Both the Hays High girls and boys played in the consolation semifinals of the Colby Orange and Black Classic Friday afternoon.

A season high in points and field goal percentage vaulted Hays to a 67-36 victory over Ulysses. The Tigers hung around through the first quarter after making consecutive threes to tie the game up at 13 through eight minutes.

The middle two quarters treated the Indians kindly. Hays outscored Ulysses 44-15 during the sixteen minutes. The Indians went on a 10-0 run to push their advantage to 11. That run was part of a larger 17-2 run covering seven minutes and resulting in a halftime lead of 33-17.

Hays led by as many as 32 during the third quarter as they outscored Ulysses 24-11. The Indians used an 18-5 run pushed the advantage to a game high 32 at 57-25.&nbsp;

The fourth quarter was mostly a running clock and ended with a Hays 67-36 victory.

Nine players scored with four in double figures. Katie Linenberger scored a career high 15. Molly Martin added 13. Martin is one made three pointer shy of tying the school record for career made threes of 95. The record is held by Melissa Beyer a 2001 graduate. Zoe Winter also scored 13 and Morgan Armbruster knocked in 10 points, career highs for both.

Hays improves to 6-4 on the season while Ulysses drops to 0-11. The Indians will play for 4th place at 1:00 Saturday in the main gym.

The game can be heard on 96.9 KFIX with a 12:40 pregame show. Video will be available at Hays Post.

Less than 24 hours after an opponent's three pointer pushed the Hays High Indians into, a three pointer rattled out resulting in a Hays victory. Pine Creek had two looks in the final twenty seconds but couldn't connect as Hays escaped with a 67-64 win.

Hays never led in the first half and only tied the game once at 17. Pine Creek made 10 of 21 three point attempts in the first half and led 34-30.

The Eagles threatened to run away with the game opening the second half on a 1-3 run. The result was a 44-33 lead with 4:25 left on the third quarter clock. Hays changed their defensive approach and began the comeback.

Over the next 3:10 Hays went on a 16-2 run to grab their first lead of the game at 49-46. Pine Creek scored five quick points to take the lead back but it was short lived as the Indians tied the game and took the lead for the final time in the final thirty seconds of the quarter.

Hays never trailed in the final quarter. Pine Creek got within one point just one time at 59-58 but missed a three to take the lead. Hays made 10 of 12 third quarter free throws and 7 of 10 in the fourth quarter to hang to a 67-64 victory.

Hays improves to 5-5 on the season behind 21 points from Dawson Ruder and 17 out of Jack Weimer. Weimer scored nine points in the second half, all from the free throw line. Pine Creek falls to 7-6.

Hays will play in the 4th place game at 1:00 on Saturday.

The game will be aired on 101.9 The Bull with a 12:40 pregame show. Video will be available at Hays Post.

Both the Hays High girls and boys played in the consolation semifinals of the Colby Orange and Black Classic Friday afternoon.Girls Hays 67, Ulysses 36A season high in points and field goal percentage vaulted Hays to a 67-36 victory over Ulysses. The Tigers hung around through the first quarter after making consecutive threes to tie the game up at 13 through eight minutes.The middle two quarters treated the Indians kindly. Hays outscored Ulysses 44-15 during the sixteen minutes. The Indians went on a 10-0 run to push their advantage to 11. That run was part of a larger 17-2 run covering seven minutes and resulting in a halftime lead of 33-17.<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/1722569457&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/hays-high-wbkb-highlights-v-ulysses-jan-19-2024" title="Hays High WBKB Highlights V Ulysses (Jan 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High WBKB Highlights V Ulysses (Jan 19, 2024)</a></div></div>Hays led by as many as 32 during the third quarter as they outscored Ulysses 24-11. The Indians used an 18-5 run pushed the advantage to a game high 32 at 57-25.&nbsp;The fourth quarter was mostly a running clock and ended with a Hays 67-36 victory.<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/1722569361&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/len-melvin-postgame-v-ulysses-jan-19-2024" title="Len Melvin Postgame V Ulysses (Jan 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Len Melvin Postgame V Ulysses (Jan 19, 2024)</a></div></div>Nine players scored with four in double figures. Katie Linenberger scored a career high 15. Molly Martin added 13. Martin is one made three pointer shy of tying the school record for career made threes of 95. The record is held by Melissa Beyer a 2001 graduate. Zoe Winter also scored 13 and Morgan Armbruster knocked in 10 points, career highs for both.Hays improves to 6-4 on the season while Ulysses drops to 0-11. The Indians will play for 4th place at 1:00 Saturday in the main gym.The game can be heard on 96.9 KFIX with a 12:40 pregame show. Video will be available at Hays Post.Boys Hays 67, Pine Creek (CO) 64Less than 24 hours after an opponent's three pointer pushed the Hays High Indians into, a three pointer rattled out resulting in a Hays victory. Pine Creek had two looks in the final twenty seconds but couldn't connect as Hays escaped with a 67-64 win.Hays never led in the first half and only tied the game once at 17. Pine Creek made 10 of 21 three point attempts in the first half and led 34-30.<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/1722569211&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/hays-high-mbkb-v-pine-creek-jan-192024" title="Hays High MBKB V Pine Creek (Jan 19,2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High MBKB V Pine Creek (Jan 19,2024)</a></div></div>The Eagles threatened to run away with the game opening the second half on a 1-3 run. The result was a 44-33 lead with 4:25 left on the third quarter clock. Hays changed their defensive approach and began the comeback.Over the next 3:10 Hays went on a 16-2 run to grab their first lead of the game at 49-46. Pine Creek scored five quick points to take the lead back but it was short lived as the Indians tied the game and took the lead for the final time in the final thirty seconds of the quarter.Hays never trailed in the final quarter. Pine Creek got within one point just one time at 59-58 but missed a three to take the lead. Hays made 10 of 12 third quarter free throws and 7 of 10 in the fourth quarter to hang to a 67-64 victory.<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/1722569136&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/sean-dreiling-postgame-v-pine-creek-jan-19-2024" title="Sean Dreiling Postgame V Pine Creek (Jan 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Sean Dreiling Postgame V Pine Creek (Jan 19, 2024)</a></div></div>Hays improves to 5-5 on the season behind 21 points from Dawson Ruder and 17 out of Jack Weimer. Weimer scored nine points in the second half, all from the free throw line. Pine Creek falls to 7-6.Hays will play in the 4th place game at 1:00 on Saturday.The game will be aired on 101.9 The Bull with a 12:40 pregame show. Video will be available at Hays Post.

🏀 Hays girls and boys bounce back with wins in Colby

TMP-Marian vs Trego/Ellis Friday, Jan. 19 – 7:30 p.m. Plainville, Kan. - Plainville High School

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

After Thursday's consolation were postponded the TMP-Marian Monarchs boys and girls basketball teams return to action Friday in Plainville.

The TMP girls will take on Trego in the first girls consolation semifinals game of that day at 3 p.m. at the Plainville High School.

The TMP boys will follow at approximately 4:45 p.m. against Ellis.

Live coverage includes The TMP-Marian Sports Network and Eagle Radio KHAZ 99.5 FM.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Trego/Ellis Friday, Jan. 19 – 7:30 p.m. Plainville, Kan. - Plainville High SchoolRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>After Thursday's consolation were postponded the TMP-Marian Monarchs boys and girls basketball teams return to action Friday in Plainville.The TMP girls will take on Trego in the first girls consolation semifinals game of that day at 3 p.m. at the Plainville High School.The TMP boys will follow at approximately 4:45 p.m. against Ellis.Live coverage includes The TMP-Marian Sports Network and Eagle Radio KHAZ 99.5 FM.

🏀🎧 LISTEN - TMP returns to MCL tournament action against Trego and Ellis

Hays High vs Ulysses/Pine Creek Friday, Jan. 19 – 2:40 p.m. Colby, Kan. - Colby Event Center&nbsp; &nbsp; Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://kfix.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/911676">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The Hays High girls amd boys basketball team play at the Orange and Black Classic basketball tournament in Colby Friday afternoon at the Colby Event Center.

Both Indians teams are looking to bounce back from dropping their first games of the tournmant on Thursday.

The Indian girls lost to Beloit and will open with Ulsses at 3 p.m. in the auxiliary gym.

The Hays High boys lost to Goodland in overtime and are set to take on Pine Creek after the girls game at the&nbsp;auxiliary gym at approximately 4:45 p.m.

Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and
Eagle Radio.

<figure>
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 </figure>Hays High vs Ulysses/Pine Creek Friday, Jan. 19 – 2:40 p.m. Colby, Kan. - Colby Event Center&nbsp; &nbsp; Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://kfix.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/911676">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The Hays High girls amd boys basketball team play at the Orange and Black Classic basketball tournament in Colby Friday afternoon at the Colby Event Center.Both Indians teams are looking to bounce back from dropping their first games of the tournmant on Thursday.The Indian girls lost to Beloit and will open with Ulsses at 3 p.m. in the auxiliary gym.The Hays High boys lost to Goodland in overtime and are set to take on Pine Creek after the girls game at the&nbsp;auxiliary gym at approximately 4:45 p.m.Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and
Eagle Radio.

🏀🎥 Indians look to bounce back at Orange and Black tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will open the 2024 season ranked 11th in the MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll, announced Friday by the conference office.

The Tigers finished in a tie for 11th in the league last season, just four games back of qualifying for the MIAA Championship Tournament. Fort Hays State won 20 games in its first season under head coach Justin Wichert, the most wins for the team in seven years.

Fort Hays State's 37-man roster is comprised of 11 returners and 26 newcomers, including 20 transfers and six freshmen.

The Tigers' 2024 schedule is slated to begin at home with a four-game series against Adams State February 2-4 at Larks Park. The conference season will begin February 23-25 when Fort Hays State hosts Missouri Southern.

2024 MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Central Missouri [10] – 120 points 2. Missouri Southern [1] – 105 points 3. Pittsburg State [1] – 103 points 4. Washburn – 89 points 5. Central Oklahoma – 88 points 6. Northeastern State – 61 points 7. Rogers State – 56 points 8. Emporia State – 44 points T9. Newman – 41 points T9. Missouri Western – 41 points 11. Fort Hays State – 28 points 12. Northwest Missouri – 16 points&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will open the 2024 season ranked 11th in the MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll, announced Friday by the conference office.The Tigers finished in a tie for 11th in the league last season, just four games back of qualifying for the MIAA Championship Tournament. Fort Hays State won 20 games in its first season under head coach Justin Wichert, the most wins for the team in seven years.Fort Hays State's 37-man roster is comprised of 11 returners and 26 newcomers, including 20 transfers and six freshmen.The Tigers' 2024 schedule is slated to begin at home with a four-game series against Adams State February 2-4 at Larks Park. The conference season will begin February 23-25 when Fort Hays State hosts Missouri Southern.2024 MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Central Missouri [10] – 120 points 2. Missouri Southern [1] – 105 points 3. Pittsburg State [1] – 103 points 4. Washburn – 89 points 5. Central Oklahoma – 88 points 6. Northeastern State – 61 points 7. Rogers State – 56 points 8. Emporia State – 44 points T9. Newman – 41 points T9. Missouri Western – 41 points 11. Fort Hays State – 28 points 12. Northwest Missouri – 16 points&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ FHSU picked 11th in MIAA Coaches Preseason Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Softball was picked eighth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, released on Friday. The Tigers are coming off a solid 31-24 campaign in 2023, producing their most wins in a season under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/adrian-pilkington/1254">Adrian Pilkington</a>. The MIAA was loaded last year, showcasing an unprecedented eight teams with 30 or more wins, including three teams with 40 or more.

Pilkington will enter her 10th&nbsp;season guiding the Tigers in 2024. She is the all-time wins leader in the program's NCAA Division II history, entering the season with 194. She fielded a youthful squad in 2023 that netted the program's most wins in a season since 2013. The Tigers have 16 of their 18 players from last year returning, which includes all three of their All-MIAA performers. Pitching and defense was a forte of the Tigers last year with a staff ERA of 2.83 and a new school-record .972 fielding percentage.

Central Oklahoma was picked as the favorite to repeat as MIAA regular season champion, receiving 11 first-place votes. The Bronchos made the NCAA Championship site last year as one of the final eight teams and finished at 54-9, falling in the game to potentially play in the three-game series for the national title. Also receiving first place votes were Rogers State and Missouri Southern. Both were NCAA Tournament qualifiers last year and were the other two teams in the MIAA to finish with 40 or more wins on the season. The only team picked among the top eight in the MIAA preseason poll that did not make the eight-team conference tournament last year was Pittsburg State.

Peyton Shepard&nbsp;and Carly Stuke&nbsp;are coming off solid freshman campaigns as both earned All-MIAA selections in their first year with the Tigers. Shepard did a great job in the leadoff role at the plate for FHSU, hitting a team-best .373 with 69 hits in 185 at bats. She stole 19 bases, which ranked eighth in the MIAA. Stuke finished second on the team in batting average at .316 with 17 extra-base hits and 25 RBIs. She was the team leader in home runs.

In the circle, the Tigers return three pitchers with sub-3.50 ERAs, headlined by All-MIAA selection Savanah Egger. She led the Tigers last year in ERA (2.18), wins (14), complete games (18), shutouts (9), saves (2), innings pitched (160.1), and strikeouts (147), while holding the opposition to a .227 batting average. Egger led the MIAA in shutouts and ranked 11th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II. She set a new FHSU record for consecutive scoreless innings at 32, which included four straight shutouts. Bailey Carlson (2.98 ERA) and Morgan Schmidt (3.44 ERA) are both back this season. Schmidt threw two no-hitters last year, both in road contests at Southwestern Oklahoma State and Newman, and owned the 12th-best strikeouts per seven innings rate in NCAA Division II (9.0) with 78 in 61.0 innings. Emma Montoya also returns to the circle for the Tigers after recording 32 strikeouts in 29 innings of work. As a team, the Tigers tossed 16 shutouts last year, which ranked 16th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II.

All of Fort Hays State's regular starters in the lineup are back this season. Loren Beggs&nbsp;(23), Madison Pierce&nbsp;(19), and Sarah Tiffany&nbsp;(12) join Stuke as players with over 10 extra-base hits last year. The quartet combined for 112 RBIs last year. Regan Curry&nbsp;gave the Tigers great defense up the middle with just seven errors in 196 chances, while providing eight extra-base hits, 18 RBIs and 27 runs scored. Adysen Burghart&nbsp;and Aubrey Martinez&nbsp;both saw significant time on the infield providing strong defense and timely hitting, while Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson&nbsp;played the majority of the season at first base and was the 24th-toughest batter to strikeout in NCAA Division II with only five in 144 at bats (once every 28.8 at bats).

The softball season is just around the corner as the Tigers are set to begin play in Wichita Falls, Texas, February 9-11. FHSU is slated to be on the road all throughout the month of February. The Tigers' first home doubleheader on the schedule is on March 13 against Rockhurst University.

2024 MIAA SOFTBALL COACHES PRESEASON POLL 1. Central Oklahoma [11] – 167 points 2. Rogers State [2] – 153 points 3. Missouri Southern [1] – 139 points 4. Washburn – 136 points 5. Missouri Western – 124 points 6. Central Missouri – 114 points 7. Pittsburg State – 90 points 8. Fort Hays State – 83 points 9. Emporia State – 75 points 10. Northwest Missouri – 60 points 11. Northeastern State – 49 points 12. Nebraska Kearney – 44 points 13. Newman – 27 points 14. Lincoln – 14 points [#] – First Place Votes&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Softball was picked eighth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, released on Friday. The Tigers are coming off a solid 31-24 campaign in 2023, producing their most wins in a season under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/adrian-pilkington/1254">Adrian Pilkington</a>. The MIAA was loaded last year, showcasing an unprecedented eight teams with 30 or more wins, including three teams with 40 or more.Pilkington will enter her 10th&nbsp;season guiding the Tigers in 2024. She is the all-time wins leader in the program's NCAA Division II history, entering the season with 194. She fielded a youthful squad in 2023 that netted the program's most wins in a season since 2013. The Tigers have 16 of their 18 players from last year returning, which includes all three of their All-MIAA performers. Pitching and defense was a forte of the Tigers last year with a staff ERA of 2.83 and a new school-record .972 fielding percentage.Central Oklahoma was picked as the favorite to repeat as MIAA regular season champion, receiving 11 first-place votes. The Bronchos made the NCAA Championship site last year as one of the final eight teams and finished at 54-9, falling in the game to potentially play in the three-game series for the national title. Also receiving first place votes were Rogers State and Missouri Southern. Both were NCAA Tournament qualifiers last year and were the other two teams in the MIAA to finish with 40 or more wins on the season. The only team picked among the top eight in the MIAA preseason poll that did not make the eight-team conference tournament last year was Pittsburg State.Peyton Shepard&nbsp;and Carly Stuke&nbsp;are coming off solid freshman campaigns as both earned All-MIAA selections in their first year with the Tigers. Shepard did a great job in the leadoff role at the plate for FHSU, hitting a team-best .373 with 69 hits in 185 at bats. She stole 19 bases, which ranked eighth in the MIAA. Stuke finished second on the team in batting average at .316 with 17 extra-base hits and 25 RBIs. She was the team leader in home runs.In the circle, the Tigers return three pitchers with sub-3.50 ERAs, headlined by All-MIAA selection Savanah Egger. She led the Tigers last year in ERA (2.18), wins (14), complete games (18), shutouts (9), saves (2), innings pitched (160.1), and strikeouts (147), while holding the opposition to a .227 batting average. Egger led the MIAA in shutouts and ranked 11th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II. She set a new FHSU record for consecutive scoreless innings at 32, which included four straight shutouts. Bailey Carlson (2.98 ERA) and Morgan Schmidt (3.44 ERA) are both back this season. Schmidt threw two no-hitters last year, both in road contests at Southwestern Oklahoma State and Newman, and owned the 12th-best strikeouts per seven innings rate in NCAA Division II (9.0) with 78 in 61.0 innings. Emma Montoya also returns to the circle for the Tigers after recording 32 strikeouts in 29 innings of work. As a team, the Tigers tossed 16 shutouts last year, which ranked 16th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II.All of Fort Hays State's regular starters in the lineup are back this season. Loren Beggs&nbsp;(23), Madison Pierce&nbsp;(19), and Sarah Tiffany&nbsp;(12) join Stuke as players with over 10 extra-base hits last year. The quartet combined for 112 RBIs last year. Regan Curry&nbsp;gave the Tigers great defense up the middle with just seven errors in 196 chances, while providing eight extra-base hits, 18 RBIs and 27 runs scored. Adysen Burghart&nbsp;and Aubrey Martinez&nbsp;both saw significant time on the infield providing strong defense and timely hitting, while Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson&nbsp;played the majority of the season at first base and was the 24th-toughest batter to strikeout in NCAA Division II with only five in 144 at bats (once every 28.8 at bats).The softball season is just around the corner as the Tigers are set to begin play in Wichita Falls, Texas, February 9-11. FHSU is slated to be on the road all throughout the month of February. The Tigers' first home doubleheader on the schedule is on March 13 against Rockhurst University.2024 MIAA SOFTBALL COACHES PRESEASON POLL 1. Central Oklahoma [11] – 167 points 2. Rogers State [2] – 153 points 3. Missouri Southern [1] – 139 points 4. Washburn – 136 points 5. Missouri Western – 124 points 6. Central Missouri – 114 points 7. Pittsburg State – 90 points 8. Fort Hays State – 83 points 9. Emporia State – 75 points 10. Northwest Missouri – 60 points 11. Northeastern State – 49 points 12. Nebraska Kearney – 44 points 13. Newman – 27 points 14. Lincoln – 14 points [#] – First Place Votes&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers picked 8th in MIAA Coaches Preseason Poll

HOUSTON (AP) —Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living Masters champion and staged the greatest comeback ever at Augusta National for one of his two majors, died Friday in Houston. He was 100.

Burke, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, also won the PGA Championship and was equally skilled as a teacher. He built the fabled Champions Golf Club in Houston and delivered lessons along with a dose of homespun wisdom.

“Why did golf give us 34 rules when God only gave us 10 commandments?” he said over dinner at his home in Houston in 2000, one of endless examples of a sharp wit always grounded in common sense.

His passing was confirmed by Steve Timms, the CEO and president of the Houston Golf Association who spoke with Burke's wife, Robin.

Burke won two majors in 1956 when he was the PGA player of the year, none more famous than his staggering rally at the Masters when he started the final round eight shots behind Ken Venturi. In conditions so blustery only two players broke par, Burke posted a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory over Venturi, who shot 80.

Later that year, Burke defeated Ted Kroll, 3 and 2, to win the PGA Championship.

Those were among his 16 victories on the PGA Tour, including four straight in early 1952, three of them by six shots or more. He was on five straight Ryder Cup teams and won seven of his eight matches. The lone loss was in 1957 when Burke was a playing captain and Great Britain won for the first time since World War II.

Burke’s last PGA Tour victory was in 1963, but his career was far from over. He was as much a teacher as a player, and a Texan through and through.

Born in Fort Worth, he grew up in Houston while his father, Jack Burke, was the head pro at River Oaks Country Club. His father died when Burke was serving in the Marines during World War II, where he taught combat skills at Miramar near San Diego.

“They asked me to help with teaching martial arts because, as a golfer, I’m familiar with timing and balance — and both are very important,” Burke told the USGA in 2017. “I had been instructing golf all my life because my dad taught me how to teach. So teaching these other things was not a problem.”

When the war ended, Burke became a teaching pro in New Jersey and then got a job as an assistant under Claude Harmon at Winged Foot. That led to a club pro job at Metropolis Country Club in New York.

He finished 45th on the money list in nine events in 1949, and he was credited with his first PGA Tour victory a year later at the Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Pebble Beach.

For all he achieved inside the ropes, Burke is equally known for his teaching skills. He could be funny and harsh, always getting his point across, all for the love of the game.

“When a primitive hunter threw a spear at his prey, you better believe he followed through and finished with his weight on his left foot,” Burke once said. “Reverse pivots in the jungle could be fatal. That saber-toothed tiger would eat you.”

Burke was perturbed when a member at Champions asked him for a quick look at his swing. Burke offered a suggestion and as he walked away, the member said, “Thanks for the tip.”

“I don’t give tips,” Burke wrote in his book. “This isn’t Churchill Downs. It took me 60 years to acquire the knowledge necessary to offer that man a suggestion. Just because the advice comprised one sentence doesn’t mean it didn’t include a lot of thought.”

His book was titled, “It’s Only a Game,” and was published in 2006, two years after he served as an assistant captain at the Ryder Cup in 2004 at Oakland Hills, where Europe recorded its biggest victory. Burke cited the high-priced tuxedos they wore to the gala as an example of how riches in golf had softened the players. He also mentioned how much players seemed to enjoy their time playing table tennis and video games.

“I closed my eyes and imagined Ben Hogan sitting at the car racing game, his hat turned backwards, giggling and shouting to Arnold Palmer, who was waiting his turn,” Burke wrote.

He was old-school even when he was young, the son of a PGA professional, a straight shooter from Texas who learned from Claude Harmon and others.

Burke was part of the original PGA Hall of Fame in Pinehurst and was among PGA champions not ushered into the new World Golf Hall of Fame when it opened in 1998 in Florida. But he was the first one selected through the Veteran’s Category in 2000.

Burke was among eight inducted that evening and as he stood at the podium on a typical emotional ceremony, he quipped, “With all these tears, I might be standing in casual water.”

But he paid a somber tribute to so many PGA professionals who were not in the new shrine, from Harmon to Jack Grout, Johnny Revolta to Paul Runyan.

“Without these great teachers, none of us would be in here,” Burke said. “Those fellas are probably not going to get in the Hall of Fame, but I want to say to you tonight, ‘You’re coming in with me.’ I’m bringing the teachers in.”

His second wife, Robin, was the Curtis Cup captain in 2016 and helped Burke run Champions. The club hosted the U.S. Women’s Open in December 2020. Burke was 97 and still engaging, a twinkle in those blue eyes, irreverent as always.

“The USGA has never owned a golf course,” he said that week at his home. “But they come to your course and tell you how to run it.”

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 </figure>HOUSTON (AP) —Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living Masters champion and staged the greatest comeback ever at Augusta National for one of his two majors, died Friday in Houston. He was 100.Burke, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, also won the PGA Championship and was equally skilled as a teacher. He built the fabled Champions Golf Club in Houston and delivered lessons along with a dose of homespun wisdom.“Why did golf give us 34 rules when God only gave us 10 commandments?” he said over dinner at his home in Houston in 2000, one of endless examples of a sharp wit always grounded in common sense.His passing was confirmed by Steve Timms, the CEO and president of the Houston Golf Association who spoke with Burke's wife, Robin.Burke won two majors in 1956 when he was the PGA player of the year, none more famous than his staggering rally at the Masters when he started the final round eight shots behind Ken Venturi. In conditions so blustery only two players broke par, Burke posted a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory over Venturi, who shot 80.Later that year, Burke defeated Ted Kroll, 3 and 2, to win the PGA Championship.Those were among his 16 victories on the PGA Tour, including four straight in early 1952, three of them by six shots or more. He was on five straight Ryder Cup teams and won seven of his eight matches. The lone loss was in 1957 when Burke was a playing captain and Great Britain won for the first time since World War II.Burke’s last PGA Tour victory was in 1963, but his career was far from over. He was as much a teacher as a player, and a Texan through and through.Born in Fort Worth, he grew up in Houston while his father, Jack Burke, was the head pro at River Oaks Country Club. His father died when Burke was serving in the Marines during World War II, where he taught combat skills at Miramar near San Diego.“They asked me to help with teaching martial arts because, as a golfer, I’m familiar with timing and balance — and both are very important,” Burke told the USGA in 2017. “I had been instructing golf all my life because my dad taught me how to teach. So teaching these other things was not a problem.”When the war ended, Burke became a teaching pro in New Jersey and then got a job as an assistant under Claude Harmon at Winged Foot. That led to a club pro job at Metropolis Country Club in New York.He finished 45th on the money list in nine events in 1949, and he was credited with his first PGA Tour victory a year later at the Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Pebble Beach.For all he achieved inside the ropes, Burke is equally known for his teaching skills. He could be funny and harsh, always getting his point across, all for the love of the game.“When a primitive hunter threw a spear at his prey, you better believe he followed through and finished with his weight on his left foot,” Burke once said. “Reverse pivots in the jungle could be fatal. That saber-toothed tiger would eat you.”Burke was perturbed when a member at Champions asked him for a quick look at his swing. Burke offered a suggestion and as he walked away, the member said, “Thanks for the tip.”“I don’t give tips,” Burke wrote in his book. “This isn’t Churchill Downs. It took me 60 years to acquire the knowledge necessary to offer that man a suggestion. Just because the advice comprised one sentence doesn’t mean it didn’t include a lot of thought.”His book was titled, “It’s Only a Game,” and was published in 2006, two years after he served as an assistant captain at the Ryder Cup in 2004 at Oakland Hills, where Europe recorded its biggest victory. Burke cited the high-priced tuxedos they wore to the gala as an example of how riches in golf had softened the players. He also mentioned how much players seemed to enjoy their time playing table tennis and video games.“I closed my eyes and imagined Ben Hogan sitting at the car racing game, his hat turned backwards, giggling and shouting to Arnold Palmer, who was waiting his turn,” Burke wrote.He was old-school even when he was young, the son of a PGA professional, a straight shooter from Texas who learned from Claude Harmon and others.Burke was part of the original PGA Hall of Fame in Pinehurst and was among PGA champions not ushered into the new World Golf Hall of Fame when it opened in 1998 in Florida. But he was the first one selected through the Veteran’s Category in 2000.Burke was among eight inducted that evening and as he stood at the podium on a typical emotional ceremony, he quipped, “With all these tears, I might be standing in casual water.”But he paid a somber tribute to so many PGA professionals who were not in the new shrine, from Harmon to Jack Grout, Johnny Revolta to Paul Runyan.“Without these great teachers, none of us would be in here,” Burke said. “Those fellas are probably not going to get in the Hall of Fame, but I want to say to you tonight, ‘You’re coming in with me.’ I’m bringing the teachers in.”His second wife, Robin, was the Curtis Cup captain in 2016 and helped Burke run Champions. The club hosted the U.S. Women’s Open in December 2020. Burke was 97 and still engaging, a twinkle in those blue eyes, irreverent as always.“The USGA has never owned a golf course,” he said that week at his home. “But they come to your course and tell you how to run it.”

Jack Burke Jr., oldest living Masters champion, has died at age 100

Fort Hays State guard Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;has been named to the Bevo Francis Award Top 100 Watch List for the 2023-24 season. The award is presented annually to the player with the finest overall season within Small College Basketball, which encompasses NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA.

Bevo Francis Award Consideration for the award is based on season statistics, individual achievements, awards, personal character, and team achievements. It is a prestigious award given to only one player within the coverage of Small College Basketball.

The namesake of the award, Clarence "Bevo" Francis, played at Rio Grande College (now the University of Rio Grande) in Ohio in 1952-53 and 1953-54.&nbsp;Over two seasons at Rio Grande, Bevo averaged 47.1 points per game in 39 official contests at both the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. He still to this day owns the NAIA single-season scoring average record, set at 48.3 points per game in 1952-53 (12 games), and the NCAA Division II single-season scoring average record of 46.5 points per game in 1953-54 (27 games). He scored a single-game NCAA Division II record 113 points in 1954, and also had a 116-point game against a college not recognized for official records.

The winner of the award in four of the last six years has been from NCAA Division II institutions. That list includes Justin Pitts of Northwest Missouri State (2017), Emanuel Terry of Lincoln Memorial (2018), Trevor Hudgins of Northwest Missouri State (2022), and RJ Sunahar of Nova Southeastern (2023).

Hammeke is among five student-athletes from the MIAA being considered for the award. He is a a three-time All-MIAA selection, which included first-team honors last year and a selection to the NABC All-District Second Team for the Central Region in 2022-23. Hammeke was also the MIAA Freshman of the Year in 2020-21.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State guard Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;has been named to the Bevo Francis Award Top 100 Watch List for the 2023-24 season. The award is presented annually to the player with the finest overall season within Small College Basketball, which encompasses NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA.Bevo Francis Award Consideration for the award is based on season statistics, individual achievements, awards, personal character, and team achievements. It is a prestigious award given to only one player within the coverage of Small College Basketball.The namesake of the award, Clarence "Bevo" Francis, played at Rio Grande College (now the University of Rio Grande) in Ohio in 1952-53 and 1953-54.&nbsp;Over two seasons at Rio Grande, Bevo averaged 47.1 points per game in 39 official contests at both the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. He still to this day owns the NAIA single-season scoring average record, set at 48.3 points per game in 1952-53 (12 games), and the NCAA Division II single-season scoring average record of 46.5 points per game in 1953-54 (27 games). He scored a single-game NCAA Division II record 113 points in 1954, and also had a 116-point game against a college not recognized for official records.The winner of the award in four of the last six years has been from NCAA Division II institutions. That list includes Justin Pitts of Northwest Missouri State (2017), Emanuel Terry of Lincoln Memorial (2018), Trevor Hudgins of Northwest Missouri State (2022), and RJ Sunahar of Nova Southeastern (2023).Hammeke is among five student-athletes from the MIAA being considered for the award. He is a a three-time All-MIAA selection, which included first-team honors last year and a selection to the NABC All-District Second Team for the Central Region in 2022-23. Hammeke was also the MIAA Freshman of the Year in 2020-21.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 FHSU's Hammeke named to Bevo Francis Award watch list

Friday, January 19 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian girls vs. Trego, 2:40pm KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Ulysses, 2:40pm KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Ellis, following girls game KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Pine Creek, following girls game

Friday, January 19 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian girls vs. Trego, 2:40pm KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Ulysses, 2:40pm KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Ellis, following girls game KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Pine Creek, following girls game

🎧 Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting pbp schedule

Hays High opened the Orange and Black Classic with a loss to #2-3A Goodland 56-52 in overtime late on Thursday evening.

The two teams played to a 19-19 tie through the first two quarters. Hays led 12-9 after the first eight minutes and then was outscored 10-7 in the second eight.

The Indians built their biggest lead of the game at eight points at 33-25 with 2:15 left in the third quarter. Hays though scored just two points for the remainder of the frame and led by four entering the fourth quarter 35-31.

Goodland took just their second lead of the game by knocking down three free throws with 3:46 remaining in regulation. The Cowboys had the ball leading 42-41 but turned it over on the possession and Hays hit back-to-back shots to lead 46-42 with 1:50 left.

The Indians though scored just one point over the balance of regulation. Goodland knocked down just two three pointers on the night. Their second and final one tied the game at 47. Hays got a shot off but couldn't score before the end of regulation.

In overtime Hays didn't score until there was just nine seconds left. By then the Cowboys had done their damage taking a 54-47 lead. Hays scored at the buzzer but fell 56-52.

Hays falls to 4-5 on the year. They were led in scoring by Dawson Ruder's 19 points. Jack Weimer scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Brady Brumbaugh led Goodland with 23 as the Cowboys improve to 8-1.

Hays High opened the Orange and Black Classic with a loss to #2-3A Goodland 56-52 in overtime late on Thursday evening.The two teams played to a 19-19 tie through the first two quarters. Hays led 12-9 after the first eight minutes and then was outscored 10-7 in the second eight.The Indians built their biggest lead of the game at eight points at 33-25 with 2:15 left in the third quarter. Hays though scored just two points for the remainder of the frame and led by four entering the fourth quarter 35-31.<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/1721612331&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-mbkb-v-goodland-highlights-jan-18th-2024" title="HHS MBKB V Goodland Highlights Jan. 18th 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS MBKB V Goodland Highlights Jan. 18th 2024</a></div></div>Goodland took just their second lead of the game by knocking down three free throws with 3:46 remaining in regulation. The Cowboys had the ball leading 42-41 but turned it over on the possession and Hays hit back-to-back shots to lead 46-42 with 1:50 left.The Indians though scored just one point over the balance of regulation. Goodland knocked down just two three pointers on the night. Their second and final one tied the game at 47. Hays got a shot off but couldn't score before the end of regulation.In overtime Hays didn't score until there was just nine seconds left. By then the Cowboys had done their damage taking a 54-47 lead. Hays scored at the buzzer but fell 56-52.<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/1721612421&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-mbkb-coach-interview-v-goodland-jan-18th-2024" title="HHS MBKB Coach Interview V. Goodland Jan. 18th 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS MBKB Coach Interview V. Goodland Jan. 18th 2024</a></div></div>Hays falls to 4-5 on the year. They were led in scoring by Dawson Ruder's 19 points. Jack Weimer scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Brady Brumbaugh led Goodland with 23 as the Cowboys improve to 8-1.

🏀Hays falls to ranked Goodland in overtime

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Crossings Christian School, Okla. 52, Wichita Independent 38 Hesston 58, Riley County 19 Oxford 59, Argonia 50 Remington 49, Republic County 40 Southwest 53, Cheylin 48 Aquinas Tournament Olathe Northwest 56, Mill Valley 51 Bluestem Classic Emporia 43, Wichita Collegiate 39 Goddard 70, Wichita Trinity 52 Kapaun Mount Carmel 81, El Dorado 34 Burlington Invitational Rock Creek 52, Paola 18 Burrton Invitational Pretty Prairie 63, Little River 55 Berean Academy 66, Fairfield 29 Inman 38, Hutchinson Central Christian 24 Centre Classic Marion 55, Douglass 22 Chanute Ralph Miller Classic KC Piper 78, Andover Central 54 SM South 58, Chanute 48 Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 72, Ulysses 51 Colby 77, Liberty, Colo. 65 Goodland 56, Hays, OT Olathe North 64, Pine Creek 30 Dodge City Tournament of Champions Maize 44, Dodge City 36 Manhattan 70, Olathe East 68, 2OT Wichita East 59, Wichita Campus 58 Wichita Heights 67, Goddard-Eisenhower 37 Halstead Adolph Rupp Invitational Cheney 67, Garden Plain 42 Haven 52, Rose Hill 23 Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 40, Minneapolis 33 La Crosse 59, Otis-Bison 38 Iola Invitational Humboldt 70, Yates Center 16 Lancer Classic Baxter Springs 60, Neodesha 29 College Heights Christian, Mo. 47, Wichita Sunrise 46 McLouth Invitational Maranatha 56, Pleasant Ridge 45 McPherson Invitational Blue Valley Randolph 54, Topeka Seaman 45 Hutchinson 44, St. James Academy 35 Lawrence Free State 74, Derby 45 McPherson 72, Wichita Bishop Carroll 59 Mid-Continent League Tournament Smith Center 50, Oakley 37 Pittsburg Bill Hanson Invitational BV Northwest 81, Joplin, Mo. 34 Pittsburg 93, Willard, Mo. 73 Royal Valley Classic Santa Fe Trail 56, Royal Valley 40 Salina Invitational Andover 69, Salina Central 53 Great Bend 74, Buhler 33 Wichita South 62, Liberal 39 Shawnee Mission West Invitational Olathe West 89, KC Wyandotte 25 Shawnee Heights 63, Ozark, Mo. 39 Sterling Invitational Hugoton 62, Hutchinson Trinity 42 Scott City 65, Kingman 47 Southeast of Saline 54, Lyons 21 Sterling 57, Smoky Valley 43 Topeka Tournament Highland Park 75, Lawrence 44 Lansing 48, Topeka Hayden 45 SM North 49, Topeka West 47 Wichita Northwest 60, Topeka 34 Twin Valley League Tournament Hanover 55, Valley Heights 49 Washington County 48, Onaga 47 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Erie 55, Fredonia 49

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Baldwin 65, Wellsville 36 Caney Valley 64, Riverfield Country Day, Okla. 35 Emporia 53, Manhattan 41 Herington 59, Rural Vista 26 Heritage Christian 35, Cornerstone Family 25 Hesston 57, Eureka 31 Hillsboro 55, Republic County 29 Hutchinson 43, Maize 26 Jayhawk Linn 46, Erie 36 KC Sumner 56, Lawrence Free State 50 Osawatomie 30, Oswego 21 SVHE 60, Centre 17 Wichita Classical 30, Solomon 27 Centre Classic Marion 52, Wakefield 20| Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 43, Hays 30 Colby 52, Ulysses 22 Goodland 47, Lamar, Colo. 19 Wellington 59, Olathe East 34 Flint Hills Shootout Mission Valley 65, West Franklin 33 Osage City 74, Central Heights 15 Frontenac Classic Fort Scott 56, Lafayette (Wildwood), Mo. 30 Nevada, Mo. 53, BV Southwest 40 Hoisington Winter Jam Victoria 38, La Crosse 33 McLouth Invitational Mid-Continent League Russell 56, Plainville 31 Riverside 76, McLouth 12 Pittsburg Bill Hanson Invitational BV Northwest 61, Carthage, Mo. 29 Carl Junction, Mo. 52, Olathe North 39 Salina Invitational Andover 66, Junction City 8 Great Bend 44, Buhler 26 Liberal 47, Salina Central 42 Salina South 30, Abilene 28 Sterling Invitational Scott City 60, Kingman 37 Smoky Valley 44, Hutchinson Trinity 26 Southeast of Saline 58, Lyons 27 Sterling 43, Hugoton 40 Twin Valley Tournament Valley Heights 62, Linn 38 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Prairie View 38, Uniontown 32

The Associated PressBOYS PREP BASKETBALL Crossings Christian School, Okla. 52, Wichita Independent 38 Hesston 58, Riley County 19 Oxford 59, Argonia 50 Remington 49, Republic County 40 Southwest 53, Cheylin 48 Aquinas Tournament Olathe Northwest 56, Mill Valley 51 Bluestem Classic Emporia 43, Wichita Collegiate 39 Goddard 70, Wichita Trinity 52 Kapaun Mount Carmel 81, El Dorado 34 Burlington Invitational Rock Creek 52, Paola 18 Burrton Invitational Pretty Prairie 63, Little River 55 Berean Academy 66, Fairfield 29 Inman 38, Hutchinson Central Christian 24 Centre Classic Marion 55, Douglass 22 Chanute Ralph Miller Classic KC Piper 78, Andover Central 54 SM South 58, Chanute 48 Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 72, Ulysses 51 Colby 77, Liberty, Colo. 65 Goodland 56, Hays, OT Olathe North 64, Pine Creek 30 Dodge City Tournament of Champions Maize 44, Dodge City 36 Manhattan 70, Olathe East 68, 2OT Wichita East 59, Wichita Campus 58 Wichita Heights 67, Goddard-Eisenhower 37 Halstead Adolph Rupp Invitational Cheney 67, Garden Plain 42 Haven 52, Rose Hill 23 Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 40, Minneapolis 33 La Crosse 59, Otis-Bison 38 Iola Invitational Humboldt 70, Yates Center 16 Lancer Classic Baxter Springs 60, Neodesha 29 College Heights Christian, Mo. 47, Wichita Sunrise 46 McLouth Invitational Maranatha 56, Pleasant Ridge 45 McPherson Invitational Blue Valley Randolph 54, Topeka Seaman 45 Hutchinson 44, St. James Academy 35 Lawrence Free State 74, Derby 45 McPherson 72, Wichita Bishop Carroll 59 Mid-Continent League Tournament Smith Center 50, Oakley 37 Pittsburg Bill Hanson Invitational BV Northwest 81, Joplin, Mo. 34 Pittsburg 93, Willard, Mo. 73 Royal Valley Classic Santa Fe Trail 56, Royal Valley 40 Salina Invitational Andover 69, Salina Central 53 Great Bend 74, Buhler 33 Wichita South 62, Liberal 39 Shawnee Mission West Invitational Olathe West 89, KC Wyandotte 25 Shawnee Heights 63, Ozark, Mo. 39 Sterling Invitational Hugoton 62, Hutchinson Trinity 42 Scott City 65, Kingman 47 Southeast of Saline 54, Lyons 21 Sterling 57, Smoky Valley 43 Topeka Tournament Highland Park 75, Lawrence 44 Lansing 48, Topeka Hayden 45 SM North 49, Topeka West 47 Wichita Northwest 60, Topeka 34 Twin Valley League Tournament Hanover 55, Valley Heights 49 Washington County 48, Onaga 47 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Erie 55, Fredonia 49GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Baldwin 65, Wellsville 36 Caney Valley 64, Riverfield Country Day, Okla. 35 Emporia 53, Manhattan 41 Herington 59, Rural Vista 26 Heritage Christian 35, Cornerstone Family 25 Hesston 57, Eureka 31 Hillsboro 55, Republic County 29 Hutchinson 43, Maize 26 Jayhawk Linn 46, Erie 36 KC Sumner 56, Lawrence Free State 50 Osawatomie 30, Oswego 21 SVHE 60, Centre 17 Wichita Classical 30, Solomon 27 Centre Classic Marion 52, Wakefield 20| Colby Orange &amp; Black Classic Beloit 43, Hays 30 Colby 52, Ulysses 22 Goodland 47, Lamar, Colo. 19 Wellington 59, Olathe East 34 Flint Hills Shootout Mission Valley 65, West Franklin 33 Osage City 74, Central Heights 15 Frontenac Classic Fort Scott 56, Lafayette (Wildwood), Mo. 30 Nevada, Mo. 53, BV Southwest 40 Hoisington Winter Jam Victoria 38, La Crosse 33 McLouth Invitational Mid-Continent League Russell 56, Plainville 31 Riverside 76, McLouth 12 Pittsburg Bill Hanson Invitational BV Northwest 61, Carthage, Mo. 29 Carl Junction, Mo. 52, Olathe North 39 Salina Invitational Andover 66, Junction City 8 Great Bend 44, Buhler 26 Liberal 47, Salina Central 42 Salina South 30, Abilene 28 Sterling Invitational Scott City 60, Kingman 37 Smoky Valley 44, Hutchinson Trinity 26 Southeast of Saline 58, Lyons 27 Sterling 43, Hugoton 40 Twin Valley Tournament Valley Heights 62, Linn 38 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Prairie View 38, Uniontown 32

🏀 Thursday's prep scores

The Hays High girls opened the 39th annual Orange and Black Classic in Colby on Thursday taking on the Beloit Trojans.

Beloit took the lead midway through the first quarter and never gave it up beating Hays 43-30.

Hays had three leads in the first quarter. The last was at 6-5 with 5:35 showing on the clock. The Trojans took lead less than a minute later. Hays would tie the game twice in the first half but could never grab the lead.

Beloit took a four point lead at 22-18 into halftime after the Indians didn't score for the final 4:35 of the second quarter and last seven field goals of the half.

Hays had the ball down by two four times in the third quarter but was unable to score. The Indians were outscored 11-6 in the third quarter. Beloit pushed their lead to nine at 33-24.

Hays was never closer than seven rest of the way as Beloit would take the win 43-30, moving on to the tournament semifinals.

Beloit had 25 turnovers in the game but held a 41-17 edge in rebounding.

Molly Martin led Hays with 14 points.&nbsp;

The Indians fall to 5-4 on the season while Beloit improves to 6-3.

The Hays High girls opened the 39th annual Orange and Black Classic in Colby on Thursday taking on the Beloit Trojans.Beloit took the lead midway through the first quarter and never gave it up beating Hays 43-30.Hays had three leads in the first quarter. The last was at 6-5 with 5:35 showing on the clock. The Trojans took lead less than a minute later. Hays would tie the game twice in the first half but could never grab the lead.Beloit took a four point lead at 22-18 into halftime after the Indians didn't score for the final 4:35 of the second quarter and last seven field goals of the half.<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/1721380005&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-wbkb-v-beloit-highlights-jan-18th-2024" title="HHS WBKB V. Beloit Highlights Jan. 18th 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS WBKB V. Beloit Highlights Jan. 18th 2024</a></div></div>Hays had the ball down by two four times in the third quarter but was unable to score. The Indians were outscored 11-6 in the third quarter. Beloit pushed their lead to nine at 33-24.Hays was never closer than seven rest of the way as Beloit would take the win 43-30, moving on to the tournament semifinals.<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/1721379588&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-wbkb-coach-interview-v-beloit-jan-18th-2024" title="HHS WBKB Coach Interview V. Beloit Jan. 18th 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS WBKB Coach Interview V. Beloit Jan. 18th 2024</a></div></div>Beloit had 25 turnovers in the game but held a 41-17 edge in rebounding.Molly Martin led Hays with 14 points.&nbsp;The Indians fall to 5-4 on the season while Beloit improves to 6-3.

🏀Hays girls fall to Beloit in Colby

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Fort Hays State men's soccer team received the Great American Conference Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2023 fall season, announced Thursday by the conference office. The league's head coaches chose the Team Sportsmanship Awards based on a point system.

This is the third time in four years the Tigers received this award.

"These awards emphasize the NCAA Division II focus on sportsmanship and game environment," GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt said. "We could not be prouder of what these programs have put forth on the field and in ways that aren't necessarily reflected in the outcome."

In 2012, The GAC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee initiated a sportsmanship award to be presented for all team sports. The winning school will receive a banner similar to the one presented to GAC tournament championship winners. The goal of the program is for member institutions to promote good sportsmanship among its teams, fans, and all involved with the events.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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⚽ FHSU men claim GAC team sportsmanship award

Hays High vs Beloit/Goodland Thursday, Jan. 18 – 2:40 p.m./6:10 p.m. Colby, Kan. - Colby Event Center

Radio: KFIX (96.9) <a href="https://kfix.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network Girls broadcast: <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/908472">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a> Boys broadcast: <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/908473">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The Hays High boys and girls begin play at the Orange and Black Classic basketball tournament in Colby Thursday afternoon at the Colby Event Center.

The Indian girls will open with Beloit at 3 p.m. in the auxiliary gym.

Hays is coming off a win over Garden City and are 5-3 on the season. Beloit is also 5-3 and coming off a win over Hoisington.

The Hays High boys and the Goodland boys are scheduled to tipoff at approximately 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;in the auxiliary gym.

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 </figure>Hays High vs Beloit/Goodland Thursday, Jan. 18 – 2:40 p.m./6:10 p.m. Colby, Kan. - Colby Event CenterRadio: KFIX (96.9) <a href="https://kfix.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network Girls broadcast: <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/908472">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a> Boys broadcast: <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/908473">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a> The Hays High boys and girls begin play at the Orange and Black Classic basketball tournament in Colby Thursday afternoon at the Colby Event Center.The Indian girls will open with Beloit at 3 p.m. in the auxiliary gym.Hays is coming off a win over Garden City and are 5-3 on the season. Beloit is also 5-3 and coming off a win over Hoisington.The Hays High boys and the Goodland boys are scheduled to tipoff at approximately 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;in the auxiliary gym.Hays High is 4-4 and Goodland is 7-1.Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and
Eagle Radio.

🏀🎥 Indians set to begin play at Orange and Black tournament

Thursday, January 18
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Beloit, 2:40pm
 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Ellis, 5:40pm
 KJLS (103.3): TMP-Marian girls vs. Trego, 5:40pm
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Goodland, 6:10pm

Friday, January 19
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Colby/Ulysses, 2:40pm/4:25pm KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Olathe North/Pine Creek, 2:40pm/6:10pm

Saturday, January 20
 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian girls vs.
Oakley/Ellis, 11:10am/2:10pm KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Russell/Trego, 12:40pm/3:40pm KAYS (94.3): Kansas basketball at West Virginia, 1:30pm
 KJLS (103.3): Fort Hays State women/men at Nebraska-Kearney, 1:35pm
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls at Orange and Black Classic, TBD
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys at Orange and Black Classic, TBD
 Sunday, January 21 KFIX (96.9): Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, 4:00pm

Thursday, January 18
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Beloit, 2:40pm
 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Ellis, 5:40pm
 KJLS (103.3): TMP-Marian girls vs. Trego, 5:40pm
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Goodland, 6:10pmFriday, January 19
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls vs. Colby/Ulysses, 2:40pm/4:25pm KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys vs. Olathe North/Pine Creek, 2:40pm/6:10pmSaturday, January 20
 KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian girls vs.
Oakley/Ellis, 11:10am/2:10pm KHAZ (99.5): TMP-Marian boys vs. Russell/Trego, 12:40pm/3:40pm KAYS (94.3): Kansas basketball at West Virginia, 1:30pm
 KJLS (103.3): Fort Hays State women/men at Nebraska-Kearney, 1:35pm
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High girls at Orange and Black Classic, TBD
 KFIX (96.9): Hays High boys at Orange and Black Classic, TBD
 Sunday, January 21 KFIX (96.9): Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, 4:00pm

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The Fort Hays State men's basketball team tries for a fifth straight win when they take on Pittsburg State at John Lance Arena on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The Fort Hays State men's basketball team tries for a fifth straight win when they take on Pittsburg State at John Lance Arena on Saturday, January 13, 2024.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-MBB at Pittsburg State (Jan. 13, 2024)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4ghcd-1553dee-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB at Pittsburg State (Jan. 13, 2024)

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has done just about everything in his NFL career, particularly when it comes to the postseason.

Five straight AFC title games. Three conference championships. Two Super Bowl titles.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mahomes-helmet-shattered-playoffs-213e5effa42271b79287dedf203dcba5">One shattered helmet.</a>

Mahomes will try something entirely new Sunday night, though, when he leads the Kansas City Chiefs into Buffalo for the divisional round of the playoffs. His previous 15 postseason games have been played in the friendly environment of Arrowhead Stadium, including a pair of wins over the Bills, so Mahomes never has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bills-chiefs-allen-mahomes-eagles-buccaneers-steelers-ravens-texans-0087d90314c3a29ddfa7bb23e11d0dcf">forced to go on the road</a>.

“It kind of is what it is,” he said Wednesday. “I've been lucky enough to play a lot of games at home, at Arrowhead Stadium, and things have fallen that way. Now we get to go on the road to a hostile environment, and one I have not played in with fans in the stands. But it's what you want to do when you grow up watching these games.”

The only time Mahomes has played at Highmark Stadium was in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic saved him from having to tune out all of those Bills fans. He threw for 225 yards and two TDs in leading Kansas City to a 26-17 win that day.

The reason the Chiefs are hitting the road following&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-dolphins-bills-steelers-nfl-playoffs-cold-snow-weather-b49dba3f4fdeeae8f023a7408b53296e">their wild-card win over the Dolphins</a>&nbsp;is in part because of a rare offensive offside penalty on Kadarius Toney in their regular-season game against Buffalo last month. The call wiped out a miraculous play in which Travis Kelce lateraled to Toney for what would have been the go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-kansas-city-chiefs-score-2d06e013bc05d875cc226072a0e470e5">Bills wound up winning</a>, eventually secured the No. 2 seed and that relegated Kansas City to the No. 3 seed.

It might not be such a bad thing that Mahomes is going on the road, though. He has a higher completion percentage, throws for more yards per game and has a significantly better quarterback rating during road games in his career.

He's even taken eight fewer sacks away from home, despite playing in two more games.

Asked to explain that one, Mahomes replied: “It's just Coach (Andy) Reid preaches communication.”

“You have to have nonverbal communication when you're on the road. We preach that,” Mahomes continued, “and then not letting anything be too negative or too positive, just going about your business the right way.

“On the road,” he said, "one big plays seems to be magnified more, and one bad play is magnified more, too.”

All of that bodes well for the Chiefs. So does this: Mahomes is better in the divisional round than any other round, going 5-0 with 11 touchdowns, no interceptions and a completion rate of 70% that is well above his career average.

“I know he looks forward to playing. He gets fired up for every game,” Reid said. “That's a great venue up there (in Buffalo). If you can't get fired up for that, it's hard to get fired up. But he's always ready and excited.”

Mahomes has certainly been a problem for the Bills, but mostly in the postseason. He won that pandemic game at Highmark Stadium, but is winless in three tries against Josh Allen and Co. in regular-season games at Arrowhead Stadium.

The playoffs are another story. He has ended Buffalo's season in two of the past three years.

The first time came during the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/reigning-champion-chiefs-dump-bills-38-24-in-afc-title-game-d6f4334e89b9c54f70bf16d0758a6492">AFC championship game in the 2020 season</a>, when he went 29 of 38 for 325 yards with three touchdowns and no picks in a 38-24 romp. The second came one year later, when he needed a mere 13 seconds to drive Kansas City within range of a tying field goal to end regulation, then hit Kelce for the winning touchdown in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-060041ec1dd4c9bea035ca7283fa5e7a">overtime in the divisional round</a>.

In those two games, Mahomes completed 76% of his throws for 703 yards with six TD passes, no picks and a touchdown run.

“The Bills are a great challenge. I think everybody understands that,” he said. “They've gotten my number a number of times. They beat us earlier this year. We know we'll have to play great football to win the game. It's not about ending their season for us. It's about advancing. Finding a way to get to the next round.”

NOTES: DT Derrick Nnadi (elbow) did not practice Wednesday. LT Wanya Morris (concussion) and WRs Justyn Ross (hamstring) and Kadarius Toney (hip and ankle) did practice after missing last week's game against Miami. ... WR Skyy Moore (knee) returned to practice, beginning a 21-day window to return to the active roster. Moore has been on injured reserve since mid-December, and the Chiefs would have to make room on the 53-man roster for him to play against Buffalo. ... LB Cam Jones (chest) was put on IR and LB Cole Christiansen promoted from the practice squad to take his place.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704368438492.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 25-17 to clinch the AFC West. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 25-17 to clinch the AFC West. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has done just about everything in his NFL career, particularly when it comes to the postseason.Five straight AFC title games. Three conference championships. Two Super Bowl titles.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mahomes-helmet-shattered-playoffs-213e5effa42271b79287dedf203dcba5">One shattered helmet.</a>Mahomes will try something entirely new Sunday night, though, when he leads the Kansas City Chiefs into Buffalo for the divisional round of the playoffs. His previous 15 postseason games have been played in the friendly environment of Arrowhead Stadium, including a pair of wins over the Bills, so Mahomes never has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bills-chiefs-allen-mahomes-eagles-buccaneers-steelers-ravens-texans-0087d90314c3a29ddfa7bb23e11d0dcf">forced to go on the road</a>.“It kind of is what it is,” he said Wednesday. “I've been lucky enough to play a lot of games at home, at Arrowhead Stadium, and things have fallen that way. Now we get to go on the road to a hostile environment, and one I have not played in with fans in the stands. But it's what you want to do when you grow up watching these games.”The only time Mahomes has played at Highmark Stadium was in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic saved him from having to tune out all of those Bills fans. He threw for 225 yards and two TDs in leading Kansas City to a 26-17 win that day.The reason the Chiefs are hitting the road following&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-dolphins-bills-steelers-nfl-playoffs-cold-snow-weather-b49dba3f4fdeeae8f023a7408b53296e">their wild-card win over the Dolphins</a>&nbsp;is in part because of a rare offensive offside penalty on Kadarius Toney in their regular-season game against Buffalo last month. The call wiped out a miraculous play in which Travis Kelce lateraled to Toney for what would have been the go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-bills-kansas-city-chiefs-score-2d06e013bc05d875cc226072a0e470e5">Bills wound up winning</a>, eventually secured the No. 2 seed and that relegated Kansas City to the No. 3 seed.It might not be such a bad thing that Mahomes is going on the road, though. He has a higher completion percentage, throws for more yards per game and has a significantly better quarterback rating during road games in his career.He's even taken eight fewer sacks away from home, despite playing in two more games.Asked to explain that one, Mahomes replied: “It's just Coach (Andy) Reid preaches communication.”“You have to have nonverbal communication when you're on the road. We preach that,” Mahomes continued, “and then not letting anything be too negative or too positive, just going about your business the right way.“On the road,” he said, "one big plays seems to be magnified more, and one bad play is magnified more, too.”All of that bodes well for the Chiefs. So does this: Mahomes is better in the divisional round than any other round, going 5-0 with 11 touchdowns, no interceptions and a completion rate of 70% that is well above his career average.“I know he looks forward to playing. He gets fired up for every game,” Reid said. “That's a great venue up there (in Buffalo). If you can't get fired up for that, it's hard to get fired up. But he's always ready and excited.”Mahomes has certainly been a problem for the Bills, but mostly in the postseason. He won that pandemic game at Highmark Stadium, but is winless in three tries against Josh Allen and Co. in regular-season games at Arrowhead Stadium.The playoffs are another story. He has ended Buffalo's season in two of the past three years.The first time came during the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/reigning-champion-chiefs-dump-bills-38-24-in-afc-title-game-d6f4334e89b9c54f70bf16d0758a6492">AFC championship game in the 2020 season</a>, when he went 29 of 38 for 325 yards with three touchdowns and no picks in a 38-24 romp. The second came one year later, when he needed a mere 13 seconds to drive Kansas City within range of a tying field goal to end regulation, then hit Kelce for the winning touchdown in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-060041ec1dd4c9bea035ca7283fa5e7a">overtime in the divisional round</a>.In those two games, Mahomes completed 76% of his throws for 703 yards with six TD passes, no picks and a touchdown run.“The Bills are a great challenge. I think everybody understands that,” he said. “They've gotten my number a number of times. They beat us earlier this year. We know we'll have to play great football to win the game. It's not about ending their season for us. It's about advancing. Finding a way to get to the next round.”NOTES: DT Derrick Nnadi (elbow) did not practice Wednesday. LT Wanya Morris (concussion) and WRs Justyn Ross (hamstring) and Kadarius Toney (hip and ankle) did practice after missing last week's game against Miami. ... WR Skyy Moore (knee) returned to practice, beginning a 21-day window to return to the active roster. Moore has been on injured reserve since mid-December, and the Chiefs would have to make room on the 53-man roster for him to play against Buffalo. ... LB Cam Jones (chest) was put on IR and LB Cole Christiansen promoted from the practice squad to take his place.

🏈 Chiefs' Mahomes hitting the road for first time in the playoffs to play Buffalo

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL BV Southwest 70, KC Harmon 21 Berean Academy 58, Goessel 13 Doniphan West 46, Washington County 33 Baldwin Invitational Bishop Seabury 62, Augusta 42 Wellsville 62, Baldwin 55, OT Chaparral Classic Circle 71, Chaparral 31 Conway Springs 55, Reno County 35 Flint Hills Shootout Council Grove 46, Mission Valley 38 Lyndon 76, Northern Heights 21 Nemaha Central Classic St. Marys 69, Holton 53 Spring Hill Invitational Junction City 92, KC Sumner 43 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Osawatomie 43, Uniontown 32 Valley Center Tournament Maize South 74, Wichita Southeast 64

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Basehor-Linwood 58, Topeka West 37 Clifton-Clyde 49, Axtell 19 College Heights Christian, Mo. 62, Columbus 52 Doniphan West 60, Blue Valley Randolph 37 Hanover 46, Frankfort 39 Lawrence 53, Spring Hill 24 Riverton 42, Southeast 30 Washington County 44, Troy 41 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Pleasanton 38, Erie 33 Uniontown 58, Osawatomie 10

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL BV Southwest 70, KC Harmon 21 Berean Academy 58, Goessel 13 Doniphan West 46, Washington County 33 Baldwin Invitational Bishop Seabury 62, Augusta 42 Wellsville 62, Baldwin 55, OT Chaparral Classic Circle 71, Chaparral 31 Conway Springs 55, Reno County 35 Flint Hills Shootout Council Grove 46, Mission Valley 38 Lyndon 76, Northern Heights 21 Nemaha Central Classic St. Marys 69, Holton 53 Spring Hill Invitational Junction City 92, KC Sumner 43 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Osawatomie 43, Uniontown 32 Valley Center Tournament Maize South 74, Wichita Southeast 64GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Basehor-Linwood 58, Topeka West 37 Clifton-Clyde 49, Axtell 19 College Heights Christian, Mo. 62, Columbus 52 Doniphan West 60, Blue Valley Randolph 37 Hanover 46, Frankfort 39 Lawrence 53, Spring Hill 24 Riverton 42, Southeast 30 Washington County 44, Troy 41 Uniontown Ken Holt Classic Pleasanton 38, Erie 33 Uniontown 58, Osawatomie 10POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th

🏀 Wednesday's prep scores

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University announced on Wednesday the hiring of Alex Nichols as its next head men's soccer coach. Nichols becomes the third head coach in the program's history, which dates back to 2011.

A native of Kansas City, Mo., Nichols brings to FHSU an impressive overall record of 162-38-15 (.788) as a collegiate men's soccer head coach with two national championships, two national coach of the year honors, and four national semifinal appearances at the NAIA level to his credit.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Fort Hays State into the future," said Nichols. "Curtis&nbsp;Hammeke, Brad Haynes, and the entire Athletic Administration made me feel at home right away. I could immediately see this is a University that is passionate about people and place that is going to strive for excellence daily. I am extremely excited to get to work on building a culture of champions on the field, in the classroom, and in the community."

"We look forward to Alex's leadership of our men's soccer program," said FHSU Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke. "His knowledge, passion, and work ethic are traits we feel will lead the program in a positive direction both on and off the field."

Nichols most recently was head coach at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla., during the 2023 season. He made an instant impact for the Lions, guiding the program to six more wins than it had the previous year by finishing 9-8-2 overall and an appearance in the Sun Conference Tournament for the first time since 2015. It was the program's first winning record since the 2016 season. The Lions had three all-conference performers in 2023. They also received votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll for the first time in program history.

Nichols produced the majority of his success at Central Methodist University (Mo.), where he was head coach for nine years from 2014-2022. He guided the Eagles to back-to-back NAIA National Championships in 2018 and 2019. Central Methodist won the 2018 national title in dramatic fashion on penalty kicks by a count of 4-3 over conference rival Missouri Valley College after playing to a 2-2 draw, then repeated as national champs in 2019 with a 3-1 win over Hastings College (Neb.) to cap a school record 25-win season. Nichols produced an overall record of 153-30-13 while at Central Methodist, including a staggering 107-7-7 record in his final five seasons coaching the Eagles.

To go with its back-to-back national titles, Central Methodist won five straight Heart of America Athletic Conference regular season titles from 2018-2022 on Nichols' watch. The Eagles were conference tournament champs for four straight years from 2019-2022. His 2018, 2019, and 2020-21 squads lost only one regular season match, while his 2021 and 2022 squads both went undefeated in the regular season before taking their only loss of each season in the NAIA national tournament. CMU had a 37-match unbeaten streak in regular season play that started during the 2020-21 campaign and lasted through the end of the 2022 regular season, going 32-0-5 in that stretch. The Eagles had no more than two losses overall in each of the final five seasons of Nichols' tenure (2018-2022), reaching the No. 1 ranking in the NAIA Top 25 poll in each of those seasons.

Nichols coached 27 NAIA All-America selections and 56 all-conference selections while at Central Methodist. He coached the NAIA National Player of the Year, Adrian Gutierrez, in 2018. He also coached four Players of the Year, four Offensive Players of the Year, three Defensive Players of the Year, one Newcomer of the Year, and one Freshman of the Year in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Nichols and his coaching staff received National Coaching Staff of the Year honors from United Soccer Coaches in both 2018 and 2019, while he also earned NAIA National Coach of the Year honors those seasons. He was the Heart of American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year five straight years from 2018 to 2022. Nichols was inducted into the Central Methodist Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.

Prior to his nine-year run as head coach at Central Methodist, Nichols spent a season (2013) as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at Columbia College (Mo.) for both the men's and women's programs. He also coached at Rock Bridge High School from 2009-2013 and was named the MHSAA Class 3 Central Region Coach of the Year in his time leading the program. Rock Bridge spent time ranked among the top 20 nationally for all classes during his tenure.

At the club level, Nichols headed programs Sporting Columbia and Kaw Valley FC. Sporting Columbia is an affiliate of Sporting KC and was ranked No. 1 in the start of Missouri during Nichols time heading the program. Kaw Valley FC is part of United Soccer League 2. Nichols coached a pair of MLS Super Draft Picks with Kaw Valley, which included a first-round and a third-round selection. He coached Kaw Valley to its best record and single-season winning percentage in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University announced on Wednesday the hiring of Alex Nichols as its next head men's soccer coach. Nichols becomes the third head coach in the program's history, which dates back to 2011.A native of Kansas City, Mo., Nichols brings to FHSU an impressive overall record of 162-38-15 (.788) as a collegiate men's soccer head coach with two national championships, two national coach of the year honors, and four national semifinal appearances at the NAIA level to his credit."I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Fort Hays State into the future," said Nichols. "Curtis&nbsp;Hammeke, Brad Haynes, and the entire Athletic Administration made me feel at home right away. I could immediately see this is a University that is passionate about people and place that is going to strive for excellence daily. I am extremely excited to get to work on building a culture of champions on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.""We look forward to Alex's leadership of our men's soccer program," said FHSU Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke. "His knowledge, passion, and work ethic are traits we feel will lead the program in a positive direction both on and off the field."Nichols most recently was head coach at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla., during the 2023 season. He made an instant impact for the Lions, guiding the program to six more wins than it had the previous year by finishing 9-8-2 overall and an appearance in the Sun Conference Tournament for the first time since 2015. It was the program's first winning record since the 2016 season. The Lions had three all-conference performers in 2023. They also received votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll for the first time in program history.Nichols produced the majority of his success at Central Methodist University (Mo.), where he was head coach for nine years from 2014-2022. He guided the Eagles to back-to-back NAIA National Championships in 2018 and 2019. Central Methodist won the 2018 national title in dramatic fashion on penalty kicks by a count of 4-3 over conference rival Missouri Valley College after playing to a 2-2 draw, then repeated as national champs in 2019 with a 3-1 win over Hastings College (Neb.) to cap a school record 25-win season. Nichols produced an overall record of 153-30-13 while at Central Methodist, including a staggering 107-7-7 record in his final five seasons coaching the Eagles.To go with its back-to-back national titles, Central Methodist won five straight Heart of America Athletic Conference regular season titles from 2018-2022 on Nichols' watch. The Eagles were conference tournament champs for four straight years from 2019-2022. His 2018, 2019, and 2020-21 squads lost only one regular season match, while his 2021 and 2022 squads both went undefeated in the regular season before taking their only loss of each season in the NAIA national tournament. CMU had a 37-match unbeaten streak in regular season play that started during the 2020-21 campaign and lasted through the end of the 2022 regular season, going 32-0-5 in that stretch. The Eagles had no more than two losses overall in each of the final five seasons of Nichols' tenure (2018-2022), reaching the No. 1 ranking in the NAIA Top 25 poll in each of those seasons.Nichols coached 27 NAIA All-America selections and 56 all-conference selections while at Central Methodist. He coached the NAIA National Player of the Year, Adrian Gutierrez, in 2018. He also coached four Players of the Year, four Offensive Players of the Year, three Defensive Players of the Year, one Newcomer of the Year, and one Freshman of the Year in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Nichols and his coaching staff received National Coaching Staff of the Year honors from United Soccer Coaches in both 2018 and 2019, while he also earned NAIA National Coach of the Year honors those seasons. He was the Heart of American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year five straight years from 2018 to 2022. Nichols was inducted into the Central Methodist Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.Prior to his nine-year run as head coach at Central Methodist, Nichols spent a season (2013) as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at Columbia College (Mo.) for both the men's and women's programs. He also coached at Rock Bridge High School from 2009-2013 and was named the MHSAA Class 3 Central Region Coach of the Year in his time leading the program. Rock Bridge spent time ranked among the top 20 nationally for all classes during his tenure.At the club level, Nichols headed programs Sporting Columbia and Kaw Valley FC. Sporting Columbia is an affiliate of Sporting KC and was ranked No. 1 in the start of Missouri during Nichols time heading the program. Kaw Valley FC is part of United Soccer League 2. Nichols coached a pair of MLS Super Draft Picks with Kaw Valley, which included a first-round and a third-round selection. He coached Kaw Valley to its best record and single-season winning percentage in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Alex Nichols hired as FHSU head men's coach

We're joined by Fort Hays State wrestling coach Erik Wince, women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson.

Tiger Talk airs Wednesday's at 12:10 p.m. on KAYS (1400/94.3) live from the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.

We're joined by Fort Hays State wrestling coach Erik Wince, women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson.Tiger Talk airs Wednesday's at 12:10 p.m. on KAYS (1400/94.3) live from the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (Jan. 17, 2024)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=64utd-15528d6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (Jan. 17, 2024)

The 15th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team tries to get back into the win column when they take on 20th-ranked Pittsburg State on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan.

The 15th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team tries to get back into the win column when they take on 20th-ranked Pittsburg State on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-WBB at #20 Pittsburg State (Jan. 13, 2024)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zg35v-155181a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-WBB at #20 Pittsburg State

Fresh off a perfect 4-0 performance a week ago, the Kansas Wesleyan basketball teams will be back on the road this Wednesday as they travel to Sterling to tangle with the Warriors.

Women's Game: Kansas Wesleyan (8-8, 6-4), Sterling (7-9, 4-6)

Men's Game: Kansas Wesleyan (12-4, 9-1), Sterling (9-6, 5-5)

Radio coverage can be heard locally on KINA 910 AM/107.5 FM, and online at Salina Post. The online stream is also available at&nbsp;910KINA.com.

Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson will have the call with pregame starting at 5:30 on Wednesday.

Fresh off a perfect 4-0 performance a week ago, the Kansas Wesleyan basketball teams will be back on the road this Wednesday as they travel to Sterling to tangle with the Warriors.Women's Game: Kansas Wesleyan (8-8, 6-4), Sterling (7-9, 4-6)<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes have lost four in a row and seven of eight to Sterling. They are 15-27 against the Warriors and 5-17 in games played in Sterling since 2005. Sterling won 76-57 last December in Mabee Arena and 76-66 last February in Sterling.</li>
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 <li>The Warriors have lost four in a row including a 79-75 setback against Friends on Saturday in Wichita and lost to Bethel 87-85 last Wednesday in Sterling. They are the three-time defending KCAC regular-season champions (KWU won the 2019-20 title with Sterling second a game back).</li><li>Korynn Clason, the lone returning starter from last season, leads the KCAC in scoring and is 10th&nbsp;in the NAIA at 21.3 points per game. She was named this week's KCAC Offensive Player of the Week having scored 40 against Bethel and 23 vs. Friends. She also averages a team-best 6.0 rebounds. Teammate Alissa Heskamp is third in scoring in the KCAC at 15.1 while Kali Briar averages 10.9 points.</li><li>Sterling averages 69.5 points but allows 74.8 and is committing an average of 18.6 turnovers per game. The Warriors shoot 41.7 percent overall, 32.8 from the perimeter.</li>
 </ul>Men's Game: Kansas Wesleyan (12-4, 9-1), Sterling (9-6, 5-5)<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes have won four of the last five and 14 of the last 16 against Sterling. The Warriors, though, upset them 75-66 in Mabee Arena in the first round of last year's KCAC tournament. The Coyotes won 81-54 last December in Salina and 87-69 in February in Sterling.</li>
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 <li>The Warriors have lost three in a row including a 92-85 double overtime loss to Friends on Saturday in Wichita. They lost to Bethel 64-52 last Wednesday in Sterling and lost to Oklahoma Wesleyan 74-67 January 6 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.</li><li>Guards Mooch Austin (15.3) and Brandon Doss (11.4) are the top scorers. Forward Lucas Briar and guard Jayden Garrison also score in double figures (10.1 each). Sterling also has two players who stand 6-feet-10 - starting center Adel Mellack (3.8 points, 4.8 rebounds) and reserve forward Elias Ngoga (4.8 points, 5.3 rebounds).</li><li>Sterling averages 77.5 points and leads the KCAC in 3-point shooting at 39.3 percent, 43.4 percent overall. Doss, Garrison, and Briar have made at least 30 3-pointers each this season. Opponents are averaging 73 points and shooting 41 percent.</li>
 </ul>LIVE COVERAGERadio coverage can be heard locally on KINA 910 AM/107.5 FM, and online at Salina Post. The online stream is also available at&nbsp;910KINA.com.Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson will have the call with pregame starting at 5:30 on Wednesday.

Coyotes Head to Sterling in Search of Wins Over Warriors

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL BV Northwest 57, Gardner-Edgerton 33 Bluestem 42, Wichita Central Christian 36 De Soto 46, Leavenworth 27 Hodgeman County 61, Minneola 32 KC Sumner 48, Kauffman, Mo. 34 Logan 45, Western Plains-Healy 42 Meade 56, Pawnee Heights 36 SM North 44, Christ Preparatory Academy 30 SM South 59, St. Thomas Aquinas 46 South Gray 74, Satanta 11 Southwest, Neb. 62, Cheylin 34 Topeka Hayden 55, Shawnee Heights 29 Triplains-Brewster 42, Heartland Christian 34 University Academy, Mo. 42, Heritage Christian 40 Blue Valley North Tournament Olathe West 73, Lee's Summit North, Mo. 56 Hoisington Winter Jam Ellsworth 58, La Crosse 35 Hoisington 65, Victoria 22 Iola Invitational Anderson County 79, Yates Center 10 Liberal, Mo. Tony Dubray Classic Galena 50, Thomas Jefferson, Mo. 42 Liberal, Mo. 45, Arma-Northeast 15 Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 92, Bronaugh, Mo. 18 Mid-Continent League Tournament Hoxie 64, Hays-TMP-Marian 47 Norton 43, Ellis 37 Phillipsburg 35, Trego 28 Smith Center 52, Oakley 24 Northwest Kansas League Tournament Rawlins County 49, Greeley County 35 St Francis 64, Quinter 34 Wallace County 56, Dighton 18 St. John Classic Macksville 52, Nickerson 20 Wichita Sunrise 71, Cimarron 35 Tonganoxie Invitational Bonner Springs 34, KC Piper 15 Eudora 45, Holton 29 St. James Academy 45, BV West 27 Wamego 58, Tonganoxie 23 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Atchison vs. Jefferson West, ppd. to Jan 18th. Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th. Lyons vs. Southeast of Saline, ppd. to Jan 18th. Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th. Pleasanton vs. Erie, ppd. to Jan 17th. Southern Coffey County vs. Burlingame, ppd. Sterling vs. Hugoton, ppd. to Jan 18th. Uniontown vs. Osawatomie, ppd. to Jan 17th.

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Logan 64, Western Plains-Healy 18 Meade 59, Pawnee Heights 18 Oxford 59, Argonia 50 Southwest, Neb. 53, Cheylin 48 Weskan 69, Wheatland-Grinnell 40 Wichita Heights 65, Kapaun Mount Carmel 55 54 Classic Cunningham 69, Stafford 39 Burrton Invitational Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Little River 46 Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 39, La Crosse 38 Iola Invitational Anderson County 76, Yates Center 15 Crest 44, Humboldt 27 Marmaton Valley 52, Cherryvale 38 Mid-Continent League Tournament Hill City 56, Russell 30 Norton 49, Hays-TMP-Marian 36 Phillipsburg 47, Trego 37 Plainville 53, Ellis 52 Northwest Kansas League Tournament Dighton 76, St Francis 28 Quinter 70, Ness City 37 Rawlins County 57, Oberlin-Decatur 51 St. John Classic Nickerson 49, St John 46 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Baldwin vs. Wellsville, ppd. to Jan 17th. Bishop Seabury vs. Augusta, ppd. to Jan 17th. Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th. Hiawatha vs. Nemaha Central, ppd. to Jan 17th. Holton vs. St Marys, ppd. to Jan 17th. Hutchinson Trinity vs. Hugoton, ppd. to Jan 18th. Jackson Heights vs. Marysville, ppd. to Jan 17th. Kingman vs. Scott City, ppd. to Jan 18th. Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th. Pleasanton vs. Erie, ppd. to Jan 17th. Sterling vs. Smoky Valley, ppd. to Jan 16th. Uniontown vs. Osawatomie, ppd. to Jan 17th.

The Associated PressGIRLS PREP BASKETBALL BV Northwest 57, Gardner-Edgerton 33 Bluestem 42, Wichita Central Christian 36 De Soto 46, Leavenworth 27 Hodgeman County 61, Minneola 32 KC Sumner 48, Kauffman, Mo. 34 Logan 45, Western Plains-Healy 42 Meade 56, Pawnee Heights 36 SM North 44, Christ Preparatory Academy 30 SM South 59, St. Thomas Aquinas 46 South Gray 74, Satanta 11 Southwest, Neb. 62, Cheylin 34 Topeka Hayden 55, Shawnee Heights 29 Triplains-Brewster 42, Heartland Christian 34 University Academy, Mo. 42, Heritage Christian 40 Blue Valley North Tournament Olathe West 73, Lee's Summit North, Mo. 56 Hoisington Winter Jam Ellsworth 58, La Crosse 35 Hoisington 65, Victoria 22 Iola Invitational Anderson County 79, Yates Center 10 Liberal, Mo. Tony Dubray Classic Galena 50, Thomas Jefferson, Mo. 42 Liberal, Mo. 45, Arma-Northeast 15 Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 92, Bronaugh, Mo. 18 Mid-Continent League Tournament Hoxie 64, Hays-TMP-Marian 47 Norton 43, Ellis 37 Phillipsburg 35, Trego 28 Smith Center 52, Oakley 24 Northwest Kansas League Tournament Rawlins County 49, Greeley County 35 St Francis 64, Quinter 34 Wallace County 56, Dighton 18 St. John Classic Macksville 52, Nickerson 20 Wichita Sunrise 71, Cimarron 35 Tonganoxie Invitational Bonner Springs 34, KC Piper 15 Eudora 45, Holton 29 St. James Academy 45, BV West 27 Wamego 58, Tonganoxie 23 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Atchison vs. Jefferson West, ppd. to Jan 18th. Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th. Lyons vs. Southeast of Saline, ppd. to Jan 18th. Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th. Pleasanton vs. Erie, ppd. to Jan 17th. Southern Coffey County vs. Burlingame, ppd. Sterling vs. Hugoton, ppd. to Jan 18th. Uniontown vs. Osawatomie, ppd. to Jan 17th.BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Logan 64, Western Plains-Healy 18 Meade 59, Pawnee Heights 18 Oxford 59, Argonia 50 Southwest, Neb. 53, Cheylin 48 Weskan 69, Wheatland-Grinnell 40 Wichita Heights 65, Kapaun Mount Carmel 55 54 Classic Cunningham 69, Stafford 39 Burrton Invitational Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Little River 46 Hoisington Winter Jam Hoisington 39, La Crosse 38 Iola Invitational Anderson County 76, Yates Center 15 Crest 44, Humboldt 27 Marmaton Valley 52, Cherryvale 38 Mid-Continent League Tournament Hill City 56, Russell 30 Norton 49, Hays-TMP-Marian 36 Phillipsburg 47, Trego 37 Plainville 53, Ellis 52 Northwest Kansas League Tournament Dighton 76, St Francis 28 Quinter 70, Ness City 37 Rawlins County 57, Oberlin-Decatur 51 St. John Classic Nickerson 49, St John 46 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Baldwin vs. Wellsville, ppd. to Jan 17th. Bishop Seabury vs. Augusta, ppd. to Jan 17th. Fredonia vs. Jayhawk Linn, ppd. to Jan 17th. Hiawatha vs. Nemaha Central, ppd. to Jan 17th. Holton vs. St Marys, ppd. to Jan 17th. Hutchinson Trinity vs. Hugoton, ppd. to Jan 18th. Jackson Heights vs. Marysville, ppd. to Jan 17th. Kingman vs. Scott City, ppd. to Jan 18th. Oswego vs. Prairie View, ppd. to Jan 17th. Pleasanton vs. Erie, ppd. to Jan 17th. Sterling vs. Smoky Valley, ppd. to Jan 16th. Uniontown vs. Osawatomie, ppd. to Jan 17th.

🏀 Tuesday prep results

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

NORTON – The TMP-Marian Monarchs held a lead over the
Norton for nearly two and a half quarters before the top-seeded Bluejays pulled
away for 49-36 win over the TMP boys in the MCL tournament quarterfinals Tuesday
night in Norton.

Caden Dinkel connected on a three pointer to open the game
for TMP (4-7), sparking a 13-4 first quarter run.

Norton (8-1) though finished the first quarter on a 6-0 run
to pull within three after the first quarter.

The Bluejays then cut the lead to one before Dinkel
connected on his third three of the first half to put TMP up 16-12.&nbsp; 

Dinkel and Carson Liles combined to score the next seven
points for TMP, the last field goal a three pointer by Liles, but the Monarchs
offense went cold and Norton put together the decisive run in the game.

Norton closed the halftime score to 23-22 TMP as part of a 27-6
run that covered the final three and a half minutes of the first half, the
entire third quarter and early in the fourth quarter.

During the Bluejays run they turned a 23-16 first half deficit into a
43-29 fourth quarter lead.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostNORTON – The TMP-Marian Monarchs held a lead over the
Norton for nearly two and a half quarters before the top-seeded Bluejays pulled
away for 49-36 win over the TMP boys in the MCL tournament quarterfinals Tuesday
night in Norton.<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/1719597921&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/coach-bill-meagher-postgame-interview-01-16-24" title="Coach Bill Meagher Postgame Interview 01-16-24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Coach Bill Meagher Postgame Interview 01-16-24</a></div></div>Caden Dinkel connected on a three pointer to open the game
for TMP (4-7), sparking a 13-4 first quarter run.Norton (8-1) though finished the first quarter on a 6-0 run
to pull within three after the first quarter.The Bluejays then cut the lead to one before Dinkel
connected on his third three of the first half to put TMP up 16-12.&nbsp; Dinkel and Carson Liles combined to score the next seven
points for TMP, the last field goal a three pointer by Liles, but the Monarchs
offense went cold and Norton put together the decisive run in the game.Norton closed the halftime score to 23-22 TMP as part of a 27-6
run that covered the final three and a half minutes of the first half, the
entire third quarter and early in the fourth quarter.During the Bluejays run they turned a 23-16 first half deficit into a
43-29 fourth quarter lead.TMP closed within nine in the fourth quarter but got no
closer in the 49-36 Norton victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1719595833&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-mbkb-highlights-vs-norton-01-16-24" title="TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Norton 01 - 16 - 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Norton 01 - 16 - 24</a></div></div>Caden Dinkel led TMP with 14 points and Carson Liles tied a
career-high with nine points and six rebounds.TMP will play Ellis in the consolation semifinals Thursday
at Phillipsburg.Ellis lost to Plainville 53-52.