KEARNEY, Neb. – Fort Hays State closed out the 2022-23 regular season with a 45-42 win at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. The Tigers moved to 20-8 overall and went 15-7 in the MIAA. Nebraska-Kearney finished the season at 5-23 overall, 3-19 in the MIAA. FHSU tied for third in the MIAA regular season standings and will be the No. 3 in next week's MIAA Tournament. Both teams struggled shooting the ball in the low-scoring affair. UNK made the first basket of the game for a 3-0 lead, but the Tigers made the next two baskets and never trailed again in the first half. FHSU went on an 8-0 run to end the first half, capped on a 3-point field goal by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bjarni-jonsson/6901">Bjarni Jonsson</a>&nbsp;just before time expired. FHSU led 23-15 at the break.

The Tigers took their largest lead of the game at 31-21 with 14:06 remaining, but UNK rallied back with an 11-0 run to take a 32-31 lead with 10 minutes to play. The lead went back and forth a bit before FHSU used a 7-0 run to climb back ahead 41-35. The Lopers got back within one at 43-42 with a minute to go, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead back up to three with a pair of free throws at 15 seconds remaining after a defensive stop. UNK's last-second 3-point attempt was blocked by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/traejon-davis/6896">Traejon Davis</a>, who sealed the win for the Tigers. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and pulling down a career-high 15 rebounds to lead the Tigers. He was the only FHSU player to reach double figures in scoring. He also led the team in assists with four.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;had nine points and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/iyen-enaruna/6907">Iyen Enaruna</a>&nbsp;had eight. Darrian Nebeker was the only UNK player to reach double figures in scoring with 10 points. Winston Cook pulled down 13 rebounds for the Lopers.

As the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament, the Tigers will face No. 6 seed Rogers State in the quarterfinals on Friday (Mar. 3). Tipoff will be at 2:15 p.m. inside Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677382698556.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Kaleb Hammeke (5) dribbles the ball up the floor in the second half of an MIAA basketball game vs. Lincoln on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo)" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKEARNEY, Neb. – Fort Hays State closed out the 2022-23 regular season with a 45-42 win at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. The Tigers moved to 20-8 overall and went 15-7 in the MIAA. Nebraska-Kearney finished the season at 5-23 overall, 3-19 in the MIAA. FHSU tied for third in the MIAA regular season standings and will be the No. 3 in next week's MIAA Tournament. Both teams struggled shooting the ball in the low-scoring affair. UNK made the first basket of the game for a 3-0 lead, but the Tigers made the next two baskets and never trailed again in the first half. FHSU went on an 8-0 run to end the first half, capped on a 3-point field goal by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bjarni-jonsson/6901">Bjarni Jonsson</a>&nbsp;just before time expired. FHSU led 23-15 at the break.<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/1455955813&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/2-25-2023-fhsu-mens-coach-mark-johnson-postgame-interview" title="Mark Johnson Postgame at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers took their largest lead of the game at 31-21 with 14:06 remaining, but UNK rallied back with an 11-0 run to take a 32-31 lead with 10 minutes to play. The lead went back and forth a bit before FHSU used a 7-0 run to climb back ahead 41-35. The Lopers got back within one at 43-42 with a minute to go, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead back up to three with a pair of free throws at 15 seconds remaining after a defensive stop. UNK's last-second 3-point attempt was blocked by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/traejon-davis/6896">Traejon Davis</a>, who sealed the win for the Tigers. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and pulling down a career-high 15 rebounds to lead the Tigers. He was the only FHSU player to reach double figures in scoring. He also led the team in assists with four.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;had nine points and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/iyen-enaruna/6907">Iyen Enaruna</a>&nbsp;had eight. Darrian Nebeker was the only UNK player to reach double figures in scoring with 10 points. Winston Cook pulled down 13 rebounds for the Lopers.<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/1455955099&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/2-25-2023-fhsu-men-v-nebraska-kearney-highlights" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)</a></div></div>As the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament, the Tigers will face No. 6 seed Rogers State in the quarterfinals on Friday (Mar. 3). Tipoff will be at 2:15 p.m. inside Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger men win fifth-straight, grind out 3-point win in Kearney

CHADRON, Neb. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team will send two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;(174) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(197) punched their tickets to Cedar Rapids by reaching the regional championship at their respective weights. The Tigers placed seventh as a team out of 11 programs at the 2023 NCAA Division II Super Region VI Championships on Saturday with 57 points. &nbsp; Henry scored two wins by technical fall on his way to the semifinals where he defeated Kash Anderson from Colorado Mesa. In the finals, Henry would face 12th-ranked Anderson Salisbury for the third time this season. Henry defeated Salisbury via sudden victory in both of the previous matchups. An early takedown and a four-point near fall helped lift Henry over Salisbury to claim the regional title and punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships for the second-straight year. After receiving a first-round bye, Lindsey advanced to the semifinals with a 7-4 decision. Lindsey would face sixth-ranked Cole Hernandez from Western Colorado. The sophomore claimed his second victory of the year over Hernandez with a first-period fall. In the championship, Lindsey faced third-ranked Austin Eldredge from Nebraska-Kearney. Eldredge got the early takedown before Lindsey evened the score with a reversal. Eldredge took the lead at the end of the period with an escape. Lindsey would tie the match again scoring an escape in the second period. Eldredge managed another escape to open the final period but two stalling calls awarded Lindsey the tying point as time expired. With the match tied, it came down to riding time once again between Eldredge and Lindsey as the former claimed the title via 5-4 decision. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;(285) also reached the semifinals picking up a win by sudden victory on the way, but was bounced to the back side with a loss to Mason Watt from Chadron State. Caldwell kept his hopes alive by advancing to the third-place match with in a narrow 2-1 decision, but he was unable to punch his ticket falling in a 9-5 decision to finish fourth. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;(157) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;(184) both reached the consolation semifinals in their pursuit of third-place but fell just short, each of them finishing sixth. After falling to top-ranked Noah Hermosillo of Adams State in the opening round, Hicks worked his way up the consolation ladder receiving a bye before breaking off a pair of wins including a first-period fall to reach the semifinals. Despite the strong swing of momentum, Hicks would finish the day 2-3 and capture sixth place. Westmoreland received a first-round bye before falling to Ryan Cody of Colorado School of Mines. After another bye, Westmoreland secured a 4-2 decision to advance to the semifinals. After falling in the semifinals, Westmoreland met with Cody again in the fifth-place match where he would fall via 9-4 decision. Henry and Lindsey will head to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in two weeks for the NCAA Championships inside Alliant Energy PowerHouse. Action begins at 11 a.m. on Friday (March 10) and continues on Saturday (March 11) at 10 a.m. Regional Results for Fort Hays State 125 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Patrick Allis (Western Colorado) 9-3 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 (TF-1.5 2:10 (16-0)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 - Zach Wright (San Francisco State) 14-11 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 (Fall 1:11) 133 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Collin Metzgar (Colorado Mesa) 16-6 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 (TF-1.5 3:34 (18-0)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 - Tony Margiotta (San Francisco State) 20-11 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 (Dec 7-0) 141 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Grayston DiBlasi (Colorado School of Mines) 27-5 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 (Fall 4:40) Cons. Round 2 - Alex Castaneda (Colorado Mesa) 14-11 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 (MD 14-6) 149 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 - John Burger (Nebraska-Kearney) 12-8 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 (MD 8-0) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Conor Goucher (CSU-Pueblo) 1-2 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 (Dec 7-6) 157 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;– 6th place&nbsp;(2-3) Champ. Round 1 - Noah Hermosillo (Adams State) 20-0 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (MD 13-3) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 won by decision over Evan Killgore (New Mexico Highlands) 16-9 (Dec 8-2) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 won by fall over Brody Lamb (Chadron State) 6-3 (Fall 1:59) Cons. Semi - Carter Noehre (Colorado School of Mines) 13-7 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (MD 9-1) 5th Place Match - Cyruss Meeks (CSU-Pueblo) 2-2 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (Dec 9-3) 165 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 - Preston Renner (Chadron State) 7-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 (Dec 6-3) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Jackson Damenti (Colorado School of Mines) 16-7 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 (Dec 8-2) 174 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;– 2nd place&nbsp;(2-1) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 won by decision over Tanner Baumgartner (Colorado Mesa) 8-9 (Dec 7-4) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 won by fall over Cole Hernandez (Western Colorado) 10-5 (Fall 2:50) 1st Place Match - Austin Eldredge (Nebraska-Kearney) 24-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 (Dec 5-4) 184 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;– 6th place&nbsp;(1-3) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Ryan Cody (Colorado School of Mines) 20-9 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (Dec 6-4) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 won by decision over Lance Killgore (New Mexico Highlands) 14-15 (Dec 4-2) Cons. Semi - Jason Bynarowicz (Colorado Mesa) 14-9 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (TF-1.5 6:27 (18-0)) 5th Place Match - Ryan Cody (Colorado School of Mines) 20-9 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (Dec 9-4) 197 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;– 1st place&nbsp;(4-0) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by tech fall over Laith Gilmore (San Francisco State) 9-18 (TF-1.5 3:18 (16-0)) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by tech fall over Parker Gasser (Western Colorado) 9-7 (TF-1.5 2:24 (19-0)) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won in sudden victory - 1 over Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa) 13-8 (SV-1 7-5) 1st Place Match -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by decision over Anderson Salisbury (Colorado School of Mines) 21-5 (Dec 8-1) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;– 4th place&nbsp;(3-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won by medical forfeit over Kioni Benally (New Mexico Highlands) 6-14 (M. For.) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won in sudden victory - 1 over Ben Gould (CSU-Pueblo) 2-2 (SV-1 3-1) Semifinal - Mason Watt (Chadron State) 18-4 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 (Fall 2:05) Cons. Semi -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won by decision over Zach Schraeder (Western Colorado) 3-6 (Dec 2-1) 3rd Place Match - Taniela Feliciano-Takafua (Simon Fraser) 26-6 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 (Dec 9-5)

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCHADRON, Neb. - The Fort Hays State wrestling team will send two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;(174) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(197) punched their tickets to Cedar Rapids by reaching the regional championship at their respective weights. The Tigers placed seventh as a team out of 11 programs at the 2023 NCAA Division II Super Region VI Championships on Saturday with 57 points. &nbsp; Henry scored two wins by technical fall on his way to the semifinals where he defeated Kash Anderson from Colorado Mesa. In the finals, Henry would face 12th-ranked Anderson Salisbury for the third time this season. Henry defeated Salisbury via sudden victory in both of the previous matchups. An early takedown and a four-point near fall helped lift Henry over Salisbury to claim the regional title and punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships for the second-straight year. After receiving a first-round bye, Lindsey advanced to the semifinals with a 7-4 decision. Lindsey would face sixth-ranked Cole Hernandez from Western Colorado. The sophomore claimed his second victory of the year over Hernandez with a first-period fall. In the championship, Lindsey faced third-ranked Austin Eldredge from Nebraska-Kearney. Eldredge got the early takedown before Lindsey evened the score with a reversal. Eldredge took the lead at the end of the period with an escape. Lindsey would tie the match again scoring an escape in the second period. Eldredge managed another escape to open the final period but two stalling calls awarded Lindsey the tying point as time expired. With the match tied, it came down to riding time once again between Eldredge and Lindsey as the former claimed the title via 5-4 decision. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;(285) also reached the semifinals picking up a win by sudden victory on the way, but was bounced to the back side with a loss to Mason Watt from Chadron State. Caldwell kept his hopes alive by advancing to the third-place match with in a narrow 2-1 decision, but he was unable to punch his ticket falling in a 9-5 decision to finish fourth. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;(157) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;(184) both reached the consolation semifinals in their pursuit of third-place but fell just short, each of them finishing sixth. After falling to top-ranked Noah Hermosillo of Adams State in the opening round, Hicks worked his way up the consolation ladder receiving a bye before breaking off a pair of wins including a first-period fall to reach the semifinals. Despite the strong swing of momentum, Hicks would finish the day 2-3 and capture sixth place. Westmoreland received a first-round bye before falling to Ryan Cody of Colorado School of Mines. After another bye, Westmoreland secured a 4-2 decision to advance to the semifinals. After falling in the semifinals, Westmoreland met with Cody again in the fifth-place match where he would fall via 9-4 decision. Henry and Lindsey will head to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in two weeks for the NCAA Championships inside Alliant Energy PowerHouse. Action begins at 11 a.m. on Friday (March 10) and continues on Saturday (March 11) at 10 a.m. Regional Results for Fort Hays State 125 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Patrick Allis (Western Colorado) 9-3 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 (TF-1.5 2:10 (16-0)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 - Zach Wright (San Francisco State) 14-11 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kevin-honas/7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;8-12 (Fall 1:11) 133 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Collin Metzgar (Colorado Mesa) 16-6 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 (TF-1.5 3:34 (18-0)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 - Tony Margiotta (San Francisco State) 20-11 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/corbin-white/7241">Corbin White</a>&nbsp;2-20 (Dec 7-0) 141 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Grayston DiBlasi (Colorado School of Mines) 27-5 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 (Fall 4:40) Cons. Round 2 - Alex Castaneda (Colorado Mesa) 14-11 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-mitchell/7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>&nbsp;6-12 (MD 14-6) 149 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 - John Burger (Nebraska-Kearney) 12-8 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 (MD 8-0) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Conor Goucher (CSU-Pueblo) 1-2 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-burgoon/7249">Drew Burgoon</a>&nbsp;8-18 (Dec 7-6) 157 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;– 6th place&nbsp;(2-3) Champ. Round 1 - Noah Hermosillo (Adams State) 20-0 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (MD 13-3) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 won by decision over Evan Killgore (New Mexico Highlands) 16-9 (Dec 8-2) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 won by fall over Brody Lamb (Chadron State) 6-3 (Fall 1:59) Cons. Semi - Carter Noehre (Colorado School of Mines) 13-7 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (MD 9-1) 5th Place Match - Cyruss Meeks (CSU-Pueblo) 2-2 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cody-hicks/7222">Cody Hicks</a>&nbsp;16-14 (Dec 9-3) 165 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;(0-2) Champ. Round 1 - Preston Renner (Chadron State) 7-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 (Dec 6-3) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Jackson Damenti (Colorado School of Mines) 16-7 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/blaise-ronnau/7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;7-16 (Dec 8-2) 174 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;– 2nd place&nbsp;(2-1) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 won by decision over Tanner Baumgartner (Colorado Mesa) 8-9 (Dec 7-4) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 won by fall over Cole Hernandez (Western Colorado) 10-5 (Fall 2:50) 1st Place Match - Austin Eldredge (Nebraska-Kearney) 24-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/cade-lindsey/7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;31-7 (Dec 5-4) 184 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;– 6th place&nbsp;(1-3) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Ryan Cody (Colorado School of Mines) 20-9 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (Dec 6-4) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 won by decision over Lance Killgore (New Mexico Highlands) 14-15 (Dec 4-2) Cons. Semi - Jason Bynarowicz (Colorado Mesa) 14-9 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (TF-1.5 6:27 (18-0)) 5th Place Match - Ryan Cody (Colorado School of Mines) 20-9 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/bryce-westmoreland/7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;10-20 (Dec 9-4) 197 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;– 1st place&nbsp;(4-0) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by tech fall over Laith Gilmore (San Francisco State) 9-18 (TF-1.5 3:18 (16-0)) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by tech fall over Parker Gasser (Western Colorado) 9-7 (TF-1.5 2:24 (19-0)) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won in sudden victory - 1 over Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa) 13-8 (SV-1 7-5) 1st Place Match -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;34-3 won by decision over Anderson Salisbury (Colorado School of Mines) 21-5 (Dec 8-1) 285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;– 4th place&nbsp;(3-2) Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won by medical forfeit over Kioni Benally (New Mexico Highlands) 6-14 (M. For.) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won in sudden victory - 1 over Ben Gould (CSU-Pueblo) 2-2 (SV-1 3-1) Semifinal - Mason Watt (Chadron State) 18-4 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 (Fall 2:05) Cons. Semi -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 won by decision over Zach Schraeder (Western Colorado) 3-6 (Dec 2-1) 3rd Place Match - Taniela Feliciano-Takafua (Simon Fraser) 26-6 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tony-caldwell/7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;20-17 (Dec 9-5)

🤼‍♂️ FHSU's Henry and Lindsey punch ticket to nationals

👟 FHSU Churchman wins, three All-MIAA Saturday at Indoor Champs

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team fell 64-48 at No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25) on the final day of the regular season. The Tigers turned the ball over just three times, their fewest in a game since 2019 (11/25/19 vs St. Mary) and the fewest against a Division II opponent since 2016 (2/25/16 at Northeastern State), but a 53-26 rebound margin helped the Lopers pick up the win. The Tigers (19-11, 14-8 MIAA) kept things close in the first half, trailing 29-25 at halftime. Nebraska-Kearney (27-3, 20-2 MIAA) connected on five 3-pointers in the first half before finishing the game with 11 makes from behind the arc.

A 3-pointer from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;early in the third quarter brought the Tigers back within four, 34-30, before UNK finished the frame on a 22-8 run to build a 16-point lead. FHSU closed within 11 twice in the fourth quarter, but the Lopers responded each time to keep the lead in double figures. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 points and five rebounds, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;adding 12 points.

The Tigers wrapped up the regular season as the sixth seed in the MIAA and as a result will play third-seeded Missouri Western in the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Championship Tournament presented by Southern Bank. The Tigers and Griffons will open the postseason on Friday (March 3) at 8:15 p.m. inside historic Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677381529066.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State center Olivia Hollenbeck drives to the basket in an MIAA basketball game vs. Nebraska-Kearney in Hays, Kan. on January 14, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State center Olivia Hollenbeck drives to the basket in an MIAA basketball game vs. Nebraska-Kearney in Hays, Kan. on January 14, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team fell 64-48 at No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon (Feb. 25) on the final day of the regular season. The Tigers turned the ball over just three times, their fewest in a game since 2019 (11/25/19 vs St. Mary) and the fewest against a Division II opponent since 2016 (2/25/16 at Northeastern State), but a 53-26 rebound margin helped the Lopers pick up the win. The Tigers (19-11, 14-8 MIAA) kept things close in the first half, trailing 29-25 at halftime. Nebraska-Kearney (27-3, 20-2 MIAA) connected on five 3-pointers in the first half before finishing the game with 11 makes from behind the arc.<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/1455955471&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/2-25-2023-fhsu-womens-coach-tony-hobson-postgame-interview" title="Tony Hobson Postgame at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)</a></div></div>A 3-pointer from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/6851">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;early in the third quarter brought the Tigers back within four, 34-30, before UNK finished the frame on a 22-8 run to build a 16-point lead. FHSU closed within 11 twice in the fourth quarter, but the Lopers responded each time to keep the lead in double figures. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 points and five rebounds, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;adding 12 points.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1455954835&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/2-25-2023-fhsu-women-bkb-vs-nebraska-kearney-highlights" title="Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at #7 Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State WBB Highlights at #7 Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 25, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers wrapped up the regular season as the sixth seed in the MIAA and as a result will play third-seeded Missouri Western in the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Championship Tournament presented by Southern Bank. The Tigers and Griffons will open the postseason on Friday (March 3) at 8:15 p.m. inside historic Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women fall to #7 Lopers in regular season finale

HAYS – The Hoxie Indians had 11 medal winners and six individuals
state champions Saturday on their way to a historic second straight team title
at the 3-2-1A state tournament at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.

It was almost a forgone conclusion that the Hoxie Indians
were going to claim a second straight state championship after qualifying 12
wrestlers last week at the regional championship and they did not disappoint on
Saturday.

The Indians had pretty much wrapped up the team title after
the first day of competition in Hays and eventually broke their own team points
record with 260 points. That was 159 more than second place Norton, a record for the
widest margin of victory.

Individually the Indians were led by Derek Johnson (43-0) who
closed out his senior season with an undefeated championship at 157 pounds. He becomes
the third wrestler in Hoxie history to finish as a four-time state champion.

All three Smith Center Redmen who reached the finals earned
state titles Saturday. 

Alex Wilkinson (38-8) won the championship at 144 pounds, Bentley
Montgomery (46-1) at 150 pounds and at 215 pounds Eli Franklin (42-6) claimed a first place
finish.

Ellis and Hill City both had individual champions as well. 

Mason Younger finished the season with a record of 40-1 and
claimed the state title at 126 pounds. His team Jarret Mader (34-7) with fourth at 144
pounds.

Hill City’s Aiden Amrein (37-5) claimed the state title at 175
pounds after a runner-up finish last year. His teammate Alexander Hamel (38-9) was
third at 106 pounds and Dayton Stephen (34-12) finished sixth at 160 pounds.

Plainville’s Kyle Werner (41-4) finished third at 190 pounds and
Quinter’s Tate Blackwill (29-15) was fifth at 106 pounds.

A list of area placers is available below:

Ellis 126 – Mason Younger (40-1) placed 1st 144 – Jarret Mader (34-7) placed 4th

Hill City 106 – Alexander Hamel (38-9) placed 3rd 150 – Dayton Stephen (34-12) placed 6th 175 – Aiden Amrein (37-5) placed 1st

Hoxie 106 – Kash Schiltz (33-11) placed 2nd 113 – Ian Giancola (37-3) placed 1st 120 – Tate Weimer (30-3) placed 3rd 126 – Wayne Shepard (30-9) placed 2nd 132 – Carson Ochs (38-0) placed 1st 138 – Dayton Bell (41-2) placed 1st 144 – Duncan Bell (37-6) placed 3rd 157 – Derek Johnson (43-0) placed 1st 165 – Drew Bretz (40-0) placed 1st 175 – Sam Watkins (32-2) placed 3rd 285 – Gavin Schippers (31-14) placed 1st

Norton Community 113 – Derek Clydesdale (29-19) placed 6th 120 – Jatin Weigel (25-19) placed 6th 138 – Brennen Pfannenstiel (27-13) placed 4th 190 – Garrett Urban (37-4) placed 2nd 215 – Jefferson Otter (35-9) placed 2nd 285 – Corbin Puga (43-5) placed 3rd

Phillipsburg 120 – Kaden Sisson (26-4) placed 2nd 132 – Blake Buresh (33-14) placed 4th 157 – Seth Keeten (15-6) placed 4th

Plainville 190 – Kyle Werner (41-4) placed 3rd

Quinter 106 – Tate Blackwill (29-15) placed 5th

Smith Center 144 – Alex Wilkinson (38-8) placed 1st 150 – Bentley Montgomery (46-1) placed 1st 215 – Eli Franklin (42-6) placed 1st

HAYS – The Hoxie Indians had 11 medal winners and six individuals
state champions Saturday on their way to a historic second straight team title
at the 3-2-1A state tournament at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.It was almost a forgone conclusion that the Hoxie Indians
were going to claim a second straight state championship after qualifying 12
wrestlers last week at the regional championship and they did not disappoint on
Saturday.The Indians had pretty much wrapped up the team title after
the first day of competition in Hays and eventually broke their own team points
record with 260 points. That was 159 more than second place Norton, a record for the
widest margin of victory.Individually the Indians were led by Derek Johnson (43-0) who
closed out his senior season with an undefeated championship at 157 pounds. He becomes
the third wrestler in Hoxie history to finish as a four-time state champion.All three Smith Center Redmen who reached the finals earned
state titles Saturday. Alex Wilkinson (38-8) won the championship at 144 pounds, Bentley
Montgomery (46-1) at 150 pounds and at 215 pounds Eli Franklin (42-6) claimed a first place
finish.Ellis and Hill City both had individual champions as well. Mason Younger finished the season with a record of 40-1 and
claimed the state title at 126 pounds. His team Jarret Mader (34-7) with fourth at 144
pounds.Hill City’s Aiden Amrein (37-5) claimed the state title at 175
pounds after a runner-up finish last year. His teammate Alexander Hamel (38-9) was
third at 106 pounds and Dayton Stephen (34-12) finished sixth at 160 pounds.Plainville’s Kyle Werner (41-4) finished third at 190 pounds and
Quinter’s Tate Blackwill (29-15) was fifth at 106 pounds.A list of area placers is available below:Ellis 126 – Mason Younger (40-1) placed 1st 144 – Jarret Mader (34-7) placed 4thHill City 106 – Alexander Hamel (38-9) placed 3rd 150 – Dayton Stephen (34-12) placed 6th 175 – Aiden Amrein (37-5) placed 1st Hoxie 106 – Kash Schiltz (33-11) placed 2nd 113 – Ian Giancola (37-3) placed 1st 120 – Tate Weimer (30-3) placed 3rd 126 – Wayne Shepard (30-9) placed 2nd 132 – Carson Ochs (38-0) placed 1st 138 – Dayton Bell (41-2) placed 1st 144 – Duncan Bell (37-6) placed 3rd 157 – Derek Johnson (43-0) placed 1st 165 – Drew Bretz (40-0) placed 1st 175 – Sam Watkins (32-2) placed 3rd 285 – Gavin Schippers (31-14) placed 1st Norton Community 113 – Derek Clydesdale (29-19) placed 6th 120 – Jatin Weigel (25-19) placed 6th 138 – Brennen Pfannenstiel (27-13) placed 4th 190 – Garrett Urban (37-4) placed 2nd 215 – Jefferson Otter (35-9) placed 2nd 285 – Corbin Puga (43-5) placed 3rd Phillipsburg 120 – Kaden Sisson (26-4) placed 2nd 132 – Blake Buresh (33-14) placed 4th 157 – Seth Keeten (15-6) placed 4th Plainville 190 – Kyle Werner (41-4) placed 3rd Quinter 106 – Tate Blackwill (29-15) placed 5th Smith Center 144 – Alex Wilkinson (38-8) placed 1st 150 – Bentley Montgomery (46-1) placed 1st 215 – Eli Franklin (42-6) placed 1st

🤼 Johnson win 4th state title as Hoxie cruises to historic championship

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped the first two games of the conference schedule Saturday against Washburn, losing 13-7 in extra innings in the opener and 9-2 in the nightcap. The Tigers (7-7, 0-2 MIAA) and Ichabods (8-7, 2-0 MIAA) will wrap up the series Sunday afternoon (Feb. 26) beginning at 1 p.m. at Larks Park. Game 1 - Washburn 13, Fort Hays State 7 (10 inn.) The Tigers jumped in front in the opener after a pitch came inside on leadoff hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>. An&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;single and a walk to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;loaded the bases for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zane-knox/7262">Zane Knox</a>, who crushed a 3-2 pitch sailing over the fence in right field for a grand slam. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/connor-holle/6814">Connor Holle</a>&nbsp;faced the minimum through two innings, Washburn got on the board with three runs on four hits in the third before taking the lead with two runs in the fourth. The Tigers had baserunners in each frame between the first and the ninth, but the Washburn pitching staff did well to work out of trouble and post seven-straight zeros on the board. Trailing 7-4 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers opened a one-out rally when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;worked a walk. Boies then reached on a botched grounder by the Ichabod first baseman, bringing Knox back to the plate as the game-tying run. The third baseman delivered with a first-pitch home run over the wall in right, tying the score at seven and giving the junior seven RBI on the day. After giving up the lead in the bottom of the ninth, Washburn responded with six runs in the 10th to take the game in extra innings. Knox finished the game 4-for-5, while Scott was 3-for-4 at the dish.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/luuk-ter-beek/7271">Luuk ter Beek</a>&nbsp;struck out three batters over 5.0 innings of relief, allowing two runs on three hits. Game 2 - Washburn 9, Fort Hays State 2 Game two starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/andrew-hansen/7259">Andrew Hansen</a>&nbsp;worked out of a jam in the top of the first, leaving the bases loaded after recording his second strikeout of the inning to end the frame.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>, Ural and Herrmann then rattled off back-to-back-to-back singles in the home half of the inning, giving the Tigers another early lead. FHSU doubled the lead in the second when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/joel-nieves/7267">Joel Nieves</a>&nbsp;drove in&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>&nbsp;with an RBI groundout. Hansen retired the side in order in the second before surrendering three runs in both the third and fourth innings, giving WU a 6-2 lead. After the Tigers collected three hits in the first inning, the Washburn pitchers limited FHSU to just two hits for the rest of the contest. Hansen (0-2) struck out four batters across 4.0 innings of work, allowing six runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jacob-shope/7270">Jacob Shope</a>&nbsp;did not give up a hit and struck out two batters over 1.1 innings of relief.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677381284850.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State infielder Zane Knox celebrates after hitting a 3-run home run in game one of an MIAA doubleheader with Washburn in Hays, Kan. on February 25, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State infielder Zane Knox celebrates after hitting a 3-run home run in game one of an MIAA doubleheader with Washburn in Hays, Kan. on February 25, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped the first two games of the conference schedule Saturday against Washburn, losing 13-7 in extra innings in the opener and 9-2 in the nightcap. The Tigers (7-7, 0-2 MIAA) and Ichabods (8-7, 2-0 MIAA) will wrap up the series Sunday afternoon (Feb. 26) beginning at 1 p.m. at Larks Park. Game 1 - Washburn 13, Fort Hays State 7 (10 inn.) The Tigers jumped in front in the opener after a pitch came inside on leadoff hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>. An&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;single and a walk to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;loaded the bases for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zane-knox/7262">Zane Knox</a>, who crushed a 3-2 pitch sailing over the fence in right field for a grand slam. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/connor-holle/6814">Connor Holle</a>&nbsp;faced the minimum through two innings, Washburn got on the board with three runs on four hits in the third before taking the lead with two runs in the fourth. The Tigers had baserunners in each frame between the first and the ninth, but the Washburn pitching staff did well to work out of trouble and post seven-straight zeros on the board. Trailing 7-4 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers opened a one-out rally when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;worked a walk. Boies then reached on a botched grounder by the Ichabod first baseman, bringing Knox back to the plate as the game-tying run. The third baseman delivered with a first-pitch home run over the wall in right, tying the score at seven and giving the junior seven RBI on the day. After giving up the lead in the bottom of the ninth, Washburn responded with six runs in the 10th to take the game in extra innings. Knox finished the game 4-for-5, while Scott was 3-for-4 at the dish.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/luuk-ter-beek/7271">Luuk ter Beek</a>&nbsp;struck out three batters over 5.0 innings of relief, allowing two runs on three hits. Game 2 - Washburn 9, Fort Hays State 2 Game two starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/andrew-hansen/7259">Andrew Hansen</a>&nbsp;worked out of a jam in the top of the first, leaving the bases loaded after recording his second strikeout of the inning to end the frame.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>, Ural and Herrmann then rattled off back-to-back-to-back singles in the home half of the inning, giving the Tigers another early lead. FHSU doubled the lead in the second when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/joel-nieves/7267">Joel Nieves</a>&nbsp;drove in&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>&nbsp;with an RBI groundout. Hansen retired the side in order in the second before surrendering three runs in both the third and fourth innings, giving WU a 6-2 lead. After the Tigers collected three hits in the first inning, the Washburn pitchers limited FHSU to just two hits for the rest of the contest. Hansen (0-2) struck out four batters across 4.0 innings of work, allowing six runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jacob-shope/7270">Jacob Shope</a>&nbsp;did not give up a hit and struck out two batters over 1.1 innings of relief.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Knox homers twice, Tigers swept by Ichabods in home opener

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State pushed its win streak to four games, now 4-0 at the Washburn Invitational with a pair of wins on Saturday (Feb. 25). The Tigers posted their third straight shutout with a 2-0 win over Rockhurst, then held Wayne State scoreless for six innings in a 6-2 win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw her second-straight shutout, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;flirted with a shutout in a complete-game win. Fort Hays State 2, Rockhurst 0 Fort Hays State recorded its third-straight shutout overall, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;produced her second-straight individual shutout in the pitching circle with a 2-0 win over Rockhurst. Egger matched her career high in strikeouts with 12, while scattering five hits with a pair of walks. After the teams played to a scoreless tie through three innings, FHSU produced the game's first run in the top of the fourth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;singled up the middle to drive home&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>. Curry set up the run-scoring opportunity with a two-out double right in front of Martinez. The Tigers added on in the sixth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;led off the inning with a double and then came in to score on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;triple. Egger got out of a bases-loaded two-out jam in the first inning with a strikeout, then eventually recorded six of the final nine outs by strikeout. The 12 strikeouts matched her performance against Truman State University on March 5 of last season, also accomplished in Topeka at Gahnstrom Field. Fort Hays State 6, Wayne State 2 The Tigers slowly worked their way out to a 3-0 lead with single runs in the second, third, and fifth before tacking on three in the seventh for a strong 6-0 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;was two outs away from another shutout, but the Wildcats broke through with a pair of runs in the seventh before Carlson struck out the final batter for the complete-game win. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;doubled to start the second inning, which eventually set up an&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;RBI single for the first Tiger run.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard's</a>&nbsp;speed helped generate the next run in the third when she had a bunt single, stole a base, and then scored on an RBI single up the middle by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>. The Tigers loaded the bases in the fifth and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;drove home a run with an infield ground out to make it 3-0. The Tigers scored three runs in the sixth due to a pair of Wayne State errors. Shepard wheeled all the way around from first on a muffed throw by the first baseman that went trickling off down the right field line. A throwing error later allowed&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;to score. Carlson scattered 11 hits and walked just one, while striking out five. She moved to 2-1 on the season. Grace Lucka threw the first four innings for WSC and took the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits with two walks and a strikeout. The Tigers close out the Washburn Invitational on Sunday with games against University of Mary and Sioux Falls. The Tigers face Mary at Gahnstrom field at 1:30 p.m., then Sioux Falls at Lake Shawnee South Field at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677381120979.jpeg" alt="FHSU pitcher Savannah Egger (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU pitcher Savannah Egger (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State pushed its win streak to four games, now 4-0 at the Washburn Invitational with a pair of wins on Saturday (Feb. 25). The Tigers posted their third straight shutout with a 2-0 win over Rockhurst, then held Wayne State scoreless for six innings in a 6-2 win.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw her second-straight shutout, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;flirted with a shutout in a complete-game win. Fort Hays State 2, Rockhurst 0 Fort Hays State recorded its third-straight shutout overall, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;produced her second-straight individual shutout in the pitching circle with a 2-0 win over Rockhurst. Egger matched her career high in strikeouts with 12, while scattering five hits with a pair of walks. After the teams played to a scoreless tie through three innings, FHSU produced the game's first run in the top of the fourth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;singled up the middle to drive home&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>. Curry set up the run-scoring opportunity with a two-out double right in front of Martinez. The Tigers added on in the sixth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;led off the inning with a double and then came in to score on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;triple. Egger got out of a bases-loaded two-out jam in the first inning with a strikeout, then eventually recorded six of the final nine outs by strikeout. The 12 strikeouts matched her performance against Truman State University on March 5 of last season, also accomplished in Topeka at Gahnstrom Field. Fort Hays State 6, Wayne State 2 The Tigers slowly worked their way out to a 3-0 lead with single runs in the second, third, and fifth before tacking on three in the seventh for a strong 6-0 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;was two outs away from another shutout, but the Wildcats broke through with a pair of runs in the seventh before Carlson struck out the final batter for the complete-game win. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;doubled to start the second inning, which eventually set up an&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;RBI single for the first Tiger run.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard's</a>&nbsp;speed helped generate the next run in the third when she had a bunt single, stole a base, and then scored on an RBI single up the middle by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>. The Tigers loaded the bases in the fifth and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;drove home a run with an infield ground out to make it 3-0. The Tigers scored three runs in the sixth due to a pair of Wayne State errors. Shepard wheeled all the way around from first on a muffed throw by the first baseman that went trickling off down the right field line. A throwing error later allowed&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;to score. Carlson scattered 11 hits and walked just one, while striking out five. She moved to 2-1 on the season. Grace Lucka threw the first four innings for WSC and took the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits with two walks and a strikeout. The Tigers close out the Washburn Invitational on Sunday with games against University of Mary and Sioux Falls. The Tigers face Mary at Gahnstrom field at 1:30 p.m., then Sioux Falls at Lake Shawnee South Field at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers run win streak to four, defeat Rockhurst and Wayne State

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dajuan Harris was one point shy of a career high as he scored 17 points to help lift No. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74 on Saturday.

The stifling Jayhawk defense kept West Virginia from attempting a shot in the final 20 seconds. The Mountaineers’ Joe Toussaint traveled on their final possession of the game.

“We ran the same thing as we did a few games ago, but we just couldn't turn it this time," West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said.

Baskets by K.J. Adams and Kevin McCullar extended the Jayhawks' lead to 75-68 late as they grinded out the victory.

Harris led Kansas (24-5, 12-4 Big 12) with 7-of-9 shooting from the field and had six assists and six steals.

West Virginia (16-13, 5-11) led 44-43 early in the second half, but Kansas went on a 7-0 run which featured a Harris layup, assist and then a 3-pointer by Gradey Dick to give the Jayhawks a six-point lead.

“We probably needed to be humbled a bit, but I’m glad that we won," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "I told our guys after the game that I’m happy we won, but if that was a second round game in the NCAA Tournament, we’d be going home.”

Erik Stevenson led West Virginia with 23 points. Tre Mitchell scored 20, Kedrian Johnson scored 15 and Emmitt Mathews Jr. had 13.

"We wanted to get a win for coach and this program," Stevenson said. “This is head and shoulders above every league. It’s by far the toughest league, but tonight we just came up one possession short.”

Dick and McCullar had 16 while Adams had 13 and Jalen Wilson finished with 11.

“They are a great team so no lead is safe against a team like them and they’re playing for a lot and we are too,” Wilson said. “This just shows how tough it’s going to be, but that’s how things are going to be moving forward.”

After the game Huggins commented on if he thought his team deserved to be playing the the NCAA Tournament.

“We have the best strength of schedule in the country and if that doesn’t mean something to the committee, shame on them," he said. “If we don't get it I will blast the committee as far and as long as I can.”

Kansas used timely 3’s down the stretch to squeak out a win. With Texas losing on Saturday, the Jayhawks now sit atop the Big 12 with two games left in the regular season.

West Virginia: Travels to Iowa State on Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677382142100.png" alt="Kansas guard Dajuan Harris attempts a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. (Kansas Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas guard Dajuan Harris attempts a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. (Kansas Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By AVERY OSEN Associated PressLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dajuan Harris was one point shy of a career high as he scored 17 points to help lift No. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74 on Saturday.The stifling Jayhawk defense kept West Virginia from attempting a shot in the final 20 seconds. The Mountaineers’ Joe Toussaint traveled on their final possession of the game.“We ran the same thing as we did a few games ago, but we just couldn't turn it this time," West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said.Baskets by K.J. Adams and Kevin McCullar extended the Jayhawks' lead to 75-68 late as they grinded out the victory.Harris led Kansas (24-5, 12-4 Big 12) with 7-of-9 shooting from the field and had six assists and six steals.West Virginia (16-13, 5-11) led 44-43 early in the second half, but Kansas went on a 7-0 run which featured a Harris layup, assist and then a 3-pointer by Gradey Dick to give the Jayhawks a six-point lead.“We probably needed to be humbled a bit, but I’m glad that we won," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "I told our guys after the game that I’m happy we won, but if that was a second round game in the NCAA Tournament, we’d be going home.”Erik Stevenson led West Virginia with 23 points. Tre Mitchell scored 20, Kedrian Johnson scored 15 and Emmitt Mathews Jr. had 13."We wanted to get a win for coach and this program," Stevenson said. “This is head and shoulders above every league. It’s by far the toughest league, but tonight we just came up one possession short.”Dick and McCullar had 16 while Adams had 13 and Jalen Wilson finished with 11.“They are a great team so no lead is safe against a team like them and they’re playing for a lot and we are too,” Wilson said. “This just shows how tough it’s going to be, but that’s how things are going to be moving forward.”After the game Huggins commented on if he thought his team deserved to be playing the the NCAA Tournament.“We have the best strength of schedule in the country and if that doesn’t mean something to the committee, shame on them," he said. “If we don't get it I will blast the committee as far and as long as I can.”BIG PICTUREKansas used timely 3’s down the stretch to squeak out a win. With Texas losing on Saturday, the Jayhawks now sit atop the Big 12 with two games left in the regular season.UP NEXTWest Virginia: Travels to Iowa State on Monday.Kansas: Hosts Texas Tech on Tuesday.

🏀 Harris scores 17, No. 3 Kansas holds off West Virginia

PARK CITY – After a second place finish a year ago Hays High
junior Harley Zimmerman claimed his first career state title Saturday at 132 pounds
at the 5A state championship in Park City.

Zimmerman opened the tournament with a first period fall and
technical fall before claiming a 12-0 win in the semifinals.

On Saturday Zimmerman claimed a sudden victory-1 6-4 over
Kaden Allen of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Zimmerman finished the season 35-2 and is now a three-time state
placer. 

He was second as a sophomore at 132 pounds and fourth as a
freshman at 126 pounds.

Elijah McCullough earned a sixth place finish at 113 pounds.

He went 2-1 on the first day, losing in the championship finals.

In the consolation semifinals McCullough fell 5-3 to Carlos
Leyva of Arkansas City and then dropped the fifth place match to Harrison
Glover of Goddard 4-3.

PARK CITY – After a second place finish a year ago Hays High
junior Harley Zimmerman claimed his first career state title Saturday at 132 pounds
at the 5A state championship in Park City.Zimmerman opened the tournament with a first period fall and
technical fall before claiming a 12-0 win in the semifinals.On Saturday Zimmerman claimed a sudden victory-1 6-4 over
Kaden Allen of St. Thomas Aquinas.Zimmerman finished the season 35-2 and is now a three-time state
placer. He was second as a sophomore at 132 pounds and fourth as a
freshman at 126 pounds.Elijah McCullough earned a sixth place finish at 113 pounds.He went 2-1 on the first day, losing in the championship finals.In the consolation semifinals McCullough fell 5-3 to Carlos
Leyva of Arkansas City and then dropped the fifth place match to Harrison
Glover of Goddard 4-3.

🤼‍♂️ HHS’ Zimmerman wins 5A state title’ McCullough 6th

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 22 points, eight assists and four steals and No. 14 Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 73-68 on Saturday for its third straight win.

Keyontae Johnson added 17 points for the Wildcats (22-7, 10-6 Big 12), who swept the regular-season series.

The Wildcats trailed at halftime, but shot 52% in the second half to pull out the win.

“We told them there was going to be adversity, and you had to look adversity in the face and smile and then slap the crap out of it," Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. "And they did. And I was so proud.”

The Wildcats lost four of five before going on the streak. Tang said the team has responded because it has stayed focused internally and ignored critics.

“You don’t know who’s sick," he told reporters. “You don’t know whose family member passed away. You don’t know any of those things. And you just watch them on the floor and make a judgment about, ‘Did they play well, or didn’t they play well.'

"For all the stuff that they face, to be able to continually come out here and give that kind of an effort and believe in each other — we call it crazy faith.”

Kalib Boone scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half on Senior Day for Oklahoma State. Caleb Asberry scored 13 points and John-Michael Wright added 12 for the Cowboys (16-13, 7-9), who have lost four straight.

Oklahoma State led 35-31 late in the first half, but Kansas State's Desi Stills got a steal and layup as time expired to cut the Cowboys' lead to two.

“That was very important because we were down four and we needed to cut the lead to at least two ... And we just came out there in the second half with more energy and we responded well," Stills said.

Boone went to work early in the second half. He scored a dunk and a layup in the first 63 seconds of the second half to extend Oklahoma State's lead to six.

Kansas State rallied, and Nowell's deep 3 after a scramble put the Wildcats ahead 40-39.

The game remained tight throughout the second half until Kansas State went on a run. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Johnson and Ismael Massoud put Kansas State ahead 65-60 with just over five minutes remaining, and the Wildcats hung on.

“Just didn’t finish well enough,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. “We had opportunities, like most of the games in this league save for our last two. These games usually come down to the last four minutes, and the team that executes the best, gets the best shots, is connected defensively, finishes plays with rebounds and makes free throws, usually wins. We didn’t do any of those things well enough.”

Kansas State: The Wildcats appear to be back on track. Tang said it was an important win because it came on the road against what he believes is an NCAA Tournament team.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys had allowed at least 85 points in its previous three games and allowed 49% shooting in this one. It's a tough slide for a team that had a five-game win streak before the current skid. Their defense will need to step up, or they might not make the NCAA Tournament.

“I was too demonstrative. I didn’t say anything. I made sure on radio my mom heard that I didn’t say anything that would have gotten me a (technical). But I was demonstrative. I was demonstrative on purpose. I didn’t feel like — there were some tick-tack calls that went their way that resulted in and-ones, and there were some physical plays that didn’t go our way that didn’t result in what I wanted. ... I believe that it inspired our guys to play a little bit harder, to fight a little harder." — Tang discussing his second-half technical when the Wildcats were down 53-49.

Kansas State: Hosts Oklahoma on Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677382441988.jpeg" alt="Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) attempts a 3-point shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (Kansas State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) attempts a 3-point shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (Kansas State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 22 points, eight assists and four steals and No. 14 Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 73-68 on Saturday for its third straight win.Keyontae Johnson added 17 points for the Wildcats (22-7, 10-6 Big 12), who swept the regular-season series.The Wildcats trailed at halftime, but shot 52% in the second half to pull out the win.“We told them there was going to be adversity, and you had to look adversity in the face and smile and then slap the crap out of it," Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. "And they did. And I was so proud.”The Wildcats lost four of five before going on the streak. Tang said the team has responded because it has stayed focused internally and ignored critics.“You don’t know who’s sick," he told reporters. “You don’t know whose family member passed away. You don’t know any of those things. And you just watch them on the floor and make a judgment about, ‘Did they play well, or didn’t they play well.'"For all the stuff that they face, to be able to continually come out here and give that kind of an effort and believe in each other — we call it crazy faith.”Kalib Boone scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half on Senior Day for Oklahoma State. Caleb Asberry scored 13 points and John-Michael Wright added 12 for the Cowboys (16-13, 7-9), who have lost four straight.Oklahoma State led 35-31 late in the first half, but Kansas State's Desi Stills got a steal and layup as time expired to cut the Cowboys' lead to two.“That was very important because we were down four and we needed to cut the lead to at least two ... And we just came out there in the second half with more energy and we responded well," Stills said.Boone went to work early in the second half. He scored a dunk and a layup in the first 63 seconds of the second half to extend Oklahoma State's lead to six.Kansas State rallied, and Nowell's deep 3 after a scramble put the Wildcats ahead 40-39.The game remained tight throughout the second half until Kansas State went on a run. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Johnson and Ismael Massoud put Kansas State ahead 65-60 with just over five minutes remaining, and the Wildcats hung on.“Just didn’t finish well enough,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. “We had opportunities, like most of the games in this league save for our last two. These games usually come down to the last four minutes, and the team that executes the best, gets the best shots, is connected defensively, finishes plays with rebounds and makes free throws, usually wins. We didn’t do any of those things well enough.”BIG PICTUREKansas State: The Wildcats appear to be back on track. Tang said it was an important win because it came on the road against what he believes is an NCAA Tournament team.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys had allowed at least 85 points in its previous three games and allowed 49% shooting in this one. It's a tough slide for a team that had a five-game win streak before the current skid. Their defense will need to step up, or they might not make the NCAA Tournament.QUOTABLE“I was too demonstrative. I didn’t say anything. I made sure on radio my mom heard that I didn’t say anything that would have gotten me a (technical). But I was demonstrative. I was demonstrative on purpose. I didn’t feel like — there were some tick-tack calls that went their way that resulted in and-ones, and there were some physical plays that didn’t go our way that didn’t result in what I wanted. ... I believe that it inspired our guys to play a little bit harder, to fight a little harder." — Tang discussing his second-half technical when the Wildcats were down 53-49.UP NEXTKansas State: Hosts Oklahoma on Wednesday.Oklahoma State: Hosts Baylor on Monday.

🏀 Nowell's 22 points lead No. 14 Kansas St. past Oklahoma State

Fort Hays State (19-8, 14-7 MIAA) at Nebraska-Kearney (5-22, 3-18 MIAA) Saturday, February 25 - 4 p.m. Kearney, Neb. - Health and Sports Center Radio - KJLS (103.3)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> The Fort Hays State men's basketball team is in control of its own destiny for the MIAA Tournament on Saturday when it faces Nebraska-Kearney in Kearney. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at the Health and Sports Center. The Tigers (19-8, 14-7 MIAA) go into their final regular season game tied for third-place in the MIAA standings and can claim the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament with a win. With the results of games around the MIAA on Thursday night, the Tigers are now in a tie for third place after an Emporia State loss to Pittsburg State. A loss by Lincoln at Northeastern State also put the Tigers one full game up on Lincoln in the MIAA standings. FHSU has tiebreaker criteria on both Emporia State and Lincoln for a higher seed in the MIAA Tournament. Northwest Missouri State claimed its 10th-straight MIAA regular season title on Thursday night with a win over second-place Central Oklahoma. Fort Hays State enters Saturday on a four-game win streak. The Tigers went on the road last week to sweep games against Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern. The week prior, FHSU knocked off Lincoln and Central Missouri in Hays to start the streak. Nebraska-Kearney has a streak of the same length in the other direction, dropping its last four contests. The Lopers will enter at 5-22 overall and 3-18 in the MIAA. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;finished one point off his career high with 35 points in the win at Missouri Southern this past Saturday. That helped net him MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week honors after averaging 27 points in Fort Hays State's road wins at PSU and MSSU. He also became the fourth player in program history to have both 1,000 points and 300 assists in a career, joining Raymond Lee, Mark Harris, and Craig Nicholson. Hammeke averages a team-best 16.8 points and 3.6 assists per game. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;reached his career high for the fourth time this season, scoring 19 points at Missouri Southern. He was 8-of-8 at the free-throw line in that game and has made his last 10 at the charity stripe overall. He upped his scoring average to 10.3 points per game for the season. Fort Hays State owns the third-best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 57.9 points per game. The top three scoring defenses Division II all reside in the Central Region, all by regionally ranked teams. Southern Nazarene leads Division II at 55.9 points per game allowed, while Northwest Missouri State is only 0.1 behind at 56.0. The Tigers also rank in the top 10 for field goal percentage defense, currently ninth at an average of 39.8 percent. The Tigers escaped the Lopers with a two-point win in Hays earlier this season, 57-55.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;hit a jumper in the lane with six seconds remaining to break a tie and UNK's potential game-winner from 3-point range fell off the mark. The Tigers have won the last four meetings between the teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677259661207.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Lucas Hammeke (3) dribbles up the court in an MIAA basketball game vs. Lincoln in Hays, Kan. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State guard Lucas Hammeke (3) dribbles up the court in an MIAA basketball game vs. Lincoln in Hays, Kan. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (19-8, 14-7 MIAA) at Nebraska-Kearney (5-22, 3-18 MIAA) Saturday, February 25 - 4 p.m. Kearney, Neb. - Health and Sports Center Radio - KJLS (103.3)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> The Fort Hays State men's basketball team is in control of its own destiny for the MIAA Tournament on Saturday when it faces Nebraska-Kearney in Kearney. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at the Health and Sports Center. The Tigers (19-8, 14-7 MIAA) go into their final regular season game tied for third-place in the MIAA standings and can claim the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament with a win. With the results of games around the MIAA on Thursday night, the Tigers are now in a tie for third place after an Emporia State loss to Pittsburg State. A loss by Lincoln at Northeastern State also put the Tigers one full game up on Lincoln in the MIAA standings. FHSU has tiebreaker criteria on both Emporia State and Lincoln for a higher seed in the MIAA Tournament. Northwest Missouri State claimed its 10th-straight MIAA regular season title on Thursday night with a win over second-place Central Oklahoma. Fort Hays State enters Saturday on a four-game win streak. The Tigers went on the road last week to sweep games against Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern. The week prior, FHSU knocked off Lincoln and Central Missouri in Hays to start the streak. Nebraska-Kearney has a streak of the same length in the other direction, dropping its last four contests. The Lopers will enter at 5-22 overall and 3-18 in the MIAA. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;finished one point off his career high with 35 points in the win at Missouri Southern this past Saturday. That helped net him MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week honors after averaging 27 points in Fort Hays State's road wins at PSU and MSSU. He also became the fourth player in program history to have both 1,000 points and 300 assists in a career, joining Raymond Lee, Mark Harris, and Craig Nicholson. Hammeke averages a team-best 16.8 points and 3.6 assists per game. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/elijah-nnanabu/6902">Elijah Nnanabu</a>&nbsp;reached his career high for the fourth time this season, scoring 19 points at Missouri Southern. He was 8-of-8 at the free-throw line in that game and has made his last 10 at the charity stripe overall. He upped his scoring average to 10.3 points per game for the season. Fort Hays State owns the third-best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 57.9 points per game. The top three scoring defenses Division II all reside in the Central Region, all by regionally ranked teams. Southern Nazarene leads Division II at 55.9 points per game allowed, while Northwest Missouri State is only 0.1 behind at 56.0. The Tigers also rank in the top 10 for field goal percentage defense, currently ninth at an average of 39.8 percent. The Tigers escaped the Lopers with a two-point win in Hays earlier this season, 57-55.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/6897">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;hit a jumper in the lane with six seconds remaining to break a tie and UNK's potential game-winner from 3-point range fell off the mark. The Tigers have won the last four meetings between the teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎙️ LISTEN - Tiger men seed 3rd-place MIAA finish Saturday in Kearney

Fort Hays State (19-10, 14-7 MIAA) at No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney (26-3, 19-2 MIAA) Saturday, February 25, 2023 • 2 p.m. Kearney, Neb. • Health &amp; Sports Center Radio&nbsp;• KJLS (103.3)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team wraps up the regular season Saturday on the road against seventh-ranked Nebraska-Kearney, with the opening tip set for 2 p.m. inside the Health &amp; Sports Center in Kearney, Neb. The Tigers (19-10, 14-7 MIAA) and Lopers (26-3, 19-2 MIAA) are two of six MIAA programs ranked inside the top 10 in the latest NCAA Division II Central Region rankings. Live video of the conference clash will be available on The MIAA Network. Fans can purchase access to a single contest for $10, a month-long pass for $25 or a season-long, all-access pass for $125. Both the monthly and year-long passes gain access to any event in any sport streamed on The MIAA Network. Live radio coverage with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available over the air on KJLS 103.3 FM and online at hayspost.com. With one game remaining on the conference schedule for all 14 MIAA teams, the Tigers currently sit in sixth in the league standings. Pending results from Saturday, the Tigers can finish as high as fifth. Either way, Fort Hays State will open postseason competition next Friday (March 3) in the quarterfinals of the 2023 MIAA Championship Tournament, presented by Southern Bank. The Tigers will play in the evening session (6:00 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.), with official seedings and brackets set to be announced after the conclusion of the regular season Saturday. Maintaining possession will be a key factor to the game on Saturday, with the Lopers (11.5 TO/g) and Tigers (11.9 TO/g) ranking first and second, respectively, in the MIAA and second and fourth nationally in turnovers per game. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;became the 24th Tiger to score 1,000 points earlier this season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;is 35 points away from becoming the 25th-such player in program history. The Tigers have played Nebraska-Kearney more than any other school in program history, with Saturday's meeting serving as the 102nd all-time between the geographical rivals. The Tigers are 60-41 all-time against UNK, including a 24-24 record in games played in Kearney. FHSU is 21-7 against the Lopers under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>, including an 11-1 mark in road contests. The Lopers clipped the Tigers by one point last month in Hays, 53-52 (1/14/23). The Lopers have clinched at least a share of the 2022-23 MIAA regular season title and would win the trophy outright with a win on Saturday. UNK ranks first in the latest Central Region rankings. The Lopers rank fourth in the country in scoring defense (51.9 ppg allowed). Three Lopers average in double figures in the points column, including Shiloh McCool (12.4 ppg), Elisa Backes (10.9 ppg) and Sarah Schmitt (10.3 ppg).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677262040658.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State forward Jessie Sallach (40) tries to dribble past Nebraska-Kearney's Shiloh McCool (25) during an MIAA basketball game in Hays, Kan. on Saturday, January 14, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State forward Jessie Sallach (40) tries to dribble past Nebraska-Kearney's Shiloh McCool (25) during an MIAA basketball game in Hays, Kan. on Saturday, January 14, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (19-10, 14-7 MIAA) at No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney (26-3, 19-2 MIAA) Saturday, February 25, 2023 • 2 p.m. Kearney, Neb. • Health &amp; Sports Center Radio&nbsp;• KJLS (103.3)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team wraps up the regular season Saturday on the road against seventh-ranked Nebraska-Kearney, with the opening tip set for 2 p.m. inside the Health &amp; Sports Center in Kearney, Neb. The Tigers (19-10, 14-7 MIAA) and Lopers (26-3, 19-2 MIAA) are two of six MIAA programs ranked inside the top 10 in the latest NCAA Division II Central Region rankings. Live video of the conference clash will be available on The MIAA Network. Fans can purchase access to a single contest for $10, a month-long pass for $25 or a season-long, all-access pass for $125. Both the monthly and year-long passes gain access to any event in any sport streamed on The MIAA Network. Live radio coverage with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available over the air on KJLS 103.3 FM and online at hayspost.com. With one game remaining on the conference schedule for all 14 MIAA teams, the Tigers currently sit in sixth in the league standings. Pending results from Saturday, the Tigers can finish as high as fifth. Either way, Fort Hays State will open postseason competition next Friday (March 3) in the quarterfinals of the 2023 MIAA Championship Tournament, presented by Southern Bank. The Tigers will play in the evening session (6:00 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.), with official seedings and brackets set to be announced after the conclusion of the regular season Saturday. Maintaining possession will be a key factor to the game on Saturday, with the Lopers (11.5 TO/g) and Tigers (11.9 TO/g) ranking first and second, respectively, in the MIAA and second and fourth nationally in turnovers per game. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner/6848">Katie Wagner</a>&nbsp;became the 24th Tiger to score 1,000 points earlier this season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/6845">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;is 35 points away from becoming the 25th-such player in program history. The Tigers have played Nebraska-Kearney more than any other school in program history, with Saturday's meeting serving as the 102nd all-time between the geographical rivals. The Tigers are 60-41 all-time against UNK, including a 24-24 record in games played in Kearney. FHSU is 21-7 against the Lopers under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/tony-hobson/1136">Tony Hobson</a>, including an 11-1 mark in road contests. The Lopers clipped the Tigers by one point last month in Hays, 53-52 (1/14/23). The Lopers have clinched at least a share of the 2022-23 MIAA regular season title and would win the trophy outright with a win on Saturday. UNK ranks first in the latest Central Region rankings. The Lopers rank fourth in the country in scoring defense (51.9 ppg allowed). Three Lopers average in double figures in the points column, including Shiloh McCool (12.4 ppg), Elisa Backes (10.9 ppg) and Sarah Schmitt (10.3 ppg).

🏀🎙️ LISTEN - FHSU women travel to Kearney for regular season finale

Andover Central 61, Goddard-Eisenhower 44

Centralia 84, Marais des Cygnes Valley 20

Southland Christian, Fla. 58, Wichita Life Prep 53

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Andover 43, Valley Center 25

Andover Central 65, Goddard-Eisenhower 37

Reno County 57, Tyro Community Christian 18

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 </figure>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Andover 65, Valley Center 33Andover Central 61, Goddard-Eisenhower 44Basehor-Linwood 43, DeSoto 42Blue Valley 64, Bishop Miege 62Canton-Galva 53, Rural Vista 38Central Plains 64, Pretty Prairie 57Centralia 84, Marais des Cygnes Valley 20Cheylin 64, Golden Plains 25Fort Scott 46, Independence 33Hays 46, Great Bend 42Highland Park 63, KC Washington 42Hutchinson 58, Newton 39KC Piper 62, Shawnee Heights 48Lakeside 59, Rock Hills 41Logan/Palco 50, Tescott 17Madison/Hamilton 31, Yates Center 22Maize 51, Derby 48Maize South 88, Salina South 47Mill Valley 67, Lawrence Free State 48Ness City 68, Oberlin-Decatur 53Olathe North 52, Olathe Northwest 46Olathe West 66, Olathe East 51Osborne 51, Frankfort 37Oxford 77, Udall 58SVHE 89, Tyro Community Christian 71Southland Christian, Fla. 58, Wichita Life Prep 53Spearville 67, Minneola 55St. James Academy 62, BV Northwest 49<figure>
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 </figure>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Andover 43, Valley Center 25Andover Central 65, Goddard-Eisenhower 37Derby 59, Maize 29Fort Scott 34, Independence 33Hays 47, Great Bend 40Highland Park 58, KC Washington 16Hutchinson 35, Newton 20Maize South 62, Salina South 33Olathe North 56, Olathe Northwest 47Olathe West 49, Olathe East 27Reno County 57, Tyro Community Christian 18Salina Central 61, Wichita Campus 15Shawnee Heights 46, KC Piper 44St. James Academy 62, BV Northwest 49Topeka Hayden 39, Eudora 38Topeka West 54, Leavenworth 40

🏀  Eagle's Friday Night Scoreboard

HAYS - Hays High finished the regular season at home by hosting Great Bend. The Indians also honored their seniors.

Girls - Hays 47, Great Bend 40 Hays and Great Bend traded the lead seven times in the first half. The Indians grabbed the lead for good early in the second quarter on the way to a 47-40 victory.

Great Bend had the lead four times but never by more than two points at 2-0 and 11-9. Hays took a 13-11 advantage and never trailed again. The Panthers did tie the score once more at 13 but never regained the lead.

Hays built a six point lead twice in the second quarter including the 26-20 difference at halftime.

During the third quarter Hays took an eight point advantage five different times but never pushed it to double figures. Great Bend end the third with a push to close the game down 36-32.&nbsp;

Hays though never let Great Bend getting any closer pushing their lead to nine and eventually winning 47-40.

Molly Martin scored a game high 18 points for Hays. Great Bend was led by Kara Feist at 11.

The Indians improve to 13-7 and finish conference play at 5-3. Great Bend drops to 7-13 and 1-7.

Hays will be the #8 seed in 5A West and will host Kapaun (12-8) on Tuesday.

Boys - Hays 46, Great Bend 42 Hays took a ten point lead into the fourth quarter and held off a Great Bend rally to win 46-42.

Each team made mini runs in the first half. Great Bend had two 5-0 runs and Hays had runs of 6-0 and 5-0. The Panthers held an 8-6 lead through the first quarter. The Indians opened the second quarter with their only three pointer of the game for a 9-8 advantage.&nbsp;

Great Bend held three four point advantages in the second quarter, the last at 17-13. Hays took the lead back at 18-17 and led 22-18 at halftime.

Hays never trailed in the second half but Great Bend would never go away. The Indians built an 11 point lead at 32-21 midway through the third and led 36-26 heading to the fourth.

Great Bend cut the lead down to two on four occasions. The last at 44-42 with 1:11 remaining. The Panthers missed the four final field goal attempts and Hays made just enough free throws for the 46-42 victory.

Kyreese Groen tied a career high 11 points. Jack Weimer scored 11 as well for his 12th double figure game this season. Chason VanDerWege grabbed a career high 14 rebounds. Ian Premer led Great Bend with 12.

Hays improves to 12-8 and 5-3 in the WAC. Great Bend falls to 11-9 and 5-3.&nbsp;

The two teams will meet up again in Hays on Wednesday to open sub-state play as the 8 and 9 seeds.

HAYS - Hays High finished the regular season at home by hosting Great Bend. The Indians also honored their seniors.Girls - Hays 47, Great Bend 40 Hays and Great Bend traded the lead seven times in the first half. The Indians grabbed the lead for good early in the second quarter on the way to a 47-40 victory.Great Bend had the lead four times but never by more than two points at 2-0 and 11-9. Hays took a 13-11 advantage and never trailed again. The Panthers did tie the score once more at 13 but never regained the lead.Hays built a six point lead twice in the second quarter including the 26-20 difference at halftime.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1455368749&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-814667509/02-24-23-hhs-v-great-bend-girls-highlights" title="02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Girls Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Girls Highlights</a></div></div>During the third quarter Hays took an eight point advantage five different times but never pushed it to double figures. Great Bend end the third with a push to close the game down 36-32.&nbsp;Hays though never let Great Bend getting any closer pushing their lead to nine and eventually winning 47-40.Coach Len Melvin<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1455368851&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-814667509/02-24-23-hhs-v-great-bend-girls-coach-int" title="02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Girls Coach Int" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Girls Coach Int</a></div></div>Molly Martin scored a game high 18 points for Hays. Great Bend was led by Kara Feist at 11.The Indians improve to 13-7 and finish conference play at 5-3. Great Bend drops to 7-13 and 1-7.Hays will be the #8 seed in 5A West and will host Kapaun (12-8) on Tuesday.Boys - Hays 46, Great Bend 42 Hays took a ten point lead into the fourth quarter and held off a Great Bend rally to win 46-42.Each team made mini runs in the first half. Great Bend had two 5-0 runs and Hays had runs of 6-0 and 5-0. The Panthers held an 8-6 lead through the first quarter. The Indians opened the second quarter with their only three pointer of the game for a 9-8 advantage.&nbsp;Great Bend held three four point advantages in the second quarter, the last at 17-13. Hays took the lead back at 18-17 and led 22-18 at halftime.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1455369316&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-814667509/02-24-23-hhs-v-great-bend-boys-highlights" title="02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Boys Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Boys Highlights</a></div></div>Hays never trailed in the second half but Great Bend would never go away. The Indians built an 11 point lead at 32-21 midway through the third and led 36-26 heading to the fourth.Great Bend cut the lead down to two on four occasions. The last at 44-42 with 1:11 remaining. The Panthers missed the four final field goal attempts and Hays made just enough free throws for the 46-42 victory.Coach Sean Dreiling<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1455369412&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-814667509/02-24-23-hhs-v-great-bend-boys-coach-int" title="02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Boys Coach Int" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">02 - 24 - 23 Hhs V Great Bend Boys Coach Int</a></div></div>Kyreese Groen tied a career high 11 points. Jack Weimer scored 11 as well for his 12th double figure game this season. Chason VanDerWege grabbed a career high 14 rebounds. Ian Premer led Great Bend with 12.Hays improves to 12-8 and 5-3 in the WAC. Great Bend falls to 11-9 and 5-3.&nbsp;The two teams will meet up again in Hays on Wednesday to open sub-state play as the 8 and 9 seeds.

🏀 Hays girls and boys win on Senior Night

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams opened competition at the 2023 MIAA Indoor Championships on Friday with the women's pentathlon and the first half of the men's heptathlon.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;broke her own school record in the pentathlon, earning All-MIAA honors after placing third, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;leads the field with three events to go in the heptathlon. Rossi collected her fourth All-MIAA award after adding 51 points to her school record. She opened the day with 980 points in the 60m hurdles, matching her season-best mark with a national qualifying time of 8.67. She set a new PR in the shot put and ran an indoor PR of 2:18.16 in the 800m. Her point total currently ranks seventh this season in Division II. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;earned a sixth-place finish after raking in a personal-best 3,732 points. She currently ranks 11th on the national performance chart this season. Savolt began the day with a personal-best time of 8.88 in the 60m hurdles, picking up 935 points in the process. She also hit a PR in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5-4.25. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;tallied a national-qualifying mark of 3,544 points, finishing eighth to add another team point for the Tigers. She surpassed the national qualifying time in the 60m hurdles, collecting 956 points with a PR time of 8.78. Stanley went on to clear a personal-best 4-9 in the high jump and run a PR time of 2:20.51 in the 800m. On the men's side, Churchman sits in first place through four events of the heptathlon with 3,013 points. He recorded the top mark in the field in three of the four events Friday, including the 60m dash (7.03, 872 points), long jump (22-9.25, 799) and high jump (6-5.5, 776). Two other Tigers rank inside the top eight, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/luke-hampl/7211">Luke Hampl</a>&nbsp;in sixth with 2,514 points and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jonah-remsberg/7213">Jonah Remsberg</a>&nbsp;in seventh with 2,497 points. Hampl took in 716 points in the 60m dash with a time of 7.49, while Remsberg collected over 700 points in two events (60m - 7.37 - 755, LJ - 21-7, 716).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;enters day two in ninth place with 2,471 points, just 19 out of eighth place. The Tiger women currently sit in third place with 10 points after one event scored. Day two is set to begin on Saturday (Feb. 25) at 11:30 a.m. with the final three events of the heptathlon before the rest of the team joins in beginning at 2 p.m. Full FHSU Results Women Pentathlon 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3,815 ! # 60mH - 8.67 - 980 # HJ - 5-4.25 - 771 SP - 34-11.25 - 572 LJ - 17-4.75 - 643 800m - 2:18.16 - 849 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 3,732 # 60mH - 8.88 - 935 HJ - 5-4.25 - 771 SP - 33-2.5 - 537 LJ - 18-0.25 - 697 800m - 2:22.37 - 792 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 3,544 # 60mH - 8.78 - 956 # HJ - 4-9 - 566 SP - 35-2.5 - 577 LJ - 17-2.75 - 628 800m - 2:20.51 - 817 Men Heptathlon 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 3,013 60m - 7.03 - 872 LJ - 22-9.25 - 799 SP - 37-2 - 566 HJ - 6-5.5 - 776 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/luke-hampl/7211">Luke Hampl</a>&nbsp;- 2,514 60m - 7.49 - 716 LJ - 20-7.25 - 648 SP - 33-11 - 506 HJ - 5-11.75 - 644 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jonah-remsberg/7213">Jonah Remsberg</a>&nbsp;- 2,497 60m - 7.37 - 755 LJ - 21-7 - 716 SP - 27-1.5 - 382 HJ - 5-11.75 - 644 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2,471 60m - 7.37 - 755 LJ - 20-10 - 664 SP - 32-8.25 - 483 HJ - 5-8 - 569 60mH - PV - 1,000m -&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677298152233.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Mattie Rossi runs the 60 meter hurdles Friday at the MIAA Indoor Ttrack and Field Championships in Pittsburg, Kan. on February 24, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Mattie Rossi runs the 60 meter hurdles Friday at the MIAA Indoor Ttrack and Field Championships in Pittsburg, Kan. on February 24, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams opened competition at the 2023 MIAA Indoor Championships on Friday with the women's pentathlon and the first half of the men's heptathlon.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;broke her own school record in the pentathlon, earning All-MIAA honors after placing third, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;leads the field with three events to go in the heptathlon. Rossi collected her fourth All-MIAA award after adding 51 points to her school record. She opened the day with 980 points in the 60m hurdles, matching her season-best mark with a national qualifying time of 8.67. She set a new PR in the shot put and ran an indoor PR of 2:18.16 in the 800m. Her point total currently ranks seventh this season in Division II. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;earned a sixth-place finish after raking in a personal-best 3,732 points. She currently ranks 11th on the national performance chart this season. Savolt began the day with a personal-best time of 8.88 in the 60m hurdles, picking up 935 points in the process. She also hit a PR in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5-4.25. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;tallied a national-qualifying mark of 3,544 points, finishing eighth to add another team point for the Tigers. She surpassed the national qualifying time in the 60m hurdles, collecting 956 points with a PR time of 8.78. Stanley went on to clear a personal-best 4-9 in the high jump and run a PR time of 2:20.51 in the 800m. On the men's side, Churchman sits in first place through four events of the heptathlon with 3,013 points. He recorded the top mark in the field in three of the four events Friday, including the 60m dash (7.03, 872 points), long jump (22-9.25, 799) and high jump (6-5.5, 776). Two other Tigers rank inside the top eight, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/luke-hampl/7211">Luke Hampl</a>&nbsp;in sixth with 2,514 points and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jonah-remsberg/7213">Jonah Remsberg</a>&nbsp;in seventh with 2,497 points. Hampl took in 716 points in the 60m dash with a time of 7.49, while Remsberg collected over 700 points in two events (60m - 7.37 - 755, LJ - 21-7, 716).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;enters day two in ninth place with 2,471 points, just 19 out of eighth place. The Tiger women currently sit in third place with 10 points after one event scored. Day two is set to begin on Saturday (Feb. 25) at 11:30 a.m. with the final three events of the heptathlon before the rest of the team joins in beginning at 2 p.m. Full FHSU Results Women Pentathlon 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/mattie-rossi/7135">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3,815 ! # 60mH - 8.67 - 980 # HJ - 5-4.25 - 771 SP - 34-11.25 - 572 LJ - 17-4.75 - 643 800m - 2:18.16 - 849 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7138">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 3,732 # 60mH - 8.88 - 935 HJ - 5-4.25 - 771 SP - 33-2.5 - 537 LJ - 18-0.25 - 697 800m - 2:22.37 - 792 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-stanley/7140">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 3,544 # 60mH - 8.78 - 956 # HJ - 4-9 - 566 SP - 35-2.5 - 577 LJ - 17-2.75 - 628 800m - 2:20.51 - 817 Men Heptathlon 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/7168">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 3,013 60m - 7.03 - 872 LJ - 22-9.25 - 799 SP - 37-2 - 566 HJ - 6-5.5 - 776 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/luke-hampl/7211">Luke Hampl</a>&nbsp;- 2,514 60m - 7.49 - 716 LJ - 20-7.25 - 648 SP - 33-11 - 506 HJ - 5-11.75 - 644 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jonah-remsberg/7213">Jonah Remsberg</a>&nbsp;- 2,497 60m - 7.37 - 755 LJ - 21-7 - 716 SP - 27-1.5 - 382 HJ - 5-11.75 - 644 60mH - PV - 1,000m - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/7192">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2,471 60m - 7.37 - 755 LJ - 20-10 - 664 SP - 32-8.25 - 483 HJ - 5-8 - 569 60mH - PV - 1,000m -&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 FHSU multis shine on day one of MIAA Indoor Championships

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State moved back to .500, now 5-5 overall on the season with a pair of shutout wins on day one of the Washburn Invitational in Topeka. The Tigers ran away with their first contest, 13-0 over Minnesota Crookston, before taking their second contest 2-0 over Southwest Minnesota State.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;threw a five-inning shutout, followed by a seven-inning shutout by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;as the pair combined to punch out 16 batters over 12 innings. Fort Hays State 13, Minnesota Crookston 0 Fort Hays State took an early 1-0 lead after an inning and then poured on six runs in both the second and third innings to put away Minnesota Crookston. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;mowed down the first three Golden Eagles by strike out, the Tigers benefitted from a pair of wild pitches to score their first run. In the second inning, singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;and a fielding error by UMC set the table for a big Tiger rally. The first run came in to score on a passed ball, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;knocked a two-RBI double down the left field line.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;picked up an RBI single and another fielding error allowed the Tigers to plate their fifth run of the inning. Mohr walked with the bases loaded to make it 7-0 after two innings. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;got the scoring started in the third by getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;followed with a 2-RBI single,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;added an RBI single, and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;had a 2-RBI single to account for all of the Tiger scoring. UMC did not have a runner get past second base as Montoya finished with 10 strikeouts in just a five-inning run rule shutout. She allowed two hits and two walks, while picking up her first win of the season. Charlott Dombrowski took the loss for UMC, allowing seven runs (five earned) over 1.2 innings in her start. Fort Hays State 2, Southwest Minnesota State 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;retired the first nine batters she faced and the Tigers did all of their offensive damage for the game during that stretch.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;set the table for the first run in the second with a leadoff triple.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;put a sacrifice bunt down to score Curry.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;added the second run in the third when she wheeled all the way around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Egger allowed her first hit in the fourth inning and went on to get five of the final six outs by strikeout over the sixth and seventh innings. She struck out six and allowed just three hits with no walks. Fort Hays State plays a pair of games at Lake Shawnee Softball Complex on Saturday, which is the site of the MIAA Tournament this year. Both Tiger games will be on the South Field with contests at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Tigers take on Rockhurst and Wayne State (Neb.).&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677293374363.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Emma Montoya (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Emma Montoya (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State moved back to .500, now 5-5 overall on the season with a pair of shutout wins on day one of the Washburn Invitational in Topeka. The Tigers ran away with their first contest, 13-0 over Minnesota Crookston, before taking their second contest 2-0 over Southwest Minnesota State.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;threw a five-inning shutout, followed by a seven-inning shutout by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;as the pair combined to punch out 16 batters over 12 innings. Fort Hays State 13, Minnesota Crookston 0 Fort Hays State took an early 1-0 lead after an inning and then poured on six runs in both the second and third innings to put away Minnesota Crookston. After&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;mowed down the first three Golden Eagles by strike out, the Tigers benefitted from a pair of wild pitches to score their first run. In the second inning, singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;and a fielding error by UMC set the table for a big Tiger rally. The first run came in to score on a passed ball, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;knocked a two-RBI double down the left field line.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;picked up an RBI single and another fielding error allowed the Tigers to plate their fifth run of the inning. Mohr walked with the bases loaded to make it 7-0 after two innings. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;got the scoring started in the third by getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aubrey-martinez/7090">Aubrey Martinez</a>&nbsp;followed with a 2-RBI single,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;added an RBI single, and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;had a 2-RBI single to account for all of the Tiger scoring. UMC did not have a runner get past second base as Montoya finished with 10 strikeouts in just a five-inning run rule shutout. She allowed two hits and two walks, while picking up her first win of the season. Charlott Dombrowski took the loss for UMC, allowing seven runs (five earned) over 1.2 innings in her start. Fort Hays State 2, Southwest Minnesota State 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7081">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;retired the first nine batters she faced and the Tigers did all of their offensive damage for the game during that stretch.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;set the table for the first run in the second with a leadoff triple.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;put a sacrifice bunt down to score Curry.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;added the second run in the third when she wheeled all the way around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Egger allowed her first hit in the fourth inning and went on to get five of the final six outs by strikeout over the sixth and seventh innings. She struck out six and allowed just three hits with no walks. Fort Hays State plays a pair of games at Lake Shawnee Softball Complex on Saturday, which is the site of the MIAA Tournament this year. Both Tiger games will be on the South Field with contests at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Tigers take on Rockhurst and Wayne State (Neb.).&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers pick up pair of shutout wins in Topeka Friday

The Hays High Indians wrap up the regular season against WAC rival Great Bend Friday night in Hays.

The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 with the boys to follow from Hays High School.

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The Hays High Indians wrap up the regular season against WAC rival Great Bend Friday night in Hays.The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 with the boys to follow from Hays High School.Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/480673">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/480673?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

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GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 1A Div 1 Goessel Sub-State Canton-Galva 44, Goessel 37 Sylvan-Lucas 58, Solomon 15 Rural Vista 55, Lincoln 23 1A Div 1 Kinsley Sub-State Kiowa County 57, Minneola 44 Spearville 69, Kinsley 18 South Gray 61, Satanta 23 1A Div 1 Little River Sub-State St. John 58, Langdon-Fairfield 43 Pretty Prairie 57, Pratt-Skyline 25 Central Plains 58, Macksville 30 1A Div 1 Onaga Sub-State Onaga at Centralia Bishop Seabury at Doniphan West Troy at Marias Des Cynes Valley 1A Div 1 Quinter Sub-State Ness City 43, La Crosse 30 Decatur Community 55, Victoria 31 1A Div 1 Washington County Sub-State Randolph-Blue Valley at Frankfort Washington County at Clifton-Clyde

1A Div 2 Washington County Sub-State Axtell 46, Pike Valley 30 Linn 78, Wetmore 4 1A Div 2 Burrton Sub-State Southern Cloud 39, St. Xavier 35 Wakefield 2, Peabody-Burns 0 (forfeit) Burrton 51, Lost Springs 37 1A Div 2 Deefield Sub-State Ingalls 65, Deerfield 33 Ashland 45, Rolla 25 1A Div 2 Grainfield-Wheatland Sub-State Dighton 46, Greeley County 43 Wallace County 79, Cheylin 11 Grainfield-Wheatland 59, Triplaiins-Brewster 26 1A Div 2 Kiowa-South Barber Sub-State South Barber at Argonia Caldwell at Attica Cunningham at South Central 1A Div 2 Ransom-Western Plains Sub-State Chase 39, Otis-Bison 38 Ransom-Western Plains &amp; Healy 35, Stafford 21 1A Div 2 Tescott Sub-State Tescott 48, Logan/Palco 44 Northern Valley 43, Natoma 24 Thunder Ridge 49, Stockton 30 1A Div 2 Waverly Sub-State Hartford at Waverly Chetopa at St. Paul Altoona-Midway at Southern Coffey County

Othres Andale 58, Wellington 37 Circle 42, Buhler 37 Clearwater 47, Wichita Collegiate 29 Dodge City 35, Liberal 32 Goddard 36, Arkansas City 24 Kapaun Mount Carmel 46, Wichita Heights 39 Louisburg 52, Harrisonville, Mo. 45 McPherson 55, Mulvane 25 Riley County 53, St. Mary's 40 Rose Hill 33, El Dorado 27 Santa Fe Trail 74, Iola 59 Topeka Seaman 57, KC Turner 28 Wamego 61, Concordia 34 Wichita Bishop Carroll 58, Wichita South 55, OT Wichita Classical 41, Burden Central 38 Wichita Southeast 55, Wichita East 51 Winfield 51, Augusta 36

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Andale 51, Wellington 45 Arkansas City 72, Goddard 55 Augusta 52, Winfield 35 Buhler 49, Circle 45 Dodge City 85, Liberal 81 Harrisonville, Mo. 51, Louisburg 43 Kapaun Mount Carmel 50, Wichita Heights 48, OT Manhattan CHIEF 54, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 50 McPherson 66, Mulvane 32 Rose Hill 68, El Dorado 46 Santa Fe Trail 50, Iola 41 Wamego 63, Concordia 52 Wichita Defenders Homeschool 66, South Metro, Minn. 39 Wichita East 56, Wichita Southeast 46 Wichita Life Prep 53, Topeka Heritage Christian 50 Wichita South 66, Wichita Bishop Carroll 56 Wichita West 70, Wichita North 41

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 1A Div 1 Goessel Sub-State Canton-Galva 44, Goessel 37 Sylvan-Lucas 58, Solomon 15 Rural Vista 55, Lincoln 23 1A Div 1 Kinsley Sub-State Kiowa County 57, Minneola 44 Spearville 69, Kinsley 18 South Gray 61, Satanta 23 1A Div 1 Little River Sub-State St. John 58, Langdon-Fairfield 43 Pretty Prairie 57, Pratt-Skyline 25 Central Plains 58, Macksville 30 1A Div 1 Onaga Sub-State Onaga at Centralia Bishop Seabury at Doniphan West Troy at Marias Des Cynes Valley 1A Div 1 Quinter Sub-State Ness City 43, La Crosse 30 Decatur Community 55, Victoria 31 1A Div 1 Washington County Sub-State Randolph-Blue Valley at Frankfort Washington County at Clifton-Clyde1A Div 2 Washington County Sub-State Axtell 46, Pike Valley 30 Linn 78, Wetmore 4 1A Div 2 Burrton Sub-State Southern Cloud 39, St. Xavier 35 Wakefield 2, Peabody-Burns 0 (forfeit) Burrton 51, Lost Springs 37 1A Div 2 Deefield Sub-State Ingalls 65, Deerfield 33 Ashland 45, Rolla 25 1A Div 2 Grainfield-Wheatland Sub-State Dighton 46, Greeley County 43 Wallace County 79, Cheylin 11 Grainfield-Wheatland 59, Triplaiins-Brewster 26 1A Div 2 Kiowa-South Barber Sub-State South Barber at Argonia Caldwell at Attica Cunningham at South Central 1A Div 2 Ransom-Western Plains Sub-State Chase 39, Otis-Bison 38 Ransom-Western Plains &amp; Healy 35, Stafford 21 1A Div 2 Tescott Sub-State Tescott 48, Logan/Palco 44 Northern Valley 43, Natoma 24 Thunder Ridge 49, Stockton 30 1A Div 2 Waverly Sub-State Hartford at Waverly Chetopa at St. Paul Altoona-Midway at Southern Coffey CountyOthres Andale 58, Wellington 37 Circle 42, Buhler 37 Clearwater 47, Wichita Collegiate 29 Dodge City 35, Liberal 32 Goddard 36, Arkansas City 24 Kapaun Mount Carmel 46, Wichita Heights 39 Louisburg 52, Harrisonville, Mo. 45 McPherson 55, Mulvane 25 Riley County 53, St. Mary's 40 Rose Hill 33, El Dorado 27 Santa Fe Trail 74, Iola 59 Topeka Seaman 57, KC Turner 28 Wamego 61, Concordia 34 Wichita Bishop Carroll 58, Wichita South 55, OT Wichita Classical 41, Burden Central 38 Wichita Southeast 55, Wichita East 51 Winfield 51, Augusta 36BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Andale 51, Wellington 45 Arkansas City 72, Goddard 55 Augusta 52, Winfield 35 Buhler 49, Circle 45 Dodge City 85, Liberal 81 Harrisonville, Mo. 51, Louisburg 43 Kapaun Mount Carmel 50, Wichita Heights 48, OT Manhattan CHIEF 54, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 50 McPherson 66, Mulvane 32 Rose Hill 68, El Dorado 46 Santa Fe Trail 50, Iola 41 Wamego 63, Concordia 52 Wichita Defenders Homeschool 66, South Metro, Minn. 39 Wichita East 56, Wichita Southeast 46 Wichita Life Prep 53, Topeka Heritage Christian 50 Wichita South 66, Wichita Bishop Carroll 56 Wichita West 70, Wichita North 41

🏀 Thursday's high school scores

PARK CITY – A year after finishing second, Hays High senior Sarah
Zimmerman won the state wrestling championship Thursday at 110 pounds at 6-5A state tournament
in Park City.

Zimmerman cruised to the finals Wednesday with a pair of first
period falls and a technical fall. 

In the finals, Zimmerman — for a second time this year — avenged
her only loss of the season beating Hutchinson’s Anna Cullens by a second-period fall.

Cullens beat Zimmerman 7-3 in the championship match of the
Rocky Welton tournament in Garden City. Zimmerman then beat Cullens in the
regional championship in a third-period fall.

At 115 pounds, the Indians' Tiona Napue earned a second place
finish.

Napue pinned her way to the finals on Wednesday but came up
short in the championship, losing by a second-period fall to Bre Villanueva from
Junction City.

Lexi Burton finished fifth at 135 pounds. 

Burton went 1-1 on the first day of the tournament but bounced
back with wins in the consolation cross-bracketing and quarterfinals match. 

She lost a 4-0 decision in the consolation semi-finals before
earning a fifth-place finish with a 3-2 win over Alexis Fredrickson of Washburn
Rural. Burton finished the second 28-8.

Lexi Burton finished 1-2 at 145 pounds and Ava Ruiz 0-2 at
140 pounds.

As a team, the Indians finished sixth with 65.5 team points.

Washburn Rural won the 6A-5A title with 153 points. Garden
City was second, followed by Dodge City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677209663267.jpeg" alt="Hays High's Sarah Zimmerman stands atop the medal stand after winning the 110 state title at the 6-5A State Tournament at Park City, Kan. on Feb. 23, 2023. (HHS Wrestling photo)" />
 <figcaption>Hays High's Sarah Zimmerman stands atop the medal stand after winning the 110 state title at the 6-5A State Tournament at Park City, Kan. on Feb. 23, 2023. (HHS Wrestling photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostPARK CITY – A year after finishing second, Hays High senior Sarah
Zimmerman won the state wrestling championship Thursday at 110 pounds at 6-5A state tournament
in Park City.Zimmerman cruised to the finals Wednesday with a pair of first
period falls and a technical fall. In the finals, Zimmerman — for a second time this year — avenged
her only loss of the season beating Hutchinson’s Anna Cullens by a second-period fall.Cullens beat Zimmerman 7-3 in the championship match of the
Rocky Welton tournament in Garden City. Zimmerman then beat Cullens in the
regional championship in a third-period fall.Zimmerman finishes 31-1 on the season.At 115 pounds, the Indians' Tiona Napue earned a second place
finish.Napue pinned her way to the finals on Wednesday but came up
short in the championship, losing by a second-period fall to Bre Villanueva from
Junction City.She finishes her season 31-4. Lexi Burton finished fifth at 135 pounds. Burton went 1-1 on the first day of the tournament but bounced
back with wins in the consolation cross-bracketing and quarterfinals match. She lost a 4-0 decision in the consolation semi-finals before
earning a fifth-place finish with a 3-2 win over Alexis Fredrickson of Washburn
Rural. Burton finished the second 28-8.Lexi Burton finished 1-2 at 145 pounds and Ava Ruiz 0-2 at
140 pounds.As a team, the Indians finished sixth with 65.5 team points.Washburn Rural won the 6A-5A title with 153 points. Garden
City was second, followed by Dodge City.

🤼‍♀️ Zimmerman wins state title; Indians place three at state

SALINA – Ellis’ Kaydawn Haag claimed the state championship
at 140 pounds Thursday at the 3-2-1A state wrestling champions in Salina.

Haag opened the tournament with a major decision in her
first round match on Wednesday and then followed that up with three straight
pins including a three period fall over Audrey Darnell of Baldwin in the championship
match.

Haag, a junior for the Railroaders, is a three-time state
placer. She finished runner-up at 143 pounds in the D2 championship as a freshman.
Was fifth last season and claimed the title as a junior with a record of 29-3.

Plainville’s Caxton Smith finished fifth at 125 pounds. She won
her first match on Wednesday but lost in the championship quarterfinals. Thursday
she wrestled back to the consolation semifinals but came up short and wrestled
and secured fifth place.

Quinter’s Cali Wagoner also earned a fifth place finish at
135 pounds. She went 2-1 on the first day, getting all the way to the championship
semifinals before losing to the eventual champion. She also dropped her consolation
semifinals match to start day two before finishing fifth.

Stockton had two wrestlers earn medals at the state
tournament. Carolina Northrup placed fifth at 100 pounds and Ashlyn Hahn was
fourth at 120 pounds. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677154243397.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Corrected Feb. 24.Hays PostSALINA – Ellis’ Kaydawn Haag claimed the state championship
at 140 pounds Thursday at the 3-2-1A state wrestling champions in Salina.Haag opened the tournament with a major decision in her
first round match on Wednesday and then followed that up with three straight
pins including a three period fall over Audrey Darnell of Baldwin in the championship
match.Haag, a junior for the Railroaders, is a three-time state
placer. She finished runner-up at 143 pounds in the D2 championship as a freshman.
Was fifth last season and claimed the title as a junior with a record of 29-3.Plainville’s Caxton Smith finished fifth at 125 pounds. She won
her first match on Wednesday but lost in the championship quarterfinals. Thursday
she wrestled back to the consolation semifinals but came up short and wrestled
and secured fifth place.Quinter’s Cali Wagoner also earned a fifth place finish at
135 pounds. She went 2-1 on the first day, getting all the way to the championship
semifinals before losing to the eventual champion. She also dropped her consolation
semifinals match to start day two before finishing fifth.Stockton had two wrestlers earn medals at the state
tournament. Carolina Northrup placed fifth at 100 pounds and Ashlyn Hahn was
fourth at 120 pounds.

🤼‍♀️ Ellis' Haag wins state title, several area wrestlers place

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the hiring tells 
The Associated Press that Sean Payton is bringing back ex-Broncos head 
coach Vance Joseph to Denver to serve as his defensive coordinator.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring hadn't been announced by the team.

Two other former NFL head coaches — Rex Ryan and Matt Patricia — also interviewed for the job in recent days.

Joseph
 coached the Broncos from 2017-18, compiling an 11-21 record before 
being replaced by Vic Fangio. He spent the past four seasons as the 
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator.

Joseph also interviewed 
for Philadelphia's defensive coordinator vacancy this week after 
Jonathan Gannon left to serve as the Cardinals head coach following the 
Super Bowl.

Payton was hired last month after spending a year in 
the Fox broadcast studio following his departure from the New Orleans 
Saints. He replaced Nathaniel Hackett, only the fifth head coach in NFL 
history not to make it through his first season.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the hiring tells 
The Associated Press that Sean Payton is bringing back ex-Broncos head 
coach Vance Joseph to Denver to serve as his defensive coordinator.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring hadn't been announced by the team.Two other former NFL head coaches — Rex Ryan and Matt Patricia — also interviewed for the job in recent days.Joseph
 coached the Broncos from 2017-18, compiling an 11-21 record before 
being replaced by Vic Fangio. He spent the past four seasons as the 
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator.Joseph also interviewed 
for Philadelphia's defensive coordinator vacancy this week after 
Jonathan Gannon left to serve as the Cardinals head coach following the 
Super Bowl.Payton was hired last month after spending a year in 
the Fox broadcast studio following his departure from the New Orleans 
Saints. He replaced Nathaniel Hackett, only the fifth head coach in NFL 
history not to make it through his first season.

🏈 Source: Broncos hire ex-head coach Joseph as new DC

TOPEKA, Kan. – Due to the winter storm in the northern plains of the United States affecting travel for a handful of teams, adjustments have been made to the Washburn Invitational schedule in Topeka this weekend. Originally scheduled to play six contests, FHSU is now scheduled to play five with one on Friday, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. The Tigers will no longer face St. Cloud State, but they will still face the other five opponents they were originally scheduled to play in the same order. Game times and locations have been adjusted a bit as FHSU's only game on Friday will now be at the Lake Shawnee complex. Both of the Tigers' contests on Saturday will be at Lake Shawnee, then on Sunday the Tigers play one game at Gahnstrom Field on the campus of Washburn University before heading back to Lake Shawnee to close out the tournament. FHSU Schedule at Washburn Invitational Friday, Feb. 24 – FHSU vs. Southwest Minnesota State – 1:30 PM (Lake Shawnee South) Saturday, Feb. 25 – FHSU vs. Rockhurst – 9:30 a.m. (Lake Shawnee South) Saturday, Feb. 25 – FHSU vs. Wayne State – 3:30 p.m. (Lake Shawnee North) Sunday, Feb. 26 – FHSU vs. Mary – 1:30 p.m. (Gahnstrom Field – WU Campus) Sunday, Feb. 26 – FHSU vs. Sioux Falls – 5:30 p.m. (Lake Shawnee South)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677163907593.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State junior outfielder Sarah Tiffany bats earlier this season at the Raising Cane's Softball Festival in Oklahoma. (FHSU Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State junior outfielder Sarah Tiffany bats earlier this season at the Raising Cane's Softball Festival in Oklahoma. (FHSU Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Due to the winter storm in the northern plains of the United States affecting travel for a handful of teams, adjustments have been made to the Washburn Invitational schedule in Topeka this weekend. Originally scheduled to play six contests, FHSU is now scheduled to play five with one on Friday, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. The Tigers will no longer face St. Cloud State, but they will still face the other five opponents they were originally scheduled to play in the same order. Game times and locations have been adjusted a bit as FHSU's only game on Friday will now be at the Lake Shawnee complex. Both of the Tigers' contests on Saturday will be at Lake Shawnee, then on Sunday the Tigers play one game at Gahnstrom Field on the campus of Washburn University before heading back to Lake Shawnee to close out the tournament. FHSU Schedule at Washburn Invitational Friday, Feb. 24 – FHSU vs. Southwest Minnesota State – 1:30 PM (Lake Shawnee South) Saturday, Feb. 25 – FHSU vs. Rockhurst – 9:30 a.m. (Lake Shawnee South) Saturday, Feb. 25 – FHSU vs. Wayne State – 3:30 p.m. (Lake Shawnee North) Sunday, Feb. 26 – FHSU vs. Mary – 1:30 p.m. (Gahnstrom Field – WU Campus) Sunday, Feb. 26 – FHSU vs. Sioux Falls – 5:30 p.m. (Lake Shawnee South)&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Adjustments made to FHSU softball schedule at Washburn Invitational

PARK CITY – Hays High has two wrestlers in the championship
match at the 6-5A State Tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City. Sarah Zimmerman
will wrestle for the title at 110 and Tionna Napue at 115. Both won all three
of their matches on Wednesday by either fall of technical fall. Lexie Burton and
Lexi Barnett both went 1-1 and wrestle on the back side Thursday. 

Zimmerman, who finished state runner-up a year ago, pinned Paige
Peterson of Spring Hill 21 seconds into the match in the first round. She
defeated Avery Hinojos of Newton by technical Fall (18-0) in round two then
knocked off Alivia Wilson of Wichita South in the semifinals by fall at the
1:07 mark. Zimmernan (33-1) will face Anna Cullens (29-1) in Thursday’s finals.
Cullens won all three of her matches by fall on Wednesday.

Napue defeated Rosemary Mader of Spring Hill by fall less
than a minute into her first round match. In the second round she defeated Washburn
Rural’s Maddy Blow with a pin at the 3:03 mark then knocked off Xitily Marez of
Wichita North by fall at the 1:29 mark in the semifinals. Napue (34-3) will
face Junction City freshman Bre Villanueva (19-2) in Thursday finals. Villanueva
won her first two matches by fall and had a 7-0 decision in the semifinals.

Lexie Burton won her first match at 135 by forfeit then lost
to Kamahni Jackson of&nbsp; KC-Harmon by major
decision (9-0). She will face Gianna De Coco of Olathe West in the consolation
cross-bracket Thursday.

Freshman Lexi Barnett lost her opening round match to Shawnee
Height’s McKenna Haltom by fall then defeated McKinzie Ross of Blue Valley 7-3
in her first consolation match. She will wrestle Justice Thomas from Olathe
South in the cross-bracket Thursday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677154243397.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostPARK CITY – Hays High has two wrestlers in the championship
match at the 6-5A State Tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City. Sarah Zimmerman
will wrestle for the title at 110 and Tionna Napue at 115. Both won all three
of their matches on Wednesday by either fall of technical fall. Lexie Burton and
Lexi Barnett both went 1-1 and wrestle on the back side Thursday. Zimmerman, who finished state runner-up a year ago, pinned Paige
Peterson of Spring Hill 21 seconds into the match in the first round. She
defeated Avery Hinojos of Newton by technical Fall (18-0) in round two then
knocked off Alivia Wilson of Wichita South in the semifinals by fall at the
1:07 mark. Zimmernan (33-1) will face Anna Cullens (29-1) in Thursday’s finals.
Cullens won all three of her matches by fall on Wednesday.Napue defeated Rosemary Mader of Spring Hill by fall less
than a minute into her first round match. In the second round she defeated Washburn
Rural’s Maddy Blow with a pin at the 3:03 mark then knocked off Xitily Marez of
Wichita North by fall at the 1:29 mark in the semifinals. Napue (34-3) will
face Junction City freshman Bre Villanueva (19-2) in Thursday finals. Villanueva
won her first two matches by fall and had a 7-0 decision in the semifinals.Lexie Burton won her first match at 135 by forfeit then lost
to Kamahni Jackson of&nbsp; KC-Harmon by major
decision (9-0). She will face Gianna De Coco of Olathe West in the consolation
cross-bracket Thursday.Freshman Lexi Barnett lost her opening round match to Shawnee
Height’s McKenna Haltom by fall then defeated McKinzie Ross of Blue Valley 7-3
in her first consolation match. She will wrestle Justice Thomas from Olathe
South in the cross-bracket Thursday.

🤼‍♀️ Two HHS wrestlers in finals at 6-5A State

SALINA – Kaydawn
Haag of Ellis will wrestle for a state championship at 140 Thursday at the 4-1A
State Tournament at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. Fellow teammate Callie Priest
went 1-1 and is still alive at 110.

Haag, who
finished fifth at state a year ago, defeated Cheyenne Wagoner of Douglass by
major decision (14-3) in the first round. She then knocked off Taya Rowley of Chapman
and Lyndsey Escareno Eureka by fall. She will face Audrey Darnell (45-3) of Baldwin
in Thursday’s finals.

Plainville’s
Ella Normandin went 1-1 in the same weight class and will wrestle Thursday in
the consolation cross-bracket. Teammate Caxton Smyth also went 1-1 on day one,
winning by fall in the first round then losing on a 6-4 decision in the second
round. Zoe Brown also went 1-1. She lost her first match by fall then won by
fall in her first consolation match.

Callie Priest
of Ellis also went 1-1 on day one at 110, losing by a fall in round one then
winning by fall in her first consolation match. Trego’s Adrian Wynn also went
1-1 at 115.

Quinter’s
Cali Wagoner won her first two matches at 135 then lost on a major decision in
the quarterfinals. She will wrestle in the consolation semifinals Thursday.

Abigail
Heirner of Ellis went 0-2 at 105. The same for TMP-Marian’s went Claudine Stein
at 140. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677154243397.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostSALINA – Kaydawn
Haag of Ellis will wrestle for a state championship at 140 Thursday at the 4-1A
State Tournament at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. Fellow teammate Callie Priest
went 1-1 and is still alive at 110.Haag, who
finished fifth at state a year ago, defeated Cheyenne Wagoner of Douglass by
major decision (14-3) in the first round. She then knocked off Taya Rowley of Chapman
and Lyndsey Escareno Eureka by fall. She will face Audrey Darnell (45-3) of Baldwin
in Thursday’s finals.Plainville’s
Ella Normandin went 1-1 in the same weight class and will wrestle Thursday in
the consolation cross-bracket. Teammate Caxton Smyth also went 1-1 on day one,
winning by fall in the first round then losing on a 6-4 decision in the second
round. Zoe Brown also went 1-1. She lost her first match by fall then won by
fall in her first consolation match.Callie Priest
of Ellis also went 1-1 on day one at 110, losing by a fall in round one then
winning by fall in her first consolation match. Trego’s Adrian Wynn also went
1-1 at 115.Quinter’s
Cali Wagoner won her first two matches at 135 then lost on a major decision in
the quarterfinals. She will wrestle in the consolation semifinals Thursday.Abigail
Heirner of Ellis went 0-2 at 105. The same for TMP-Marian’s went Claudine Stein
at 140.

🤼‍♀️ Ellis' Haag advances to title match at 4-1A State

INDIANAPOLIS – The Fort Hays State men's basketball team vaulted into the top 10 of the NCAA Central Region Rankings, released on Wednesday. The Tigers were not among the 10 teams considered for ranking in the first release a week ago, but mathematical formulas have shifted in favor of the Tigers who are now ranked No. 8 in the region. According to the report for the Central Region located at the bottom of the region rankings page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d2/regional-ranking">NCAA.com</a>, Fort Hays State has the eighth-best Region RPI and eighth-best Division II Performance Indicator value in the Central Region. That puts the Tigers on the good side of the cutline right now, but there is still another couple of weeks to play and formulas will shift again for next week's rankings released on the day the MIAA Tournament begins (Mar. 1). The Central Region consists of teams from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and Great American Conference. Champions from each of the three conference tournaments within the region will receive automatic bids to the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Five other teams from the region that do not win the conference tournaments will be at-large selections to make a field of eight teams for the regional. Fort Hays State is one of four teams from the MIAA in the top eight of the region rankings, which also includes Northwest Missouri State (No. 1), Central Oklahoma (T-No. 3), and Emporia State (No. 6). The NSIC has four teams among the top 10, including Northern State (No. 2), MSU Moorhead (No. 5), Minnesota Duluth (No. 7), and Sioux Falls (No. 9). Representing the GAC in the region rankings are Southern Nazarene (T-No. 3) and Southeastern Oklahoma State (No. 10). 2023 NCAA DII Central Region Rankings - February 22 School • Overall DII Record • In-Region Record 1.&nbsp; Northwest Missouri State • 23-2 • 21-2 2. Northern State • 22-5 • 22-4 3. Central Oklahoma • 19-3 • 18-3 4. Southern Nazarene • 23-3 • 23-3 5. MSU Moorhead • 22-6 • 20-6 6. Emporia State • 19-6 • 19-6 7. Minnesota Duluth • 20-8 • 19-8 8. Fort Hays State • 16-8 • 16-8 9. Sioux Falls • 17-10 • 17-10 10. Southeastern Oklahoma State • 15-9 • 15-9&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677108918568.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State's Traejon Davis (2) attempts a shot in an MIAA basketball game vs. Central Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Traejon Davis (2) attempts a shot in an MIAA basketball game vs. Central Missouri on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS – The Fort Hays State men's basketball team vaulted into the top 10 of the NCAA Central Region Rankings, released on Wednesday. The Tigers were not among the 10 teams considered for ranking in the first release a week ago, but mathematical formulas have shifted in favor of the Tigers who are now ranked No. 8 in the region. According to the report for the Central Region located at the bottom of the region rankings page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d2/regional-ranking">NCAA.com</a>, Fort Hays State has the eighth-best Region RPI and eighth-best Division II Performance Indicator value in the Central Region. That puts the Tigers on the good side of the cutline right now, but there is still another couple of weeks to play and formulas will shift again for next week's rankings released on the day the MIAA Tournament begins (Mar. 1). The Central Region consists of teams from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and Great American Conference. Champions from each of the three conference tournaments within the region will receive automatic bids to the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Five other teams from the region that do not win the conference tournaments will be at-large selections to make a field of eight teams for the regional. Fort Hays State is one of four teams from the MIAA in the top eight of the region rankings, which also includes Northwest Missouri State (No. 1), Central Oklahoma (T-No. 3), and Emporia State (No. 6). The NSIC has four teams among the top 10, including Northern State (No. 2), MSU Moorhead (No. 5), Minnesota Duluth (No. 7), and Sioux Falls (No. 9). Representing the GAC in the region rankings are Southern Nazarene (T-No. 3) and Southeastern Oklahoma State (No. 10). 2023 NCAA DII Central Region Rankings - February 22 School • Overall DII Record • In-Region Record 1.&nbsp; Northwest Missouri State • 23-2 • 21-2 2. Northern State • 22-5 • 22-4 3. Central Oklahoma • 19-3 • 18-3 4. Southern Nazarene • 23-3 • 23-3 5. MSU Moorhead • 22-6 • 20-6 6. Emporia State • 19-6 • 19-6 7. Minnesota Duluth • 20-8 • 19-8 8. Fort Hays State • 16-8 • 16-8 9. Sioux Falls • 17-10 • 17-10 10. Southeastern Oklahoma State • 15-9 • 15-9&nbsp;&nbsp;