SALINA - The Hays High girls' tennis team competed at the 13-team Salina Central&nbsp; Invitational Saturday. 

Singles: Delia Dixon: 14th Melissa Boland: 17th Emersyn Sander: 21st Ani McClure: 23rd

Doubles: Mya Ploutz &amp; Savannah Clingan: 10th Jadyn Younger &amp; Brynn Zweifel: 14th&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays Post SportsSALINA - The Hays High girls' tennis team competed at the 13-team Salina Central&nbsp; Invitational Saturday. Overall, Hays placed 7th.Singles: Delia Dixon: 14th Melissa Boland: 17th Emersyn Sander: 21st Ani McClure: 23rdDoubles: Mya Ploutz &amp; Savannah Clingan: 10th Jadyn Younger &amp; Brynn Zweifel: 14th&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎾 HHS 7th at Salina Central

SALINA - The Hays High boys soccer team defeated Junction City 5-1 in the third-place match of the Salina South Invitational Saturday.

The Indians went 2-1 in the tournament. The begin Western Athletic Conference play at Great Bend Tuesdaty.

Hays Post SportsSALINA - The Hays High boys soccer team defeated Junction City 5-1 in the third-place match of the Salina South Invitational Saturday.The Indians went 2-1 in the tournament. The begin Western Athletic Conference play at Great Bend Tuesdaty.

⚽ HHS defeats Junction City to finish third at Salina South Invite

RV/- Nebraska-Kearney (2-0, 0-0 MIAA) at RV/#22 Fort Hays State (1-1, 0-0 MIAA) Saturday, September 13 ⦁ 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. ⦁ Lewis Field Stadium

Game Sponsor: American Family Insurance – Brian Ruder Agency

Game Promotions: Fireworks after the game (about 10 minutes after completion of the game) / UTV Giveaway at halftime (A&amp;A Coors/Eagle Media / Friends and Family Weekend

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Fort Hays State opens MIAA play on Saturday night (Sept. 13) at home when it plays host to Nebraska-Kearney at Lewis Field Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Tigers, ranked No. 22 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll and receiving votes in the AFCA poll, enter the game 1-1 overall, while the Lopers are 2-0 overall and receiving votes in the AFCA poll as well.

Fort Hays State is coming off a big win over No. 5/6 ranked CSU Pueblo last week in Colorado. A blocked point-after-touchdown try by Taderian Partee with 27 seconds left preserved a one-point win for FHSU 36-35. It was the highest AFCA ranked opponent the Tigers ever defeated in their NCAA Division II history. It gave the Tigers a split of their non-conference games against nationally ranked teams.

Nebraska-Kearney is coming off a win over Chadron State this past week. The Lopers defeated the Eagles 41-21. UNK picked up both of its wins in non-conference play against Division II opponents in Nebraska, also clipping Wayne State 28-21 in the season opener.

This is the 71st meeting all-time between FHSU and UNK, but the series sits tied at 34-34-1. UNK recently had to vacate its win over FHSU in 2022, but FHSU still retains the loss. FHSU has won 11 of the last 12 meetings with UNK, dating back to the start of MIAA play for UNK in 2012. FHSU won nine in a row against UNK from 2012 to 2021. The Tigers enter Saturday with a two-game win streak against the Lopers. They won 31-17 in Hays in 2023 and then 27-20 last year in Kearney.

Fort Hays State has scored at least 20 points against Nebraska-Kearney in 17-straight meetings between the schools. FHSU has a record of 13-4 in that stretch, which dates back to the 2001 season when both schools were in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Fort Hays State Chris Brown has an 11-1 record against Nebraska-Kearney in his coaching tenure at Fort Hays State. He has more wins over UNK than any other school he has faced leading the Tigers. Close behind are Missouri Southern, which he is 10-1 against and Northeastern State, which he is 10-0 against. Ryan Held is coaching against Fort Hays State for the 6th time in his career, but it will be just the third time leading UNK. He has yet to defeat FHSU, going 0-3 against the Tigers in his time as head coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State from 2002-2004 and now 0-2 so far at UNK.

Nebraska-Kearney and Missouri Southern are the only two teams in the MIAA that remain unbeaten overall, both at 2-0. FHSU is among five teams with a 1-1 record, and three teams are still winless for the season.

Fort Hays State enters the contest a winner of its last two openers in MIAA play. Last year FHSU defeated Missouri Western in Hays 30-16 and in 2023 the Tigers defeated Northeastern State 56-0 in Tahlequah. Nebraska-Kearney won its MIAA opener last year over Northwest Missouri State in Kearney by a score of 21-14. FHSU is 7-6 in MIAA openers under Chris Brown.

The Tiger offense is led by quarterback Caleb Heavner, who leads the team in rushing and passing. He has thrown for 401 yards and rushed for 102. Travis Dixon has FHSU's two rushing touchdowns on the season, both scored in the win at CSU Pueblo last week. Tariq Logan leads the Tigers in receiving yards with 101.

On the defensive side of the ball Gavin Meyers leads the Tigers with 18 tackles, while reigning MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week John Johnson is next with 15 tackles. Gaven Haselhorst is tied for the MIAA lead in sacks with 3.0, while Michael Chavez has the team's lone interception.

Isaiah Harris leads the UNK rushing attack with 229 yards, while quarterback Abram Scholting has 185 passing yards for the season. Jaden Jude leads in receiving yards with 167. CJ Kuehl leads the Lopers defensively with 12 tackles, while Ife Current has a pair of interceptions for the season.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRV/- Nebraska-Kearney (2-0, 0-0 MIAA) at RV/#22 Fort Hays State (1-1, 0-0 MIAA) Saturday, September 13 ⦁ 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. ⦁ Lewis Field StadiumGame Sponsor: American Family Insurance – Brian Ruder AgencyGame Promotions: Fireworks after the game (about 10 minutes after completion of the game) / UTV Giveaway at halftime (A&amp;A Coors/Eagle Media / Friends and Family WeekendRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State opens MIAA play on Saturday night (Sept. 13) at home when it plays host to Nebraska-Kearney at Lewis Field Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Tigers, ranked No. 22 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll and receiving votes in the AFCA poll, enter the game 1-1 overall, while the Lopers are 2-0 overall and receiving votes in the AFCA poll as well.Fort Hays State is coming off a big win over No. 5/6 ranked CSU Pueblo last week in Colorado. A blocked point-after-touchdown try by Taderian Partee with 27 seconds left preserved a one-point win for FHSU 36-35. It was the highest AFCA ranked opponent the Tigers ever defeated in their NCAA Division II history. It gave the Tigers a split of their non-conference games against nationally ranked teams.Nebraska-Kearney is coming off a win over Chadron State this past week. The Lopers defeated the Eagles 41-21. UNK picked up both of its wins in non-conference play against Division II opponents in Nebraska, also clipping Wayne State 28-21 in the season opener.This is the 71st meeting all-time between FHSU and UNK, but the series sits tied at 34-34-1. UNK recently had to vacate its win over FHSU in 2022, but FHSU still retains the loss. FHSU has won 11 of the last 12 meetings with UNK, dating back to the start of MIAA play for UNK in 2012. FHSU won nine in a row against UNK from 2012 to 2021. The Tigers enter Saturday with a two-game win streak against the Lopers. They won 31-17 in Hays in 2023 and then 27-20 last year in Kearney.Fort Hays State has scored at least 20 points against Nebraska-Kearney in 17-straight meetings between the schools. FHSU has a record of 13-4 in that stretch, which dates back to the 2001 season when both schools were in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.Fort Hays State Chris Brown has an 11-1 record against Nebraska-Kearney in his coaching tenure at Fort Hays State. He has more wins over UNK than any other school he has faced leading the Tigers. Close behind are Missouri Southern, which he is 10-1 against and Northeastern State, which he is 10-0 against. Ryan Held is coaching against Fort Hays State for the 6th time in his career, but it will be just the third time leading UNK. He has yet to defeat FHSU, going 0-3 against the Tigers in his time as head coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State from 2002-2004 and now 0-2 so far at UNK.Nebraska-Kearney and Missouri Southern are the only two teams in the MIAA that remain unbeaten overall, both at 2-0. FHSU is among five teams with a 1-1 record, and three teams are still winless for the season.Fort Hays State enters the contest a winner of its last two openers in MIAA play. Last year FHSU defeated Missouri Western in Hays 30-16 and in 2023 the Tigers defeated Northeastern State 56-0 in Tahlequah. Nebraska-Kearney won its MIAA opener last year over Northwest Missouri State in Kearney by a score of 21-14. FHSU is 7-6 in MIAA openers under Chris Brown.The Tiger offense is led by quarterback Caleb Heavner, who leads the team in rushing and passing. He has thrown for 401 yards and rushed for 102. Travis Dixon has FHSU's two rushing touchdowns on the season, both scored in the win at CSU Pueblo last week. Tariq Logan leads the Tigers in receiving yards with 101.On the defensive side of the ball Gavin Meyers leads the Tigers with 18 tackles, while reigning MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week John Johnson is next with 15 tackles. Gaven Haselhorst is tied for the MIAA lead in sacks with 3.0, while Michael Chavez has the team's lone interception.Isaiah Harris leads the UNK rushing attack with 229 yards, while quarterback Abram Scholting has 185 passing yards for the season. Jaden Jude leads in receiving yards with 167. CJ Kuehl leads the Lopers defensively with 12 tackles, while Ife Current has a pair of interceptions for the season.

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers host Lopers to open MIAA play Saturday night

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

PHILLIPSBURG - Smith Center leaned on defense, a timely passing strike, and an 18-play clock-draining drive in the fourth quarter to grind out a 16-14 victory over Phillipsburg Friday night in a Mid-Continent League rivalry matchup.

The Redmen (2-0) built an early lead and survived a second-half push from the Panthers (1-1), who were playing with senior quarterback Colin Springer back under center after missing Week 1.

Smith Center struck first in unusual fashion. After forcing a three-and-out, a high snap on Phillipsburg's punt sailed into the end zone, where Brady Desbien fell on it for a touchdown. The two-point conversion made it 8-0 with 2:45 left in the first quarter.

The Redmen wasted no time adding on. Early in the second quarter, quarterback Parker Hutchinson connected with Cole McKelvey on a 67-yard scoring pass, stretching the lead to 16-0.

Phillipsburg answered before halftime. Springer broke free on a designed run for a 28-yard touchdown, then added the conversion to cut it to 16-8. After a Hutchinson fumble, the Panthers drove into the red zone late in the half behind two completions to Cleveland Corman, but a sack from Smith Center linebacker Isaiah Haack stalled the drive.

In the second half, both teams leaned entirely on the run game. Phillipsburg's 12-play 64-yard march was capped by Springer's second rushing touchdown, a 7-yarder that made it 16-14 with 10:46 left. But the two-point try was stuffed by the Redmen defense, proving to be the difference.&nbsp;

From there, Smith Center never gave the ball back. Starting from their own 18, the Redmen methodically chewed up the final 10:46 on an 18-play drive, converting twice on third down and twice more on fourth down to seal the win. Neither team attempted a pass in the second half.

Hutchinson finished 2 of 3 passing for 76 yards and a touchdown while rushing 11 times for 46 yards. Riley Griffin Powers added 57 yards on 10 carries, and Brant Wilson chipped in 52 yards on 15 attempts.

For Phillipsburg, Springer accounted for both scores, rushing 11 times for 58 yards and completing 3 of 6 passes for 67 yards. Caleb Leidig added 40 yards on 13 carries, and Corman caught two passes for 49 yards.

The victory marked Smith Center's first over Phillipsburg since 2023 giving head coach Mike Rogers a 2-1 lead in his head-to-head series against Ross Coomes.

Both teams continue MCL play next week as Smith Center looks to stay unbeaten vs Norton. While Phillipsburg aims to bounce back at TMP.

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsPHILLIPSBURG - Smith Center leaned on defense, a timely passing strike, and an 18-play clock-draining drive in the fourth quarter to grind out a 16-14 victory over Phillipsburg Friday night in a Mid-Continent League rivalry matchup.The Redmen (2-0) built an early lead and survived a second-half push from the Panthers (1-1), who were playing with senior quarterback Colin Springer back under center after missing Week 1.Smith Center struck first in unusual fashion. After forcing a three-and-out, a high snap on Phillipsburg's punt sailed into the end zone, where Brady Desbien fell on it for a touchdown. The two-point conversion made it 8-0 with 2:45 left in the first quarter.The Redmen wasted no time adding on. Early in the second quarter, quarterback Parker Hutchinson connected with Cole McKelvey on a 67-yard scoring pass, stretching the lead to 16-0.Phillipsburg answered before halftime. Springer broke free on a designed run for a 28-yard touchdown, then added the conversion to cut it to 16-8. After a Hutchinson fumble, the Panthers drove into the red zone late in the half behind two completions to Cleveland Corman, but a sack from Smith Center linebacker Isaiah Haack stalled the drive.In the second half, both teams leaned entirely on the run game. Phillipsburg's 12-play 64-yard march was capped by Springer's second rushing touchdown, a 7-yarder that made it 16-14 with 10:46 left. But the two-point try was stuffed by the Redmen defense, proving to be the difference.&nbsp;From there, Smith Center never gave the ball back. Starting from their own 18, the Redmen methodically chewed up the final 10:46 on an 18-play drive, converting twice on third down and twice more on fourth down to seal the win. Neither team attempted a pass in the second half.Hutchinson finished 2 of 3 passing for 76 yards and a touchdown while rushing 11 times for 46 yards. Riley Griffin Powers added 57 yards on 10 carries, and Brant Wilson chipped in 52 yards on 15 attempts.For Phillipsburg, Springer accounted for both scores, rushing 11 times for 58 yards and completing 3 of 6 passes for 67 yards. Caleb Leidig added 40 yards on 13 carries, and Corman caught two passes for 49 yards.The victory marked Smith Center's first over Phillipsburg since 2023 giving head coach Mike Rogers a 2-1 lead in his head-to-head series against Ross Coomes.Both teams continue MCL play next week as Smith Center looks to stay unbeaten vs Norton. While Phillipsburg aims to bounce back at TMP.

🏈 Smith Center edges Phillipsburg in MCL rivalry showdown

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses the season opening loss to the Chargers in Brazil and previews Sunday's Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles.

The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday's at 8:00 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.

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🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

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Saturday, September 13 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 6:00pm

Sunday, September 14 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 12:00pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 2:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, September 13 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 6:00pmSunday, September 14 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 12:00pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 2:00pm

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Hays 21, Choctaw, Okla. 19 TMP 55, Norton 6 Russell 33, Oakley 0 Smith Center 16, Phillipsburg 14 Victoria 22, Central Plains 20 Trego54, Hoxie 6 LaCrosse 20, Logan/Palco 18 Wallace County 46, Quinter 0 Ell-Saline 54, Osborne 6 Thunder Ridge 38, Rock Hills 0 Pawnee Heights 54, Western Plains 0

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🏈 Week 2 Friday Night Football Scores (Sept 12, 2025)

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ismail Mahdi ran for 189 yards, Noah Fifita had two touchdown runs and Arizona overcame a shaky start to the second half for a 23-17 win over Kansas State on Friday night.

Arizona (3-0) faced its first big test of the year after beating two smaller-conference teams by a combined score of 88-9. The Wildcats led by 14 at halftime, but let Kansas State back in it with a series of mistakes. They sealed the win with a turnover on downs, opening 3-0 for the first time since 2015.

“That's what it's supposed to look like,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “Not the whole thing, but in moments that's what it's supposed to look like and I'm so proud of this team.”

Coming off a home loss to Army, Kansas State (1-3) struggled offensively for much of the nonconference matchup between future Big 12 foes — a game scheduled before Arizona joined the league. Kansas State had 193 total yards and quarterback Avery Johnson was limited to 88 yards and no touchdowns on 13 of 29 passing.

“We've come out flat four straight weeks,” Johnson said. “We knew what they were going to give us, just felt like we were slow in all aspects.”

Arizona led 17-3 at halftime on touchdown runs of 15 and two yards by Fifita.

Kansas State needed one play to get back in it.

Taking a direct snap, Jayce Brown weaved through a blockade of tacklers on the right side and raced past the rest of the defense for&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Big12Conference/status/1966701130248773774">a 75-yard touchdown run</a>&nbsp;— the first touchdown Arizona's defense has allowed this season.

After a three-and-out, Arizona punter Michael Salgado-Medina fumbled a snap and had his kick blocked, setting up Kansas State at Arizona's 13. Johnson scored four plays later on a 1-yard run to tie it at 17-all.

Salgado-Medina kicked field goals of 31 and 41 yards to put Arizona up 23-17 before hitting the upright on a 46-yard attempt with 1:55 left.

“I definitely feel like there's a lot of growth as far as responding, and it's showing out there,” Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith said.

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards returned for the first time since spraining his ankle early in the season opener against No. 14 Iowa State.

The third-year player saw limited action, finishing with 13 yards on four carries.

“He tried to go — I applaud Dylan,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “He gave it a go, gave it an effort and got a couple of runs, but I knew he wasn’t gonna last that long and he didn’t."

Kansas State: The Wildcats need to find some answers fast. Kansas State's only win is against a Football Championship Subdivision team and it spent most of Friday night being dominated on both sides of the ball once again.

Arizona: The Wildcats were shaky in the opening 4 1/2 minutes of the third quarter, but shut down Kansas State the rest of the night.

Kansas State: Opens Big 12 play against UCF on Sept. 27.

Arizona: Plays its first Big 12 game at Iowa State on Sept. 27.

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 </figure>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ismail Mahdi ran for 189 yards, Noah Fifita had two touchdown runs and Arizona overcame a shaky start to the second half for a 23-17 win over Kansas State on Friday night.Arizona (3-0) faced its first big test of the year after beating two smaller-conference teams by a combined score of 88-9. The Wildcats led by 14 at halftime, but let Kansas State back in it with a series of mistakes. They sealed the win with a turnover on downs, opening 3-0 for the first time since 2015.“That's what it's supposed to look like,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “Not the whole thing, but in moments that's what it's supposed to look like and I'm so proud of this team.”Coming off a home loss to Army, Kansas State (1-3) struggled offensively for much of the nonconference matchup between future Big 12 foes — a game scheduled before Arizona joined the league. Kansas State had 193 total yards and quarterback Avery Johnson was limited to 88 yards and no touchdowns on 13 of 29 passing.“We've come out flat four straight weeks,” Johnson said. “We knew what they were going to give us, just felt like we were slow in all aspects.”Arizona led 17-3 at halftime on touchdown runs of 15 and two yards by Fifita.Kansas State needed one play to get back in it.Taking a direct snap, Jayce Brown weaved through a blockade of tacklers on the right side and raced past the rest of the defense for&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Big12Conference/status/1966701130248773774">a 75-yard touchdown run</a>&nbsp;— the first touchdown Arizona's defense has allowed this season.After a three-and-out, Arizona punter Michael Salgado-Medina fumbled a snap and had his kick blocked, setting up Kansas State at Arizona's 13. Johnson scored four plays later on a 1-yard run to tie it at 17-all.Salgado-Medina kicked field goals of 31 and 41 yards to put Arizona up 23-17 before hitting the upright on a 46-yard attempt with 1:55 left.“I definitely feel like there's a lot of growth as far as responding, and it's showing out there,” Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith said.<h2>Edwards' return</h2>Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards returned for the first time since spraining his ankle early in the season opener against No. 14 Iowa State.The third-year player saw limited action, finishing with 13 yards on four carries.“He tried to go — I applaud Dylan,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “He gave it a go, gave it an effort and got a couple of runs, but I knew he wasn’t gonna last that long and he didn’t."<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas State: The Wildcats need to find some answers fast. Kansas State's only win is against a Football Championship Subdivision team and it spent most of Friday night being dominated on both sides of the ball once again.Arizona: The Wildcats were shaky in the opening 4 1/2 minutes of the third quarter, but shut down Kansas State the rest of the night.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State: Opens Big 12 play against UCF on Sept. 27.Arizona: Plays its first Big 12 game at Iowa State on Sept. 27.

🏈 Mahdi runs for 189 yards, Arizona holds off Kansas State rally for win

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

HAYS - Hays High opened up their new field with the high profile Choctaw Yellowjackets out of Oklahoma. The inaugural game was one to remember as the Indians walked off the field with a 21-19 victory.&nbsp;

Holden Lind scored the first points at the new Hays High school on a 59 yard run with 4:07 left in the first quarter. The first point after touchdown attempt was put through the uprights by Carson Moore for a 7-0 score.

The Yellowjackets needed just three plays on their next drive to score. A pair of screen plays ate up 74 yards to draw Choctaw within a single point. Jarek Purdy broke up a pass in the end zone on a two point conversion attempt that kept the lead in the hands of Hays at 7-6 with 3:11 to go in the first.

The Indian defense stiffened for the remaining of the half. Defensive tackle Tanner Geist intercepted a bobbled screen pass. Hays started the last two possessions of the first half in Choctaw territory but came up empty. The final drive started at the Yellowjacket 35 yard line following a negative one yard punt.

A pair of pass interference calls put Hays at the eight. Their final play of the half came up two yards short of the end zone as time expired.

Jace Myers recovered a Choctaw fumble to begin the second half. The offense turned that into points. Eight plays after the fumble, quarterback Zane Viegra stretched his 6'2' frame into the end zone on fourth and inches. Moore's extra point increased the lead to 14-6 with 7:14 left in the third quarter.

A quick three and out forced by the Hays defense put the offense back into motion. Holden Lind capped a 13 play drive with a one yard rushing score. Moore's extra point put the Indians up 21-6 with 10:54 left in the game.

Things nearly got away from Hays. Choctaw scored on a seven yard run to close the gap to 21-12 after another failed two-point conversion attempt with 6:56 left. Two Hays High players ran into each other on the onside kick allowing the Yellowjackets to get the ball back. Twenty-four seconds later Choctaw scored on a 32 yard pass. This time they elected to kick an extra point for a 21-19 game with 6:32 left.

The Indians fumbled the ball two plays later on offense. Choctaw advanced to six yard line before being forced back to the 22 yard line for fourth down. A pass fell incomplete in the end zone allowing Hays to run out the clock for the 21-19 victory.

Hays (2-0) will take on their third straight number ranked 6A team when they travel to Manhattan. Choctaw (1-1) travels to Bixby for their third straight road game to open the season.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsHAYS - Hays High opened up their new field with the high profile Choctaw Yellowjackets out of Oklahoma. The inaugural game was one to remember as the Indians walked off the field with a 21-19 victory.&nbsp;Holden Lind scored the first points at the new Hays High school on a 59 yard run with 4:07 left in the first quarter. The first point after touchdown attempt was put through the uprights by Carson Moore for a 7-0 score.The Yellowjackets needed just three plays on their next drive to score. A pair of screen plays ate up 74 yards to draw Choctaw within a single point. Jarek Purdy broke up a pass in the end zone on a two point conversion attempt that kept the lead in the hands of Hays at 7-6 with 3:11 to go in the first.The Indian defense stiffened for the remaining of the half. Defensive tackle Tanner Geist intercepted a bobbled screen pass. Hays started the last two possessions of the first half in Choctaw territory but came up empty. The final drive started at the Yellowjacket 35 yard line following a negative one yard punt.A pair of pass interference calls put Hays at the eight. Their final play of the half came up two yards short of the end zone as time expired.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/2169771669&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-fb-game-highlights-v" title="HHS FB Game Highlights v Choctaw OK Sept 12, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS FB Game Highlights v Choctaw OK Sept 12, 2025</a></div></div>Jace Myers recovered a Choctaw fumble to begin the second half. The offense turned that into points. Eight plays after the fumble, quarterback Zane Viegra stretched his 6'2' frame into the end zone on fourth and inches. Moore's extra point increased the lead to 14-6 with 7:14 left in the third quarter.A quick three and out forced by the Hays defense put the offense back into motion. Holden Lind capped a 13 play drive with a one yard rushing score. Moore's extra point put the Indians up 21-6 with 10:54 left in the game.Things nearly got away from Hays. Choctaw scored on a seven yard run to close the gap to 21-12 after another failed two-point conversion attempt with 6:56 left. Two Hays High players ran into each other on the onside kick allowing the Yellowjackets to get the ball back. Twenty-four seconds later Choctaw scored on a 32 yard pass. This time they elected to kick an extra point for a 21-19 game with 6:32 left.The Indians fumbled the ball two plays later on offense. Choctaw advanced to six yard line before being forced back to the 22 yard line for fourth down. A pass fell incomplete in the end zone allowing Hays to run out the clock for the 21-19 victory.Coach Tony Crough<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/2169771477&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-fb-coach-post-game-v" title="HHS FB Coach Post Game v Choctaw Ok Sept 12, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS FB Coach Post Game v Choctaw Ok Sept 12, 2025</a></div></div>Hays (2-0) will take on their third straight number ranked 6A team when they travel to Manhattan. Choctaw (1-1) travels to Bixby for their third straight road game to open the season.

🏈 Hays never trails in win over #1 Choctaw (OK)

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

NORTON – It had been more than a decade since the TMP-Marian
Monarchs defeated the Norton BlueJays on the gridiron, and they had never beaten
them on their home field, but that all came to an end Friday night thanks to
several big plays and an opportunistic defense as the Monarchs pick up the 55-6 victory.

Norton (0-2, 0-2 MCL) opened the game with the football, and
on their first offensive play, they fumbled a handoff and TMP recovered the
ball at the BlueJays' 17-yard line.

The Monarchs (1-1, 1-1 MCL) wasted no time taking advantage
of the Norton miscue, scoring on a Jackson Gillespie 17-yard touchdown run for
a 7-0 lead, just 16 seconds into the game. 

After each team punted the football on their next possession,
a good punt by TMP’s Carson Liles pinned Norton inside their 20-yard line.
Three plays later, Jacob Seib intercepted a Norton pass and returned it 16
yards for the pick-6, with the extra point giving the Monarchs a 14-point lead with
six minutes left in the first quarter.

Following another Norton punt, the Monarchs went to the air
as Carson Liles found Isaac Purinton for a 54-yard touchdown pass, making it 21-0
TMP with just under one minute and 27 seconds left in the first quarter.

Down three scores, Norton answered with their best drive of
the game, driving inside the TMP 15-yard line. Still, it went from bad to worse
for the BlueJays when Norton quarterback Ashton Kats was intercepted for the
second time in the first half. TMP’s Grant Nehls returned the interception 100
yards for the score, putting TMP up 28-0 after the extra point with just under
11 minutes left in the second quarter.

Norton broke onto the scoreboard with just over eight and a
half minutes left in the first half on a 54-yard touchdown pass for a 28-6 TMP
lead.

TMP converted on another scoring drive a little more than
four minutes later when Liles found Seib for a 14-yard touchdown pass, putting
TMP up 34-6 after the failed extra point.

That would be the halftime score in favor of the Monarchs.

TMP opened possession of the ball in the third quarter, but
they weren’t able to do anything with it. But just like in the first half,
Norton fumbled right back to TMP, their fourth turnover of the game, giving TMP
possession at the Norton 38-yard line.

The Monarchs were facing a third down and long when Liles
found Nehls for a 26-yard sliding over-the-shoulder catch that set up a six-yard
touchdown run by Liles, putting TMP up 41-6 with six and a half minutes left in
the third quarter.

The Monarchs added two more rushing touchdowns by Gillespie,
each from a yard out, capping his three-touchdown day as the Monarchs secured
the 55-6 victory.

The victory for TMP marks the first win over Norton since
2011, ending a 10-game losing streak and their first win at Norton.

The Monarchs will host the Phillipsburg Panther for homecoming
next week.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsNORTON – It had been more than a decade since the TMP-Marian
Monarchs defeated the Norton BlueJays on the gridiron, and they had never beaten
them on their home field, but that all came to an end Friday night thanks to
several big plays and an opportunistic defense as the Monarchs pick up the 55-6 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2169970707&color=%23244d78&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-814667509/9-13-25-grant-post" title="9-13-25 TMP coach postgame vs Norton" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">9-13-25 TMP coach postgame vs Norton</a></div></div>Norton (0-2, 0-2 MCL) opened the game with the football, and
on their first offensive play, they fumbled a handoff and TMP recovered the
ball at the BlueJays' 17-yard line.The Monarchs (1-1, 1-1 MCL) wasted no time taking advantage
of the Norton miscue, scoring on a Jackson Gillespie 17-yard touchdown run for
a 7-0 lead, just 16 seconds into the game. After each team punted the football on their next possession,
a good punt by TMP’s Carson Liles pinned Norton inside their 20-yard line.
Three plays later, Jacob Seib intercepted a Norton pass and returned it 16
yards for the pick-6, with the extra point giving the Monarchs a 14-point lead with
six minutes left in the first quarter.Following another Norton punt, the Monarchs went to the air
as Carson Liles found Isaac Purinton for a 54-yard touchdown pass, making it 21-0
TMP with just under one minute and 27 seconds left in the first quarter.Down three scores, Norton answered with their best drive of
the game, driving inside the TMP 15-yard line. Still, it went from bad to worse
for the BlueJays when Norton quarterback Ashton Kats was intercepted for the
second time in the first half. TMP’s Grant Nehls returned the interception 100
yards for the score, putting TMP up 28-0 after the extra point with just under
11 minutes left in the second quarter.Norton broke onto the scoreboard with just over eight and a
half minutes left in the first half on a 54-yard touchdown pass for a 28-6 TMP
lead.TMP converted on another scoring drive a little more than
four minutes later when Liles found Seib for a 14-yard touchdown pass, putting
TMP up 34-6 after the failed extra point.That would be the halftime score in favor of the Monarchs.TMP opened possession of the ball in the third quarter, but
they weren’t able to do anything with it. But just like in the first half,
Norton fumbled right back to TMP, their fourth turnover of the game, giving TMP
possession at the Norton 38-yard line.The Monarchs were facing a third down and long when Liles
found Nehls for a 26-yard sliding over-the-shoulder catch that set up a six-yard
touchdown run by Liles, putting TMP up 41-6 with six and a half minutes left in
the third quarter.The Monarchs added two more rushing touchdowns by Gillespie,
each from a yard out, capping his three-touchdown day as the Monarchs secured
the 55-6 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2169769395&color=%23234c78&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-814667509/09-12-25-tmp-fb-vs-norton" title="09-12-25 TMP FB vs Norton Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">09-12-25 TMP FB vs Norton Highlights</a></div></div>The victory for TMP marks the first win over Norton since
2011, ending a 10-game losing streak and their first win at Norton.The Monarchs will host the Phillipsburg Panther for homecoming
next week.

🏈 Big plays carry Monarchs to win over Norton

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched five strong innings in his Philadelphia debut, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott homered, and the Phillies won their fifth straight, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Buehler allowed one run on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts for the NL East-leading Phillies, who are closing in on clinching the division.

A veteran of seven mostly successful but injury-marred seasons with the Dodgers before joining Boston this season, Buehler (8-7) was released by the Red Sox on Aug. 29 and signed with the Phillies two days later.

On Friday, he earned his first win since Aug. 8 for Boston at San Diego. He allowed a run in the first when Bobby Witt Jr. singled, stole second and scored on a two-out single by Maikel Garcia.

The Phillies tied it in the second against Michael Lorenzen on a sacrifice fly by Rafael Marchan. They broke it open over the next two innings.

In the third, Harper hit a two-run homer, and Brandon Marsh tripled and scored on a single by Otto Kemp for a 4-1 lead. In the fourth, Marchan, Harrison Bader and Kyle Schwarber hit consecutive doubles to push the advantage to 6-1.

Stott added a two-run shot in the seventh.

Lorenzen (5-11) went three-plus innings, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits.

Schwarber led off the third with a walk before Harper drilled one into the left-field seats for his 26th homer, giving the Phillies the lead for good.

Seldom-used backup catcher Marchan, who entered with a .178 batting average, had two hits and scored a run after his sacrifice fly in the second.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched five strong innings in his Philadelphia debut, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott homered, and the Phillies won their fifth straight, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.Buehler allowed one run on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts for the NL East-leading Phillies, who are closing in on clinching the division.A veteran of seven mostly successful but injury-marred seasons with the Dodgers before joining Boston this season, Buehler (8-7) was released by the Red Sox on Aug. 29 and signed with the Phillies two days later.On Friday, he earned his first win since Aug. 8 for Boston at San Diego. He allowed a run in the first when Bobby Witt Jr. singled, stole second and scored on a two-out single by Maikel Garcia.The Phillies tied it in the second against Michael Lorenzen on a sacrifice fly by Rafael Marchan. They broke it open over the next two innings.In the third, Harper hit a two-run homer, and Brandon Marsh tripled and scored on a single by Otto Kemp for a 4-1 lead. In the fourth, Marchan, Harrison Bader and Kyle Schwarber hit consecutive doubles to push the advantage to 6-1.Stott added a two-run shot in the seventh.Lorenzen (5-11) went three-plus innings, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits.<h2>Key moment</h2>Schwarber led off the third with a walk before Harper drilled one into the left-field seats for his 26th homer, giving the Phillies the lead for good.<h2>Key stat</h2>Seldom-used backup catcher Marchan, who entered with a .178 batting average, had two hits and scored a run after his sacrifice fly in the second.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Walker Buehler works 5 strong innings as Phillies beat the Royals

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State women's soccer (0-3-0) came up short in a competitive 1-0 defeat to Augustana University (2-0-1) on Friday night at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The match was scoreless at the half, but saw the Vikings break through with the only goal of the match about 18 minutes into the second half.

The Vikings took the lead in the 63rd minute when Ally Hamski threaded a ball through the Tiger defense to Madelyn White, who prevailed in a one-on-one situation with Tiger keeper Hadley Ostrander. The Tiger keeper had a strong night, making several key saves earlier to keep the game level.

Ostrander recorded four saves on the night. Sydney Cotter and Chaley French each took two shots. Makenzie Nelson led Augustana with four shots, followed by White with three. Vikings keeper Taya Baker had three saves.

In their next match, Fort Hays State hosts Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday (Sept. 14) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The matchup is set for a noon.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757737698363.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State women's soccer (0-3-0) came up short in a competitive 1-0 defeat to Augustana University (2-0-1) on Friday night at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The match was scoreless at the half, but saw the Vikings break through with the only goal of the match about 18 minutes into the second half.The Vikings took the lead in the 63rd minute when Ally Hamski threaded a ball through the Tiger defense to Madelyn White, who prevailed in a one-on-one situation with Tiger keeper Hadley Ostrander. The Tiger keeper had a strong night, making several key saves earlier to keep the game level.Ostrander recorded four saves on the night. Sydney Cotter and Chaley French each took two shots. Makenzie Nelson led Augustana with four shots, followed by White with three. Vikings keeper Taya Baker had three saves.In their next match, Fort Hays State hosts Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday (Sept. 14) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The matchup is set for a noon.

⚽ Second half goal lifts Augustana past Tigers

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team improved to 7-1 on the year with two more wins Friday (Sept. 12) on day two of the Tiger Classic. The Tigers made quick work of Northwestern Oklahoma State to start the day, winning in straight sets 25-14, 25-14, 25-15, before taking down Midwestern State in four in the nightcap, 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 26-24. The Rangers dip to 1-7 on the year, while the Mustangs are now 3-2 to start the season.

Fort Hays State 3, Northwestern Oklahoma State 0 The Tigers dominated throughout the opening match of the day, only trailing by as many as one at 3-2 in the second set and 2-1 in the third before running away with a sweep against Northwestern Oklahoma State. The Tiger hitters were highly efficient, totaling 43 kills compared to just seven errors for a .396 attack percentage. It was FHSU's best attack percentage since 2018 (.507 vs. Science &amp; Arts Oklahoma, 8/24/18) and its best effort against an NCAA DII program in nine years (.396 at Southwest Baptist, 11/12/16). FHSU added seven team blocks, limiting the Rangers to a swing rate of .073.

Fort Hays State used a 9-1 run midway through the opening set to pull away, turning an 11-8 advantage into a 20-9 edge. The Tigers made only two attack errors in the opening frame, swinging at a .440 clip while holding NWOSU to a -.080 attack percentage.

The Rangers scored first in the second set to take their first lead of the match, but it was short lived after the Tigers scored four in a row following a 4-4 tie. The Tigers methodically added to their lead before scoring the final seven points of the frame, including two aces and a kill from Abrey Galt.

It was more of the same in the third set, with the Tigers again using a 9-1 run to turn a three-point lead at 7-4 into an 11-point advantage, 16-5. Kirsten Evans dropped in a pair of service aces during the run, with Grace Schmedding adding two kills. Ashlyn Reeves ultimately brought things to a close with her eighth kill of the match.

Schmedding led all hitters with 11 kills, doing so without an error on 20 swings for an attack rate of .550. She also tied Evans for the team lead with 11 digs. Gracie Rains matched Reeves' eight kills, while both had three blocks. Galt contributed 23 assists and two service aces, while Evans led the match with three aces. Tess de Zanet paced the Rangers with 10 kills.

Fort Hays State 3, Midwestern State 1 The Tigers came out on top after four close sets against Midwestern State in the nightcap thanks to a strong defensive effort from the home team, who recorded 94 digs and 11.5 total blocks. The visitors kept the match competitive, narrowly avoiding a sweep with a third-set win.

The back-and-forth affair included 24 ties and 15 lead changes over the two-plus hour match. FHSU hit .199 as a team while holding the Mustangs to a swing rate of .179. The Tigers capitalized on six service aces, compared to just two from MSU.

Back-to-back blocks from Reyes and Carsyn Cormaney capped off a four-point Tiger run that pushed FHSU's lead to five. The lead hovered around three for much of the set before the visitors pushed back to level things at 21. Ella Goodwin helped the Tigers reach set point with a kill before delivering the final blow two rallies later, giving FHSU a 25-23 win.

The lead changed hands six times in the second set alone alongside nine ties. The black and gold led by as many as four midway through the frame, 14-10, before the visitors rallied to level the score at 16. The teams traded points for the next several rallies until the Tigers scored five in a row to take a 23-19 lead. Cormaney tied the score with a kill before Goodwin dropped in back-to-back kills. Galt ended the run with a kill of her own, putting the Tigers within two points of taking the set. FHSU finished things off four rallies later on a Mustang error, winning 25-22.

Fort Hays State led for much of the early going of the third set before MSU used a 6-1 run to take a 17-15 lead. The Tigers answered with four-straight points of their own to go back up by two, but the Mavericks were able to regain the lead at 23-22 before taking the frame three points later, 25-23.

Midwestern State built its first sizeable lead in the fourth set, going in front 15-10 at the midway point. But the Tigers never relented, later going on an 8-3 run to steal the lead, 23-22. The Mustangs answered by scoring the next two points to reach set point, but two kills from Schmedding and one from Goodwin gave the Tigers the match with a 26-24 win.

Goodwin dropped in a team-high 14 kills, while Reyes added eight kills, nine blocks and 18 assists. Rains totaled 11 kills, with Bergschneider chipping in 10 kills and 18 digs. Evans led the way on defense with 23 digs and two service aces. Four Mustangs had a dozen or more kills, led by 16 from Isabella Dickens.

After hosting crossover tournament back-to-back weekends, the Tigers will hit the road for the first time next weekend (Sept. 19-20) when they head to the Oklahoma City area for the MIAA/GAC Crossover. FHSU will first play two matches in Edmond on Friday before wrapping up the weekend in Shawnee on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757737575014.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team improved to 7-1 on the year with two more wins Friday (Sept. 12) on day two of the Tiger Classic. The Tigers made quick work of Northwestern Oklahoma State to start the day, winning in straight sets 25-14, 25-14, 25-15, before taking down Midwestern State in four in the nightcap, 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 26-24. The Rangers dip to 1-7 on the year, while the Mustangs are now 3-2 to start the season.Fort Hays State 3, Northwestern Oklahoma State 0 The Tigers dominated throughout the opening match of the day, only trailing by as many as one at 3-2 in the second set and 2-1 in the third before running away with a sweep against Northwestern Oklahoma State. The Tiger hitters were highly efficient, totaling 43 kills compared to just seven errors for a .396 attack percentage. It was FHSU's best attack percentage since 2018 (.507 vs. Science &amp; Arts Oklahoma, 8/24/18) and its best effort against an NCAA DII program in nine years (.396 at Southwest Baptist, 11/12/16). FHSU added seven team blocks, limiting the Rangers to a swing rate of .073.Fort Hays State used a 9-1 run midway through the opening set to pull away, turning an 11-8 advantage into a 20-9 edge. The Tigers made only two attack errors in the opening frame, swinging at a .440 clip while holding NWOSU to a -.080 attack percentage.The Rangers scored first in the second set to take their first lead of the match, but it was short lived after the Tigers scored four in a row following a 4-4 tie. The Tigers methodically added to their lead before scoring the final seven points of the frame, including two aces and a kill from Abrey Galt.It was more of the same in the third set, with the Tigers again using a 9-1 run to turn a three-point lead at 7-4 into an 11-point advantage, 16-5. Kirsten Evans dropped in a pair of service aces during the run, with Grace Schmedding adding two kills. Ashlyn Reeves ultimately brought things to a close with her eighth kill of the match.Schmedding led all hitters with 11 kills, doing so without an error on 20 swings for an attack rate of .550. She also tied Evans for the team lead with 11 digs. Gracie Rains matched Reeves' eight kills, while both had three blocks. Galt contributed 23 assists and two service aces, while Evans led the match with three aces. Tess de Zanet paced the Rangers with 10 kills.Fort Hays State 3, Midwestern State 1 The Tigers came out on top after four close sets against Midwestern State in the nightcap thanks to a strong defensive effort from the home team, who recorded 94 digs and 11.5 total blocks. The visitors kept the match competitive, narrowly avoiding a sweep with a third-set win.The back-and-forth affair included 24 ties and 15 lead changes over the two-plus hour match. FHSU hit .199 as a team while holding the Mustangs to a swing rate of .179. The Tigers capitalized on six service aces, compared to just two from MSU.Back-to-back blocks from Reyes and Carsyn Cormaney capped off a four-point Tiger run that pushed FHSU's lead to five. The lead hovered around three for much of the set before the visitors pushed back to level things at 21. Ella Goodwin helped the Tigers reach set point with a kill before delivering the final blow two rallies later, giving FHSU a 25-23 win.The lead changed hands six times in the second set alone alongside nine ties. The black and gold led by as many as four midway through the frame, 14-10, before the visitors rallied to level the score at 16. The teams traded points for the next several rallies until the Tigers scored five in a row to take a 23-19 lead. Cormaney tied the score with a kill before Goodwin dropped in back-to-back kills. Galt ended the run with a kill of her own, putting the Tigers within two points of taking the set. FHSU finished things off four rallies later on a Mustang error, winning 25-22.Fort Hays State led for much of the early going of the third set before MSU used a 6-1 run to take a 17-15 lead. The Tigers answered with four-straight points of their own to go back up by two, but the Mavericks were able to regain the lead at 23-22 before taking the frame three points later, 25-23.Midwestern State built its first sizeable lead in the fourth set, going in front 15-10 at the midway point. But the Tigers never relented, later going on an 8-3 run to steal the lead, 23-22. The Mustangs answered by scoring the next two points to reach set point, but two kills from Schmedding and one from Goodwin gave the Tigers the match with a 26-24 win.Goodwin dropped in a team-high 14 kills, while Reyes added eight kills, nine blocks and 18 assists. Rains totaled 11 kills, with Bergschneider chipping in 10 kills and 18 digs. Evans led the way on defense with 23 digs and two service aces. Four Mustangs had a dozen or more kills, led by 16 from Isabella Dickens.UP NEXTAfter hosting crossover tournament back-to-back weekends, the Tigers will hit the road for the first time next weekend (Sept. 19-20) when they head to the Oklahoma City area for the MIAA/GAC Crossover. FHSU will first play two matches in Edmond on Friday before wrapping up the weekend in Shawnee on Saturday.

🏐 Tigers complete weekend sweep

TMP-Marian (0-1, 0-1 MCL) at Norton (0-1, 0-1 MCL) Thursday, Sept. 4- 7 p.m. Norton, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551770">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs are on the road Friday night for a week two MCL matchup with the Norton Bluejays

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian (0-1, 0-1 MCL) at Norton (0-1, 0-1 MCL) Thursday, Sept. 4- 7 p.m. Norton, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551770">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs are on the road Friday night for a week two MCL matchup with the Norton BluejaysKickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 TMP travels to Norton for MCL showdown

Hays High (1-0, 0-0 WAC) vs Choctaw, Ok. (1-0) Friday, Sept. 12 - 7 p.m. Hays, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551462">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The Hays High Indians host their home opener Friday night against Choctaw, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Renta Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on MIX 103.

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 </figure>Hays High (1-0, 0-0 WAC) vs Choctaw, Ok. (1-0) Friday, Sept. 12 - 7 p.m. Hays, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551462">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The Hays High Indians host their home opener Friday night against Choctaw, Oklahoma.&nbsp;Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Renta Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on MIX 103.

🏈🎥 Hays opens the season at Derby

Friday, September 12 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 5:00pm KKQY: Smith Center FB at Phillipsburg, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Choctaw (Okla.), 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Victoria FB at Central Plains, 6:45pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, September 12 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 5:00pm KKQY: Smith Center FB at Phillipsburg, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Choctaw (Okla.), 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Victoria FB at Central Plains, 6:45pmSaturday, September 13 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 6:00pmSunday, September 14 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Philadelphia Phillies, 12:00pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 2:00pm

DODGE CITY - The Hays High volleyball team picked up three more wins Thursday at the Dodge City quad. The Indians had straight sets wins over Dodge City, Lakin and Sublette.

Hays def. Lakin 25-16, 27-25 Hays def. Dodge City 28-26, 25-15 Hays def. Sublette (25-9, 25-12)

The wins moved the Indians winning streak to six matches and improved their record to 8-2.

HHS returns home to host their own triangular with Great Bend and Manhattan on Tuesday, September 16.

Hays Post SportsDODGE CITY - The Hays High volleyball team picked up three more wins Thursday at the Dodge City quad. The Indians had straight sets wins over Dodge City, Lakin and Sublette.Hays def. Lakin 25-16, 27-25 Hays def. Dodge City 28-26, 25-15 Hays def. Sublette (25-9, 25-12)The wins moved the Indians winning streak to six matches and improved their record to 8-2.HHS returns home to host their own triangular with Great Bend and Manhattan on Tuesday, September 16.

🏐 HHS picks up three wins in Dodge City

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team opened its second home tournament of the year with two wins Thursday, defeating New Mexico Highlands and Augustana on day one of the Tiger Classic. The Tigers cruised past the Cowgirls in the opener, winning 25-8, 25-14, 25-16 before taking down the Vikings, 25-17, 14-25, 25-21, 25-16.

The Tigers were on fire behind the service line, totaling 20 aces between the two matches including five each from Kirsten Evans and Abrey Galt and three apiece from Peyton Bergschneider and Grace Schmedding. Ashlyn Reeves led the squad with 18 kills on the day while adding six blocks.

Fort Hays State improves to 5-1 with the wins, while the Cowgirls are now 3-3 and the Vikings are now 4-2 overall.

Looking ahead, the Tigers will wrap up their season-opening homestand with matches against Northwestern Oklahoma State (11:30 a.m.) and Midwestern State (7 p.m.) on Friday (Sept. 12) before going on the road for the first time next weekend.

Fort Hays State 3, New Mexico Highlands 0 The Tigers posted an impressive .297 hitting percentage and recorded 11 service aces in the opening win over New Mexico Highlands, their most in a three-set match since also recording 11 against East Central in 2022 (9/2/22). With a strong defensive effort, Fort Hays State tallied 44 digs and limited New Mexico Highlands to 25 kills and a .043 attack percentage.

Fort Hays State dominated the first set with an impressive 25-8 victory, highlighted by seven service aces. Bergschneider recorded three aces in the set, while Galt and Schmedding both recorded a pair of aces in the frame. FHSU limited the Cowgirls to a -.167 swing rate in the frame thanks to three team blocks. The Tigers went on runs of 8-0 and 7-0 to pull away in the frame and take a 1-0 lead in the match.

The Tigers continued their dominance early in the second set, scoring eight of the first nine points including four kills from Gracie Rains and more service aces from Hope Duncan and Evans. Fort Hays State finished the set swinging an eye-popping .419, recording 15 kills and just two attack errors. Galt distributed nine assists in the set, which was capped off by consecutive kills from Bergschneider.

The Cowgirls managed to take their first lead midway through the third set, keeping things close before using a 4-1 run to take a 7-6 lead. Fort Hays State scored the next two points to answer back before taking the lead for good after another tie at 8-8. The Tigers took control from there, capitalizing on 11 of the next 14 points to jump in front 20-11. Bergschneider wrapped things up for the second set in a row, delivering the final kill off a pass from Caiya Stucky Reyes to secure the sweep.

Reeves led the offensive charge for Fort Hays State with nine kills on 16 attempts, posting a .500 hitting percentage. Bergschneider contributed six kills and added three service aces, finishing with 9.5 points. Galt facilitated the team's attack by recording 14 assists and serving three aces. Schmedding also impacted the court with seven kills on 16 swings, achieving a .438 hitting percentage while adding two service aces. Meg Pfannerstill led the Cowgirls with eight kills and a .304 hitting percentage over three sets, contributing eight points.

Fort Hays State 3, Augustana 1 Fort Hays State wrapped up the day with a four-set win over Augustana, with the Tigers taking the match 25-17, 14-25, 25-21, 25-16.

The Tigers took control early in the first set, defeating the Vikings 25-17. The home team was propelled by strong serving, with Evans delivering three of FHSU's six service aces in the set. FHSU's efficient offense was led by Reyes, Schmedding and Reeves each contributing three or more kills.

In the second set, Augustana secured a 25-14 victory. Despite early contributions from Rains and Reyes, who each recorded kills, the Tigers struggled to maintain momentum. Augustana's Reagan Jansen led with multiple kills, leveling the match at one.

Fort Hays State claimed the third set 25-21 with a solid performance marked by crucial contributions from Bergschneider and Carsyn Cormaney. Bergschneider recorded six kills and block, while Cormaney added four kills of her own. Trailing 19-17, the Tigers scored eight of the final 10 points to take a 2-1 lead in the match following a Galt ace and a Bergschneider kill.

The Tigers sealed the deal with a 25-16 win in the final set. The defense came up big in the frame, limiting the Vikings to a .000 attack percentage after creating nine errors thanks to four blocks. The offense, meanwhile, was humming, posting a .333 swing rate in the frame thanks to four kills each from Reyes and Berschneider.

Reeves made a significant impact with five total blocks, including one solo block, while adding nine kills. Evans showcased her serving skill with four aces and led the team defensively with 15 digs. Reyes was efficient on the attack, recording nine kills on a .391 hitting percentage, while also adding 14 assists. Bergschneider led the team in kills with 11, further contributing seven digs to the defensive effort. Jansen led the visitors in kills with 12.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team opened its second home tournament of the year with two wins Thursday, defeating New Mexico Highlands and Augustana on day one of the Tiger Classic. The Tigers cruised past the Cowgirls in the opener, winning 25-8, 25-14, 25-16 before taking down the Vikings, 25-17, 14-25, 25-21, 25-16.<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/2169144213&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-814667509/09-11-25-fhsu-vb-coach-jessica" title="Jessica Wood-Atkins Postgame vs. Augustana (September 11, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jessica Wood-Atkins Postgame vs. Augustana (September 11, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers were on fire behind the service line, totaling 20 aces between the two matches including five each from Kirsten Evans and Abrey Galt and three apiece from Peyton Bergschneider and Grace Schmedding. Ashlyn Reeves led the squad with 18 kills on the day while adding six blocks.Fort Hays State improves to 5-1 with the wins, while the Cowgirls are now 3-3 and the Vikings are now 4-2 overall.Looking ahead, the Tigers will wrap up their season-opening homestand with matches against Northwestern Oklahoma State (11:30 a.m.) and Midwestern State (7 p.m.) on Friday (Sept. 12) before going on the road for the first time next weekend.Fort Hays State 3, New Mexico Highlands 0 The Tigers posted an impressive .297 hitting percentage and recorded 11 service aces in the opening win over New Mexico Highlands, their most in a three-set match since also recording 11 against East Central in 2022 (9/2/22). With a strong defensive effort, Fort Hays State tallied 44 digs and limited New Mexico Highlands to 25 kills and a .043 attack percentage.Fort Hays State dominated the first set with an impressive 25-8 victory, highlighted by seven service aces. Bergschneider recorded three aces in the set, while Galt and Schmedding both recorded a pair of aces in the frame. FHSU limited the Cowgirls to a -.167 swing rate in the frame thanks to three team blocks. The Tigers went on runs of 8-0 and 7-0 to pull away in the frame and take a 1-0 lead in the match.The Tigers continued their dominance early in the second set, scoring eight of the first nine points including four kills from Gracie Rains and more service aces from Hope Duncan and Evans. Fort Hays State finished the set swinging an eye-popping .419, recording 15 kills and just two attack errors. Galt distributed nine assists in the set, which was capped off by consecutive kills from Bergschneider.The Cowgirls managed to take their first lead midway through the third set, keeping things close before using a 4-1 run to take a 7-6 lead. Fort Hays State scored the next two points to answer back before taking the lead for good after another tie at 8-8. The Tigers took control from there, capitalizing on 11 of the next 14 points to jump in front 20-11. Bergschneider wrapped things up for the second set in a row, delivering the final kill off a pass from Caiya Stucky Reyes to secure the sweep.Reeves led the offensive charge for Fort Hays State with nine kills on 16 attempts, posting a .500 hitting percentage. Bergschneider contributed six kills and added three service aces, finishing with 9.5 points. Galt facilitated the team's attack by recording 14 assists and serving three aces. Schmedding also impacted the court with seven kills on 16 swings, achieving a .438 hitting percentage while adding two service aces. Meg Pfannerstill led the Cowgirls with eight kills and a .304 hitting percentage over three sets, contributing eight points.Fort Hays State 3, Augustana 1 Fort Hays State wrapped up the day with a four-set win over Augustana, with the Tigers taking the match 25-17, 14-25, 25-21, 25-16.The Tigers took control early in the first set, defeating the Vikings 25-17. The home team was propelled by strong serving, with Evans delivering three of FHSU's six service aces in the set. FHSU's efficient offense was led by Reyes, Schmedding and Reeves each contributing three or more kills.In the second set, Augustana secured a 25-14 victory. Despite early contributions from Rains and Reyes, who each recorded kills, the Tigers struggled to maintain momentum. Augustana's Reagan Jansen led with multiple kills, leveling the match at one.Fort Hays State claimed the third set 25-21 with a solid performance marked by crucial contributions from Bergschneider and Carsyn Cormaney. Bergschneider recorded six kills and block, while Cormaney added four kills of her own. Trailing 19-17, the Tigers scored eight of the final 10 points to take a 2-1 lead in the match following a Galt ace and a Bergschneider kill.The Tigers sealed the deal with a 25-16 win in the final set. The defense came up big in the frame, limiting the Vikings to a .000 attack percentage after creating nine errors thanks to four blocks. The offense, meanwhile, was humming, posting a .333 swing rate in the frame thanks to four kills each from Reyes and Berschneider.Reeves made a significant impact with five total blocks, including one solo block, while adding nine kills. Evans showcased her serving skill with four aces and led the team defensively with 15 digs. Reyes was efficient on the attack, recording nine kills on a .391 hitting percentage, while also adding 14 assists. Bergschneider led the team in kills with 11, further contributing seven digs to the defensive effort. Jansen led the visitors in kills with 12.

🏐 FHSU picks up pair of wins at Tiger Classic

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University and Colorado State University Pueblo played to a scoreless draw in a battle of nationally ranked teams on Thursday at FHSU Soccer Stadium. With the result, the No. 22 ranked Tigers and No. 3 ranked Thunderwolves each moved to 1-0-2 overall for the season.

In the first half, Fort Hays applied pressure with five shots, including attempts from Juan Linares and Elias Ovelar Semeniuk, both saved by CSU Pueblo's Esteban Gonzalez. Despite eight corner kicks, the home side could not break through, ending the half scoreless. A physical period saw the Tigers commit eleven fouls, while the Thunderwolves received five yellow cards (two on coaches) amidst their six fouls.

The second half between Fort Hays and CSU Pueblo saw no change in the scoreline. Fort Hays State maintained a strong defensive presence, with goalkeeper Payton Roehrich making two crucial saves. The FHSU offense managed four shots, three of which were on target. CSU Pueblo tested Roehrich with four shots and earned one corner kick. Roehrich finished with two saves, while CSU Pueblo keeper Gonzalez had five in the match. The match saw 12 cautions handed out altogether, eight for CSU Pueblo and four for FHSU.

Fort Hays State heads on the road this weekend for a neutral site match with Thomas More (Ky.) in Columbia, Mo. on Sunday (Sept. 14) at 12 p.m. The match will be held at Columbia College.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University and Colorado State University Pueblo played to a scoreless draw in a battle of nationally ranked teams on Thursday at FHSU Soccer Stadium. With the result, the No. 22 ranked Tigers and No. 3 ranked Thunderwolves each moved to 1-0-2 overall for the season.In the first half, Fort Hays applied pressure with five shots, including attempts from Juan Linares and Elias Ovelar Semeniuk, both saved by CSU Pueblo's Esteban Gonzalez. Despite eight corner kicks, the home side could not break through, ending the half scoreless. A physical period saw the Tigers commit eleven fouls, while the Thunderwolves received five yellow cards (two on coaches) amidst their six fouls.The second half between Fort Hays and CSU Pueblo saw no change in the scoreline. Fort Hays State maintained a strong defensive presence, with goalkeeper Payton Roehrich making two crucial saves. The FHSU offense managed four shots, three of which were on target. CSU Pueblo tested Roehrich with four shots and earned one corner kick. Roehrich finished with two saves, while CSU Pueblo keeper Gonzalez had five in the match. The match saw 12 cautions handed out altogether, eight for CSU Pueblo and four for FHSU.Fort Hays State heads on the road this weekend for a neutral site match with Thomas More (Ky.) in Columbia, Mo. on Sunday (Sept. 14) at 12 p.m. The match will be held at Columbia College.

⚽ No. 22 Tigers and No. 3 Thunderwolves play to scoreless draw

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

Cleveland (75-71) has won six of seven and took three of four in the series against its AL Central rival as it tries to stay in contention for the final AL wild card spot.

The Guardians trail Seattle by three games with 15 games remaining.

Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino became the fourth left-handed batter in Royals history to record 30 home runs in a season with a two-run drive in the first inning. The last Royals lefty batter to reach the mark was Mike Moustakas with 38 in 2017. The others were John Mayberry (34 in 1975) and Hall of Famer George Brett (30 in 1985).

The Royals (74-73) have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games and are 4 1/2 games back for the final wild card.

Guardians' catcher Bo Naylor led off the eighth with a base hit to right field. Kayfus followed with a towering 425-foot drive to right-center on a low fastball on a 1-0 count from John Schreiber (3-3) for his third homer of the season.

Matt Festa (4-3) got the win with a scoreless eighth inning. Cade Smith hit Jonathan India with a fastball to lead off the ninth and then retired the next three batters for his 13th save.

The Royals were 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position. They had runners at the corners with two outs in the sixth, but Guardians starter Gavin Williams struck out India with a sweeper on a full count to end the frame.

In 30 games since Aug. 10, Pasquatino leads the majors with 33 RBIs and is tied with the Mets’ Juan Soto at 11 home runs.

Royals: Open a three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday with RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-10, 4.63 ERA) on the mound.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.Cleveland (75-71) has won six of seven and took three of four in the series against its AL Central rival as it tries to stay in contention for the final AL wild card spot.The Guardians trail Seattle by three games with 15 games remaining.Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino became the fourth left-handed batter in Royals history to record 30 home runs in a season with a two-run drive in the first inning. The last Royals lefty batter to reach the mark was Mike Moustakas with 38 in 2017. The others were John Mayberry (34 in 1975) and Hall of Famer George Brett (30 in 1985).The Royals (74-73) have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games and are 4 1/2 games back for the final wild card.Guardians' catcher Bo Naylor led off the eighth with a base hit to right field. Kayfus followed with a towering 425-foot drive to right-center on a low fastball on a 1-0 count from John Schreiber (3-3) for his third homer of the season.Matt Festa (4-3) got the win with a scoreless eighth inning. Cade Smith hit Jonathan India with a fastball to lead off the ninth and then retired the next three batters for his 13th save.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals were 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position. They had runners at the corners with two outs in the sixth, but Guardians starter Gavin Williams struck out India with a sweeper on a full count to end the frame.<h2>Key stat</h2>In 30 games since Aug. 10, Pasquatino leads the majors with 33 RBIs and is tied with the Mets’ Juan Soto at 11 home runs.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: Open a three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday with RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-10, 4.63 ERA) on the mound.

⚾ Kayfus' homer in 8th propels Guardians to victory over Royals

SALINA -&nbsp;Hays High boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Topeka West in Thursday's semifinals of the Salina South Invitational.

The Indians are now 1-1 on the season and will play Junction City in Saturday's third-place match at 2 p.m.

Topeka West will play host Salina South in the title match. The Cougars beat Junction City 3-1 Thursday.

Hays Post SportsSALINA -&nbsp;Hays High boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Topeka West in Thursday's semifinals of the Salina South Invitational.The Indians are now 1-1 on the season and will play Junction City in Saturday's third-place match at 2 p.m.Topeka West will play host Salina South in the title match. The Cougars beat Junction City 3-1 Thursday.

⚽ HHS falls to Topeka West in semis of Salina South Invitational

DODGE CITY - The Hays High girls' golf team finished fourth at Thursday's Dodge City Invitational at Mariah Hills Golf Course.

The Indians shot a 396 and finished 36 strokes behind second place Garden City and 30 shots ahead of fourth place Dodge City.

Kinley Pfannenstiel fired a 93 and placed 12th to pace the Indians.

Kapaun Mt. Carmel won the team title by 34 strokes. Wichita Southeast's Alina Lam was the individual champ with an even-par 73, four stokes better than Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Ximena Sarinana.

Team Results 1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel - 326 2. Garden City - 360 3. Hays High - 396 4. Dodge City - 426 5. Hutchinson - 443 6. Wichita North - 468 7. Great Bend - 478 8. Liberal - 505

Top 10 Medalists 1. Alina Lam - Wichita Southeast, 73 2. Ximena Sarinana - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 77 3. Brooke Savolt - Garden City, 79 4. Remi Hartley - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 81 5. Natalee Runyan - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 84 6. Reese Christenson - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 84 7. Ailynn Anderson - Garden City, 85 8. Reese Hawkins - Wichita Southeast, 85 9. Emma Nguyen - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 88 10. Hailey Moore - Wichita Southeast, 90

Hays Post SportsDODGE CITY - The Hays High girls' golf team finished fourth at Thursday's Dodge City Invitational at Mariah Hills Golf Course.The Indians shot a 396 and finished 36 strokes behind second place Garden City and 30 shots ahead of fourth place Dodge City.Kinley Pfannenstiel fired a 93 and placed 12th to pace the Indians.Kapaun Mt. Carmel won the team title by 34 strokes. Wichita Southeast's Alina Lam was the individual champ with an even-par 73, four stokes better than Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Ximena Sarinana.Team Results 1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel - 326 2. Garden City - 360 3. Hays High - 396 4. Dodge City - 426 5. Hutchinson - 443 6. Wichita North - 468 7. Great Bend - 478 8. Liberal - 505Top 10 Medalists 1. Alina Lam - Wichita Southeast, 73 2. Ximena Sarinana - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 77 3. Brooke Savolt - Garden City, 79 4. Remi Hartley - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 81 5. Natalee Runyan - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 84 6. Reese Christenson - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 84 7. Ailynn Anderson - Garden City, 85 8. Reese Hawkins - Wichita Southeast, 85 9. Emma Nguyen - Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 88 10. Hailey Moore - Wichita Southeast, 90Hays High Results Kinley Pfannenstiel - 93, 12th place Ava Erbert - 97, 13th place Brooklynn Koerner - 103, 20th place Elsa Brungardt - 103, 21st place ------------------------------ Lily Butler - 111, 28th place Lillie Melvin - 115.&nbsp; 36th place Giana Schumacher - 116,&nbsp; 38th place