal with her cross at the 25th minute. Karlee Crispein pushed the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 32nd minute then Sienna Lummus scored off a pass from Ava Biggs in the 37th minute.

Crispin added a second goal in the 61st minute then Willeford closed out the scoring on a penalty kick in the 76th minute.

Hays High is now 8-2 overall and 4-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host Great Bend on Monday.

Hays PostLIBERAL - The Hays High girls' soccer team extended their win streak to five straight matches with a 6-0 win at Liberal Thursday.The Indians jumped out early with four first half goals.Dani Willeford scored first at the 10 minute mark on an assist from Katie Dinkel. Kinslee Newell forced an own goal with her cross at the 25th minute. Karlee Crispein pushed the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 32nd minute then Sienna Lummus scored off a pass from Ava Biggs in the 37th minute.Crispin added a second goal in the 61st minute then Willeford closed out the scoring on a penalty kick in the 76th minute.Katie
Gutierrez had one save in goal.Hays High is now 8-2 overall and 4-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host Great Bend on Monday.

⚽ HHS blanks Liberal for fifth straight win

HAYS - The Hays High softball team completed the season sweep of Great Bend. After an 8-1 win in Great Bend Tuesday, the Indians won 11-1 and 5-0 Thursday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

HHS extend their winning streak to four games and is now 8-3 overall and 8-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host TMP-Marian on Thursday, April 27.

Game 1: Hays 11, Great Bend 1 (5 innings) The Indians scored nine runs in the bottom of the second inning to take control. Their first 10 batters all reached safely.

Riley Dreher allowed one unearned run on four hits and picked up the complete game victory.

Morgen Berry went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs. Aubree Thomas also had two hits including a triple and drove in three.

Game 2: Hays 5, Great Bend 0 Hays scored four runs in the fifth to break open a one-run game. Elle Dreiling, Morgen Berry, Avery Solida all drive in runs in the frame.

Riley Dreher has two of the Indians six hits and drives in a run. Solida finished with two RBIs.

Aubree Thomas scattered seven hits with seven strikeouts and three walks for the complete game win.

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 </figure>Hays PostHAYS - The Hays High softball team completed the season sweep of Great Bend. After an 8-1 win in Great Bend Tuesday, the Indians won 11-1 and 5-0 Thursday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.HHS extend their winning streak to four games and is now 8-3 overall and 8-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host TMP-Marian on Thursday, April 27.Game 1: Hays 11, Great Bend 1 (5 innings) The Indians scored nine runs in the bottom of the second inning to take control. Their first 10 batters all reached safely.Riley Dreher allowed one unearned run on four hits and picked up the complete game victory.Morgen Berry went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs. Aubree Thomas also had two hits including a triple and drove in three.Game 2: Hays 5, Great Bend 0 Hays scored four runs in the fifth to break open a one-run game. Elle Dreiling, Morgen Berry, Avery Solida all drive in runs in the frame.Riley Dreher has two of the Indians six hits and drives in a run. Solida finished with two RBIs.Aubree Thomas scattered seven hits with seven strikeouts and three walks for the complete game win.

🥎 HHS completes season sweep of Great Bend

DODGE CITY-&nbsp;Hays High finished 12th and TMP-Marian 13th at Thursday's Dodge City Invitational golf tournament held at the Mariah Hills Golf Course.

The Indians had a team total of 351 and the Monarchs 357. Goddard-Eisenhower won the team title with a 290, Bishop Carroll was second at 300 and Salina-Sacred Heart third at 302.

Ashton Bickle led Hays High with an 81 and tied for 32nd place.&nbsp; Pake Dewey had the low round of 84 for the Monarchs and finished in 39th place.

Ellinwood's Drew Heinz won the individual title with a 3-under-par 68.

Hays PostDODGE CITY-&nbsp;Hays High finished 12th and TMP-Marian 13th at Thursday's Dodge City Invitational golf tournament held at the Mariah Hills Golf Course.The Indians had a team total of 351 and the Monarchs 357. Goddard-Eisenhower won the team title with a 290, Bishop Carroll was second at 300 and Salina-Sacred Heart third at 302.Ashton Bickle led Hays High with an 81 and tied for 32nd place.&nbsp; Pake Dewey had the low round of 84 for the Monarchs and finished in 39th place.Ellinwood's Drew Heinz won the individual title with a 3-under-par 68.

⛳ HHS and TMP compete in Dodge City

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State seniors Layke Heimerman (football) and Emily Reitz (women's soccer) received the 2023 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award. Both receive the honor based off athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and training, nominated for the award by Fort Hays State Strength and Conditioning Coach Doug Boucher. Heimerman completed his fourth year playing football for the Tigers in 2022. Though he battled injury issues the last two years of his career, he collected an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection in 2021. Heimerman finished with 105 tackles and one interception in his career over 34 games. He was a member of the Tiger football team for six years, redshirting his first year at FHSU and had one year of eligibility restored due to the season lost to COVID in 2020. He was a six-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and earned the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award in 2021. He maintained a GPA of at least 3.7 throughout his collegiate career and was a member of two teams that qualified for the NCAA Playoffs (2017 &amp; 2018). A native of Halstead, Kan., Heimerman is working toward an MBA in Marketing at FHSU and already holds a bachelor's degree in Communications (Public Relations and Advertising). Reitz completed her fourth year with FHSU women's soccer in 2022. She was instrumental in helping FHSU qualify for the NCAA Tournament in 2022, the team's first appearance in the national tournament since 2016. Reitz was an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection at defender in 2022. She played the entirety of 14 matches and helped the Tiger defense to an 0.71 goals against average for the season. The Tigers matched their program record for shutouts in a season with 12. Reitz played in 52 official matches for the Tigers throughout her career, while also competing in the unofficial spring season of 2020-21. Reitz was a four-time recipient of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and MIAA Academic Excellence awards for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her collegiate career. She collected MIAA Scholar-Athlete honors in 2022 when she garnered All-MIAA honors for her efforts on the pitch. A native of Longmont, Colo., Reitz is a Health and Human Performance major at FHSU with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Therapy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State seniors Layke Heimerman (football) and Emily Reitz (women's soccer) received the 2023 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award. Both receive the honor based off athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and training, nominated for the award by Fort Hays State Strength and Conditioning Coach Doug Boucher. Heimerman completed his fourth year playing football for the Tigers in 2022. Though he battled injury issues the last two years of his career, he collected an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection in 2021. Heimerman finished with 105 tackles and one interception in his career over 34 games. He was a member of the Tiger football team for six years, redshirting his first year at FHSU and had one year of eligibility restored due to the season lost to COVID in 2020. He was a six-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and earned the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award in 2021. He maintained a GPA of at least 3.7 throughout his collegiate career and was a member of two teams that qualified for the NCAA Playoffs (2017 &amp; 2018). A native of Halstead, Kan., Heimerman is working toward an MBA in Marketing at FHSU and already holds a bachelor's degree in Communications (Public Relations and Advertising). Reitz completed her fourth year with FHSU women's soccer in 2022. She was instrumental in helping FHSU qualify for the NCAA Tournament in 2022, the team's first appearance in the national tournament since 2016. Reitz was an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection at defender in 2022. She played the entirety of 14 matches and helped the Tiger defense to an 0.71 goals against average for the season. The Tigers matched their program record for shutouts in a season with 12. Reitz played in 52 official matches for the Tigers throughout her career, while also competing in the unofficial spring season of 2020-21. Reitz was a four-time recipient of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and MIAA Academic Excellence awards for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her collegiate career. She collected MIAA Scholar-Athlete honors in 2022 when she garnered All-MIAA honors for her efforts on the pitch. A native of Longmont, Colo., Reitz is a Health and Human Performance major at FHSU with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Therapy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FHSU's Heimerman and Reitz receive 2023 NSCA All-American athlete award

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🏐 Smith Center coach headed to Kansas volleyball Hall of Fame

COLBY — Kenny Hernandez began his role as the Colby Community College athletic director this week. Hernandez fills the position vacated by Mike Saddler, who is leaving to become the commissioner of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

"We are extremely excited to have Athletic Director Hernandez join the Colby Community College family," said President Dr. Seth Carter. "Kenny is enthusiastic about advancing the Trojans in the classroom and within their respective sports. He is dedicated to student success and a great fit."

Hernandez came to Colby after four years as the assistant athletic director for communications at Seward County Community College. He was the primary contact with all seven Saints athletic programs for media relations, gameday operations, on-site manager, and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee advisor. In the fall 2022 semester, he was the interim men's and women's tennis coach and guided the women's program to its first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) singles national championship. His leadership in the conference was as a voting member in the KJCCC Player of the Week committee for Division I softball, women's basketball, and volleyball.

He was also active in the community as an ambassador with the Liberal Chamber of Commerce.

The Minneapolis, Minn., native started at Colby on April 17.

"I want to thank the leadership at Colby Community College for this opportunity to lead the athletic department," Hernandez said. "The passion and excitement I have for Colby Community College will shine through my work, attitude, and involvement on campus."

Before his time at Seward, Hernandez was involved with NJCAA athletics for four years as the voice of the Tetons at Williston State College in North Dakota. He also worked at radio stations in his hometown of Minneapolis and owned a mobile DJ service in multiple locations.

Hernandez holds a bachelor's degree in communication studies with a minor in English and a certificate in leadership and public service from Iowa State University. In December, he will graduate with a master's degree in sports management from the University of Kansas.

In his free time, he likes to attend sporting events and read.

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY — Kenny Hernandez began his role as the Colby Community College athletic director this week. Hernandez fills the position vacated by Mike Saddler, who is leaving to become the commissioner of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference."We are extremely excited to have Athletic Director Hernandez join the Colby Community College family," said President Dr. Seth Carter. "Kenny is enthusiastic about advancing the Trojans in the classroom and within their respective sports. He is dedicated to student success and a great fit."Hernandez came to Colby after four years as the assistant athletic director for communications at Seward County Community College. He was the primary contact with all seven Saints athletic programs for media relations, gameday operations, on-site manager, and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee advisor. In the fall 2022 semester, he was the interim men's and women's tennis coach and guided the women's program to its first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) singles national championship. His leadership in the conference was as a voting member in the KJCCC Player of the Week committee for Division I softball, women's basketball, and volleyball.He was also active in the community as an ambassador with the Liberal Chamber of Commerce.The Minneapolis, Minn., native started at Colby on April 17."I want to thank the leadership at Colby Community College for this opportunity to lead the athletic department," Hernandez said. "The passion and excitement I have for Colby Community College will shine through my work, attitude, and involvement on campus."Before his time at Seward, Hernandez was involved with NJCAA athletics for four years as the voice of the Tetons at Williston State College in North Dakota. He also worked at radio stations in his hometown of Minneapolis and owned a mobile DJ service in multiple locations.Hernandez holds a bachelor's degree in communication studies with a minor in English and a certificate in leadership and public service from Iowa State University. In December, he will graduate with a master's degree in sports management from the University of Kansas.In his free time, he likes to attend sporting events and read.

Hernandez named athletic director at Colby CC

BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men's golf team closed out the 2022-23 season with an eighth place finish at the MIAA Championships held at Silo Ridge Golf &amp; Country Club. The Tigers Jackson Rader and Parker Krob both finished in the&nbsp;top 25.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rader recorded his second top 25 finish at the MIAA Championships, tying for 22nd. The sophomore&nbsp; had rounds of 76, 77, and 75. Krob tied for 24th, just one stroke back of Rader. Krob's 13-over par served to be eight strokes better than his performance at last year's MIAA Championship. He recorded six birdies in total and shot rounds of 75, 77 and 77.

Bryce Cowan had the Tigers lowest round of 74 in his second round. Cowan shot an 81 in the first round and a 78 in the final round for a total of 233. The senior finished in 35th&nbsp;place. Tanner Copeland&nbsp;turned in a 46th&nbsp;place finish (+26, 242). Dustin Nichols&nbsp;finished one slot behind Copeland in 47th (+27, 243). For the second straight year Central Missouri walked away with an individual title after Alex Gentry clinched the tournament's top spot shooting 4-under par. Gentry finished two strokes ahead of former Hays High standout Tradgon McCrae of Missouri Southern State.

McCrae was named the MIAA Golfer of the Year, finishing atop the standings with 39.5 points. Tradgon placed in the top-five in the three designated events he competed in.

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 </figure>Hays PostBOLIVAR, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men's golf team closed out the 2022-23 season with an eighth place finish at the MIAA Championships held at Silo Ridge Golf &amp; Country Club. The Tigers Jackson Rader and Parker Krob both finished in the&nbsp;top 25.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rader recorded his second top 25 finish at the MIAA Championships, tying for 22nd. The sophomore&nbsp; had rounds of 76, 77, and 75. Krob tied for 24th, just one stroke back of Rader. Krob's 13-over par served to be eight strokes better than his performance at last year's MIAA Championship. He recorded six birdies in total and shot rounds of 75, 77 and 77.Bryce Cowan had the Tigers lowest round of 74 in his second round. Cowan shot an 81 in the first round and a 78 in the final round for a total of 233. The senior finished in 35th&nbsp;place. Tanner Copeland&nbsp;turned in a 46th&nbsp;place finish (+26, 242). Dustin Nichols&nbsp;finished one slot behind Copeland in 47th (+27, 243). For the second straight year Central Missouri walked away with an individual title after Alex Gentry clinched the tournament's top spot shooting 4-under par. Gentry finished two strokes ahead of former Hays High standout Tradgon McCrae of Missouri Southern State.<figure>
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 </figure>McCrae was named the MIAA Golfer of the Year, finishing atop the standings with 39.5 points. Tradgon placed in the top-five in the three designated events he competed in.

⛳ FHSU places two in top 25 at MIAA Championship, McCrae places second

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien and the rest of the red-hot Texas Rangers are headed home on a high note.

Semien had three hits and drove in a pair of runs, and Jonah Heim capped a big day for the Rangers offense with a three-run shot in the ninth inning, leading them to a 12-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. That wrapped up a three-game sweep and ran their winning streak to four straight on a 5-1 road trip.

“Everybody is starting to get hot, especially the position players,” said Semien, who has driven in a run in five straight games and 11 total over that stretch. “It's a big road trip for us with all our injuries and definitely a confidence boost.”

In the last few weeks, the Rangers have lost Corey Seager to a hamstring injury and Mitch Garver to a sprained knee.

Imagine how the offense would be performing with them.

Ezequiel Duran added a bases-clearing double Wednesday, and Leody Taveras and Adolis García also drove in two runs apiece, helping the Rangers improve to 12-6 to match the fifth-best start in franchise history.

“You can string together some wins and sweeps, it's always a good sign,” Heim said. “We're just passing the baton.”

Martin Pérez (3-1) allowed three runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings. He's gone at least five in 34 straight starts, the longest streak ever by a Rangers left-hander, though he allowed more than two runs for the first time this season.

They've been outscored 52-15 while losing six straight games, and they have lost nine of their last 10 to fall to 4-15 under first-year manager Matt Quatraro. Kansas City has won just once in 13 games at home this season.

“There's nothing you can do about the first three weeks of the season,” Quatraro said. “Nobody is happy. You don't want to get beat. You don't want to be embarrassed, especially at home in front of your fans.”

Brady Singer (1-2) didn't give the Royals much of a chance Wednesday. He allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while using 97 pitches just to get through five innings. He had four strikeouts, two of them coming on full-count pitches.

Singer looked like he was developing into a staff ace last season, but this year has been a struggle. The young right-hander allowed eight runs on 10 hits in his last start against Atlanta, and he's allowed 18 runs over 16 innings in his last three outings.

“It looked like it was really fine misses,” Quatraro said. “They did a really nice job of not expanding (the strike zone).”

Just like the previous night, when the Rangers jumped on erratic Royals starter Brad Keller, they took advantage of Singer's early trouble finding the strike zone — fine as the misses were — to jump to a 3-0 lead by the end of the second inning.

Semien led off the game with the first of his three singles and Travis Jankowski worked a four-pitch walk before Garcia's sacrifice fly gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Then in the second, Heim drew a leadoff walk before scoring on a double by Taveras, who proceeded to score when Semien sent a single to right field for a 3-0 lead.

Taveras and Semien also drove in runs in the fourth as the Rangers pushed their advantage to 5-1.

The Royals scratched out two runs in the sixth to make it a game, but the Rangers answered with four in the seventh — the binge beginning with a free base due to catcher's interference — before Heim's punctuating three-run shot in the ninth.

“We just have to keep locking in when there's money on the table,” Semien said.

Rangers: RHP Jacob deGrom (wrist soreness) had no discomfort while playing catch Wednesday and expects to make his next scheduled start. DeGrom left Monday's game in Kansas City after four hitless innings. “We'll continue to watch him,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said, “but all went well today.”

Both teams are off Thursday. The Rangers will be back at home Friday night and send RHP Jon Gray (1-1, 3.21 ERA) out for the opener of a three-game series against Oakland. The Royals will be in Los Angeles the same night to face the Angels.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien and the rest of the red-hot Texas Rangers are headed home on a high note.Semien had three hits and drove in a pair of runs, and Jonah Heim capped a big day for the Rangers offense with a three-run shot in the ninth inning, leading them to a 12-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. That wrapped up a three-game sweep and ran their winning streak to four straight on a 5-1 road trip.“Everybody is starting to get hot, especially the position players,” said Semien, who has driven in a run in five straight games and 11 total over that stretch. “It's a big road trip for us with all our injuries and definitely a confidence boost.”In the last few weeks, the Rangers have lost Corey Seager to a hamstring injury and Mitch Garver to a sprained knee.Imagine how the offense would be performing with them.Ezequiel Duran added a bases-clearing double Wednesday, and Leody Taveras and Adolis García also drove in two runs apiece, helping the Rangers improve to 12-6 to match the fifth-best start in franchise history.“You can string together some wins and sweeps, it's always a good sign,” Heim said. “We're just passing the baton.”Martin Pérez (3-1) allowed three runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings. He's gone at least five in 34 straight starts, the longest streak ever by a Rangers left-hander, though he allowed more than two runs for the first time this season.It hardly mattered against the Royals.They've been outscored 52-15 while losing six straight games, and they have lost nine of their last 10 to fall to 4-15 under first-year manager Matt Quatraro. Kansas City has won just once in 13 games at home this season.“There's nothing you can do about the first three weeks of the season,” Quatraro said. “Nobody is happy. You don't want to get beat. You don't want to be embarrassed, especially at home in front of your fans.”Brady Singer (1-2) didn't give the Royals much of a chance Wednesday. He allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while using 97 pitches just to get through five innings. He had four strikeouts, two of them coming on full-count pitches.Singer looked like he was developing into a staff ace last season, but this year has been a struggle. The young right-hander allowed eight runs on 10 hits in his last start against Atlanta, and he's allowed 18 runs over 16 innings in his last three outings.“It looked like it was really fine misses,” Quatraro said. “They did a really nice job of not expanding (the strike zone).”Just like the previous night, when the Rangers jumped on erratic Royals starter Brad Keller, they took advantage of Singer's early trouble finding the strike zone — fine as the misses were — to jump to a 3-0 lead by the end of the second inning.Semien led off the game with the first of his three singles and Travis Jankowski worked a four-pitch walk before Garcia's sacrifice fly gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Then in the second, Heim drew a leadoff walk before scoring on a double by Taveras, who proceeded to score when Semien sent a single to right field for a 3-0 lead.Taveras and Semien also drove in runs in the fourth as the Rangers pushed their advantage to 5-1.The Royals scratched out two runs in the sixth to make it a game, but the Rangers answered with four in the seventh — the binge beginning with a free base due to catcher's interference — before Heim's punctuating three-run shot in the ninth.“We just have to keep locking in when there's money on the table,” Semien said.TRAINER'S ROOMRangers: RHP Jacob deGrom (wrist soreness) had no discomfort while playing catch Wednesday and expects to make his next scheduled start. DeGrom left Monday's game in Kansas City after four hitless innings. “We'll continue to watch him,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said, “but all went well today.”UP NEXTBoth teams are off Thursday. The Rangers will be back at home Friday night and send RHP Jon Gray (1-1, 3.21 ERA) out for the opener of a three-game series against Oakland. The Royals will be in Los Angeles the same night to face the Angels.

⚾Heim, Semien lead Rangers to 12-3 win over KC, series sweep

Carly Lang has been a varsity athlete from the moment she started classes at Hays High School. The volleyball, basketball and soccer standout signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Garden City Community College on Wednesday morning.

Lang has loved volleyball since she started playing in third grade. The combination of fun, energy and intensity that the sport provides makes volleyball the easy choice.&nbsp;

When she started playing varsity as a freshman, Lang realized there was a future for her in the sport.

Third-year coach Shannon Funk said that Lang's coachability along with her athletic ability allowed her to be an all-around player in volleyball. In three-plus years on varsity (not all stats could be found), Lang finished just shy of 1,000 digs despite never being the team's libero. She also played outside and middle in the front row.

During the signing, Coach Funk&nbsp; shared a story from summer volleyball that helped vault Lang's status with the GCCC coaching staff. Funk was approached by a GCCC coach mentioning how they liked Lang and would like to meet her. Funk said she would set it up and mentioned the conversation to her soon-to-be senior. Lang herself headed right over and started talking, impressing her future college coach.

Lang is a two-time 1st Team Western Athletic Conference Volleyball selection. She was 2nd Team in basketball as a junior and first team as a senior. Following her senior year in basketball, Sports in Kansas listed her on the 5A 2nd Team and KBCA named her to its Honorable Mention list.

Hays PostCarly Lang has been a varsity athlete from the moment she started classes at Hays High School. The volleyball, basketball and soccer standout signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Garden City Community College on Wednesday morning.Lang has loved volleyball since she started playing in third grade. The combination of fun, energy and intensity that the sport provides makes volleyball the easy choice.&nbsp;When she started playing varsity as a freshman, Lang realized there was a future for her in the sport.Carly Lang<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/1496304331&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/carly-lang" title="Carly Lang" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Carly Lang</a></div></div>Third-year coach Shannon Funk said that Lang's coachability along with her athletic ability allowed her to be an all-around player in volleyball. In three-plus years on varsity (not all stats could be found), Lang finished just shy of 1,000 digs despite never being the team's libero. She also played outside and middle in the front row.<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/1496304325&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/shannon-funk-about-carly-lang" title="Shannon Funk About Carly Lang" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Shannon Funk About Carly Lang</a></div></div>During the signing, Coach Funk&nbsp; shared a story from summer volleyball that helped vault Lang's status with the GCCC coaching staff. Funk was approached by a GCCC coach mentioning how they liked Lang and would like to meet her. Funk said she would set it up and mentioned the conversation to her soon-to-be senior. Lang herself headed right over and started talking, impressing her future college coach.Lang is a two-time 1st Team Western Athletic Conference Volleyball selection. She was 2nd Team in basketball as a junior and first team as a senior. Following her senior year in basketball, Sports in Kansas listed her on the 5A 2nd Team and KBCA named her to its Honorable Mention list.

Three-sport standout Lang chooses GCCC volleyball

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs track and field
team brought home 17 medals on their way to a second place finish at the
Plainville Invitational track and field meet Tuesday in Plainville.

The TMP boys finished seventh as a team with seven medal
winners.

You can find a list of all TMP medal winners below.

Sophomore Shalee Gottschalk won the 100 meter hurdles for
the Monarchs, their long individual champion. The finished with four second
place finishers.

Macara Rohr was second in the 400 meters and the triple
jump. Gottschalk was third in the triple jump. 

TMP had three placers in the high jump. Shyanne Yost was
second, Aliya Seib fourth and Tessa Wentling finished fifth.

The 4x100 meter relay team also finished second. That team
consisted of Shalee Gottschalk, Shyanne Yost, Macara Rohr and Emma Basgall.

TMP had four third place finishers, two fourth place
finishers, four fifth place finishers and two sixth place finishers.

Norton won the team title with 137 points. TMP was second
with 96 and Ellis was third with 83 points.

Carson Liles was the lone first place finisher for the TMP boys.
He won the pole vault. Liles also finished third in the 400 meters.

They also had two fourth place finishers, one fifth place
and two six place finishers.

Womens Varsity 100 Meters 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Basgall&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.43a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity 200 Meters 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29.03a Thomas More
Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity 400 Meters 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macara Rohr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:08.15a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity 1600 Meters 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ainsleigh Bain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:57.40a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity 100m Hurdles 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.12a Thomas More
Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity 4x100 Relay 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 53.04a Shalee Gottschalk, Shyanne Yost, Macara Rohr, Emma Basgall

Womens Varsity 4x400 Relay 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:52.71a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nevaeh Weigel, Tessa Wentling, Rachel Staab, Anna Cappuccio

Womens Varsity 4x800 Relay 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12:16.83a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel Staab, Ella Bain, Michaela Dickman, Ainsleigh Bain

Womens Varsity Discus 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shyanne Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102-11 Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity High Jump 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shyanne Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-10.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aliya Seib&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-08.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tessa Wentling&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-08.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity Pole Vault 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anna Cappuccio&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8-06.00 Thomas More
Prep-Marian Womens Varsity Long Jump 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Basgall&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15-04.50 Thomas More Prep-Marian 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aliya Seib&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14-08.75 Thomas More Prep-Marian

Womens Varsity Triple Jump 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macara Rohr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33-04.75 Thomas More Prep-Marian 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33-00.25 Thomas More
Prep-Marian

Mens Varsity 400 Meters 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Liles&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 55.80a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Mens Varsity 800 Meters 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:24.92a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Mens Varsity 1600 Meters 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:31.98a Thomas More Prep-Marian

Mens Varsity 3200 Meters 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caleb Marintzer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14:52.39a Thomas More
Prep-Marian

Mens Varsity 4x800 Relay 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:43.90a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker, Caleb Marintzer, William Eck, Zechariah
Dickman

Mens Varsity Pole Vault 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Liles&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11-06.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; William Eck&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9-00.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs track and field
team brought home 17 medals on their way to a second place finish at the
Plainville Invitational track and field meet Tuesday in Plainville.The TMP boys finished seventh as a team with seven medal
winners.You can find a list of all TMP medal winners below.Sophomore Shalee Gottschalk won the 100 meter hurdles for
the Monarchs, their long individual champion. The finished with four second
place finishers.Macara Rohr was second in the 400 meters and the triple
jump. Gottschalk was third in the triple jump. TMP had three placers in the high jump. Shyanne Yost was
second, Aliya Seib fourth and Tessa Wentling finished fifth.The 4x100 meter relay team also finished second. That team
consisted of Shalee Gottschalk, Shyanne Yost, Macara Rohr and Emma Basgall.TMP had four third place finishers, two fourth place
finishers, four fifth place finishers and two sixth place finishers.Norton won the team title with 137 points. TMP was second
with 96 and Ellis was third with 83 points.Carson Liles was the lone first place finisher for the TMP boys.
He won the pole vault. Liles also finished third in the 400 meters.They also had two fourth place finishers, one fifth place
and two six place finishers.Womens Varsity 100 Meters 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Basgall&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.43a Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity 200 Meters 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29.03a Thomas More
Prep-MarianWomens Varsity 400 Meters 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macara Rohr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:08.15a Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity 1600 Meters 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ainsleigh Bain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:57.40a Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity 100m Hurdles 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.12a Thomas More
Prep-MarianWomens Varsity 4x100 Relay 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 53.04a Shalee Gottschalk, Shyanne Yost, Macara Rohr, Emma BasgallWomens Varsity 4x400 Relay 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:52.71a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nevaeh Weigel, Tessa Wentling, Rachel Staab, Anna CappuccioWomens Varsity 4x800 Relay 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12:16.83a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel Staab, Ella Bain, Michaela Dickman, Ainsleigh BainWomens Varsity Discus 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shyanne Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102-11 Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity High Jump 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shyanne Yost&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-10.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aliya Seib&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-08.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tessa Wentling&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4-08.00 Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity Pole Vault 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anna Cappuccio&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8-06.00 Thomas More
Prep-Marian Womens Varsity Long Jump 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Basgall&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15-04.50 Thomas More Prep-Marian 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aliya Seib&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14-08.75 Thomas More Prep-MarianWomens Varsity Triple Jump 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macara Rohr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33-04.75 Thomas More Prep-Marian 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shalee Gottschalk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33-00.25 Thomas More
Prep-MarianBOYSMens Varsity 400 Meters 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Liles&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 55.80a Thomas More Prep-MarianMens Varsity 800 Meters 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:24.92a Thomas More Prep-MarianMens Varsity 1600 Meters 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:31.98a Thomas More Prep-MarianMens Varsity 3200 Meters 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caleb Marintzer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14:52.39a Thomas More
Prep-MarianMens Varsity 4x800 Relay 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas More
Prep-Marian - A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:43.90a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caden Becker, Caleb Marintzer, William Eck, Zechariah
DickmanMens Varsity Pole Vault 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Liles&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11-06.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; William Eck&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9-00.00 Thomas More Prep-Marian

👟TMP girls finish 2nd; boys 7th at Plainville Invite

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bruce Bochy watched from the Texas dugout Tuesday night as, one by one, the Rangers stepped to the plate in the sixth inning to face Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Hernández and sent his pitches right back at him.

All except for the one that Marcus Semien sent over the center field wall.

Semien's three-run shot highlighted a five-run inning that broke open a close game, and Adolis Garcia added another three-run homer in the eighth, as the Rangers routed the Royals 12-2 to reach their best 17-game start since the 2013 season.

Sandy León also drove in a pair of runs, and three Rangers that reached base on walks from erratic Royals starter Brad Keller also scored, as Texas (11-6) improved to five games over .500 for the first time since July 16, 2019.

“That's fun when it's on your side,” Bochy said of the Rangers' big sixth inning, which began with seven consecutive hits. “It did get contagious and that's baseball.”

The Rangers also dealt the Royals their fifth straight loss. They are 1-11 at home this season, and their 4-14 start is the second worst in franchise history behind only the 2-16 start that Kansas City had in 1992.

“You look at that game, it's close. They blew it open with that big sixth inning, but I didn't think the guys came out here thinking about yesterday,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “We were in a good, competitive game and it fell apart.”

Nathan Eovaldi (2-2) went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five. It was quite the bounce back after last week, when the Rangers' right-hander allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings against Kansas City.

“It took me a little bit to find my rhythm,” said Eovaldi, who allowed just one baserunner over his last two innings.

Keller (2-2) allowed three runs on three hits and five walks, including leadoff walks in three of his four innings.

In the third, Brad Miller walked before Travis Jankowski's single gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Then in the fourth, Josh Jung and Robbie Grossman walked before the pair scored on a single by Ezequiel Duran and Miller's fielder's choice.

Still, the Royals were within 3-2 after RBIs by MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel when the Rangers put the game away in the sixth.

Hernández allowed four straight singles to start the inning, including the two-run base hit by León that extended the Rangers' lead. Semien followed with his three-run shot that traveled 417 feet and made it 8-2.

The line for Hernández: five runs on five hits without a batter retired.

“We had role players that did some major contributions and you're going to need that throughout the season,” Bochy said. “You are going to have guys that need to sit, they're going to miss games, and you're going to need someone to step up.”

Amir Garrett gave up two more hits in the sixth, running the Rangers' streak to seven straight to begin the inning. Isbel cut down Jankowski trying to score from second with a spectacular throw from deep center field, though, and Garrett finally was able to settle down enough to prevent Texas from scoring any more runs in the frame.

Given the way the Kansas City offense has performed this season, they already had more than enough.

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom plans to make his next start after leaving Monday night's game after four hitless innings with a sore right wrist. But the Rangers want to see him throw Wednesday before penciling him into the rotation.

“That's good news for us,” Bochy said. “Right now it's all positive, and he's positive on where he's at with that arm.”

Rangers: RHP Jon Gray (bruised right forearm) is “good to go” for his next start, Bochy said. Gray threw two shutout innings against the Astros on Saturday before taking a line drive off Yainer Diaz's bat off the forearm.

Royals: LHP Kris Bubic (forearm flexor strain) will get a second opinion on his injury Thursday. He experienced tightness during his start Saturday against Atlanta and the Royals have some “underlying concerns,” Quatraro said.

Rangers LHP Martin Perez (2-1, 2.87 ERA) faces Royals RHP Brady Singer (1-0, 4.91) in the series finale Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681898863834.jpeg" alt="Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien (2) is congratulated by Sandy Leon, right, after hitting a three-run home run as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, stands at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien (2) is congratulated by Sandy Leon, right, after hitting a three-run home run as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, stands at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bruce Bochy watched from the Texas dugout Tuesday night as, one by one, the Rangers stepped to the plate in the sixth inning to face Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Hernández and sent his pitches right back at him.All except for the one that Marcus Semien sent over the center field wall.Semien's three-run shot highlighted a five-run inning that broke open a close game, and Adolis Garcia added another three-run homer in the eighth, as the Rangers routed the Royals 12-2 to reach their best 17-game start since the 2013 season.Sandy León also drove in a pair of runs, and three Rangers that reached base on walks from erratic Royals starter Brad Keller also scored, as Texas (11-6) improved to five games over .500 for the first time since July 16, 2019.“That's fun when it's on your side,” Bochy said of the Rangers' big sixth inning, which began with seven consecutive hits. “It did get contagious and that's baseball.”The Rangers also dealt the Royals their fifth straight loss. They are 1-11 at home this season, and their 4-14 start is the second worst in franchise history behind only the 2-16 start that Kansas City had in 1992.“You look at that game, it's close. They blew it open with that big sixth inning, but I didn't think the guys came out here thinking about yesterday,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “We were in a good, competitive game and it fell apart.”Nathan Eovaldi (2-2) went six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five. It was quite the bounce back after last week, when the Rangers' right-hander allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings against Kansas City.“It took me a little bit to find my rhythm,” said Eovaldi, who allowed just one baserunner over his last two innings.Keller (2-2) allowed three runs on three hits and five walks, including leadoff walks in three of his four innings.In the third, Brad Miller walked before Travis Jankowski's single gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Then in the fourth, Josh Jung and Robbie Grossman walked before the pair scored on a single by Ezequiel Duran and Miller's fielder's choice.Still, the Royals were within 3-2 after RBIs by MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel when the Rangers put the game away in the sixth.Hernández allowed four straight singles to start the inning, including the two-run base hit by León that extended the Rangers' lead. Semien followed with his three-run shot that traveled 417 feet and made it 8-2.The line for Hernández: five runs on five hits without a batter retired.“We had role players that did some major contributions and you're going to need that throughout the season,” Bochy said. “You are going to have guys that need to sit, they're going to miss games, and you're going to need someone to step up.”Amir Garrett gave up two more hits in the sixth, running the Rangers' streak to seven straight to begin the inning. Isbel cut down Jankowski trying to score from second with a spectacular throw from deep center field, though, and Garrett finally was able to settle down enough to prevent Texas from scoring any more runs in the frame.Given the way the Kansas City offense has performed this season, they already had more than enough.DEGROM OKRangers ace Jacob deGrom plans to make his next start after leaving Monday night's game after four hitless innings with a sore right wrist. But the Rangers want to see him throw Wednesday before penciling him into the rotation.“That's good news for us,” Bochy said. “Right now it's all positive, and he's positive on where he's at with that arm.”TRAINER’S ROOMRangers: RHP Jon Gray (bruised right forearm) is “good to go” for his next start, Bochy said. Gray threw two shutout innings against the Astros on Saturday before taking a line drive off Yainer Diaz's bat off the forearm.Royals: LHP Kris Bubic (forearm flexor strain) will get a second opinion on his injury Thursday. He experienced tightness during his start Saturday against Atlanta and the Royals have some “underlying concerns,” Quatraro said.UP NEXTRangers LHP Martin Perez (2-1, 2.87 ERA) faces Royals RHP Brady Singer (1-0, 4.91) in the series finale Wednesday.

⚾ Semien, Garcia hit 3-run shots as Rangers rout Royals

HAYS - Hays High hosted Dodge City in a Western Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday. The Indians completed their conference schedule with the two games and grabbed the 2023 title.

The KABC rankings came out during the doubleheader where Hays found themselves at #9 in 5A.

Hays improves to 7-1 on the year. All of their games have been against conference opponents. Dodge City has lost six in a row and is 3-6 on the year and 0-3 in WAC play.

Game 1: Hays 12, Dodge City 2 (5 innings) After falling behind by two runs, Hays scored eight in the third and four in the fourth for a run rule 12-2 victory after five innings. The Indians couldn't take advantage of runners in scoring position in each of the first two innings.&nbsp;

Dodge City didn't get a runner aboard in the first two innings but managed to score two runs in the third aided by a Hays High error. The Red Demons had their own problems in the bottom half of the inning.

Hays recorded just two hits in the eight run third. Dodge City walked six batters and committed four errors. The Indians added four more runs in the fourth on just one hit, three more walks and an errant throw on a fielder's choice.

Greg Hughes worked through four innings for the victory. Tanner Boxberger finished the game in the fifth. Brayden Dreher drove in four runs and had two hits. Carter Graham also had two hits.

Game 2: Hays 7, Dodge City 3&nbsp; Hays scored runs in four different innings and claimed the WAC title with a 7-3 win. The Indians used three different pitchers to navigate the 45 mph wind with Nolan Dreher taking the win.

Hays scored a single run in the second and then two runs in each the third, fourth and fifth innings. The Red Demons scored one run in the third and two in the seventh.

Cooper Sanders had three hits and Brayden Dreher two in the victory.

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 </figure>HAYS - Hays High hosted Dodge City in a Western Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday. The Indians completed their conference schedule with the two games and grabbed the 2023 title.The KABC rankings came out during the doubleheader where Hays found themselves at #9 in 5A.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1495816885&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-18-2023-hays-high-baseball-coach-dustin-dreher-postgame-interview" title="Dustin Dreher Postgame vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Dustin Dreher Postgame vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)</a></div></div>Hays improves to 7-1 on the year. All of their games have been against conference opponents. Dodge City has lost six in a row and is 3-6 on the year and 0-3 in WAC play.Game 1: Hays 12, Dodge City 2 (5 innings) After falling behind by two runs, Hays scored eight in the third and four in the fourth for a run rule 12-2 victory after five innings. The Indians couldn't take advantage of runners in scoring position in each of the first two innings.&nbsp;Dodge City didn't get a runner aboard in the first two innings but managed to score two runs in the third aided by a Hays High error. The Red Demons had their own problems in the bottom half of the inning.Hays recorded just two hits in the eight run third. Dodge City walked six batters and committed four errors. The Indians added four more runs in the fourth on just one hit, three more walks and an errant throw on a fielder's choice.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1495816720&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-18-2023-hh-bsb-v-dodge-city-game-2-highlights" title="Hays High BSB Game 1 Highlights vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High BSB Game 1 Highlights vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)</a></div></div>Greg Hughes worked through four innings for the victory. Tanner Boxberger finished the game in the fifth. Brayden Dreher drove in four runs and had two hits. Carter Graham also had two hits.Game 2: Hays 7, Dodge City 3&nbsp; Hays scored runs in four different innings and claimed the WAC title with a 7-3 win. The Indians used three different pitchers to navigate the 45 mph wind with Nolan Dreher taking the win.Hays scored a single run in the second and then two runs in each the third, fourth and fifth innings. The Red Demons scored one run in the third and two in the seventh.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1495816609&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-18-2023-hh-bsb-v-dodge-city-game-1-highlights" title="Hays High BSB Game 2 Highlights vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High BSB Game 2 Highlights vs. Dodge City (April 18, 2023)</a></div></div>Cooper Sanders had three hits and Brayden Dreher two in the victory.

⚾ Hays baseball claims WAC title; sweep Dodge City

PRATT - The TMP-Marian Monarch softball team ran their win-streak to six games Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over Pratt-Skyline. The Monarchs defeated the Thunderbirds 8-4 in game one then 13-3 in six innings in the second contest.

TMP-Marian improved to 9-3 on the season. The Monarchs travel to Dodge City for a doubleheader on Friday.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 8, Pratt-Skyline 4 The Monarchs scored two runs in the second, third and fourth innings. Maddie Augustine got them on the board with a two-out RBI single in the second. Brooke Koeningsman hit an inside the park home run and Addison Watson doubled which scored Jaci VonLintel to push the lead to 3-0 in the third.

After the Thunderbirds scored twice in the bottom of the inning to close the gap to 3-2, the Monarchs added two more in the fourth on a passed ball and Halle Dreiling single.

Koeningsman homered and doubled. Watson also had two hits including a double. Maddie Augustine drove in two runs and also picked up the complete game victory in the circle. She allowed only one earned run on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 13, Pratt-Skyline 3 (6 innings) TMP grabbed the early lead with four runs in the top of the second. Sophie Allen drove in Nicole Schumacher with a single. Teagan Gottschalk also scored on an error. Hannah Garcia followed with a two-run single to center.

The Thunderbirds answered with two in the bottom of the inning then scored a run in the third to close the gap to 4-3. 

The game stayed that way until the fifth when the Monarchs scored four. Hannah Garcia opened the inning with a four-pitch walk and later scored on a groundout. Jaci VonLintel followed with an RBI single which scored Halle Dreiling. A Schumacher groundout scored VonLintel then Addison Watson came home following an error.

TMP added five runs, all with two outs, in the sixth.

Koeningsman and VonLintel both had two hits. Koeningsman tripled and VonLintel doubled and tripled. Garcia and Watson both drove in two runs.

Maddie Augustine (7-3) scattered five hits with two strikeouts and a walk and picked up the complete game victory.

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 </figure>Hays PostPRATT - The TMP-Marian Monarch softball team ran their win-streak to six games Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over Pratt-Skyline. The Monarchs defeated the Thunderbirds 8-4 in game one then 13-3 in six innings in the second contest.TMP-Marian improved to 9-3 on the season. The Monarchs travel to Dodge City for a doubleheader on Friday.Game 1: TMP-Marian 8, Pratt-Skyline 4 The Monarchs scored two runs in the second, third and fourth innings. Maddie Augustine got them on the board with a two-out RBI single in the second. Brooke Koeningsman hit an inside the park home run and Addison Watson doubled which scored Jaci VonLintel to push the lead to 3-0 in the third.After the Thunderbirds scored twice in the bottom of the inning to close the gap to 3-2, the Monarchs added two more in the fourth on a passed ball and Halle Dreiling single.Koeningsman homered and doubled. Watson also had two hits including a double. Maddie Augustine drove in two runs and also picked up the complete game victory in the circle. She allowed only one earned run on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts.Game 2: TMP-Marian 13, Pratt-Skyline 3 (6 innings) TMP grabbed the early lead with four runs in the top of the second. Sophie Allen drove in Nicole Schumacher with a single. Teagan Gottschalk also scored on an error. Hannah Garcia followed with a two-run single to center.The Thunderbirds answered with two in the bottom of the inning then scored a run in the third to close the gap to 4-3. The game stayed that way until the fifth when the Monarchs scored four. Hannah Garcia opened the inning with a four-pitch walk and later scored on a groundout. Jaci VonLintel followed with an RBI single which scored Halle Dreiling. A Schumacher groundout scored VonLintel then Addison Watson came home following an error.TMP added five runs, all with two outs, in the sixth.Koeningsman and VonLintel both had two hits. Koeningsman tripled and VonLintel doubled and tripled. Garcia and Watson both drove in two runs.Maddie Augustine (7-3) scattered five hits with two strikeouts and a walk and picked up the complete game victory.

🥎 Monarchs run win streak to six with sweep over Pratt Skyline

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;The Hays High softball team jumped out early and defeated Great Bend 8-1 Tuesday at the Great Bend Sports Complex for their second straight win.

The Indians scored two in the first inning and three in the second. Aubree Thomas and Dezarea Schmidt both scored on a wild pitches to get the Indians on the board in the first. Hays scored their three runs in the second on a triple from Schmidt and singles from Riley Dreher and Lakyn Zimmerman who also added a tw0-run double in the sixth.

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 </figure>Hays PostGREAT BEND -&nbsp;The Hays High softball team jumped out early and defeated Great Bend 8-1 Tuesday at the Great Bend Sports Complex for their second straight win.The Indians scored two in the first inning and three in the second. Aubree Thomas and Dezarea Schmidt both scored on a wild pitches to get the Indians on the board in the first. Hays scored their three runs in the second on a triple from Schmidt and singles from Riley Dreher and Lakyn Zimmerman who also added a tw0-run double in the sixth.Schmidt had three hits,
two of them triples, Zimmerman added two hits and drove in four runs. Aubree
Thomas picked up the complete game victory. She allowed the one one run on seven hits with six strikeouts and three walks.
Hays High is now 6-3 on the season and 6-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They close out the three-game series with the Panthers with a doubleheader Thursday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.