HAYS – Hoxie’s Ashton Dowell shot a
9-over-par 80 and won the Mid-Continent League golf title by one shot over Mason
Gottschalk of Ellis Thursday at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Oakley’s
Ian Fink placed third with an 82.

Hoxie place three in the top-10 and
won the team title with a 341, 14 shots better than Hill City. Phillipsburg
finished third with a 372, TMP-Marian was fourth with a 373 and Ellis fifth at
374.

The Railers Austin Carroll tied for
seventh with an 88, one shot better than TMP-Marian’s Landon Rozean who tied
for 10th with a 90. Pake Dewey tied for 13th with a 90.

<a href="http://kansasgolfscores.com/tourneyResults.php?tid=1376&amp;db=boys">Complete MCL Tournament Results</a>

Other results from TMP-Marian included
a 97s from Jensen Brull and Heuer Brungardt, Harrison Lowe shot a 107 and
Handrick Chen a 113.

The next action for TMP-Marian is at
the Larned Regional Monday at the Larned Country Club. Phillipsburg is at the Colby
Regional at the Meadow Lake Golf Course. Ellis, Hill City, Hoxie and Trego are
all at the Elkhart Regional. Plainville and Smith Center will be in Salina.

Team Results 
1. Hoxie - 341 
2. Hill City - 365 
3. Phillipsburg - 372 
4. TMP-Marian - 373 
5. Ellis – 375 
6. Oakley – 376 
7. Norton – 393 
8. Smith Center – 393 
9. Stockton – 402 
10. Plainville – 451

Top-10 Medalists 
1. Ashton Dowell – Hoxie, 80 
2. Mason Gottschalk – Ellis, 81 
3. Ian Fink – Oakley, 82 
4. Sam Watkins – Hoxie, 83 
5. Den Deges – Hill City, 84 
6. Eli Jones – Norton, 86 
T7. Corbin Bockwinkel – Oakley, 88 
T7. Brady Jones – Hoxie, 88 
T7. Austin Carroll – Ellis, 88 
T10. Landon Rozean – TMP-Marian, 89 
T10. Avery Jacobs – Phillipsburg, 89 
T10. Noah Fry – Hill City, 89

HAYS – Hoxie’s Ashton Dowell shot a
9-over-par 80 and won the Mid-Continent League golf title by one shot over Mason
Gottschalk of Ellis Thursday at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Oakley’s
Ian Fink placed third with an 82.Hoxie place three in the top-10 and
won the team title with a 341, 14 shots better than Hill City. Phillipsburg
finished third with a 372, TMP-Marian was fourth with a 373 and Ellis fifth at
374.The Railers Austin Carroll tied for
seventh with an 88, one shot better than TMP-Marian’s Landon Rozean who tied
for 10th with a 90. Pake Dewey tied for 13th with a 90.<a href="http://kansasgolfscores.com/tourneyResults.php?tid=1376&amp;db=boys">Complete MCL Tournament Results</a>Other results from TMP-Marian included
a 97s from Jensen Brull and Heuer Brungardt, Harrison Lowe shot a 107 and
Handrick Chen a 113.The next action for TMP-Marian is at
the Larned Regional Monday at the Larned Country Club. Phillipsburg is at the Colby
Regional at the Meadow Lake Golf Course. Ellis, Hill City, Hoxie and Trego are
all at the Elkhart Regional. Plainville and Smith Center will be in Salina.Team Results 
1. Hoxie - 341 
2. Hill City - 365 
3. Phillipsburg - 372 
4. TMP-Marian - 373 
5. Ellis – 375 
6. Oakley – 376 
7. Norton – 393 
8. Smith Center – 393 
9. Stockton – 402 
10. Plainville – 451Top-10 Medalists 
1. Ashton Dowell – Hoxie, 80 
2. Mason Gottschalk – Ellis, 81 
3. Ian Fink – Oakley, 82 
4. Sam Watkins – Hoxie, 83 
5. Den Deges – Hill City, 84 
6. Eli Jones – Norton, 86 
T7. Corbin Bockwinkel – Oakley, 88 
T7. Brady Jones – Hoxie, 88 
T7. Austin Carroll – Ellis, 88 
T10. Landon Rozean – TMP-Marian, 89 
T10. Avery Jacobs – Phillipsburg, 89 
T10. Noah Fry – Hill City, 89

⛳ Hoxie wins MCL Tourney, Dowell individual champ

GREAT BEND – The Hays High boys golf
team shot a 357 Thursday at the Great Bend Invitational and finished third in
their final tournament of the regular season at the Stoneridge Country Club.

Garden City won the team title with
a 305. Dodge City was second with a 332.

Ashton Hernandez had the low round
for the Indians with a 85 and placed ninth. Garden City’s Maddix Shook won the
individual title with a 1-over-par, 72. Teammate Aaron Allen finished second
with a 75. Great Bend’s Scott Heilman was part of a three-way tie with Dodge
City’s Cooper Scheck and Aedruc Ortiz of Garden City with a 78.

Other Hays High scores included a 90
by Blake Buckles and 91s from Landen Clark and Braxton Banker.

Hernandez was named 2nd Team All-WAC. Garden City won the WAC team championship. The Buffaloes Theo Juhl was the WAC Golfer of the Year and Trenton Specht the WAC Coach of the Year.

The Indians are back in action Monday at the Maize Regional held
at Wichita’s Reflectoin Ridge Golf Course. 
 
Team Results 
1. Garden City – 305 
2. Dodge City – 332 
3. Hays High – 357 
4. Liberal – 369 
5. Great Bend – 382 
 
Individual Results 
1. Maddix Shook - Garden City, 72 
2. Aaron Allen - Garden City, 75 
3. Scott Heilman - Great Bend, 78 
4. Cooper Scheck - Dodge City, 78 
5. Aedryc Ortiz - Garden City, 78 
6. Theo Juhl - Garden City, 80 
7. Aiden Robinson - Dodge City, 81 
8. A.J. Peters - Garden City,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85 
9. Ashton Hernandez&nbsp;&nbsp; - Hays
High, 85 
10. Jack Koskal - Garden City, 86

GREAT BEND – The Hays High boys golf
team shot a 357 Thursday at the Great Bend Invitational and finished third in
their final tournament of the regular season at the Stoneridge Country Club.Garden City won the team title with
a 305. Dodge City was second with a 332.Ashton Hernandez had the low round
for the Indians with a 85 and placed ninth. Garden City’s Maddix Shook won the
individual title with a 1-over-par, 72. Teammate Aaron Allen finished second
with a 75. Great Bend’s Scott Heilman was part of a three-way tie with Dodge
City’s Cooper Scheck and Aedruc Ortiz of Garden City with a 78.Other Hays High scores included a 90
by Blake Buckles and 91s from Landen Clark and Braxton Banker.Hernandez was named 2nd Team All-WAC. Garden City won the WAC team championship. The Buffaloes Theo Juhl was the WAC Golfer of the Year and Trenton Specht the WAC Coach of the Year.The Indians are back in action Monday at the Maize Regional held
at Wichita’s Reflectoin Ridge Golf Course. 
 
Team Results 
1. Garden City – 305 
2. Dodge City – 332 
3. Hays High – 357 
4. Liberal – 369 
5. Great Bend – 382 
 
Individual Results 
1. Maddix Shook - Garden City, 72 
2. Aaron Allen - Garden City, 75 
3. Scott Heilman - Great Bend, 78 
4. Cooper Scheck - Dodge City, 78 
5. Aedryc Ortiz - Garden City, 78 
6. Theo Juhl - Garden City, 80 
7. Aiden Robinson - Dodge City, 81 
8. A.J. Peters - Garden City,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85 
9. Ashton Hernandez&nbsp;&nbsp; - Hays
High, 85 
10. Jack Koskal - Garden City, 86

⛳ Indians third in Great Bend to close out regular season

WICHITA – The TMP-Marian girls’ soccer team
closed out their regular season with a 4-2 loss at the Wichita Classical School
Thursday. The Monarchs end the regular season on a three-match losing streak
and finish 7-7.

They will find out Saturday who, when and where
they begin regional play.

WICHITA – The TMP-Marian girls’ soccer team
closed out their regular season with a 4-2 loss at the Wichita Classical School
Thursday. The Monarchs end the regular season on a three-match losing streak
and finish 7-7.They will find out Saturday who, when and where
they begin regional play.

⚽ TMP-Marian girls' drop regular season finale

The NFL released schedules for the 2022 season Thursday night.

Kansas City will open the season on the road against Arizona Cardinals on&nbsp; September 11 at 3:25 p.m.

The Chiefs will play in five prime-time games which includes one appearance on Thursday Night Football, three on Sunday Night Football and one on Monday Night Football.&nbsp;

Three of those games will be at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. On Week 2, Kansas City hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. On Week 5 they play the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football then face the Tennessee Titans on Week 9 in a Sunday Night matchup.

The Chiefs prime-time road games include Tampa Bay in Week 4 on Sunday Night and Denver in another Sunday Night game in Week 14.

PRESEASON Week 1:&nbsp;Aug. 13 - at Chicago Bears - noon Week 2:&nbsp;TBD - Washington Football Team - TBD Week 3:&nbsp;TBD - Green Bay Packers - TBD

REGULAR SEASON Week 1: Sept. 11 - at Arizona Cardinals - 3:25 p.m. Week 2 - Sept. 15 -&nbsp;Los Angeles Chargers - 7:20 p.m. Week 3 - Sept. 25 - at Indianapolis Colts - 12:00 p.m. Week 4 - Oct. 2 - at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 5 - Oct. 10-&nbsp;Las Vegas Raiders - 7:15 p.m.&nbsp; Week 6 - Oct. 16 -&nbsp;Buffalo Bills - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 7 - Oct. 23 - at San Francisco 49ers - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 8 - Bye Week 9 - Nov. 6 -&nbsp;Tennessee Titans - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 10 - Nov. 13 -&nbsp;Jacksonville Jaguars - 12:00 p.m. Week 11 - Nov. 20&nbsp;- at Los Angeles Chargers - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 12 - Nov. 27&nbsp;- Los Angeles Rams - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 13 - Dec. 4&nbsp;- at Cincinnati Bengals - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 14 - Dec. 12&nbsp;- at Denver Broncos - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 15 - Dec. 18&nbsp;- at Houston Texans - 12:00 p.m. Week 16 - Dec. 24&nbsp;- Seattle Seahawks - 12:00 p.m. Week 17 - Jan. 1&nbsp;- Denver Broncos&nbsp; - 12:00 p.m. Week 18&nbsp;- TBD - at Las Vegas Raiders - TBD

The NFL released schedules for the 2022 season Thursday night.Kansas City will open the season on the road against Arizona Cardinals on&nbsp; September 11 at 3:25 p.m.The Chiefs will play in five prime-time games which includes one appearance on Thursday Night Football, three on Sunday Night Football and one on Monday Night Football.&nbsp;Three of those games will be at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. On Week 2, Kansas City hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. On Week 5 they play the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football then face the Tennessee Titans on Week 9 in a Sunday Night matchup.The Chiefs prime-time road games include Tampa Bay in Week 4 on Sunday Night and Denver in another Sunday Night game in Week 14.PRESEASON Week 1:&nbsp;Aug. 13 - at Chicago Bears - noon Week 2:&nbsp;TBD - Washington Football Team - TBD Week 3:&nbsp;TBD - Green Bay Packers - TBDREGULAR SEASON Week 1: Sept. 11 - at Arizona Cardinals - 3:25 p.m. Week 2 - Sept. 15 -&nbsp;Los Angeles Chargers - 7:20 p.m. Week 3 - Sept. 25 - at Indianapolis Colts - 12:00 p.m. Week 4 - Oct. 2 - at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 5 - Oct. 10-&nbsp;Las Vegas Raiders - 7:15 p.m.&nbsp; Week 6 - Oct. 16 -&nbsp;Buffalo Bills - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 7 - Oct. 23 - at San Francisco 49ers - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 8 - Bye Week 9 - Nov. 6 -&nbsp;Tennessee Titans - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 10 - Nov. 13 -&nbsp;Jacksonville Jaguars - 12:00 p.m. Week 11 - Nov. 20&nbsp;- at Los Angeles Chargers - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 12 - Nov. 27&nbsp;- Los Angeles Rams - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 13 - Dec. 4&nbsp;- at Cincinnati Bengals - 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; Week 14 - Dec. 12&nbsp;- at Denver Broncos - 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; Week 15 - Dec. 18&nbsp;- at Houston Texans - 12:00 p.m. Week 16 - Dec. 24&nbsp;- Seattle Seahawks - 12:00 p.m. Week 17 - Jan. 1&nbsp;- Denver Broncos&nbsp; - 12:00 p.m. Week 18&nbsp;- TBD - at Las Vegas Raiders - TBD

🏈 Chiefs to play five prime-time game in 2022

Fort Hays State Women's Basketball head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;has been named the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women's Four-Year College Coach of the Year for 2021-22. This is the second time Hobson has received this honor from the KBCA in his coaching tenure at FHSU, the first time being for the 2018-19 season. Hobson guided Fort Hays State to a 30-4 record in 2021-22. The Tigers were Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) regular season and tournament champions, while earning the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament. It was the fourth time the Tigers were the top ranked team in the region during Hobson's tenure at FHSU. The Tigers posted a 19-3 record in MIAA play in a very strong conference top to bottom that saw four members compete in the Central Region of the NCAA Tournament. The MIAA regular season title was the fourth for Fort Hays State, all within the last eight years, and the tournament title was the second for FHSU. All six of those titles have been with Hobson at the helm. Since 2012, only three teams have won both the MIAA regular season and tournament titles in the same year. Fort Hays State has accomplished the feat twice (2018-19, 2021-22) in that span. FHSU finished the year ranked No. 7 in the WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, the fourth time being ranked inside the Top 10 at season's end and all occurring since 2015. Fort Hays State entered the NCAA Tournament at 28-3 overall. The Tigers defeated Minnesota State in the regional quarterfinals, then St. Cloud State in the semifinals to reach the regional final for the third time in the last eight years. The Tigers dropped a heartbreaker in the region championship game to Missouri Western by just one point on a late basket. The three appearances for Fort Hays State in the Central Region final (2015, 2019, 2022) are the deepest runs for the program in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers have now enjoyed 11 consecutive 20-win seasons under Hobson's guidance, making seven NCAA Tournament appearances in that span, all within the last eight years. In his 30 years of coaching women's basketball teams at the collegiate level, Hobson has put together nine 30-win seasons, which includes three at FHSU, five at Hastings (Neb.) College, and one at Barton (Kan.) Community College. All three of his NAIA national championship squads at Hastings College won at least 30 games in a season. He has reached the 20-win plateau in a season 24 times his 30 years as a coach, which helps add up to an astonishing 725-215 (.771) overall coaching record. Hobson became the all-time wins leader in FHSU history during the 2018-19 season. Hobson took over the lead on the list in just his 11th&nbsp;season and now holds a record of 312-109 guiding the Tigers for 14 years. He also tops the all-time win percentage list for FHSU coaches at .741, with the closest on the list at .665. The consistent run of success built by Hobson at Fort Hays State strongly impacts attendance at home games inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. Official attendance reports for the 2021-22 season will not be released until later, but Fort Hays State led NCAA Division II in attendance averaging 2,184 fans per game. No other program averaged 2,000 or better. The NCAA did not produce an official attendance report in 2020-21 due to COVID-19 restrictions nationwide, but FHSU led in average attendance that season as well. Prior to leading NCAA Division II the last two seasons, FHSU ranked second in the nation in average home attendance for six straight years. This Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year honor gives Hobson 19 Coach of the Year honors in his 30-year history as a collegiate head coach.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652381480116.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Fort Hays State Women's Basketball head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>&nbsp;has been named the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women's Four-Year College Coach of the Year for 2021-22. This is the second time Hobson has received this honor from the KBCA in his coaching tenure at FHSU, the first time being for the 2018-19 season. Hobson guided Fort Hays State to a 30-4 record in 2021-22. The Tigers were Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) regular season and tournament champions, while earning the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament. It was the fourth time the Tigers were the top ranked team in the region during Hobson's tenure at FHSU. The Tigers posted a 19-3 record in MIAA play in a very strong conference top to bottom that saw four members compete in the Central Region of the NCAA Tournament. The MIAA regular season title was the fourth for Fort Hays State, all within the last eight years, and the tournament title was the second for FHSU. All six of those titles have been with Hobson at the helm. Since 2012, only three teams have won both the MIAA regular season and tournament titles in the same year. Fort Hays State has accomplished the feat twice (2018-19, 2021-22) in that span. FHSU finished the year ranked No. 7 in the WBCA Division II Top 25 Poll, the fourth time being ranked inside the Top 10 at season's end and all occurring since 2015. Fort Hays State entered the NCAA Tournament at 28-3 overall. The Tigers defeated Minnesota State in the regional quarterfinals, then St. Cloud State in the semifinals to reach the regional final for the third time in the last eight years. The Tigers dropped a heartbreaker in the region championship game to Missouri Western by just one point on a late basket. The three appearances for Fort Hays State in the Central Region final (2015, 2019, 2022) are the deepest runs for the program in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers have now enjoyed 11 consecutive 20-win seasons under Hobson's guidance, making seven NCAA Tournament appearances in that span, all within the last eight years. In his 30 years of coaching women's basketball teams at the collegiate level, Hobson has put together nine 30-win seasons, which includes three at FHSU, five at Hastings (Neb.) College, and one at Barton (Kan.) Community College. All three of his NAIA national championship squads at Hastings College won at least 30 games in a season. He has reached the 20-win plateau in a season 24 times his 30 years as a coach, which helps add up to an astonishing 725-215 (.771) overall coaching record. Hobson became the all-time wins leader in FHSU history during the 2018-19 season. Hobson took over the lead on the list in just his 11th&nbsp;season and now holds a record of 312-109 guiding the Tigers for 14 years. He also tops the all-time win percentage list for FHSU coaches at .741, with the closest on the list at .665. The consistent run of success built by Hobson at Fort Hays State strongly impacts attendance at home games inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. Official attendance reports for the 2021-22 season will not be released until later, but Fort Hays State led NCAA Division II in attendance averaging 2,184 fans per game. No other program averaged 2,000 or better. The NCAA did not produce an official attendance report in 2020-21 due to COVID-19 restrictions nationwide, but FHSU led in average attendance that season as well. Prior to leading NCAA Division II the last two seasons, FHSU ranked second in the nation in average home attendance for six straight years. This Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year honor gives Hobson 19 Coach of the Year honors in his 30-year history as a collegiate head coach.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 Hobson named KBCA women’s four-year college Coach of the Year

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Local high school star Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double and had his first three-RBI game in the majors, Whit Merrifield homered for the first time since last August and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Emmanuel Rivera padded a three-run Royals' lead in the ninth inning, clearing the bases with a two-out, pinch-hit triple.

Witt Jr., the second overall pick in the 2019 draft out of nearby Colleyville High School, smashed a first-pitch slider into the left-field corner in the fifth inning. The rookie drove Merrifield home from third base in the seventh on a tapper to third, with Brad Miller's throw home late.

"It's always great just to be able to play with friends, family and a lot of people in front of you and be able to live out my dream and be able to see them out there supporting," said Witt, who was hitless in his first six at-bats in this series.

Merrifield also hit a first-pitch slider into the left-field seats in the third for his first home run in 255 at-bats. The two-time AL hits leader came in with a .139 batting average and enjoyed his first three-hit game of the season. It was his first multi-run game of the year.

"I really haven't been as frustrated as you might think based on my numbers," Merrifield said. "I've felt really good. And if I feel good, I know stuff's going to turn around."

Miller and Corey Seager hit solo homers for Texas. It was Seager's third in two games. Miller's came as a pinch hitter in the sixth, his second pinch-hit homer in four days.

The Royals won the battle of openers, forced by both teams having multiple rainouts last weekend and playing Sunday doubleheaders and Monday makeup games.

Joel Payamps (1-1), the second of six Kansas City pitchers, allowed two singles in three innings to earn the victory, striking out five and walking none. The three innings matched the most of Payamps' four-year big-league career, set in his debut against Colorado in August 2019.

Kolby Allard (0-2) was the second of Texas' six pitchers after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock earlier in the day. Allard gave up Merrifield's homer among two hits and a walk in three innings.

Royals opener Gabe Speier pitched two no-hit innings in his first major league start and hasn't allowed a run this season in 11.1 innings.

The Rangers committed four errors and had a wild pitch that contributed to a Royals run.

"There wasn't really much good," said Texas manager Chris Woodward, whose team came in having won six of its last eight.

One day after Witt played his first game against the franchise that he grew up cheering, Bobby Witt Sr. turned 58 on Wednesday. The elder Witt pitched 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Local high school star Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double and had his first three-RBI game in the majors, Whit Merrifield homered for the first time since last August and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.Emmanuel Rivera padded a three-run Royals' lead in the ninth inning, clearing the bases with a two-out, pinch-hit triple.Witt Jr., the second overall pick in the 2019 draft out of nearby Colleyville High School, smashed a first-pitch slider into the left-field corner in the fifth inning. The rookie drove Merrifield home from third base in the seventh on a tapper to third, with Brad Miller's throw home late."It's always great just to be able to play with friends, family and a lot of people in front of you and be able to live out my dream and be able to see them out there supporting," said Witt, who was hitless in his first six at-bats in this series.Merrifield also hit a first-pitch slider into the left-field seats in the third for his first home run in 255 at-bats. The two-time AL hits leader came in with a .139 batting average and enjoyed his first three-hit game of the season. It was his first multi-run game of the year."I really haven't been as frustrated as you might think based on my numbers," Merrifield said. "I've felt really good. And if I feel good, I know stuff's going to turn around."Miller and Corey Seager hit solo homers for Texas. It was Seager's third in two games. Miller's came as a pinch hitter in the sixth, his second pinch-hit homer in four days.The Royals won the battle of openers, forced by both teams having multiple rainouts last weekend and playing Sunday doubleheaders and Monday makeup games.Joel Payamps (1-1), the second of six Kansas City pitchers, allowed two singles in three innings to earn the victory, striking out five and walking none. The three innings matched the most of Payamps' four-year big-league career, set in his debut against Colorado in August 2019.Kolby Allard (0-2) was the second of Texas' six pitchers after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock earlier in the day. Allard gave up Merrifield's homer among two hits and a walk in three innings.Royals opener Gabe Speier pitched two no-hit innings in his first major league start and hasn't allowed a run this season in 11.1 innings.The Rangers committed four errors and had a wild pitch that contributed to a Royals run."There wasn't really much good," said Texas manager Chris Woodward, whose team came in having won six of its last eight.EVEN BIGGER DAY FOR WITTSOne day after Witt played his first game against the franchise that he grew up cheering, Bobby Witt Sr. turned 58 on Wednesday. The elder Witt pitched 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.

⚾ Witt-Whit show leads Royals past Rangers to end skid

The TMP-Marian softball team will be the three-seed and host Colby in the first round Monday at 5pm at TMP.

All four of Monday's first-round games will be hosted by the higher seed with Wednesday's semifinal and final games played at TMP beginning at 3pm.

<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Softball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=3A&amp;WeekID=5209">Class 3A - TMP-Marian Regional Softball Bracket</a>

First Round - Monday, May 16&nbsp; (1) Hoisington/ Central Plains (17-1) vs. (8) Plainville/Stockton (1-17), 5pm (4) Sylvan-Lucas/Lincoln (8-10) vs. (5) Russell/Victoria (7-13), 5pm (2) Beloit (15-3) vs. (7) Larned (2-16), 5pm (3) TMP-Marian/LaCrosse (10-6) vs. (6) Colby (5-11), 5pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

The TMP-Marian softball team will be the three-seed and host Colby in the first round Monday at 5pm at TMP.All four of Monday's first-round games will be hosted by the higher seed with Wednesday's semifinal and final games played at TMP beginning at 3pm.<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Softball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=3A&amp;WeekID=5209">Class 3A - TMP-Marian Regional Softball Bracket</a>First Round - Monday, May 16&nbsp; (1) Hoisington/ Central Plains (17-1) vs. (8) Plainville/Stockton (1-17), 5pm (4) Sylvan-Lucas/Lincoln (8-10) vs. (5) Russell/Victoria (7-13), 5pm (2) Beloit (15-3) vs. (7) Larned (2-16), 5pm (3) TMP-Marian/LaCrosse (10-6) vs. (6) Colby (5-11), 5pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Monarch softball No. 3 seed for own 3A regional

The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the No. 2 seed for next wek's Russell 3A Regional tournament and will open at home against Ellinwood/Stafford on Monday at 5pm at TMP.

All four of the first-round games will be hosted by the higher seed with the exception of the Russel/Victoria vs. Larned contest which will played in Larned due to damages to the Broncos field during the wind storm a few weeks ago.

The remainder of the tournament will be played at the Great Bend Sports Complex on Wednesday, May 18.

<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Baseball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=3A&amp;WeekID=5197">Class 3A - Regional Baseball Bracket</a>

First Round - Monday, May 16&nbsp; (1) Ellsworth (17-3) vs. (8) Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas (2-14), 5pm (4) Russell/Victoria (9-9) vs. (5) Larned (7-11), 5pm (2) TMP-Marian/LaCrosse (10-4) vs. (7) Ellinwood/Stafford (4-12), 5pm (3) Beloit (9-7) vs. (6) Hoisington/Central Plains (7-11), 5pm

The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the No. 2 seed for next wek's Russell 3A Regional tournament and will open at home against Ellinwood/Stafford on Monday at 5pm at TMP.All four of the first-round games will be hosted by the higher seed with the exception of the Russel/Victoria vs. Larned contest which will played in Larned due to damages to the Broncos field during the wind storm a few weeks ago.The remainder of the tournament will be played at the Great Bend Sports Complex on Wednesday, May 18.<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Baseball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&amp;Class=3A&amp;WeekID=5197">Class 3A - Regional Baseball Bracket</a>First Round - Monday, May 16&nbsp; (1) Ellsworth (17-3) vs. (8) Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas (2-14), 5pm (4) Russell/Victoria (9-9) vs. (5) Larned (7-11), 5pm (2) TMP-Marian/LaCrosse (10-4) vs. (7) Ellinwood/Stafford (4-12), 5pm (3) Beloit (9-7) vs. (6) Hoisington/Central Plains (7-11), 5pm

⚾ TMP-Marian No. 2 seed for next week's 3A regional

*A correction was made to an error in listing the winners of the Bob Kuhn Courage Award*

Hays High School held their annual Academic and Athletic Awards Night on Monday.

Outstanding Athlete Awards are given to the most outstanding male and female athlete. The female award in named after former principal Jack Roberts who was a strong advocate of athletics for young women and did much to advance and promote this cause.

The male award is named after three Hays High students who were killed in a car accident during their sophomore year.

Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year: Aleyia Ruder

Swim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year: Jordan Dale, Gavin Meyers

Bob Kuhn Courage Award is awarded to a senior boy and girl who shows exceptional perseverance in overcoming adversity, involvement in community service, discipline and a caring example to others: Marissa Hoffman, Gavin Nutting

Honor Letters&nbsp;are awarded to those student-athletes who have lettered in three sports during this high school year:&nbsp;Elsie Chartier, Dalton Dale, Jordan Dale, Landri Dotts, Henry Fitzhum, Keierra Gonzales, Claire Humphrey, Hailey Klein, Carly Lang, Elijah McCullough, Addistion Otte, Aleyia Ruder, Grace Wente, Harley Zimmerman and Julie Zimmerman.

Debbie Brungardt Fan of the year Award is named in honor of a former HHS student who lived her life with a physical disability but attended nearly every event that involved the Indians. Selected by the HHS coaches, the Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award is presented to an adult community fan, a student gand and a USD 489 Facilty/Staff fan of the year. Student: Emily Stenzel Adult Community Member: Dave and Donna Ward USD 489: Brad and Sue Ann Tebo

HHS Athletic All-Academic Team recognizes the student-athlete for their efforts not only on the playing surface but also in the classroom. Football: Carson Kieffer Boys Soccer: Jordin Myers Girls Cross Country: Rachel Windholz Boys Cross Country: Ryan Schuckman Girls Golf: Summer Schneider Dance: Lexi Kinderknecht Cheer: Jocelyn Rigler Boys Basketball: Wesley Oakley Girls Basketball: Jersey Johnson Boys Wrestling: Gavin Meyers Girls Wrestling: Sarah Zimmerman Boys Swim: Dustin Rajewski Girls Tennis: Morgan Shorb Volleyball: Ella Voth Girls Soccer: Caroline Robben Boys Tennis: Tyler Solida Boys Golf: Ashton Hernandez Baseball: Garrett Wellbrock Softball: Brenna Schwien Girls Track: McKinley Wamser Boys Track: Jordan Dale Girls Swim: Jada Thomas

*A correction was made to an error in listing the winners of the Bob Kuhn Courage Award*Hays High School held their annual Academic and Athletic Awards Night on Monday.Outstanding Athlete Awards are given to the most outstanding male and female athlete. The female award in named after former principal Jack Roberts who was a strong advocate of athletics for young women and did much to advance and promote this cause.The male award is named after three Hays High students who were killed in a car accident during their sophomore year.Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year: Aleyia RuderSwim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year: Jordan Dale, Gavin MeyersBob Kuhn Courage Award is awarded to a senior boy and girl who shows exceptional perseverance in overcoming adversity, involvement in community service, discipline and a caring example to others: Marissa Hoffman, Gavin NuttingHonor Letters&nbsp;are awarded to those student-athletes who have lettered in three sports during this high school year:&nbsp;Elsie Chartier, Dalton Dale, Jordan Dale, Landri Dotts, Henry Fitzhum, Keierra Gonzales, Claire Humphrey, Hailey Klein, Carly Lang, Elijah McCullough, Addistion Otte, Aleyia Ruder, Grace Wente, Harley Zimmerman and Julie Zimmerman.Debbie Brungardt Fan of the year Award is named in honor of a former HHS student who lived her life with a physical disability but attended nearly every event that involved the Indians. Selected by the HHS coaches, the Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award is presented to an adult community fan, a student gand and a USD 489 Facilty/Staff fan of the year. Student: Emily Stenzel Adult Community Member: Dave and Donna Ward USD 489: Brad and Sue Ann TeboHHS Athletic All-Academic Team recognizes the student-athlete for their efforts not only on the playing surface but also in the classroom. Football: Carson Kieffer Boys Soccer: Jordin Myers Girls Cross Country: Rachel Windholz Boys Cross Country: Ryan Schuckman Girls Golf: Summer Schneider Dance: Lexi Kinderknecht Cheer: Jocelyn Rigler Boys Basketball: Wesley Oakley Girls Basketball: Jersey Johnson Boys Wrestling: Gavin Meyers Girls Wrestling: Sarah Zimmerman Boys Swim: Dustin Rajewski Girls Tennis: Morgan Shorb Volleyball: Ella Voth Girls Soccer: Caroline Robben Boys Tennis: Tyler Solida Boys Golf: Ashton Hernandez Baseball: Garrett Wellbrock Softball: Brenna Schwien Girls Track: McKinley Wamser Boys Track: Jordan Dale Girls Swim: Jada Thomas

Correction: Ruder, Dale, Meyers named HHS outstanding athletes

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager was hitting home runs in Globe Life Field before he called the park home. The shortstop now has his first multihomer game with the Texas Rangers.

Seager snapped an 0-for-16 slump with solo homers in each of his first two at-bats, Martin Perez pitched 6 1/3 solid innings and the Rangers opened a nine-game homestand with a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

“Corey, he’s going to keep coming at you ... He doesn’t give in. And it’s every single pitch. He’s trying to do damage, he’s trying to hit the ball as hard as he can,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “It’s nice to see him get some results.”

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/brad-keller-in-play-run-s-to-corey-seager">After going the opposite way to left-center</a>&nbsp;for a two-out solo shot in the first inning to put Texas ahead to stay, Seager's leadoff homer in the third to right-center made it 4-0.

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/corey-seager-homers-6-on-a-fly-ball-to-right-center-field">All six of his homers this season</a>&nbsp;have come in the stadium where two seasons ago in the neutral-site playoffs, he hit seven homers in 16 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers and was MVP of both the NL Championship Series and World Series.

But Seager had been hitless in the previous four games to drop his batting average to a season-low .231.

“It was just a good offensive night all around. You know, we had some chances in New York and never felt like we got that big hit," said Seager, who joined Texas over the winter on a $325 million, 10-year contract. “So to kind of get out there and get on the board early and take some walks, get some big hits, it kind of really kind of jumpstarted us.”

Texas had three consecutive singles off Brad Keller (1-3) after Seager’s two-out homer in the first, with Kole Calhoun’s two-run hit making it 3-0. The Rangers were coming off a three-game series against the Yankees when both teams had a combined five runs — New York won two of the games.

Perez (1-2) struck out six without a walk and was charged with four runs, but only one was earned. The left-hander has allowed just two earned runs over 26 1/3 innings for a 0.68 ERA his last four starts.

“Martin’s doing what Martin does. He’s pitching really well," Woodward said. “I mean, he just kind of ran out of pitches there, but I still thought he had a lot left.”

The Royals, who have lost three games in a row and eight of 10, scored the three unearned runs in the seventh with just-in third baseman Charlie Culberson making errors on consecutive plays.

Joe Barlow worked a perfect ninth for his sixth save in as many opportunities, including Calhoun's diving catch of Whit Merrifield's liner in the right-center gap for the second out

Keller allowed six runs (five earned) and nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, with three strikeouts and one walk. The right-hander's season ERA went up almost a full run — from 1.74 to 2.70.

“He got better as he went. A couple of pitches he’d like to have back,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “One obviously the fastball on the home run. He gets two quick outs with good plays behind him, and then the ball got too much of the plate.”

Perez departed after 106 pitches with a 6-2 lead. He had twice in his previous three starts exited scoreless games — seven innings at Philadelphia last Wednesday, and six innings against Oakland — and left a 1-1 game against Houston after seven innings.

Royals rookie infielder Bobby Witt Jr. played his first game against the Rangers less than 15 miles from where he went to high school. The second overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft is the son of former Texas pitcher Bobby Witt, who was there with the rest of his family and plenty of friends.

The 21-year-old Witt led off and played shortstop, only his second start at short after 24 games at third base. He went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. He opened the game striking out on a nine-pitch at-bat against perez when he fouled of five pitches, one a drive down the left field line that was only feet from being a homer. The first two Rangers batters grounded out to Witt.

Royals: Salvador Perez was initially in the lineup as catcher on his 32nd birthday, but was switched to designated hitter for the third straight game. Perez has been dealing with right leg discomfort since catching the first game of a doubleheader Sunday.

Rangers: Catcher Mitch Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, because of a right forearm flexor muscle strain. The team hopes medication and rest will ease the issue in his throwing arm. ... RHP Jon Gray, who exited his start Monday because of knee soreness, felt good Tuesday and appears on track to make his next scheduled start Saturday against Boston.

Both teams are expecting to use an opener for the second game of the series, which follows a weekend when both had consecutive rainouts, played doubleheaders Sunday and then had makeup games Monday on what was supposed to be an off day.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager was hitting home runs in Globe Life Field before he called the park home. The shortstop now has his first multihomer game with the Texas Rangers.Seager snapped an 0-for-16 slump with solo homers in each of his first two at-bats, Martin Perez pitched 6 1/3 solid innings and the Rangers opened a nine-game homestand with a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.“Corey, he’s going to keep coming at you ... He doesn’t give in. And it’s every single pitch. He’s trying to do damage, he’s trying to hit the ball as hard as he can,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “It’s nice to see him get some results.”<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/brad-keller-in-play-run-s-to-corey-seager">After going the opposite way to left-center</a>&nbsp;for a two-out solo shot in the first inning to put Texas ahead to stay, Seager's leadoff homer in the third to right-center made it 4-0.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/corey-seager-homers-6-on-a-fly-ball-to-right-center-field">All six of his homers this season</a>&nbsp;have come in the stadium where two seasons ago in the neutral-site playoffs, he hit seven homers in 16 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers and was MVP of both the NL Championship Series and World Series.But Seager had been hitless in the previous four games to drop his batting average to a season-low .231.“It was just a good offensive night all around. You know, we had some chances in New York and never felt like we got that big hit," said Seager, who joined Texas over the winter on a $325 million, 10-year contract. “So to kind of get out there and get on the board early and take some walks, get some big hits, it kind of really kind of jumpstarted us.”Texas had three consecutive singles off Brad Keller (1-3) after Seager’s two-out homer in the first, with Kole Calhoun’s two-run hit making it 3-0. The Rangers were coming off a three-game series against the Yankees when both teams had a combined five runs — New York won two of the games.Perez (1-2) struck out six without a walk and was charged with four runs, but only one was earned. The left-hander has allowed just two earned runs over 26 1/3 innings for a 0.68 ERA his last four starts.“Martin’s doing what Martin does. He’s pitching really well," Woodward said. “I mean, he just kind of ran out of pitches there, but I still thought he had a lot left.”The Royals, who have lost three games in a row and eight of 10, scored the three unearned runs in the seventh with just-in third baseman Charlie Culberson making errors on consecutive plays.Joe Barlow worked a perfect ninth for his sixth save in as many opportunities, including Calhoun's diving catch of Whit Merrifield's liner in the right-center gap for the second outKeller allowed six runs (five earned) and nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, with three strikeouts and one walk. The right-hander's season ERA went up almost a full run — from 1.74 to 2.70.“He got better as he went. A couple of pitches he’d like to have back,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “One obviously the fastball on the home run. He gets two quick outs with good plays behind him, and then the ball got too much of the plate.”LEFT LEADINGPerez departed after 106 pitches with a 6-2 lead. He had twice in his previous three starts exited scoreless games — seven innings at Philadelphia last Wednesday, and six innings against Oakland — and left a 1-1 game against Houston after seven innings.WITT HOMECOMINGRoyals rookie infielder Bobby Witt Jr. played his first game against the Rangers less than 15 miles from where he went to high school. The second overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft is the son of former Texas pitcher Bobby Witt, who was there with the rest of his family and plenty of friends.The 21-year-old Witt led off and played shortstop, only his second start at short after 24 games at third base. He went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. He opened the game striking out on a nine-pitch at-bat against perez when he fouled of five pitches, one a drive down the left field line that was only feet from being a homer. The first two Rangers batters grounded out to Witt.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Salvador Perez was initially in the lineup as catcher on his 32nd birthday, but was switched to designated hitter for the third straight game. Perez has been dealing with right leg discomfort since catching the first game of a doubleheader Sunday.Rangers: Catcher Mitch Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, because of a right forearm flexor muscle strain. The team hopes medication and rest will ease the issue in his throwing arm. ... RHP Jon Gray, who exited his start Monday because of knee soreness, felt good Tuesday and appears on track to make his next scheduled start Saturday against Boston.UP NEXTBoth teams are expecting to use an opener for the second game of the series, which follows a weekend when both had consecutive rainouts, played doubleheaders Sunday and then had makeup games Monday on what was supposed to be an off day.

⚾ Royals fall to Rangers in Bobby Witt Jr.'s homecoming

ANDOVER – The Hays High softball
team wrapped up their regular season with a split Tuesday. The Indians rallied
to beat host Andover Central 7-6 then lost to Salina South 10-5 in game two.

The Indians closed out the regular
season 13-7. They will find out Saturday who and when they play in next week’s
regionals.

Game 1: Hays 7, Andover Central 6 
The Indians scored all seven of their runs in the final two innings for their
seventh straight win.

Trailing 5-1, Dezarea Schmidt, Riley
Dreher and Lakyn Zimmerman all had RBI singles to cut the gap to 5-3.

Ashlyn Zimmer pulled Hays within a
run with an RBI single in the seventh. Aubree Thomas tied the game with a
single to left. The Indians took the lead on a Schmidt groundout . Zimmerman singled
with two outs driving in what proved to be the game-winning run.

The Jaguars stole home for a run in
the seventh but a groundout ended the game with the tying run at second base.

Thomas (7-4) went the distance in
the circle allowing five earned runs on six hits with five strikeouts and two
walks.

Thomas, Dreher, Zimmerman, and
Zimmer all finished with two hits. Schmidt and Zimmerman both drove in two
runs.

Game 2: Salina South 10, Hays 5

The Cougars scored four runs in the bottom
of the sixth to break open a one-run game.

Hays scored three in the top of the
first only to see South get two in the bottom of the inning. The Indians added
two in the top of the second but the Cougars got four in the bottom to grab a
6-5 lead where it would remain until the sixth.

Riley Dreher (6-3)went the distance in
the circle allowing three earned runs on 12 hits with two strikeouts and one
walk.

Dreher had three of the Indians
seven hits. Morgen Berry drove in two of their five runs.

ANDOVER – The Hays High softball
team wrapped up their regular season with a split Tuesday. The Indians rallied
to beat host Andover Central 7-6 then lost to Salina South 10-5 in game two.The Indians closed out the regular
season 13-7. They will find out Saturday who and when they play in next week’s
regionals.Game 1: Hays 7, Andover Central 6 
The Indians scored all seven of their runs in the final two innings for their
seventh straight win.Trailing 5-1, Dezarea Schmidt, Riley
Dreher and Lakyn Zimmerman all had RBI singles to cut the gap to 5-3.Ashlyn Zimmer pulled Hays within a
run with an RBI single in the seventh. Aubree Thomas tied the game with a
single to left. The Indians took the lead on a Schmidt groundout . Zimmerman singled
with two outs driving in what proved to be the game-winning run.The Jaguars stole home for a run in
the seventh but a groundout ended the game with the tying run at second base.Thomas (7-4) went the distance in
the circle allowing five earned runs on six hits with five strikeouts and two
walks.Thomas, Dreher, Zimmerman, and
Zimmer all finished with two hits. Schmidt and Zimmerman both drove in two
runs.Game 2: Salina South 10, Hays 5The Cougars scored four runs in the bottom
of the sixth to break open a one-run game.Hays scored three in the top of the
first only to see South get two in the bottom of the inning. The Indians added
two in the top of the second but the Cougars got four in the bottom to grab a
6-5 lead where it would remain until the sixth.Riley Dreher (6-3)went the distance in
the circle allowing three earned runs on 12 hits with two strikeouts and one
walk.Dreher had three of the Indians
seven hits. Morgen Berry drove in two of their five runs.

🥎 Indians split final two games of regular season

LIBERAL - The Hays High boys
golf team finished third at Tuesday’s Liberal Invitational. The Indians shot a 337
which was 30 strokes behind second place Dodge City and 49 back of Garden City.

Braxton Banker finishes 10th with an
82. 

The Indians wrap up the regular
season Thursday in Great Bend.

Team Results 
1. Garden City, 288 
2. Dodge City, 307 
3. Hays High, 37 
4. Great Bend, 363 
5. Liberal, 366

Individual Results 
1. Theo Juhl-Garden City, 67 
2. Maddix Shook-Garden City, 70 
3. Aaron Allen-Garden City, 72 
4. Scott Heilman-Great Bend, 73 
5. Aiden Robinson-Dodge City, 74 
6. Cooper Scheck-Dodge City, 74 
7. Grayden Gamblin-Dodge City, 77 
8. Jack Koskal-Garden City, 79 
9. Aedryc Ortiz-Garden City, 81 
10. Braxton Banker-Hays, 82

HHS Results 
10. Braxton Banker, 82 
T12. Ashton Hernandez, 84 
T12. Landen Clark, 84 
T15. Ashton Bickle, 87

LIBERAL - The Hays High boys
golf team finished third at Tuesday’s Liberal Invitational. The Indians shot a 337
which was 30 strokes behind second place Dodge City and 49 back of Garden City.
Braxton Banker finishes 10th with an
82. The Indians wrap up the regular
season Thursday in Great Bend.Team Results 
1. Garden City, 288 
2. Dodge City, 307 
3. Hays High, 37 
4. Great Bend, 363 
5. Liberal, 366Individual Results 
1. Theo Juhl-Garden City, 67 
2. Maddix Shook-Garden City, 70 
3. Aaron Allen-Garden City, 72 
4. Scott Heilman-Great Bend, 73 
5. Aiden Robinson-Dodge City, 74 
6. Cooper Scheck-Dodge City, 74 
7. Grayden Gamblin-Dodge City, 77 
8. Jack Koskal-Garden City, 79 
9. Aedryc Ortiz-Garden City, 81 
10. Braxton Banker-Hays, 82HHS Results 
10. Braxton Banker, 82 
T12. Ashton Hernandez, 84 
T12. Landen Clark, 84 
T15. Ashton Bickle, 87

⛳ HHS third in Liberal, Banker top-10

HAYS – The Hays High baseball team
closed out their regular season with a pair of home wins over Ulysses Tuesday. The
Indians took the opener 4-0 then rallied to win the second contest 6-5. They
are end the regular season 12-8 and will find out who and when they play in
next week’s regional tournament on Saturday.

Game 1: Hays 4, Ulysses 0 
Dylan Dreiling hit a solo homer to put the Indians on the board in the fourth
then Hays scored three in the fifth for the final margin.

Dreiling towering one-out shot to right
was his school-record 10th of the season.

Bradyn Dreher led off the fifth with
a double and scored on Derek Riggs single to push the lead to 2-0. Carson Spray
drove in the Indians third run with a sacrifice fly. Noah Weimer&nbsp; closed out the scoring with a single to left.

Garrett Wellbrock improved to 5-1
with the complete game shutout. The senior scattered three hits while matching a
season-high eight strikeouts and three walks.

Game 2: Hays 6, Ulysses 5 
Dylan Dreiling scored on a balk to cap a two-out, three-run rally in the
fourth. Dreiling drove in the first two runs of the inning with a double.

Keaton Barnett overcame a shaky
start and picked up the win in his first varsity start allowing four earned
runs on three hits with two strikeouts and four walks.

Junior Toby May pitched two innings of
hitless relief for the save.

Dreiling and Noah Weimer
both went 2-for-3 and combined to drive in three of the Indians six runs.

HAYS – The Hays High baseball team
closed out their regular season with a pair of home wins over Ulysses Tuesday. The
Indians took the opener 4-0 then rallied to win the second contest 6-5. They
are end the regular season 12-8 and will find out who and when they play in
next week’s regional tournament on Saturday.Game 1: Hays 4, Ulysses 0 
Dylan Dreiling hit a solo homer to put the Indians on the board in the fourth
then Hays scored three in the fifth for the final margin.Dreiling towering one-out shot to right
was his school-record 10th of the season.Bradyn Dreher led off the fifth with
a double and scored on Derek Riggs single to push the lead to 2-0. Carson Spray
drove in the Indians third run with a sacrifice fly. Noah Weimer&nbsp; closed out the scoring with a single to left.Garrett Wellbrock improved to 5-1
with the complete game shutout. The senior scattered three hits while matching a
season-high eight strikeouts and three walks.Game 2: Hays 6, Ulysses 5 
Dylan Dreiling scored on a balk to cap a two-out, three-run rally in the
fourth. Dreiling drove in the first two runs of the inning with a double.Keaton Barnett overcame a shaky
start and picked up the win in his first varsity start allowing four earned
runs on three hits with two strikeouts and four walks.Junior Toby May pitched two innings of
hitless relief for the save.Dreiling and Noah Weimer
both went 2-for-3 and combined to drive in three of the Indians six runs.

⚾ HHS closes out regular season with sweep of Ulysses

RUSSELL – The TMP-Marian softball
team ran their winning streak to four games Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep
of Russell/Victoria. The Monarchs held on to win the opener 9-7 then took game
two 14-4. 

TMP has won seven of their last nine
and improves to 10-6 on the season. They play two in Colby Thursday then close
out the regular season with a makeup doubleheader in Great Bend Friday.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 9, Russell/Victoria
7

The Broncos scored six runs in the
bottom of the seventh and had the tying run at the plate before a pickoff stopped
the rally and gave the Monarchs the win.

TMP scored two in the fourth, fifth
and sixth innings to grab a 6-1 lead then tallied three in the top of the
seventh for a 9-1 lead. 

Julianna Baalmann’s two-run single gave the Monarchs a 2-0 lead in the fourth.
Hannah Garcia drove in a run with a double and Brooke Koeningsman knocked in
the second in the fifth with a triple. Garcia drove in two more runs with a
triple in the sixth to put TMP up 6-1.

The Monarchs scored on an error, an
Alexa Ryersee double and a Madison Augustine single to go up 9-1 in the
seventh.

Augustine allowed five earned runs
on three hits with three strikeouts and four walks for the win.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 14,
Russell/Victoria 4 (5 innings) 
The Monarchs scored five in the first, four in the second and two in the third
for an early 11-2 lead then put the game away with three in fifth.

Alexa Ryersee went 4-for-4 at the plate
with a double and a triple and drove in five runs.

Madison Augustine allowed one earned
run on two hits with one strikeout and two walks for the win.

RUSSELL – The TMP-Marian softball
team ran their winning streak to four games Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep
of Russell/Victoria. The Monarchs held on to win the opener 9-7 then took game
two 14-4. TMP has won seven of their last nine
and improves to 10-6 on the season. They play two in Colby Thursday then close
out the regular season with a makeup doubleheader in Great Bend Friday.Game 1: TMP-Marian 9, Russell/Victoria
7The Broncos scored six runs in the
bottom of the seventh and had the tying run at the plate before a pickoff stopped
the rally and gave the Monarchs the win.TMP scored two in the fourth, fifth
and sixth innings to grab a 6-1 lead then tallied three in the top of the
seventh for a 9-1 lead. 
Julianna Baalmann’s two-run single gave the Monarchs a 2-0 lead in the fourth.
Hannah Garcia drove in a run with a double and Brooke Koeningsman knocked in
the second in the fifth with a triple. Garcia drove in two more runs with a
triple in the sixth to put TMP up 6-1.The Monarchs scored on an error, an
Alexa Ryersee double and a Madison Augustine single to go up 9-1 in the
seventh.Augustine allowed five earned runs
on three hits with three strikeouts and four walks for the win.Game 2: TMP-Marian 14,
Russell/Victoria 4 (5 innings) 
The Monarchs scored five in the first, four in the second and two in the third
for an early 11-2 lead then put the game away with three in fifth.Alexa Ryersee went 4-for-4 at the plate
with a double and a triple and drove in five runs.Madison Augustine allowed one earned
run on two hits with one strikeout and two walks for the win.

🥎 Monarchs sweep Russell/Victoria

HAYS - The Hays High girls soccer team won their second straight Tuesday, shutting out TMP-Marian 4-0 at Hays High School. 

Katie Dinkel scored two goals for the Indians with Arely Maldonado and Madeline Martin adding the other two. Caroline Robben had two assists and Aleyia Ruder one. 

It was the Indians seventh shutout of the season as they improve to 11-3. They will close out the regular season at home against Garden City Friday. 

The Monarchs drop to 7-6. They close out their regular season at the Wichita Classical School Thursday.

HAYS - The Hays High girls soccer team won their second straight Tuesday, shutting out TMP-Marian 4-0 at Hays High School. Katie Dinkel scored two goals for the Indians with Arely Maldonado and Madeline Martin adding the other two. Caroline Robben had two assists and Aleyia Ruder one. It was the Indians seventh shutout of the season as they improve to 11-3. They will close out the regular season at home against Garden City Friday. The Monarchs drop to 7-6. They close out their regular season at the Wichita Classical School Thursday.

⚽ HHS shuts out TMP-Marian

VICTORIA - The Knights have a named Chainti Madkins as their new head girls' basketball coach.&nbsp;

VICTORIA - The Knights have a named Chainti Madkins as their new head girls' basketball coach.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pleased to Welcome… Chianti Madkins! <a href="https://twitter.com/vhsknights?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vhsknights</a> <a href="https://t.co/2c5nnXucN7">pic.twitter.com/2c5nnXucN7</a>&mdash; Victoria Jr/Sr HS (@vhsknights) <a href="https://twitter.com/vhsknights/status/1524359543232233474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Madkins comes to Victoria from Eureka.

🏀 Victoria names new girls' basketball coach

NEW ORLEANS - Both Fort Hays State track and field teams remain ranked in the USTFCCCA National Rating Index heading into the final weekend of the regular season, released Tuesday. The women now rank 18th in the country, while the men are 22nd in the latest set of rankings. The men moved up one spot in the region rankings, now sitting in third amongst teams from the MIAA, NSIC and GAC conferences. The women are sixth in the region, while both teams now rank fourth in the MIAA power rankings. The Tigers have achieved 27 NCAA Division II provisional performances, including 21 that rank in the top 20 nationally. 2022 NCAA DII Provisional Marks - FHSU Men Event - Rank - Athlete - Mark Pole Vault - 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6485">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 17-3 Decathlon - 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,119 Pole Vault - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6513">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-0.75 4x400m - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6507">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 3:11.06 800m - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:49.48 10,000m - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 29:22.63 Triple Jump - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6510">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 49-5 4x100m - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6488">Cole Diffenbaugh</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6510">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6498">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 40.54 400m - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 47.30 Javelin - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6491">David Enns</a>&nbsp;- 208-9 100m - 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6498">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.40 5,000m - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 14:05.87 Pole Vault - 24th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6493">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 16-4 3,000m Steeplechase - 35th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6481">Grant Bradley</a>&nbsp;- 9:09.48 800m - 45nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6501">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.18 2022 NCAA DII Provisional Marks - FHSU Women Event - Rank - Athlete - Mark 400mH - 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 58.54 Heptathlon - 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,214 Javelin - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6528">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 154-4 High Jump - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6537">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-8 100mH - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 13.77 Javelin - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6530">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 150-8 100m - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.57 Heptathlon - 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 4,894 4x400m - 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6534">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3:45.64 200m - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.93 3,000mSC - 28th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 10:47.30 High Jump - 38th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6539">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-6 Fort Hays State has 14 event squads that rank in the top 20 in Division II, including eight in the top 10. Top-Ranked FHSU Event Squads 2nd - Women's Heptathlon 3rd - Women's 400m Hurdles 3rd - Men's Pole Vault 4th - Men's Decathlon 6th - Men's Javelin 7th - Women's High Jump 8th - Men's Triple Jump 10th - Men's 800m Run 12th - Women's 100m Hurdles 12th - Men's 400m Run 12th - Women's 10,000m Run 13th - Women's Javelin 19th - Women's 200m Dash 20th - Women's 100m Dash Fort Hays State has seen 11 school records go down this spring, including three last weekend at the MIAA Championships. Outdoor School Records Set in 2022 100m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.41 400m Hurdles -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 58.54 1,500m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 4:34.04 3,000m Steeplechase -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 10:47.30 4x400m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6534">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3:45.64 Heptathlon -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,214 5,000m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 14:05.87 10,000m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 29:22.63 4x400m Relay -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6507">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 3:11.06 Pole Vault -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6485">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 17-3 Decathlon -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,119 The Tigers are next scheduled to compete at the Loper Twilight next Saturday in Kearney, Neb. before heading to Allendale, Mich. May 26-28 for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

NEW ORLEANS - Both Fort Hays State track and field teams remain ranked in the USTFCCCA National Rating Index heading into the final weekend of the regular season, released Tuesday. The women now rank 18th in the country, while the men are 22nd in the latest set of rankings. The men moved up one spot in the region rankings, now sitting in third amongst teams from the MIAA, NSIC and GAC conferences. The women are sixth in the region, while both teams now rank fourth in the MIAA power rankings. The Tigers have achieved 27 NCAA Division II provisional performances, including 21 that rank in the top 20 nationally. 2022 NCAA DII Provisional Marks - FHSU Men Event - Rank - Athlete - Mark Pole Vault - 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6485">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 17-3 Decathlon - 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,119 Pole Vault - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6513">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 17-0.75 4x400m - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6507">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 3:11.06 800m - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:49.48 10,000m - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 29:22.63 Triple Jump - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6510">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 49-5 4x100m - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6488">Cole Diffenbaugh</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6510">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6498">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 40.54 400m - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 47.30 Javelin - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6491">David Enns</a>&nbsp;- 208-9 100m - 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6498">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.40 5,000m - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 14:05.87 Pole Vault - 24th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6493">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 16-4 3,000m Steeplechase - 35th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6481">Grant Bradley</a>&nbsp;- 9:09.48 800m - 45nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6501">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.18 2022 NCAA DII Provisional Marks - FHSU Women Event - Rank - Athlete - Mark 400mH - 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 58.54 Heptathlon - 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,214 Javelin - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6528">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 154-4 High Jump - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6537">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-8 100mH - 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 13.77 Javelin - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6530">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 150-8 100m - 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.57 Heptathlon - 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 4,894 4x400m - 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6534">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3:45.64 200m - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.93 3,000mSC - 28th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 10:47.30 High Jump - 38th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6539">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-6 Fort Hays State has 14 event squads that rank in the top 20 in Division II, including eight in the top 10. Top-Ranked FHSU Event Squads 2nd - Women's Heptathlon 3rd - Women's 400m Hurdles 3rd - Men's Pole Vault 4th - Men's Decathlon 6th - Men's Javelin 7th - Women's High Jump 8th - Men's Triple Jump 10th - Men's 800m Run 12th - Women's 100m Hurdles 12th - Men's 400m Run 12th - Women's 10,000m Run 13th - Women's Javelin 19th - Women's 200m Dash 20th - Women's 100m Dash Fort Hays State has seen 11 school records go down this spring, including three last weekend at the MIAA Championships. Outdoor School Records Set in 2022 100m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.41 400m Hurdles -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 58.54 1,500m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 4:34.04 3,000m Steeplechase -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6540">Gretchen Kuffel</a>&nbsp;- 10:47.30 4x400m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6538">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6534">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6551">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 3:45.64 Heptathlon -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6549">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 5,214 5,000m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 14:05.87 10,000m -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6511">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 29:22.63 4x400m Relay -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6480">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6507">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6499">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 3:11.06 Pole Vault -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6485">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 17-3 Decathlon -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6484">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 7,119 The Tigers are next scheduled to compete at the Loper Twilight next Saturday in Kearney, Neb. before heading to Allendale, Mich. May 26-28 for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.FHSU Athletics

👟 FHSU ranked nationally entering final week of regular season

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Year number eight of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference softball and baseball championships at the Great Bend Sports Complex is in the books.
The end date was pushed back two days after weather delayed the start of the
tournament until last Friday, but the baseball title game wrapped up Monday.


The KCAC championships marked the first large tournament on the recently turfed
ballfields for Great Bend Recreation Commission Executive Director Diann
Henderson. 
"Our staff entertained very nice comments from visitors and guests," 
said Henderson. "Our teams were appreciative of the complex, even with 
the weather. They were glad we didn't have to pull tarps and sling mud. 
They really enjoyed the complex this year." 
During the winter, the Rec Commission, USD 428 and City of Great Bend teamed up
to cover a $1.37 million project to place artificial turf at the five
ballfields of the complex. 
A large USSSA baseball tournament will be hosted at the Sports Complex May 21-22,
and the Class 2-1A high school baseball state tournament will be held at the
facility the following weekend.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652213417370.jpeg" alt="Friends University won the 2022 KCAC softball championship hosted in Great Bend." />
 <figcaption>Friends University won the 2022 KCAC softball championship hosted in Great Bend.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostYear number eight of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference softball and baseball championships at the Great Bend Sports Complex is in the books.
The end date was pushed back two days after weather delayed the start of the
tournament until last Friday, but the baseball title game wrapped up Monday.
The KCAC championships marked the first large tournament on the recently turfed
ballfields for Great Bend Recreation Commission Executive Director Diann
Henderson. 
"Our staff entertained very nice comments from visitors and guests," 
said Henderson. "Our teams were appreciative of the complex, even with 
the weather. They were glad we didn't have to pull tarps and sling mud. 
They really enjoyed the complex this year." 
During the winter, the Rec Commission, USD 428 and City of Great Bend teamed up
to cover a $1.37 million project to place artificial turf at the five
ballfields of the complex. 
A large USSSA baseball tournament will be hosted at the Sports Complex May 21-22,
and the Class 2-1A high school baseball state tournament will be held at the
facility the following weekend.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652213457665.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University won the 2022 KCAC baseball championship hosted in Great Bend." />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University won the 2022 KCAC baseball championship hosted in Great Bend.</figcaption>
 </figure>

Collegiate tourney: Rave reviews for newly turfed Great Bend ballfields

It appears the Fort Hays State football program has picked up a big transfer. Former Hays High standout defensive end Gaven Haselhorst announced via twitter Tuesday that he will be a Tiger.

Haselhorst spent the last year at Kansas State before entering the transfer portal last month.

It appears the Fort Hays State football program has picked up a big transfer. Former Hays High standout defensive end Gaven Haselhorst announced via twitter Tuesday that he will be a Tiger.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">110% committed‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/FHSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FHSUFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/2IAcf1SECR">pic.twitter.com/2IAcf1SECR</a>&mdash; 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭 (@gavenhasel) <a href="https://twitter.com/gavenhasel/status/1524082855009304576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Haselhorst spent the last year at Kansas State before entering the transfer portal last month.

🏈 Haselhorst commits for FHSU

HAYS - The TMP-Marian girls’ soccer team lost 8-3 at home to Dodge City Monday. The Monarchs are now 7-5 on the season. 

They play at Hays High Tuesday at four.&nbsp;

HAYS - The TMP-Marian girls’ soccer team lost 8-3 at home to Dodge City Monday. The Monarchs are now 7-5 on the season. They play at Hays High Tuesday at four.&nbsp;

⚽ Monarchs fall at home to Dodge City

HAYS – The TMP-Marian boys golf team had three golfers place inside the top-10 Monday afternoon on their way to a second-place finish at their own invitational at Smoky Hill Country Club. 

Sophomore Pake Dewey won the individual title with an 11-over 82. Junior Landon Rozean finished fourth with an 84 and freshman Heuer Brungradt finished in a tie for sixth with an 89. 

Colby won the team title with a 354, three shots better than the Monarchs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HAYS – The TMP-Marian boys golf team had three golfers place inside the top-10 Monday afternoon on their way to a second-place finish at their own invitational at Smoky Hill Country Club. Sophomore Pake Dewey won the individual title with an 11-over 82. Junior Landon Rozean finished fourth with an 84 and freshman Heuer Brungradt finished in a tie for sixth with an 89. Colby won the team title with a 354, three shots better than the Monarchs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Monarchs second at own invite, Dewey wins individual title

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched six strong innings to earn his first victory of the season and the Baltimore Orioles used a six-run fifth inning Monday afternoon to surge past the Kansas City Royals 6-1.

Baltimore has won four of five for the first time this season and finished its homestand 6-4. Kansas City fell to a season-high eight games under .500.

The game was a makeup of Saturday’s postponed game to cap a rain-altered series. Friday’s game was washed out and made up as part of a doubleheader the teams split Sunday.

Wells (1-2) allowed Ryan O’Hearn’s two-out RBI single in the first, but cruised through the rest of his start. He retired 16 of the last 19 batters he faced and struck out three in the longest outing of his major league career.

The 27-year-old right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and missed all of the 2019 and 2020 seasons, then pitched out of the Orioles’ bullpen as a Rule 5 pick last season. He made his sixth start Monday and threw 54 strikes among his career-high 75 pitches.

“Knowing they don’t strike out a lot, it’s really just kind of making sure I’m mixing up my pitches well, not trying to strike guys out, trying to get quick outs,” Wells said. “We have a whole infield and outfield for that.”

Kansas City has dropped seven of its past nine games and scored just 22 runs in that span. The Royals were 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position Monday.

“We have to figure out how to put crooked numbers together by just stacking hits on top of each other,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “They’re just hard to come by right now.”

The Orioles had only four hits in their fifth-inning rally against Royals starter Carlos Hernández (0-2). A walk, Anthony Bemboom’s double and Jorge Mateo’s RBI single tied it with one out. Bemboom came around when catcher MJ Melendez’s errant throw on Mateo’s steal of second sailed into center field.

Hernández was on the verge of escaping further damage when he struck out Cedric Mullins. But Trey Mancini singled in Mateo, and Hernández issued a walk and hit a batter before his wild pitch scored Mancini. Ryan Mountcastle then lined a single to score two more runs.

“That inning was a keep-the-line-moving type of attitude,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said.

Hernández allowed six runs and seven hits in 4.2 innings, striking out two.

Royals: Kansas City placed OF Edward Olivares (right quad strain) on the 10-day injured list and recalled C Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Rivero had served as the 27th man during Sunday’s doubleheader.

Orioles: Mountcastle was in the lineup as the designated hitter after rolling an ankle while stealing second base in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader. “Watching that again, it didn’t look good,” Hyde said. “We dodged a bullet there.”

Baltimore improved to 16-6 at Camden Yards against Kansas City since 2015. The Orioles have won six of their seven home series against the Royals in that span and also split a four-game set last year.

Royals: Kansas City’s three-city road trip continues Tuesday at Texas. RHP Brad Keller (1-2, 1.74 ERA) is 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA in three career appearances against the Rangers.

Orioles: RHP Kyle Bradish (0-1, 5.40) will make his third career start and first on the road Tuesday as Baltimore begins a three-game series at St. Louis.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched six strong innings to earn his first victory of the season and the Baltimore Orioles used a six-run fifth inning Monday afternoon to surge past the Kansas City Royals 6-1.Baltimore has won four of five for the first time this season and finished its homestand 6-4. Kansas City fell to a season-high eight games under .500.The game was a makeup of Saturday’s postponed game to cap a rain-altered series. Friday’s game was washed out and made up as part of a doubleheader the teams split Sunday.Wells (1-2) allowed Ryan O’Hearn’s two-out RBI single in the first, but cruised through the rest of his start. He retired 16 of the last 19 batters he faced and struck out three in the longest outing of his major league career.The 27-year-old right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and missed all of the 2019 and 2020 seasons, then pitched out of the Orioles’ bullpen as a Rule 5 pick last season. He made his sixth start Monday and threw 54 strikes among his career-high 75 pitches.“Knowing they don’t strike out a lot, it’s really just kind of making sure I’m mixing up my pitches well, not trying to strike guys out, trying to get quick outs,” Wells said. “We have a whole infield and outfield for that.”Kansas City has dropped seven of its past nine games and scored just 22 runs in that span. The Royals were 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position Monday.“We have to figure out how to put crooked numbers together by just stacking hits on top of each other,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “They’re just hard to come by right now.”The Orioles had only four hits in their fifth-inning rally against Royals starter Carlos Hernández (0-2). A walk, Anthony Bemboom’s double and Jorge Mateo’s RBI single tied it with one out. Bemboom came around when catcher MJ Melendez’s errant throw on Mateo’s steal of second sailed into center field.Hernández was on the verge of escaping further damage when he struck out Cedric Mullins. But Trey Mancini singled in Mateo, and Hernández issued a walk and hit a batter before his wild pitch scored Mancini. Ryan Mountcastle then lined a single to score two more runs.“That inning was a keep-the-line-moving type of attitude,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said.Hernández allowed six runs and seven hits in 4.2 innings, striking out two.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Kansas City placed OF Edward Olivares (right quad strain) on the 10-day injured list and recalled C Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Rivero had served as the 27th man during Sunday’s doubleheader.Orioles: Mountcastle was in the lineup as the designated hitter after rolling an ankle while stealing second base in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader. “Watching that again, it didn’t look good,” Hyde said. “We dodged a bullet there.”ROYAL PAINSBaltimore improved to 16-6 at Camden Yards against Kansas City since 2015. The Orioles have won six of their seven home series against the Royals in that span and also split a four-game set last year.UP NEXTRoyals: Kansas City’s three-city road trip continues Tuesday at Texas. RHP Brad Keller (1-2, 1.74 ERA) is 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA in three career appearances against the Rangers.Orioles: RHP Kyle Bradish (0-1, 5.40) will make his third career start and first on the road Tuesday as Baltimore begins a three-game series at St. Louis.

⚾ Royals done in by 6-run fifth

Ellis High School Baseball and Softball Senior Night is Monday. Senior night was rescheduled from last week when games were canceled because of weather.&nbsp;

Seniors and their parents will be recognized between varsity games with Russell. JV games begin at 3 p.m. followed by the varsity games.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652112549255.jpeg" alt="Baseball Seniors (pictured L to R): Tyson Jimenez, Zeke Haag, Easton Burton, Jagr Reese, Matthew Ernst, George Crawford, and Tate Roland" />
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 </figure>Ellis High School Baseball and Softball Senior Night is Monday. Senior night was rescheduled from last week when games were canceled because of weather.&nbsp;Seniors and their parents will be recognized between varsity games with Russell. JV games begin at 3 p.m. followed by the varsity games.<figure>
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Ellis baseball, softball seniors will be recognized Monday

Fort Hays State athletic director Curtis Hammeke talks about the search for a new head baseball coach and the plans for the new Schmidt-Bickle Athletic Complex.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Curtis Hammeke

BALTIMORE -- Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday.

BALTIMORE -- Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday.The Royals won the opener 6-4 when Michael Taylor hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth after a pair of two-out Baltimore errors.In the second game, Zimmermann (2-1) allowed two runs and five hits with five strikeouts and no walks.“That’s the No. 1 goal for all of the starters is to have a quality start, try to go six innings, and try to take the pressure off the bullpen every single night,” Zimmermann said. “I’m feeling really good about being able to go six innings today.”The Orioles pounced early, scoring three runs in the first off Daniel Lynch (2-2) on a passed ball, an RBI single by Ryan Mountcastle and a sacrifice fly by Ramón Urías.The Royals pulled to within 3-1 when Hunter Dozier hit a triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by Whit Merrifield.Tyler Nevin added an RBI single in the fourth that boosted the Orioles’ lead to 4-1. Dozier cut the margin to 4-2 with a run-scoring single in the sixth.Keegan Akin pitched two scoreless innings for the Orioles and Dillon closed out the ninth to pick up his first save and fourth of his career.Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 5 for 7 over the two games and leads the team with nine multi-hit games.“When he swings at strikes, he hits the ball,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Right now, I feel like he’s a little more patient, he’s getting in good counts and he’s taking some walks. He’s not trying to do too much.”In the opener with the score 4-all, Jorge Lopez (3-2) retired the first two batters in the ninth. Nicky Lopez then reached when second baseman Rougned Odor misplayed a sharp grounder and took third on a wild pickoff throw by the Orioles reliever.Taylor’s single put the Royals ahead and Salvador Perez provided an insurance run with another RBI single off Cionel Pérez.Kansas City manager Mike Matheny recorded his 700th career win in the majors with the Royals and St. Louis.“It’s pretty cool,” Matheny said. “I like it.”Jordan Lyles allowed three earned runs and seven hits with five strikeouts and one walk over 71/3 innings for the Orioles. It was Lyle’s deepest start since May 15, 2018, and he is the first Orioles pitcher to throw seven innings this season.Taylor Clarke (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless eighth, and Scott Barlow earned his second save after standing two runners.Royals starter Zack Greinke allowed two runs on a season-high 10 hits with three strikeouts and no walks over 5/2/3 innings.“I just tried to make pitches,” Greinke said. “I kept thinking when guys were on base, ‘Don’t make a mistake now.’ Keep making pitches and it won’t be that bad.”NICE CATCH, MOMA female fan got a nice Mother’s Day present when she was able to make a one-handed snag on the ground-rule double by Baltimore’s Cedric Mullins. She received a round of high-fives, including one from her daughter.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: RF Edward Olivares had to leave the first game with a right quad strain and did not play in the nightcap.Orioles: OF Tyler Nevin (right groin) was back in the lineup for the second game.UP NEXT​​Royals: Carlos Hernandez (0-1, 6.00 ERA) took the loss in a 3-0 setback to the New York Yankees in his last outing. He allowed three runs (two earned) with four hits, five walks and three strikeouts in four innings.Orioles: Since allowing four runs in his first start, Orioles starter Tyler Wells (0-1, 4.50 ERA) has not given up any more than two runs in his next four appearances (16.1 innings).