HAYS, Kan. - The 17th-ranked Fort Hays State women's track and field team made quite a showing at its lone home meet of the season, posting six provisional performances, breaking two school records and winning seven events at the Alex Francis Classic on Friday (April 30). After breaking the 100m record last week in Pittsburg,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;smashed FHSU's 200m dash record this week with a time of 23.71 to place first in the race. The time was .24 seconds faster than the old record set seven years ago. The sophomore now sits in third on the NCAA Division II provisional chart in addition to topping the 100m dash list. Holman won the 100m dash again this week, posting a time of 11.58. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;broke her own school record in the hammer throw, finishing second with a career-best toss of 186-3. The sophomore now sits in 11th on the national performance chart. Haley also placed second in the discus with a heave of 138-7. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;continued her undefeated season in the high jump, clearing a provisional height of 5-7 to win for the ninth time in nine tries this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;also cleared the 5-7 bar to improve her provisional mark. Kragel placed second on a judge's decision after her personal-best outdoor leap that is just .25 inches shy of her all-time best. The final provisional mark belonged to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>, who won the javelin competition for the third time this season. The freshman placed first with a heave of 148-2 on her second toss of the day. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;took home the title in the pole vault a personal-best clearance of 11-9.75 on her third and final attempt at the height. It was 2.5 inches higher than her previous career high.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;placed second in the vault after soaring over the 11-1.75 bar. Other event winners on the track included&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>, who crossed the line first in the 400m dash with a time of 58.80.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;also won the 100m hurdles with a personal-best time of 14.77, good for 12th on the MIAA performance list.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;finished second in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.98. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;placed second and third in the sprint races, finishing just behind Holman with a time of 12.14 in the 100m dash before placing third in the 200m dash in a time of 24.99. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;was second across the line in the 1500m run in a time of 4:54.13, just .03 seconds behind her personal best. The Tigers will next compete in the MIAA Championships, slated for May 8-9 in Pittsburg, Kan. Full FHSU Results 100m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.58 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 12.14 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 12.59 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 12.63 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 12.76 200m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.71 ! 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 24.99 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 25.85 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 26.49 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 26.53 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 28.17 23rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 29.71 400m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 58.80 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5982">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.84 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 1:"05.37 800m Run 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>&nbsp;- 2:41.67 15th - Emily Stewart - 2:45.21 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 2:53.15 1500m Run 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;- 4:54.13 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5970">Brooke Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 5:02.73 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 5:11.93 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5971">Mya Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 5:23.36 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 6:01.73 100m Hurdles 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 14.77 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 14.98 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 16.59 4x400m Relay 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 4:29.64 High Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-7 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-7 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 5-5 Pole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;- 11-9.75 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 11-1.75 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5973">Cheyenne Nickelson</a>&nbsp;- 10-10 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5979">Breanna Schmitz</a>&nbsp;- 9-8 Long Jump 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5983">Paris Wolf</a>&nbsp;- 17-4 Triple Jump 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5983">Paris Wolf</a>&nbsp;- 35-8.5 Shot Put 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5999">Hailey Rhodes</a>&nbsp;- 38-0.25 Discus 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 138-7 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5990">Jessie Castellucci</a>&nbsp;- 126-9 Hammer 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 186-3 ! 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5999">Hailey Rhodes</a>&nbsp;- 102-4 Javelin 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 148-2 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 125-7 Bold indicates NCAA DII provisional mark ! indicates school record&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619838020616.jpeg" alt="Taylor Linn wins the women's pole vault at Friday's Alex Francis Classic (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Ryan Prickett)" />
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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The 17th-ranked Fort Hays State women's track and field team made quite a showing at its lone home meet of the season, posting six provisional performances, breaking two school records and winning seven events at the Alex Francis Classic on Friday (April 30). After breaking the 100m record last week in Pittsburg,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;smashed FHSU's 200m dash record this week with a time of 23.71 to place first in the race. The time was .24 seconds faster than the old record set seven years ago. The sophomore now sits in third on the NCAA Division II provisional chart in addition to topping the 100m dash list. Holman won the 100m dash again this week, posting a time of 11.58. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;broke her own school record in the hammer throw, finishing second with a career-best toss of 186-3. The sophomore now sits in 11th on the national performance chart. Haley also placed second in the discus with a heave of 138-7. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;continued her undefeated season in the high jump, clearing a provisional height of 5-7 to win for the ninth time in nine tries this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;also cleared the 5-7 bar to improve her provisional mark. Kragel placed second on a judge's decision after her personal-best outdoor leap that is just .25 inches shy of her all-time best. The final provisional mark belonged to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>, who won the javelin competition for the third time this season. The freshman placed first with a heave of 148-2 on her second toss of the day. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;took home the title in the pole vault a personal-best clearance of 11-9.75 on her third and final attempt at the height. It was 2.5 inches higher than her previous career high.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;placed second in the vault after soaring over the 11-1.75 bar. Other event winners on the track included&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>, who crossed the line first in the 400m dash with a time of 58.80.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;also won the 100m hurdles with a personal-best time of 14.77, good for 12th on the MIAA performance list.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;finished second in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.98. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;placed second and third in the sprint races, finishing just behind Holman with a time of 12.14 in the 100m dash before placing third in the 200m dash in a time of 24.99. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;was second across the line in the 1500m run in a time of 4:54.13, just .03 seconds behind her personal best. The Tigers will next compete in the MIAA Championships, slated for May 8-9 in Pittsburg, Kan. Full FHSU Results 100m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.58 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 12.14 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 12.59 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 12.63 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 12.76 200m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 23.71 ! 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 24.99 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 25.85 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 26.49 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 26.53 18th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 28.17 23rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 29.71 400m Dash 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 58.80 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5982">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.84 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 1:"05.37 800m Run 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>&nbsp;- 2:41.67 15th - Emily Stewart - 2:45.21 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 2:53.15 1500m Run 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;- 4:54.13 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5970">Brooke Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 5:02.73 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 5:11.93 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5971">Mya Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 5:23.36 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 6:01.73 100m Hurdles 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 14.77 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 14.98 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 16.59 4x400m Relay 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 4:29.64 High Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-7 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-7 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 5-5 Pole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;- 11-9.75 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 11-1.75 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5973">Cheyenne Nickelson</a>&nbsp;- 10-10 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5979">Breanna Schmitz</a>&nbsp;- 9-8 Long Jump 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5983">Paris Wolf</a>&nbsp;- 17-4 Triple Jump 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5983">Paris Wolf</a>&nbsp;- 35-8.5 Shot Put 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5999">Hailey Rhodes</a>&nbsp;- 38-0.25 Discus 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 138-7 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5990">Jessie Castellucci</a>&nbsp;- 126-9 Hammer 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 186-3 ! 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5999">Hailey Rhodes</a>&nbsp;- 102-4 Javelin 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 148-2 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 125-7 Bold indicates NCAA DII provisional mark ! indicates school record&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏃‍♀️ Women's record fall at Alex Francis Classic

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has hired Buffalo's Lance Leipold as its next football coach. 

The Jayhawks are turning over one of college football's worst programs to a longtime Division III coach with Midwestern roots. 

Leipold signed a six-year contract and takes over for Les Miles. Miles, who won a title at LSU, parted with the Jayhawks after two losing seasons amid allegations of sexual harassment dating to his time with the Tigers. 

Leipold won six Division III national titles in eight seasons before going to the Bulls, where he was 37-33 the past six years.

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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has hired Buffalo's Lance Leipold as its next football coach. The Jayhawks are turning over one of college football's worst programs to a longtime Division III coach with Midwestern roots. Leipold signed a six-year contract and takes over for Les Miles. Miles, who won a title at LSU, parted with the Jayhawks after two losing seasons amid allegations of sexual harassment dating to his time with the Tigers. Leipold won six Division III national titles in eight seasons before going to the Bulls, where he was 37-33 the past six years.

🏈 Kansas hires Buffalo's Leipold as football coach

HAYS - The Hays High girls’ soccer team ran their win streak to nine matches Thursday with a 4-0 win at TMP-Marian. 

Caroline Robben and Katie Dinkel both scored in the first half as the Indians built a 2-0 halftime lead. Madelyn Martin scored in the second half.

HHS is now 10-2 on the season. TMP-Marian dropped to 7-5.

HAYS - The Hays High girls’ soccer team ran their win streak to nine matches Thursday with a 4-0 win at TMP-Marian. Caroline Robben and Katie Dinkel both scored in the first half as the Indians built a 2-0 halftime lead. Madelyn Martin scored in the second half.HHS is now 10-2 on the season. TMP-Marian dropped to 7-5.

⚽ HHS pushes win streak to nine with shutout of Monarchs

McPHERSON – Both the Hays High boys and girls
track teams won the McPherson Invitational Thursday. The boys won seven events and the girls four.


<a href="https://www.heartlandtiming.com/results/2021/mcpherson%20varsity%20results.pdf">Meet Results</a>

Jaren Kanek brought home four gold medals to lead the HHS boys, winning the 100, 200, long jump and
he was the anchor leg of the&nbsp; winning 4x100 relay. Jordan Dale went 6’3” and won the
high jump. Bryce Salmans finished first in the javelin and Roy Moroni won the
110 high hurdles and was the lead leg in the 4x100 relay.

Re Green won three gold medals taking the long
jump and triple jump. She was also the anchor leg in the winning 4x100 relay.
Brenlynn Albers finished first in the 3200. 
 
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Hays – 142.5&nbsp; 2. McPherson – 163 &nbsp; 3. Valley Center – 125.5&nbsp; 4. Salina Central – 56.5&nbsp; 5. Salina South – 55 &nbsp; 6. Pratt – 39 &nbsp; 7. Wichita North – 26.5&nbsp; 8. Newton – 24 
 
HHS INDIVIDUAL 
High Jump&nbsp; 3. Lilian McGrath (5-01) 
 
Long Jump&nbsp; 1. Reanna Green (18-02)&nbsp; 3. Lilina McGrath (15-07.25)&nbsp; 5. Lily Biggs (15-05.50) 
 
Triple Jump&nbsp; 1. Reanna Green
(36-05.57)&nbsp; 2. Landri Dotts
(32-08.25)&nbsp; 4. Katrina Delimont
(32-04.50)&nbsp; 5. Lily Biggs (31-10) 
 
Discus&nbsp; 2. Halle Lohmeyer (101-07)&nbsp; 6. Maggi Lindenmeyer (90-10) 
 
Javelin&nbsp; 3. Maggi Lindenmeyer
(97-08)&nbsp; 5. Nia Kaiser (88-08)

Shot Put&nbsp; 6.
Jilyan Sheldon (31-02.50)

4x800 Meter Relay&nbsp; 4. 11:08.45&nbsp; (Avery Winter,
Brenlynn Albers, Claire Shippy, Bryann Kinderknecht)

100 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 4. Brooklyn Lewallen (17.13)

1600 Meter Run&nbsp;
 5. Jaycine Wastson (6:15.59) 
 
4x100 Meter Relay&nbsp; 1. 51.03&nbsp; (Kacy Dinkel, Lilian McGrath, Brooklyn
Schaffer, Reanna Green)&nbsp; 6. 56.32 &nbsp;(Morgan Shorb, Landri Dotts, Brooklyn
Lewallen, Katrina Delimont)

400 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 6. Morgan Shorb (1:08.93)

300 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 2. Brooklyn Schaffer (47.94)&nbsp; 5.
Brooklyn Lewellan (52.75)

800 Meter Run&nbsp;
 4. Avery Winter (2:44.54)&nbsp; 5.
Claire Shippy (2:49.18)

200 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 4. Reanna Green (27.83)

3200 Meter Run&nbsp;
 1. Brenlynn Albers (13:08.16)&nbsp; 3.
Brynn Kinderknecht (13:54.52)&nbsp; 5. Julia
Zadina (14:07.98) 
BOYS TEAM RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Hays – 165 &nbsp; 2. Salina Central – 108 &nbsp; 3. McPherson – 89.8&nbsp; 4. Salina South – 66.8&nbsp; 5. Valley Center – 61.3&nbsp; 6. Pratt – 40 &nbsp; 7. Wichita North – 36 &nbsp; 8. Newton – 21 &nbsp; 9. Andover Central – 14

HHS INDIVIDUAL 
High Jump&nbsp; 1. Jordan Dale (6-03)&nbsp; 6. Roy Moroni (5-07) 
 
Long Jump&nbsp; 1. Jaren Kanek (22-03.50)&nbsp; 3. Kyreese Groen (21-10)&nbsp; 4. Kyler Beckman (21-05) 
 
Triple Jump&nbsp; 3. Kyler Beckman
(41-05.50)&nbsp; 4. Jordan Dale (40-10)&nbsp; 5. Kyreese Groen (40-08)

Discus&nbsp; 2.
Grayson Walburn (135-09)&nbsp; 4. Karson
Russell (125-03)&nbsp; 5. Kaden Herreman
(123-07) 
 
Javelin&nbsp; 1. Bryce Salmans (150-03)

4x800 Meter Relay&nbsp;
 3. 9:43.44 (Ty Dempsey, Landon Viegra, Corben Avery, Matthew Dempsey)

110 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 1. Roy Moroni (16.04)&nbsp; 2. Ty Adams
(16.31)

100 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 1. Jaren Kanek (10.61)&nbsp; 5. Bryce
Salmans (11.73)&nbsp; 6. Malik Bah (11.80)

1600 Meter Run&nbsp;
 3. Leo Hernandez (4:52.11)

4x100 Meter Relay 1. 43.38&nbsp; (Roy Moroni, Logan Casper, Malik Bah, Jaren
Kanek)

300 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 6. Gavin Meyers (45.84)

800 Meter Run&nbsp;
 5. Ty Dempsey (2:17.95)

200 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 1. Jaren Kanek (22.08)

3200 Meter Run&nbsp;
 3. Elijah McCullough (11:32.39)&nbsp;
 5. Matthew Dempsey (11:35.25)

McPHERSON – Both the Hays High boys and girls
track teams won the McPherson Invitational Thursday. The boys won seven events and the girls four.
<a href="https://www.heartlandtiming.com/results/2021/mcpherson%20varsity%20results.pdf">Meet Results</a>Jaren Kanek brought home four gold medals to lead the HHS boys, winning the 100, 200, long jump and
he was the anchor leg of the&nbsp; winning 4x100 relay. Jordan Dale went 6’3” and won the
high jump. Bryce Salmans finished first in the javelin and Roy Moroni won the
110 high hurdles and was the lead leg in the 4x100 relay.Re Green won three gold medals taking the long
jump and triple jump. She was also the anchor leg in the winning 4x100 relay.
Brenlynn Albers finished first in the 3200. 
 
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Hays – 142.5&nbsp; 2. McPherson – 163 &nbsp; 3. Valley Center – 125.5&nbsp; 4. Salina Central – 56.5&nbsp; 5. Salina South – 55 &nbsp; 6. Pratt – 39 &nbsp; 7. Wichita North – 26.5&nbsp; 8. Newton – 24 
 
HHS INDIVIDUAL 
High Jump&nbsp; 3. Lilian McGrath (5-01) 
 
Long Jump&nbsp; 1. Reanna Green (18-02)&nbsp; 3. Lilina McGrath (15-07.25)&nbsp; 5. Lily Biggs (15-05.50) 
 
Triple Jump&nbsp; 1. Reanna Green
(36-05.57)&nbsp; 2. Landri Dotts
(32-08.25)&nbsp; 4. Katrina Delimont
(32-04.50)&nbsp; 5. Lily Biggs (31-10) 
 
Discus&nbsp; 2. Halle Lohmeyer (101-07)&nbsp; 6. Maggi Lindenmeyer (90-10) 
 
Javelin&nbsp; 3. Maggi Lindenmeyer
(97-08)&nbsp; 5. Nia Kaiser (88-08)Shot Put&nbsp; 6.
Jilyan Sheldon (31-02.50)4x800 Meter Relay&nbsp; 4. 11:08.45&nbsp; (Avery Winter,
Brenlynn Albers, Claire Shippy, Bryann Kinderknecht)100 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 4. Brooklyn Lewallen (17.13)1600 Meter Run&nbsp;
 5. Jaycine Wastson (6:15.59) 
 
4x100 Meter Relay&nbsp; 1. 51.03&nbsp; (Kacy Dinkel, Lilian McGrath, Brooklyn
Schaffer, Reanna Green)&nbsp; 6. 56.32 &nbsp;(Morgan Shorb, Landri Dotts, Brooklyn
Lewallen, Katrina Delimont)400 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 6. Morgan Shorb (1:08.93)300 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 2. Brooklyn Schaffer (47.94)&nbsp; 5.
Brooklyn Lewellan (52.75)800 Meter Run&nbsp;
 4. Avery Winter (2:44.54)&nbsp; 5.
Claire Shippy (2:49.18)200 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 4. Reanna Green (27.83) 
3200 Meter Run&nbsp;
 1. Brenlynn Albers (13:08.16)&nbsp; 3.
Brynn Kinderknecht (13:54.52)&nbsp; 5. Julia
Zadina (14:07.98) 
BOYS TEAM RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Hays – 165 &nbsp; 2. Salina Central – 108 &nbsp; 3. McPherson – 89.8&nbsp; 4. Salina South – 66.8&nbsp; 5. Valley Center – 61.3&nbsp; 6. Pratt – 40 &nbsp; 7. Wichita North – 36 &nbsp; 8. Newton – 21 &nbsp; 9. Andover Central – 14HHS INDIVIDUAL 
High Jump&nbsp; 1. Jordan Dale (6-03)&nbsp; 6. Roy Moroni (5-07) 
 
Long Jump&nbsp; 1. Jaren Kanek (22-03.50)&nbsp; 3. Kyreese Groen (21-10)&nbsp; 4. Kyler Beckman (21-05) 
 
Triple Jump&nbsp; 3. Kyler Beckman
(41-05.50)&nbsp; 4. Jordan Dale (40-10)&nbsp; 5. Kyreese Groen (40-08)Discus&nbsp; 2.
Grayson Walburn (135-09)&nbsp; 4. Karson
Russell (125-03)&nbsp; 5. Kaden Herreman
(123-07) 
 
Javelin&nbsp; 1. Bryce Salmans (150-03)4x800 Meter Relay&nbsp;
 3. 9:43.44 (Ty Dempsey, Landon Viegra, Corben Avery, Matthew Dempsey)110 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 1. Roy Moroni (16.04)&nbsp; 2. Ty Adams
(16.31)100 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 1. Jaren Kanek (10.61)&nbsp; 5. Bryce
Salmans (11.73)&nbsp; 6. Malik Bah (11.80)1600 Meter Run&nbsp;
 3. Leo Hernandez (4:52.11)4x100 Meter Relay 1. 43.38&nbsp; (Roy Moroni, Logan Casper, Malik Bah, Jaren
Kanek)300 Meter Hurdles&nbsp;
 6. Gavin Meyers (45.84)800 Meter Run&nbsp;
 5. Ty Dempsey (2:17.95)200 Meter Dash&nbsp;
 1. Jaren Kanek (22.08)3200 Meter Run&nbsp;
 3. Elijah McCullough (11:32.39)&nbsp;
 5. Matthew Dempsey (11:35.25)

🏃‍♂️ HHS boys and girls win McPherson Invitational

WAKEENEY - The Trego boys and the Norton girls won
the Goldsmith Relays Thursday. The Golden Eagles edged second place La Crosse
by five points to win the team title. TMP-Marian finished fourth. Plainville
finished second in the girls division, 13.5 points back of the first place Blue
Jays. TMP-Marian finished fourth.

<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/414479-trego-community-goldsmith-relays-2021/results/739364/raw#.YIvfZrVKiHs">Meet Results</a>

Wyndon Giefer won the 1600 and 3200 meter runs to
lead the Trego boys. The Golden Eagles also won the 4x400 meter relay.

Trego’s Lili Shubert won the girls pole vault.

The Plainville girls had four first place
finishes. Brady Bouchey won the 100 meter dash and was on the winning 4x100
meter relay team. Gracie Kerns won the long jump and triple jump. Brooklyn
Staab led a 1-2-3 finish for the Cardinals in the discus.

The TMP-Marian won four events led by Jace
Wentling who took both the long jump and triple jump. Carlos Tinoco won the 200
meters and Jeff Heiman the pole vault.

WAKEENEY - The Trego boys and the Norton girls won
the Goldsmith Relays Thursday. The Golden Eagles edged second place La Crosse
by five points to win the team title. TMP-Marian finished fourth. Plainville
finished second in the girls division, 13.5 points back of the first place Blue
Jays. TMP-Marian finished fourth.<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/414479-trego-community-goldsmith-relays-2021/results/739364/raw#.YIvfZrVKiHs">Meet Results</a>Wyndon Giefer won the 1600 and 3200 meter runs to
lead the Trego boys. The Golden Eagles also won the 4x400 meter relay.Trego’s Lili Shubert won the girls pole vault.The Plainville girls had four first place
finishes. Brady Bouchey won the 100 meter dash and was on the winning 4x100
meter relay team. Gracie Kerns won the long jump and triple jump. Brooklyn
Staab led a 1-2-3 finish for the Cardinals in the discus.The TMP-Marian won four events led by Jace
Wentling who took both the long jump and triple jump. Carlos Tinoco won the 200
meters and Jeff Heiman the pole vault.

🏃‍♂️ Trego boys win Goldsmith Relays, TMP boys and girls finish fourth

SALINA - The Hays High softball
team went 2-0 in Salina Thursday. The Indians beat TMP-Marian 12-2 then knocked off the
host Sacred Heart Knights 4-2. 

The Indians (8-5) broke open a one-run game with the Monarchs by scoring three in the fifth then six in the sixth. Brenna Schwien drove in three runs, Sydney
Fagan and Madyson Sennett both had two RBIs. 

The Indians were down 2-0 after
one inning against Sacred Heart, but tied it in the second, scoring twice on an error. They took the lead for good with two runs in the third on a Schwien single. 

Aubree Thomas picked up the win in
both games, allowing one earned run on the day.

The Monarchs (5-5) lost their first game with Sacred Heart 9-8. TMP led 3-0 in the first then scored five runs in the top of the sixth to build an 8-4 lead but the Knights rallied with four runs in the bottom of the
sixth to tie the game then took advantage of an error followed by a single in the seventh for the walkoff win. 

The Monarchs committed nine errors in the game which resulted in eight unearned runs.

Emilee Augustine had
three hits, two of them doubles, and drove in two runs.

SALINA - The Hays High softball
team went 2-0 in Salina Thursday. The Indians beat TMP-Marian 12-2 then knocked off the
host Sacred Heart Knights 4-2. The Indians (8-5) broke open a one-run game with the Monarchs by scoring three in the fifth then six in the sixth. Brenna Schwien drove in three runs, Sydney
Fagan and Madyson Sennett both had two RBIs. The Indians were down 2-0 after
one inning against Sacred Heart, but tied it in the second, scoring twice on an error. They took the lead for good with two runs in the third on a Schwien single. Aubree Thomas picked up the win in
both games, allowing one earned run on the day.The Monarchs (5-5) lost their first game with Sacred Heart 9-8. TMP led 3-0 in the first then scored five runs in the top of the sixth to build an 8-4 lead but the Knights rallied with four runs in the bottom of the
sixth to tie the game then took advantage of an error followed by a single in the seventh for the walkoff win. The Monarchs committed nine errors in the game which resulted in eight unearned runs.Emilee Augustine had
three hits, two of them doubles, and drove in two runs.

🥎 Indians go 2-0, Monarchs 0-2 in Salina

ABILENE - The Hays High boys tennis team finished third at Thursday's Abilene Invitational. The meet was originally scheduled for April 20th but was postponed due to weather.

Colin Clark went 2-2 and finished third in No. 1 Singles. The No. 1 Doubles team of Henry Fitzthum and Logan Daniels went 2-2 and finished third. 

Xavier Catura also went 2-2 and finished third in No. 2 Singles. The No. 2 Doubles team of Ryan Schuckman and Jack Scoby went 2-2 and finished fourth.

ABILENE - The Hays High boys tennis team finished third at Thursday's Abilene Invitational. The meet was originally scheduled for April 20th but was postponed due to weather.Colin Clark went 2-2 and finished third in No. 1 Singles. The No. 1 Doubles team of Henry Fitzthum and Logan Daniels went 2-2 and finished third. Xavier Catura also went 2-2 and finished third in No. 2 Singles. The No. 2 Doubles team of Ryan Schuckman and Jack Scoby went 2-2 and finished fourth.

🎾 Indian boys finish third in Abilene

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Football is in cornerback Pat Surtain II's blood.

His father and namesake was a Pro Bowl cornerback who played 11 seasons with Miami and Kansas City before coaching his son at American Heritage High School in Florida.

“I learned a lot from him,” the younger Surtain said Thursday night after the Denver Broncos made him a surprise selection with the ninth overall pick in the NFL draft.

“Gaining his insight and perspective on things has helped me a lot on the field," Surtain said. "His game translates a lot into my game. Learning from him and having him teach me his techniques helped shape me up for the next level.”

Asked about people saying he's already better than his dad, Surtain said, "I don’t try to be too cocky because he did his thing, and I still have to reach him. I’ve got to reach that steppingstone. This is just the start for me.”

The younger Surtain, who starred at Alabama, has already bested his father, who played at Southern Miss, in one big category: his dad was selected 44th overall in the second round by the Dolphins in 1998.

The Broncos were widely expected to pick a quarterback in the first round for just the fifth time in history, but they were able to grab the best defender on the board instead because of general manager George Paton's trade for veteran QB&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/carolina-panthers-denver-broncos-teddy-bridgewater-nfl-sports-c11b3b39ac17be3284174fcc988c0197">Teddy Bridgewater</a>&nbsp;24 hours earlier.

After sending a 2021 sixth-round pick to Carolina for Bridgewater, who will compete with incumbent Drew Lock for the starting job, Paton bypassed quarterbacks Justin Fields and Mac Jones in Round 1.

Fields went two picks later to Chicago and Jones, Surtain's teammate at Alabama, was chosen 15th overall by New England.

“We're happy with the two quarterbacks we have here,” Paton said. “Drew's been working hard every day and Teddy's going to bring some experience to the room, some leadership. So, we're really excited for both quarterbacks.

“We're always looking at every position and quarterback's another one, but we like the two we have."

Paton, the former assistant GM in Minnesota, is familiar with Bridgewater, whom the Vikings selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 draft.

The Panthers, who are paying $7 million of the $10 million Bridgewater is due in 2021, are restructuring his deal to facilitate the trade that is expected to be finalized by Saturday.

Since succeeding John Elway in January, Paton has focused on rebuilding Denver’s paper-thin secondary.

He signed cornerbacks Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby in free agency to go with Bryce Callahan and Michael Ojemudia and he re-signed safeties Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons.

“I will benefit a lot learning from those guys," said Surtain, who is the second consecutive Alabama alum selected by Denver in the first round, following wide receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jerryjeudy/status/1387942541677547522?s=20">Jerry Jeudy</a>&nbsp;at No. 15 last year.

Broncos fans may not like Denver bypassing a QB, especially after speculation they were in the middle of the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes given the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-mark-murphy-aaron-rodgers-football-green-bay-packers-b749d21a65a197a66263ea9143a865bc">reigning MVP's unhappiness</a>&nbsp;with the Packers.

Paton declined to say whether he had discussions with Green Bay about Rodgers: “You know, we're just going to focus on the draft right now and focus on Patrick Surtain and what a great player he is and we're excited to have him here.”

Paton said three or four teams wanted to trade up to No. 9 but “it would have taken a haul to pass up Patrick Surtain.”

The Broncos have foundered under center ever since Peyton Manning retired a month after winning Super Bowl 50, churning through more quarterbacks than any team in the league over the last five years.

The failures include first-round bust Paxton Lynch, trade duds Mark Sanchez and Joe Flacco and free agent flop Case Keenum.

Instead of getting a QB to catch up with the likes of the AFC West's quarterbacks, they got a cornerback who can help contain those prolific passers.

“I'm trying to be known as one of the best in the game," said Surtain, who will get the chance to do just that by facing Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and Derek Carr twice a year.

The Broncos own the 40th overall pick in Round 2 and 71st overall selection in Round 3.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Football is in cornerback Pat Surtain II's blood.His father and namesake was a Pro Bowl cornerback who played 11 seasons with Miami and Kansas City before coaching his son at American Heritage High School in Florida.“I learned a lot from him,” the younger Surtain said Thursday night after the Denver Broncos made him a surprise selection with the ninth overall pick in the NFL draft.“Gaining his insight and perspective on things has helped me a lot on the field," Surtain said. "His game translates a lot into my game. Learning from him and having him teach me his techniques helped shape me up for the next level.”Asked about people saying he's already better than his dad, Surtain said, "I don’t try to be too cocky because he did his thing, and I still have to reach him. I’ve got to reach that steppingstone. This is just the start for me.”The younger Surtain, who starred at Alabama, has already bested his father, who played at Southern Miss, in one big category: his dad was selected 44th overall in the second round by the Dolphins in 1998.The Broncos were widely expected to pick a quarterback in the first round for just the fifth time in history, but they were able to grab the best defender on the board instead because of general manager George Paton's trade for veteran QB&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/carolina-panthers-denver-broncos-teddy-bridgewater-nfl-sports-c11b3b39ac17be3284174fcc988c0197">Teddy Bridgewater</a>&nbsp;24 hours earlier.After sending a 2021 sixth-round pick to Carolina for Bridgewater, who will compete with incumbent Drew Lock for the starting job, Paton bypassed quarterbacks Justin Fields and Mac Jones in Round 1.Fields went two picks later to Chicago and Jones, Surtain's teammate at Alabama, was chosen 15th overall by New England.“We're happy with the two quarterbacks we have here,” Paton said. “Drew's been working hard every day and Teddy's going to bring some experience to the room, some leadership. So, we're really excited for both quarterbacks.“We're always looking at every position and quarterback's another one, but we like the two we have."Paton, the former assistant GM in Minnesota, is familiar with Bridgewater, whom the Vikings selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 draft.The Panthers, who are paying $7 million of the $10 million Bridgewater is due in 2021, are restructuring his deal to facilitate the trade that is expected to be finalized by Saturday.Since succeeding John Elway in January, Paton has focused on rebuilding Denver’s paper-thin secondary.He signed cornerbacks Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby in free agency to go with Bryce Callahan and Michael Ojemudia and he re-signed safeties Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons.“I will benefit a lot learning from those guys," said Surtain, who is the second consecutive Alabama alum selected by Denver in the first round, following wide receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jerryjeudy/status/1387942541677547522?s=20">Jerry Jeudy</a>&nbsp;at No. 15 last year.Broncos fans may not like Denver bypassing a QB, especially after speculation they were in the middle of the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes given the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-mark-murphy-aaron-rodgers-football-green-bay-packers-b749d21a65a197a66263ea9143a865bc">reigning MVP's unhappiness</a>&nbsp;with the Packers.Paton declined to say whether he had discussions with Green Bay about Rodgers: “You know, we're just going to focus on the draft right now and focus on Patrick Surtain and what a great player he is and we're excited to have him here.”Paton said three or four teams wanted to trade up to No. 9 but “it would have taken a haul to pass up Patrick Surtain.”The Broncos have foundered under center ever since Peyton Manning retired a month after winning Super Bowl 50, churning through more quarterbacks than any team in the league over the last five years.The failures include first-round bust Paxton Lynch, trade duds Mark Sanchez and Joe Flacco and free agent flop Case Keenum.Instead of getting a QB to catch up with the likes of the AFC West's quarterbacks, they got a cornerback who can help contain those prolific passers.“I'm trying to be known as one of the best in the game," said Surtain, who will get the chance to do just that by facing Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and Derek Carr twice a year.NEXT UPThe Broncos own the 40th overall pick in Round 2 and 71st overall selection in Round 3.

🏈 Broncos take Surtain with first round pick

Fort Hays State (9-22, 9-18 MIAA) at Emporia State (12-22, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Saturday, April 30-May 1, 2021 DH Saturday • Friday 6 p.m. • Sat 12 p.m. &amp; 3 p.m. Emporia, Kan. • Trusler Sports Complex The Fort Hays State baseball teams makes its final road trip of the regular season this weekend when the Tigers travel to face off with Emporia State Friday and Saturday (April 30-May 1). The Tigers and Hornets are slated to open the series with a single game beginning at 6 p.m. Friday before wrapping up the weekend with a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon. With just six games remaining in the regular season, the Tigers (9-22, 9-18 MIAA) enter the penultimate weekend series in ninth place in the MIAA standings. FHSU is two games back of eighth-place Northwest Missouri State, the final spot that will advance to play in the MIAA Championship Tournament. Emporia State (12-22, 8-19 MIAA) is also playing for its postseason life, entering the weekend three games out of the eighth spot. Fans are permitted in Trusler Sports Complex and are asked to wear masks and maintain social distance from other fan groups at all times. Tickets are available for $5 for adults and $3 for youth and senior citizens. The Tigers are hitting their stride down the stretch, winning seven of their last nine games and averaging just under 10 runs per game over that span (9.8 runs per game). The offense is batting .306 with an on-base percentage north of .400 and 16 home runs over the last three series, while the pitching staff sports a 5.24 ERA and an opposing batting average of .263 over that span. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6037">Hunter Parker</a>&nbsp;is 3-0 over his last three starts, striking out 21 batters across 21.1 innings and allowing an ERA of 2.35.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6028">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;has recorded three saves across five appearances during the run, striking out eight batters over 7.2 innings of relief. He has five saves on the year, third-most in the MIAA and 16th-most in Division II. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6043">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6047">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;each have four home runs over the last nine contests, with Schmidt leading the team with a .811 slugging percentage over that stretch. Fort Hays State is up to fourth in the MIAA in home runs this season, totaling 39 on the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6018">Drake Angeron</a>, the team leader in batting average at .352, is one of the toughest players in the MIAA to strike out, going down on strikes just once every 11.1 at bats. His 11 stolen bases are seventh-most in the league. The Hornets rank third in the MIAA with a team batting average of .298 while sitting in 10th with an ERA of 7.29 and 11th with a fielding percentage of .956. Brady Michel leads the team with a .400 batting average, second-best in the MIAA, with 10 doubles, four home runs, 25 RBI and 22 runs scored. Blake Carroll has legged out six triples on the year, third-most in the country. Emporia State leads 145-70 in the all-time series, including an 84-28 edge in games played in Emporia. The teams have split the last four meetings, 2-2. Looking ahead to the final week of the regular season, Fort Hays State will return to Larks Park to host Newman May 7-8. Friday night's contest will feature specials on several concession stand items.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619734485905.jpeg" alt="Hunter Parker has 21 strikeouts and 3 walks in last 3 starts (courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)" />
 <figcaption>Hunter Parker has 21 strikeouts and 3 walks in last 3 starts (courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)</figcaption>
 </figure>Fort Hays State (9-22, 9-18 MIAA) at Emporia State (12-22, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Saturday, April 30-May 1, 2021 DH Saturday • Friday 6 p.m. • Sat 12 p.m. &amp; 3 p.m. Emporia, Kan. • Trusler Sports Complex The Fort Hays State baseball teams makes its final road trip of the regular season this weekend when the Tigers travel to face off with Emporia State Friday and Saturday (April 30-May 1). The Tigers and Hornets are slated to open the series with a single game beginning at 6 p.m. Friday before wrapping up the weekend with a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon. With just six games remaining in the regular season, the Tigers (9-22, 9-18 MIAA) enter the penultimate weekend series in ninth place in the MIAA standings. FHSU is two games back of eighth-place Northwest Missouri State, the final spot that will advance to play in the MIAA Championship Tournament. Emporia State (12-22, 8-19 MIAA) is also playing for its postseason life, entering the weekend three games out of the eighth spot. Fans are permitted in Trusler Sports Complex and are asked to wear masks and maintain social distance from other fan groups at all times. Tickets are available for $5 for adults and $3 for youth and senior citizens. The Tigers are hitting their stride down the stretch, winning seven of their last nine games and averaging just under 10 runs per game over that span (9.8 runs per game). The offense is batting .306 with an on-base percentage north of .400 and 16 home runs over the last three series, while the pitching staff sports a 5.24 ERA and an opposing batting average of .263 over that span. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6037">Hunter Parker</a>&nbsp;is 3-0 over his last three starts, striking out 21 batters across 21.1 innings and allowing an ERA of 2.35.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6028">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;has recorded three saves across five appearances during the run, striking out eight batters over 7.2 innings of relief. He has five saves on the year, third-most in the MIAA and 16th-most in Division II. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6043">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6047">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;each have four home runs over the last nine contests, with Schmidt leading the team with a .811 slugging percentage over that stretch. Fort Hays State is up to fourth in the MIAA in home runs this season, totaling 39 on the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6018">Drake Angeron</a>, the team leader in batting average at .352, is one of the toughest players in the MIAA to strike out, going down on strikes just once every 11.1 at bats. His 11 stolen bases are seventh-most in the league. The Hornets rank third in the MIAA with a team batting average of .298 while sitting in 10th with an ERA of 7.29 and 11th with a fielding percentage of .956. Brady Michel leads the team with a .400 batting average, second-best in the MIAA, with 10 doubles, four home runs, 25 RBI and 22 runs scored. Blake Carroll has legged out six triples on the year, third-most in the country. Emporia State leads 145-70 in the all-time series, including an 84-28 edge in games played in Emporia. The teams have split the last four meetings, 2-2. Looking ahead to the final week of the regular season, Fort Hays State will return to Larks Park to host Newman May 7-8. Friday night's contest will feature specials on several concession stand items.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

⚾ Tigers makes postseason push in Emporia this weekend

FHSU Alex Francis Classic Friday, April 30, 2021 Hays, Kan. • FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility Field events begin at 12 p.m. Running events begin at 2 p.m. The Fort Hays State track and field teams will compete in Hays for the only time this season on Friday when the Tigers host the Alex Francis Classic at the FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility. Select field events are slated to begin at noon, with action on the track starting at 2 p.m. Fan attendance is permitted, with individuals asked to wear a face mask and maintain social distance from all other fan groups. Admission is free for all individuals. Four schools will be represented in the competition, including MIAA rivals Nebraska-Kearney and Emporia State and local NAIA foe Saint Mary. The Loper women are ranked 19th in the latest USTFCCCA NCAA Division II National Ratings, while the Spire men are listed 10th in the latest NAIA ratings. Women's National Ratings No. 17 Fort Hays State No. 19 Nebraska-Kearney No. 52 Emporia State No. 33 Saint Mary (NAIA) Men's National Ratings No. 29 Fort Hays State No. 30 Nebraska-Kearney No. 55 Emporia State No. 10 Saint Mary (NAIA) The Tiger women jumped seven spots to 17th in the latest national ratings release thanks to multiple strong performances at Pittsburg State last week. The Tigers have 13 nationally-ranked marks, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman's</a>&nbsp;leap to No. 1 on the 100m dash list with her school-record time of 11.46.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;still ranks seventh in the high jump with a season-best jump of 5-8.5 while FHSU now has a pair of true freshmen in the top 10 in the javelin throw in&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;(seventh, 154-3) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;(ninth, 151-11). The women's squad also heads into the week ranked seventh in the central region, up one spot from last week, and fourth in the conference. FHSU has three event squads ranked in the top 10 nationally, including the top-ranked high jump team, the sixth-ranked 100m hurdles squad and the sixth-ranked 400m hurdles unit. FHSU Women's Track and Field Nationally Ranked Performances Event - National Rank - Athlete - Mark 100m - 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.46 200m - 26th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 24.52 800m - 23rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2:12.71 100mH - 25th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 14.32 400mH - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.76 4x100m - 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 47.00 HJ - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-8.5 HJ - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-6 HT - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 182-8 JT - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 154-3 JT - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 151-11 HEPT - 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 4,984 HEPT - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 4,585 The men's team jumped 10 spots in the national rankings to 29th after placing three marks in the top 10 nationally last weekend. The 4x100m relay team of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5912">Malcom Gardner</a>&nbsp;combined for a time of 40.71 in Pittsburg, the ninth-fastest time in DII this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5935">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;both cleared the 16-9.5 bar in the pole vault, posting career bests and climbing into a tie for ninth in the country this season. FHSU has a total of 15 nationally ranked performances so far this season. The Tigers enter their home meet ranked third in the region, up one spot from last week, and second in the latest conference ratings. They sport four event squads that rank in the top 10 nationally, including the pole vault (third), 800m run (fifth), high jump (fifth) and javelin throw (eighth). Men's Track and Field Nationally Ranked Performances Event - National Rank - Athlete - Mark 100m - 12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.49 800m - 26th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.64 800m - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5918">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;- 1:52.06 4x100m - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5912">Malcom Gardner</a>&nbsp;- 40.71 4x400m - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 3:14.24 HJ - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5914">Blayne Godshall</a>&nbsp;- 6-8.75 HJ - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5953">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;- 6-8.75 PV - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.5 PV - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5935">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.5 PV - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.25 LJ - 33rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 23-7.25 DT - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5922">Kolgan Ohl</a>&nbsp;- 164-6 JT - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5909">David Enns</a>&nbsp;- 202-1 DEC - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 6,738 DEC - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 6,256 This is the final tune-up event for the Tigers before they head to the MIAA Championships next weekend (May 8-9) in Pittsburg, Kan.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619723931397.jpeg" alt="Ryan Stanley (Courtesy FHSU Athletic, Kelly Meyer)" />
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 </figure>FHSU Alex Francis Classic Friday, April 30, 2021 Hays, Kan. • FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility Field events begin at 12 p.m. Running events begin at 2 p.m. The Fort Hays State track and field teams will compete in Hays for the only time this season on Friday when the Tigers host the Alex Francis Classic at the FHSU Track &amp; Field Facility. Select field events are slated to begin at noon, with action on the track starting at 2 p.m. Fan attendance is permitted, with individuals asked to wear a face mask and maintain social distance from all other fan groups. Admission is free for all individuals. Four schools will be represented in the competition, including MIAA rivals Nebraska-Kearney and Emporia State and local NAIA foe Saint Mary. The Loper women are ranked 19th in the latest USTFCCCA NCAA Division II National Ratings, while the Spire men are listed 10th in the latest NAIA ratings. Women's National Ratings No. 17 Fort Hays State No. 19 Nebraska-Kearney No. 52 Emporia State No. 33 Saint Mary (NAIA) Men's National Ratings No. 29 Fort Hays State No. 30 Nebraska-Kearney No. 55 Emporia State No. 10 Saint Mary (NAIA) The Tiger women jumped seven spots to 17th in the latest national ratings release thanks to multiple strong performances at Pittsburg State last week. The Tigers have 13 nationally-ranked marks, including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman's</a>&nbsp;leap to No. 1 on the 100m dash list with her school-record time of 11.46.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;still ranks seventh in the high jump with a season-best jump of 5-8.5 while FHSU now has a pair of true freshmen in the top 10 in the javelin throw in&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;(seventh, 154-3) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;(ninth, 151-11). The women's squad also heads into the week ranked seventh in the central region, up one spot from last week, and fourth in the conference. FHSU has three event squads ranked in the top 10 nationally, including the top-ranked high jump team, the sixth-ranked 100m hurdles squad and the sixth-ranked 400m hurdles unit. FHSU Women's Track and Field Nationally Ranked Performances Event - National Rank - Athlete - Mark 100m - 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 11.46 200m - 26th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 24.52 800m - 23rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2:12.71 100mH - 25th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 14.32 400mH - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.76 4x100m - 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 47.00 HJ - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-8.5 HJ - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5967">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;- 5-6 HT - 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5964">Laurel Haley</a>&nbsp;- 182-8 JT - 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5987">Rhyann Brown</a>&nbsp;- 154-3 JT - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5986">Addie Berens</a>&nbsp;- 151-11 HEPT - 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 4,984 HEPT - 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 4,585 The men's team jumped 10 spots in the national rankings to 29th after placing three marks in the top 10 nationally last weekend. The 4x100m relay team of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5912">Malcom Gardner</a>&nbsp;combined for a time of 40.71 in Pittsburg, the ninth-fastest time in DII this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5935">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;both cleared the 16-9.5 bar in the pole vault, posting career bests and climbing into a tie for ninth in the country this season. FHSU has a total of 15 nationally ranked performances so far this season. The Tigers enter their home meet ranked third in the region, up one spot from last week, and second in the latest conference ratings. They sport four event squads that rank in the top 10 nationally, including the pole vault (third), 800m run (fifth), high jump (fifth) and javelin throw (eighth). Men's Track and Field Nationally Ranked Performances Event - National Rank - Athlete - Mark 100m - 12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 10.49 800m - 26th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:51.64 800m - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5918">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;- 1:52.06 4x100m - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5912">Malcom Gardner</a>&nbsp;- 40.71 4x400m - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 3:14.24 HJ - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5914">Blayne Godshall</a>&nbsp;- 6-8.75 HJ - 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5953">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;- 6-8.75 PV - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.5 PV - 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5935">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.5 PV - 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.25 LJ - 33rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 23-7.25 DT - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5922">Kolgan Ohl</a>&nbsp;- 164-6 JT - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5909">David Enns</a>&nbsp;- 202-1 DEC - 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 6,738 DEC - 34th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 6,256 This is the final tune-up event for the Tigers before they head to the MIAA Championships next weekend (May 8-9) in Pittsburg, Kan.FHSU Athletics

🏃‍♂️ FHSU hosts Alex Francis Classic on Friday

Fort Hays State Softball enters the final week of regular season play in position to potentially host an opening round three-game series in the MIAA Tournament next week. The Tigers sit alone in fourth place in the MIAA standings with four games to play. The top four seeds for the eight-team MIAA Tournament will host in the opening round of the tournament. FHSU heads on the road to play Newman and Central Oklahoma this week. The Tigers will play at Newman on Friday with a doubleheader starting at 2 pm. On Saturday, FHSU will be at Central Oklahoma for a doubleheader starting at 12 pm. Newman enters the final week out of contention for the MIAA Tournament, currently 13th&nbsp;in the MIAA standings at 4-18. Central Oklahoma enters the final weekend of play leading the MIAA at 18-4. The Bronchos will face Nebraska-Kearney on Friday before taking on the Tigers. FHSU enters the weekend 15-7 in MIAA play. The Tigers are among a tight seven-team race for the top four spots in the MIAA standings. Central Missouri is only one game back of Central Oklahoma at 17-5, currently alone in second place. Missouri Southern has jumped up to third in the standings, now 15-6-1. Since MSSU tied with Northeastern State earlier this year due to weather, FHSU (15-7) will need to finish one game better than MSSU this weekend to leap them in the standings. Breathing down the neck of the Tigers for the fourth and final spot to host in the opening round are Rogers State and Missouri Western, both at 14-8 in the MIAA. Washburn is still alive for a top-four spot at 11-9, but has three doubleheaders ahead scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Monday. All seven teams own 22 or more wins overall on the season. The Tigers are mathematically still alive for the MIAA regular season title. Pending results of games Friday, the Tigers will know if they can mathematically catch Central Oklahoma going into their doubleheader with each other on Saturday. All teams among the top seven except Central Missouri will be in action on Friday. One thing for certain is the Tigers will snap their string of missing the last three MIAA postseason tournaments, mathematically locked for one of the top eight spots. There was no MIAA Tournament in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time the Tigers appeared in the tournament was 2016. Every player on the current FHSU roster will be making their first MIAA Tournament appearance. Tiger Notes -Fort Hays State owns the second-best team ERA in the MIAA at 2.37. -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5893">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;ranks second in the MIAA in ERA (1.95) and strikeouts (113). She leads the MIAA in strikeouts looking (42). She is fourth in the MIAA in innings pitched (118.1) and complete games (14). -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5887">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;ranks third in the MIAA in innings pitched (129.1) and complete games (16), seventh in strikeouts (85), and 10th&nbsp;in ERA (2.65). -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5883">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;enters the final week of play as the team leader in home runs (5) and extra-base hits (13). She is tied with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5884">Sara Breckbill</a>&nbsp;for the team lead in RBIs with 22. -Breckbill leads the team in batting average (.342) and doubles (9). Both Breckbill and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5894">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;have on-base percentages north of .400 for the season. -The Tigers are 7-4 so far this season in games decided by one run. -FHSU is 15-1 this season when scoring at least four runs in a game. Newman Notes -The Jets are 4-6 in MIAA games at home this season. The Jets took a game on their home field in doubleheaders against first-place Central Oklahoma and third-place Missouri Southern earlier this season. -The Jets average 3.7 runs per game in MIAA play. Newman has scored 2 or less in 11 of its 22 conference games, but scored 7 or more in six conference games. The Jets have scored 3 or more in six of their 10 conference games at home. -All four of Newman's pitchers own an ERA above 6.50. The Jets allow an average of 7.37 earned runs per game for the season and 7.66 per game in MIAA play. -Fort Hays State has dominated the all-time series with Newman 26-7, but it looks to snap recent struggles against Newman in Wichita. The Jets have won six of the last eight meetings with the Tigers on their home field and five of those six wins have been in walk-off fashion by one run. Three of the walk-offs happened in the seventh inning, while two were in eight-inning contests. In all 6 of those wins, Newman plated what proved to be the winning runs in their final inning at bat. Central Oklahoma Notes -The Bronchos are 16-0 on their home field so far this season. They are 8-0 in MIAA play at home, but three of those eight wins have been by just one run. UCO won all three of those one-run games in walk-off fashion. -UCO has not been swept in an MIAA doubleheader this season. All four of its losses in conference play have been on the road, occurring in splits with Rogers State, Newman, Missouri Western, and Emporia State. -The Bronchos currently own a No. 13 ranking in the NFCA Top 25 Poll. -The Bronchos were ranked No. 2 in the nation the last time they met FHSU, occurring in a doubleheader during the 2019 season in Hays. The Tigers won the second game of that twin bill in walk-off fashion on an RBI single by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5884">Sara Breckbill</a>&nbsp;in the 8th&nbsp;inning. -The Tigers look to snap a five-game losing skid to the Bronchos in Edmond. FHSU's last win at UCO occurred in 2014. -The Bronchos are all about putting the ball in play on both offense and defense. At the plate, the Bronchos strike out an average of only 3.3 times per game, but their pitching staff only averages 3.4 strikeouts per game. Corinna Rivas, who leads the Bronchos in innings pitched (109.2), averages just 2.7 strikeouts per seven innings. The Bronchos lead the MIAA in fielding percentage (.980), committing only 21 errors in 38 games this season. UCO has a team ERA of 2.65, which is fifth-best in the MIAA.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619723622500.jpeg" alt="Jessica Espinoza is fourth on the Tigers in batting average. (courtesy FHSU Athletics, Seth Kincaid)" />
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 </figure>Fort Hays State Softball enters the final week of regular season play in position to potentially host an opening round three-game series in the MIAA Tournament next week. The Tigers sit alone in fourth place in the MIAA standings with four games to play. The top four seeds for the eight-team MIAA Tournament will host in the opening round of the tournament. FHSU heads on the road to play Newman and Central Oklahoma this week. The Tigers will play at Newman on Friday with a doubleheader starting at 2 pm. On Saturday, FHSU will be at Central Oklahoma for a doubleheader starting at 12 pm. Newman enters the final week out of contention for the MIAA Tournament, currently 13th&nbsp;in the MIAA standings at 4-18. Central Oklahoma enters the final weekend of play leading the MIAA at 18-4. The Bronchos will face Nebraska-Kearney on Friday before taking on the Tigers. FHSU enters the weekend 15-7 in MIAA play. The Tigers are among a tight seven-team race for the top four spots in the MIAA standings. Central Missouri is only one game back of Central Oklahoma at 17-5, currently alone in second place. Missouri Southern has jumped up to third in the standings, now 15-6-1. Since MSSU tied with Northeastern State earlier this year due to weather, FHSU (15-7) will need to finish one game better than MSSU this weekend to leap them in the standings. Breathing down the neck of the Tigers for the fourth and final spot to host in the opening round are Rogers State and Missouri Western, both at 14-8 in the MIAA. Washburn is still alive for a top-four spot at 11-9, but has three doubleheaders ahead scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Monday. All seven teams own 22 or more wins overall on the season. The Tigers are mathematically still alive for the MIAA regular season title. Pending results of games Friday, the Tigers will know if they can mathematically catch Central Oklahoma going into their doubleheader with each other on Saturday. All teams among the top seven except Central Missouri will be in action on Friday. One thing for certain is the Tigers will snap their string of missing the last three MIAA postseason tournaments, mathematically locked for one of the top eight spots. There was no MIAA Tournament in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time the Tigers appeared in the tournament was 2016. Every player on the current FHSU roster will be making their first MIAA Tournament appearance. Tiger Notes -Fort Hays State owns the second-best team ERA in the MIAA at 2.37. -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5893">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;ranks second in the MIAA in ERA (1.95) and strikeouts (113). She leads the MIAA in strikeouts looking (42). She is fourth in the MIAA in innings pitched (118.1) and complete games (14). -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5887">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;ranks third in the MIAA in innings pitched (129.1) and complete games (16), seventh in strikeouts (85), and 10th&nbsp;in ERA (2.65). -<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5883">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;enters the final week of play as the team leader in home runs (5) and extra-base hits (13). She is tied with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5884">Sara Breckbill</a>&nbsp;for the team lead in RBIs with 22. -Breckbill leads the team in batting average (.342) and doubles (9). Both Breckbill and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5894">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;have on-base percentages north of .400 for the season. -The Tigers are 7-4 so far this season in games decided by one run. -FHSU is 15-1 this season when scoring at least four runs in a game. Newman Notes -The Jets are 4-6 in MIAA games at home this season. The Jets took a game on their home field in doubleheaders against first-place Central Oklahoma and third-place Missouri Southern earlier this season. -The Jets average 3.7 runs per game in MIAA play. Newman has scored 2 or less in 11 of its 22 conference games, but scored 7 or more in six conference games. The Jets have scored 3 or more in six of their 10 conference games at home. -All four of Newman's pitchers own an ERA above 6.50. The Jets allow an average of 7.37 earned runs per game for the season and 7.66 per game in MIAA play. -Fort Hays State has dominated the all-time series with Newman 26-7, but it looks to snap recent struggles against Newman in Wichita. The Jets have won six of the last eight meetings with the Tigers on their home field and five of those six wins have been in walk-off fashion by one run. Three of the walk-offs happened in the seventh inning, while two were in eight-inning contests. In all 6 of those wins, Newman plated what proved to be the winning runs in their final inning at bat. Central Oklahoma Notes -The Bronchos are 16-0 on their home field so far this season. They are 8-0 in MIAA play at home, but three of those eight wins have been by just one run. UCO won all three of those one-run games in walk-off fashion. -UCO has not been swept in an MIAA doubleheader this season. All four of its losses in conference play have been on the road, occurring in splits with Rogers State, Newman, Missouri Western, and Emporia State. -The Bronchos currently own a No. 13 ranking in the NFCA Top 25 Poll. -The Bronchos were ranked No. 2 in the nation the last time they met FHSU, occurring in a doubleheader during the 2019 season in Hays. The Tigers won the second game of that twin bill in walk-off fashion on an RBI single by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5884">Sara Breckbill</a>&nbsp;in the 8th&nbsp;inning. -The Tigers look to snap a five-game losing skid to the Bronchos in Edmond. FHSU's last win at UCO occurred in 2014. -The Bronchos are all about putting the ball in play on both offense and defense. At the plate, the Bronchos strike out an average of only 3.3 times per game, but their pitching staff only averages 3.4 strikeouts per game. Corinna Rivas, who leads the Bronchos in innings pitched (109.2), averages just 2.7 strikeouts per seven innings. The Bronchos lead the MIAA in fielding percentage (.980), committing only 21 errors in 38 games this season. UCO has a team ERA of 2.65, which is fifth-best in the MIAA.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🥎 Tigers eye hosting opening-round of MIAA Tourney in final week

After months of working with state government, education and health leaders, schools in all 50 states have been given the go-ahead to resume high school sports at some level of competition. Schools in the District of Columbia were the last to receive the green light on April 1. This is great news and signals that a return to normalcy may be on the horizon by the time schools begin sports and activities this fall.

Unfortunately, there is an ever-increasing issue that could put a kink in the return-to-play plans across the country – a shortage of officials, as in referees and umpires, that borders on catastrophic in some sports and in some parts of the nation.

The shortage of officials in high school – and middle school – sports has been a growing concern for several years; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has moved the issue to heightened levels.

In some cases, schools that have waited months and months to “play ball” have had to cancel games or reschedule games. There are so many contests occurring, with some states currently playing football and other sports they were unable to offer last fall, coupled with regular spring sports now underway, there simply are not enough people to officiate all scheduled games.

According to the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), registration of officials across the country is down about 30 percent this year. In Oregon, the number of football referees has dropped 34 percent compared to last year, and volleyball is down 45 percent. In a football officials association in California, nearly two-thirds of its members opted out of officiating this year.

Tennessee and Georgia have reported declines in baseball umpires. In one county in Georgia, one middle school had to cancel its baseball season due to a lack of umpires.

In some cases, the number of available officials has declined due to health-related reasons – people opting out this year because of the pandemic. As vaccinations increase and the optics improve, many of these individuals hopefully will return.

For other officials, however, the pandemic was a secondary concern compared to the verbal abuse they receive from fans – mostly parents. It is particularly hard for rookie officials to overcome the verbal shots they hear from parents. In an article in the Salt Lake City Deseret News, Jeff Cluff, assistant director in charge of officials for the UHSAA, had the following to say about unruly fans in his state:

“Parents are out of control . . . Because of the club and super-league culture, they think these games mean everything; we don’t look at it that way in high school. Kids are learning, the officials are learning, the coaches are learning. We have lots of people who are interested in officiating. If we could keep these officials, we’d be fine.”

Schools across the country need two things: 1) more individuals to consider officiating high school sports and 2) an improvement in fan behavior so that officials don’t have to deal with verbal abuse and can feel good about continuing to officiate. Despite the fun and rewards that come with officiating high school sports, no one wants to continue if they are continually berated by fans.

The NFHS has been actively recruiting officials for four years through its #BecomeAnOfficial campaign. More than 50,000 individuals have expressed interest in officiating during this time. However, more individuals are desperately needed to keep the games going for the millions of students in middle school and high school sports. Anyone can sign up today at www.highschoolofficials.com.

Equally important, let’s do all we can to keep the men and women who are currently giving of their time to officiate middle school and high school sports. The next time you think about yelling at the referee during a high school contest, DON’T!

There is hope on the horizon that the pandemic will not keep kids off the playing fields and courts much longer. Let’s make sure boorish behavior doesn’t keep officials off the same fields and courts.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619638400863.jpeg" alt="Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana." />
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 </figure>After months of working with state government, education and health leaders, schools in all 50 states have been given the go-ahead to resume high school sports at some level of competition. Schools in the District of Columbia were the last to receive the green light on April 1. This is great news and signals that a return to normalcy may be on the horizon by the time schools begin sports and activities this fall.Unfortunately, there is an ever-increasing issue that could put a kink in the return-to-play plans across the country – a shortage of officials, as in referees and umpires, that borders on catastrophic in some sports and in some parts of the nation.The shortage of officials in high school – and middle school – sports has been a growing concern for several years; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has moved the issue to heightened levels.In some cases, schools that have waited months and months to “play ball” have had to cancel games or reschedule games. There are so many contests occurring, with some states currently playing football and other sports they were unable to offer last fall, coupled with regular spring sports now underway, there simply are not enough people to officiate all scheduled games.According to the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), registration of officials across the country is down about 30 percent this year. In Oregon, the number of football referees has dropped 34 percent compared to last year, and volleyball is down 45 percent. In a football officials association in California, nearly two-thirds of its members opted out of officiating this year.Tennessee and Georgia have reported declines in baseball umpires. In one county in Georgia, one middle school had to cancel its baseball season due to a lack of umpires.In some cases, the number of available officials has declined due to health-related reasons – people opting out this year because of the pandemic. As vaccinations increase and the optics improve, many of these individuals hopefully will return.For other officials, however, the pandemic was a secondary concern compared to the verbal abuse they receive from fans – mostly parents. It is particularly hard for rookie officials to overcome the verbal shots they hear from parents. In an article in the Salt Lake City Deseret News, Jeff Cluff, assistant director in charge of officials for the UHSAA, had the following to say about unruly fans in his state:“Parents are out of control . . . Because of the club and super-league culture, they think these games mean everything; we don’t look at it that way in high school. Kids are learning, the officials are learning, the coaches are learning. We have lots of people who are interested in officiating. If we could keep these officials, we’d be fine.”Schools across the country need two things: 1) more individuals to consider officiating high school sports and 2) an improvement in fan behavior so that officials don’t have to deal with verbal abuse and can feel good about continuing to officiate. Despite the fun and rewards that come with officiating high school sports, no one wants to continue if they are continually berated by fans.The NFHS has been actively recruiting officials for four years through its #BecomeAnOfficial campaign. More than 50,000 individuals have expressed interest in officiating during this time. However, more individuals are desperately needed to keep the games going for the millions of students in middle school and high school sports. Anyone can sign up today at www.highschoolofficials.com.Equally important, let’s do all we can to keep the men and women who are currently giving of their time to officiate middle school and high school sports. The next time you think about yelling at the referee during a high school contest, DON’T!There is hope on the horizon that the pandemic will not keep kids off the playing fields and courts much longer. Let’s make sure boorish behavior doesn’t keep officials off the same fields and courts.

More officials, better fan behavior needed in high school sports

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 on Wednesday night and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 15-8.

Soler’s doubles sparked three-run rallies in the first and sixth innings, the latter stretching the lead to 9-5. He came into the game hitting .186 with eight RBI.

“I’m trying to do this every day, as long as I’m up to bat,” Soler said. “Today I hit a couple of balls hard the other way and they fell in. Today was a good day.”

Kansas City won for the sixth time in seven games.

Salvador Pérez also had three of Kansas City’s 12 hits. Hunter Dozier hit a two-run triple and Andrew Benintendi added a two-run double.

Dozier was hitting .129 prior to Wednesday and Benintendi’s batting average was .227.

“The top of the order has been carrying us at times and the bottom third did a nice job early on (in the season),” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “It was the middle third that really came through this time. We saw it coming and Soler, Benintendi and Dozier all put together good at-bats.”

Erik Gonzalez and Jacob Stallings hit back-to-back home runs for the Pirates, who had won three in a row.

Staked to a 6-0 lead, Kansas City starter Mike Minor lasted just 4⅓ innings and gave up five runs — four earned — six hits and three walks.

“Pretty short, not great,” Minor said of his outing. “We got the early lead, the offense did its job, the defense was making plays behind me and I couldn’t do anything for them.”

Kyle Zimmer (2-0) got the last two outs of the fifth, and Josh Staumont retired four straight batters for his third save.

Mitch Keller (1-3) walked five in 2⅓ innings, allowed four runs and needed 83 pitches to get seven outs. Keller has 13 walks in 18⅔ innings over five starts.

“He didn’t execute his pitches and they continued to extend at-bats and he wasn’t in the zone enough,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “He’s working hard between starts and it’s not paying off the way he’d like. I think there’s some frustration there and you’re seeing it.”

Keller declined to speak with the media following the game.

After Soler doubled in the game’s first run, Dozier hit a two-run triple to the 410-foot mark in left-center field.

A bases-loaded walk to Michael A. Taylor in the third inning and consecutive RBI singles by Pérez and Soler in the fourth extended the lead to 6-0.

Gonzalez hit a 453-foot shot to the bleachers in left-center. Stallings caught a break when the ball popped out of Taylor’s glove when the center fielder banged into the top of the fence while trying to make a catch.

Todd Frazier’s first hit with the Pirates, a two-run double in the fifth, cut the gap to 6-5. The two-time All-Star had been 0 for 14 since being called up from the alternate training site last week.

“It was kind of a kick in the stomach to give back five runs, but it was also a testament to our team’s character that we were able to answer right back with three runs,” Matheny said.

Pirates: The team has no timetable yet for when 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (left wrist stain) might resume swinging. … RHP Michael Feliz (cracked right middle fingernail) threw his first bullpen Wednesday since being injured. … RHP Chad Kuhl (right shoulder discomfort) has started playing catch.

Royals: RHP Brady Singer (1-2, 2.95 ERA) faces RHP Michael Pineda (1-1, 2.42) on Friday in Minnesota. Singer notched his first win of the season in his last start, holding Detroit to one run in seven innings.

Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (2-1, 2.01) opposing St. Louis RHP John Gant (1-2, 2.25) on Friday. Brubaker had a tough-luck loss his last time out against the Twins when he allowed two runs in seven innings.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 on Wednesday night and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 15-8.Soler’s doubles sparked three-run rallies in the first and sixth innings, the latter stretching the lead to 9-5. He came into the game hitting .186 with eight RBI.“I’m trying to do this every day, as long as I’m up to bat,” Soler said. “Today I hit a couple of balls hard the other way and they fell in. Today was a good day.”Kansas City won for the sixth time in seven games.Salvador Pérez also had three of Kansas City’s 12 hits. Hunter Dozier hit a two-run triple and Andrew Benintendi added a two-run double.Dozier was hitting .129 prior to Wednesday and Benintendi’s batting average was .227.“The top of the order has been carrying us at times and the bottom third did a nice job early on (in the season),” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “It was the middle third that really came through this time. We saw it coming and Soler, Benintendi and Dozier all put together good at-bats.”Erik Gonzalez and Jacob Stallings hit back-to-back home runs for the Pirates, who had won three in a row.Staked to a 6-0 lead, Kansas City starter Mike Minor lasted just 4⅓ innings and gave up five runs — four earned — six hits and three walks.“Pretty short, not great,” Minor said of his outing. “We got the early lead, the offense did its job, the defense was making plays behind me and I couldn’t do anything for them.”Kyle Zimmer (2-0) got the last two outs of the fifth, and Josh Staumont retired four straight batters for his third save.Mitch Keller (1-3) walked five in 2⅓ innings, allowed four runs and needed 83 pitches to get seven outs. Keller has 13 walks in 18⅔ innings over five starts.“He didn’t execute his pitches and they continued to extend at-bats and he wasn’t in the zone enough,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “He’s working hard between starts and it’s not paying off the way he’d like. I think there’s some frustration there and you’re seeing it.”Keller declined to speak with the media following the game.After Soler doubled in the game’s first run, Dozier hit a two-run triple to the 410-foot mark in left-center field.A bases-loaded walk to Michael A. Taylor in the third inning and consecutive RBI singles by Pérez and Soler in the fourth extended the lead to 6-0.Gonzalez hit a 453-foot shot to the bleachers in left-center. Stallings caught a break when the ball popped out of Taylor’s glove when the center fielder banged into the top of the fence while trying to make a catch.Todd Frazier’s first hit with the Pirates, a two-run double in the fifth, cut the gap to 6-5. The two-time All-Star had been 0 for 14 since being called up from the alternate training site last week.“It was kind of a kick in the stomach to give back five runs, but it was also a testament to our team’s character that we were able to answer right back with three runs,” Matheny said.TRAINER'S ROOMPirates: The team has no timetable yet for when 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (left wrist stain) might resume swinging. … RHP Michael Feliz (cracked right middle fingernail) threw his first bullpen Wednesday since being injured. … RHP Chad Kuhl (right shoulder discomfort) has started playing catch.UP NEXTRoyals: RHP Brady Singer (1-2, 2.95 ERA) faces RHP Michael Pineda (1-1, 2.42) on Friday in Minnesota. Singer notched his first win of the season in his last start, holding Detroit to one run in seven innings.Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (2-1, 2.01) opposing St. Louis RHP John Gant (1-2, 2.25) on Friday. Brubaker had a tough-luck loss his last time out against the Twins when he allowed two runs in seven innings.

Soler's three hits, three RBI lead Royals over Pirates

For a second week in-a-row former Hays High Indian Palmer Hutchison was named to JCCC's baseball player of the week.

The Kansas City Kansas Community College freshman third baseman hit .571 (12-for-21) this past week with 11 RBI, 3 home runs, a double and a triple.

Hutchison shared this week's honor with Jackson Galloway for Johnson County Community College.

For a second week in-a-row former Hays High Indian Palmer Hutchison was named to JCCC's baseball player of the week.The Kansas City Kansas Community College freshman third baseman hit .571 (12-for-21) this past week with 11 RBI, 3 home runs, a double and a triple.Hutchison shared this week's honor with Jackson Galloway for Johnson County Community College.

⚾ Hutchison named KJCCC Player of the Week

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has announced the participants for the annual KBCA All-Star Game which will returning on June 19, 2021 at Mabee Arena on the Kansas Wesleyan University campus in Salina.

TMP-Marian's Jackson Schulte and Trego Lili Shubert along with St. John's-Tipton's&nbsp;Lauryn Dubbert will be participating.&nbsp;

The KBCA also released their postseason award winners.

Mr. Kansas Basketball: Sterling Chapman, Campus Miss Kansas Basketball: Kylee Scheer, Cheney&nbsp;&nbsp; Boys Coach of the Year: Greg Raleigh, Hesston&nbsp;&nbsp; Girls Coach of the Year: Jesse Nelson, Olpe&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boys All-Star Blue Team&nbsp;
 Zeke Mayo, Lawrence (6A)&nbsp; Jack
Chapman, Blue Valley Northwest (6A)&nbsp;
 Alston Mason, Blue Valley Northwest (6A)&nbsp;
 Travion Alexander, Topeka West (5A)&nbsp;
 Marque Wilkerson, Topeka West (5A)&nbsp;
 Jacob Hanna, Maize (5A)&nbsp; Brendan
Parker, Augusta (4A)&nbsp; Max Alexander,
Buhler (4A)&nbsp; Jackson Schulte, TMP-Marian
(3A)&nbsp; Hunter Davis, Lakin (3A)&nbsp; Eli Wiseman, Belle Plaine (2A)&nbsp; Devin Loudermilk, West Elk (2A)&nbsp; Jayden Garrison, Little River (1A)&nbsp; Josh Meigs, Altoona-Midway (1A)

Boys All-Star White Team&nbsp;
 Sterling Chapman, Campus (6A)&nbsp;
 Stevie Strong, Campus (6A)&nbsp; Andrew
Orr, Blue Valley North (6A)&nbsp; Alex
Littlejohn, Bishop Carroll (5A)&nbsp; Javon
Grant, Pittsburg (5A)&nbsp; Jack Johnson,
Andover (5A)&nbsp; Trey Abasolo, Mulvane
(4A)&nbsp; Kale Purcell, Holton (4A)&nbsp; Dawson Zenger, Rock Creek (3A)&nbsp; Drew Nicholson, Hoisington (3A)&nbsp; Lucas Hammeke, Hutch Trinity (2A)&nbsp; Chase Wiebe, Berean Academy (2A)&nbsp; Jordan Barnhard, Olpe (1A)&nbsp; Cooper Wolf, South Haven (1A)

Girls All-Star Blue Team&nbsp;
 Paige Craft, Blue Valley North (6A)&nbsp;
 Natalie Payne, Shawnee Mission North (6A)&nbsp; Shannon Clarke, Lawrence Free State (6A)&nbsp; Madison Skelton, St. Thomas Aquinas (5A)&nbsp; Evelyn Vazquez, KC Piper (5A)&nbsp; Katelynn Ostrinic, De Soto (5A)&nbsp; Kimalee Cook, Circle (4A)&nbsp; Madilyn Melton, Louisburg (4A)&nbsp; Amiah Simmins, Osawatomie (3A)&nbsp; Melinna Schumann, Sabetha (3A)&nbsp; Carrie Roe, Herington (2A)&nbsp; Lili Shubert, Trego (2A)&nbsp; Macy Smith, Olpe (1A)&nbsp; Lauryn Dubbert, St. John’s-Tipton (1A)

Girls All-Star White Team&nbsp;
 Kisa Unruh, Dodge City (6A)&nbsp;
 Kennedy Taylor, Shawnee Mission Northwest (6A)&nbsp; Laniah Randle, Wichita Heights (6A)&nbsp; Kennedy Nicholson, Eisenhower (5A)&nbsp; Sydney Holmes, Maize (5A)&nbsp; Allisyn Frank, Spring Hill (5A)&nbsp; Grace Pyle, McPherson (4A)&nbsp; Kori Babcock, Chanute (4A)&nbsp; Karenna Gerber, Halstead (3A)&nbsp; Kylee Scheer, Cheney (3A)&nbsp; Haley Hughes, Hutch Trinity (2A)&nbsp; Alli Peutz, Garden Plain (2A)&nbsp; Catherina Bowman, Bucklin (1A)&nbsp; Morgan Meyers, Cunningham (1A)&nbsp;

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has announced the participants for the annual KBCA All-Star Game which will returning on June 19, 2021 at Mabee Arena on the Kansas Wesleyan University campus in Salina.TMP-Marian's Jackson Schulte and Trego Lili Shubert along with St. John's-Tipton's&nbsp;Lauryn Dubbert will be participating.&nbsp;The KBCA also released their postseason award winners.Mr. Kansas Basketball: Sterling Chapman, Campus Miss Kansas Basketball: Kylee Scheer, Cheney&nbsp;&nbsp; Boys Coach of the Year: Greg Raleigh, Hesston&nbsp;&nbsp; Girls Coach of the Year: Jesse Nelson, Olpe&nbsp;&nbsp; Boys All-Star Blue Team&nbsp;
 Zeke Mayo, Lawrence (6A)&nbsp; Jack
Chapman, Blue Valley Northwest (6A)&nbsp;
 Alston Mason, Blue Valley Northwest (6A)&nbsp;
 Travion Alexander, Topeka West (5A)&nbsp;
 Marque Wilkerson, Topeka West (5A)&nbsp;
 Jacob Hanna, Maize (5A)&nbsp; Brendan
Parker, Augusta (4A)&nbsp; Max Alexander,
Buhler (4A)&nbsp; Jackson Schulte, TMP-Marian
(3A)&nbsp; Hunter Davis, Lakin (3A)&nbsp; Eli Wiseman, Belle Plaine (2A)&nbsp; Devin Loudermilk, West Elk (2A)&nbsp; Jayden Garrison, Little River (1A)&nbsp; Josh Meigs, Altoona-Midway (1A)Boys All-Star White Team&nbsp;
 Sterling Chapman, Campus (6A)&nbsp;
 Stevie Strong, Campus (6A)&nbsp; Andrew
Orr, Blue Valley North (6A)&nbsp; Alex
Littlejohn, Bishop Carroll (5A)&nbsp; Javon
Grant, Pittsburg (5A)&nbsp; Jack Johnson,
Andover (5A)&nbsp; Trey Abasolo, Mulvane
(4A)&nbsp; Kale Purcell, Holton (4A)&nbsp; Dawson Zenger, Rock Creek (3A)&nbsp; Drew Nicholson, Hoisington (3A)&nbsp; Lucas Hammeke, Hutch Trinity (2A)&nbsp; Chase Wiebe, Berean Academy (2A)&nbsp; Jordan Barnhard, Olpe (1A)&nbsp; Cooper Wolf, South Haven (1A)Girls All-Star Blue Team&nbsp;
 Paige Craft, Blue Valley North (6A)&nbsp;
 Natalie Payne, Shawnee Mission North (6A)&nbsp; Shannon Clarke, Lawrence Free State (6A)&nbsp; Madison Skelton, St. Thomas Aquinas (5A)&nbsp; Evelyn Vazquez, KC Piper (5A)&nbsp; Katelynn Ostrinic, De Soto (5A)&nbsp; Kimalee Cook, Circle (4A)&nbsp; Madilyn Melton, Louisburg (4A)&nbsp; Amiah Simmins, Osawatomie (3A)&nbsp; Melinna Schumann, Sabetha (3A)&nbsp; Carrie Roe, Herington (2A)&nbsp; Lili Shubert, Trego (2A)&nbsp; Macy Smith, Olpe (1A)&nbsp; Lauryn Dubbert, St. John’s-Tipton (1A)Girls All-Star White Team&nbsp;
 Kisa Unruh, Dodge City (6A)&nbsp;
 Kennedy Taylor, Shawnee Mission Northwest (6A)&nbsp; Laniah Randle, Wichita Heights (6A)&nbsp; Kennedy Nicholson, Eisenhower (5A)&nbsp; Sydney Holmes, Maize (5A)&nbsp; Allisyn Frank, Spring Hill (5A)&nbsp; Grace Pyle, McPherson (4A)&nbsp; Kori Babcock, Chanute (4A)&nbsp; Karenna Gerber, Halstead (3A)&nbsp; Kylee Scheer, Cheney (3A)&nbsp; Haley Hughes, Hutch Trinity (2A)&nbsp; Alli Peutz, Garden Plain (2A)&nbsp; Catherina Bowman, Bucklin (1A)&nbsp; Morgan Meyers, Cunningham (1A)&nbsp;

🏀 KBCA announces 2021 all-star teams

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Reilly Madden and Macy Decker&nbsp;of FHSU Women's Soccer were named to the 2021 Spring All-MIAA Team, released by the conference office on Wednesday (Apr. 28). Each school received two selections to the team for their performances during matches held during the recent spring competitions. Madden was named to the first team and Decker was selected to the second team. Madden and Decker combined for six of Fort Hays State's 13 goals scored in the spring, each with three. Decker also had a nice pair of assists on goals in FHSU's 2-1 MIAA Tournament win at Rogers State. Below are the selections to the 2021 All-MIAA Spring Team. First Team F - Caroline Cole - Central Missouri MF - Monika McGee - Central Oklahoma F - Mackenzie DiMarco - Emporia State D - Reilly Madden&nbsp;- Fort Hays State F - Bailey Belcher - Missouri Southern F - Lauren Street - Missouri Western MF - Kylee Moore - Nebraska-Kearney D - Kyra Butler - Newman F - Paulina Chavez - Northeastern State D - Letycia Bonifacio - Northwest Missouri State D - Andrea Egerer - Rogers State D - Carlee Thompson - Washburn Second Team F - Kassie Newsom - Central Missouri F - Kelsie Eason - Central Oklahoma D - Ashlyn Lakin - Emporia State F - Macy Dencker&nbsp;- Fort Hays State D - Rylie Johnson - Missouri Southern MF - Lillian Davis - Missouri Western D - Raegan Downham - Nebraska-Kearney D - Jordan Ashworth - Newman MF - Livy Wagner - Northeastern State F - Kaylie Rock - Northwest Missouri State F - Vanessa Gonzalez - Rogers State MF - Tera Lynch - Washburn&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619638083725.jpeg" alt="C0urtesy FHSU Athletics" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Reilly Madden and Macy Decker&nbsp;of FHSU Women's Soccer were named to the 2021 Spring All-MIAA Team, released by the conference office on Wednesday (Apr. 28). Each school received two selections to the team for their performances during matches held during the recent spring competitions. Madden was named to the first team and Decker was selected to the second team. Madden and Decker combined for six of Fort Hays State's 13 goals scored in the spring, each with three. Decker also had a nice pair of assists on goals in FHSU's 2-1 MIAA Tournament win at Rogers State. Below are the selections to the 2021 All-MIAA Spring Team. First Team F - Caroline Cole - Central Missouri MF - Monika McGee - Central Oklahoma F - Mackenzie DiMarco - Emporia State D - Reilly Madden&nbsp;- Fort Hays State F - Bailey Belcher - Missouri Southern F - Lauren Street - Missouri Western MF - Kylee Moore - Nebraska-Kearney D - Kyra Butler - Newman F - Paulina Chavez - Northeastern State D - Letycia Bonifacio - Northwest Missouri State D - Andrea Egerer - Rogers State D - Carlee Thompson - Washburn Second Team F - Kassie Newsom - Central Missouri F - Kelsie Eason - Central Oklahoma D - Ashlyn Lakin - Emporia State F - Macy Dencker&nbsp;- Fort Hays State D - Rylie Johnson - Missouri Southern MF - Lillian Davis - Missouri Western D - Raegan Downham - Nebraska-Kearney D - Jordan Ashworth - Newman MF - Livy Wagner - Northeastern State F - Kaylie Rock - Northwest Missouri State F - Vanessa Gonzalez - Rogers State MF - Tera Lynch - Washburn&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

⚽ FHSU's Madden, Decker named to '21 spring All-MIAA Team

ELLIS —&nbsp;Ellis High School’s Softball Senior Night will be on Friday between double header games against the Plainville Cardinals. 

 Games will held at the Ellis Softball Field (by the fairgrounds).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619637016991.jpeg" alt="Pictured, from left: Brooklyn Julian, daughter of Ronald Julian and Amanda Meserve; Chaselyn Jimenez, daughter of Jessica and Javi Jimenez; Tessa Cuccia, daughter of Aaron and Jennifer Younger and Abby Cuccia; and Morgan Bittel, daughter of Brady Bittel and Tammy Rudd." />
 <figcaption>Pictured, from left: Brooklyn Julian, daughter of Ronald Julian and Amanda Meserve; Chaselyn Jimenez, daughter of Jessica and Javi Jimenez; Tessa Cuccia, daughter of Aaron and Jennifer Younger and Abby Cuccia; and Morgan Bittel, daughter of Brady Bittel and Tammy Rudd.</figcaption>
 </figure>ELLIS —&nbsp;Ellis High School’s Softball Senior Night will be on Friday between double header games against the Plainville Cardinals. Games will held at the Ellis Softball Field (by the fairgrounds).

Ellis senior softball night set for Friday

Miss Tuesday's Tiger Talk live from the Golden Q in Hays? Here it is.

Tiger Talk normally airs on Monday at 12:15 p.m. on KAYS (1400-AM, 94.3-FM) but was moved to Tuesday this week due to Royals baseball.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk

PITTSBURGH&nbsp; (AP) — Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City 2-1 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak.

Pittsburgh (12-11) has won three straight games and 11 of 16 since a 1-6 start, moving back above .500 for the first time since it was 1-0 in the opening week.

Kansas City has lost seven straight games in Pittsburgh since 2009. The Royals arrived from Detroit following their first four-game road series sweep since 1999.

Jacob Stallings singled off Jakob Junis (1-1) leading off the seventh and took third on Kevin Newman’s one-out single with a hit-and-run on.

Difo, a switch-hitter, batted for pitcher Duane Underwood Jr., and right-hander Scott Barlow relieved. Difo looped a single that dropped in front of a sliding Michael A. Taylor in center, just 227 feet from home plate.

Underwood (1-0) won in his second big-league decision, his first since last Aug. 17 for the Chicago Cubs against St. Louis.

Pirates starter Tyler Anderson allowed one run and three hits in six innings while striking out five and walking two.

Junis gave up two runs and six hits in 6⅓ innings with nine strikeouts and one walk.

Underwood, Sam Howard and Richard Rodríguez combined for three innings of scoreless, one-hit relief. Rodríguez retired the side in order on nine pitches for his fourth save in as many opportunities.

Colin Moran had an RBI single in the first inning, the start of a three-hit game.

Carlos Santana had two of the Royals’ four hits, and neither left the infield. His single tied the score in the third.

Royals: INF Ryan McBroom was recalled from the alternate training site to provide an extra bat for the bench with the designated hitter rule not in effect in an NL ballpark. RHP Jake Newberry was optioned to the alternate site. ... RHP Mike Shawayrn, who pitched in 14 games for Boston in 2019, was signed to a minor league contract.

Pirates: OF Ka’ai Tom joined the team. He was claimed from Oakland on waivers last week. After being picked from Cleveland in the winter meeting draft of unprotected players, Tom made his major league debut with the Athletics on April 1 and went 1 for 16 (.063) in nine games. INF Rodolfo Castro was optioned to the alternate site.

Royals: C Salvador Pérez was in the lineup a day after being taken out of the game after the top of the sixth inning with a strained right thumb. He was injured while tagging Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera out on a play at home plate in the third inning.

Royals LHP Mike Minor (2-1, 4.64 ERA) is scheduled to pitch against RHP Mitch Keller (1-2, 7.16) on Wednesday night in the finale of the two-game series. Minor is coming off his best start of the season in which he gave up two runs in 5⅔ innings to beat the Tigers while striking out nine. Keller had a no-decision against Detroit in his last outing, allowing two runs — both on solo homers — in five innings.

PITTSBURGH&nbsp; (AP) — Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City 2-1 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak.Pittsburgh (12-11) has won three straight games and 11 of 16 since a 1-6 start, moving back above .500 for the first time since it was 1-0 in the opening week.Kansas City has lost seven straight games in Pittsburgh since 2009. The Royals arrived from Detroit following their first four-game road series sweep since 1999.Jacob Stallings singled off Jakob Junis (1-1) leading off the seventh and took third on Kevin Newman’s one-out single with a hit-and-run on.Difo, a switch-hitter, batted for pitcher Duane Underwood Jr., and right-hander Scott Barlow relieved. Difo looped a single that dropped in front of a sliding Michael A. Taylor in center, just 227 feet from home plate.Underwood (1-0) won in his second big-league decision, his first since last Aug. 17 for the Chicago Cubs against St. Louis.Pirates starter Tyler Anderson allowed one run and three hits in six innings while striking out five and walking two.Junis gave up two runs and six hits in 6⅓ innings with nine strikeouts and one walk.Underwood, Sam Howard and Richard Rodríguez combined for three innings of scoreless, one-hit relief. Rodríguez retired the side in order on nine pitches for his fourth save in as many opportunities.Colin Moran had an RBI single in the first inning, the start of a three-hit game.Carlos Santana had two of the Royals’ four hits, and neither left the infield. His single tied the score in the third.ROSTER MOVESRoyals: INF Ryan McBroom was recalled from the alternate training site to provide an extra bat for the bench with the designated hitter rule not in effect in an NL ballpark. RHP Jake Newberry was optioned to the alternate site. ... RHP Mike Shawayrn, who pitched in 14 games for Boston in 2019, was signed to a minor league contract.Pirates: OF Ka’ai Tom joined the team. He was claimed from Oakland on waivers last week. After being picked from Cleveland in the winter meeting draft of unprotected players, Tom made his major league debut with the Athletics on April 1 and went 1 for 16 (.063) in nine games. INF Rodolfo Castro was optioned to the alternate site.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: C Salvador Pérez was in the lineup a day after being taken out of the game after the top of the sixth inning with a strained right thumb. He was injured while tagging Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera out on a play at home plate in the third inning.UP NEXTRoyals LHP Mike Minor (2-1, 4.64 ERA) is scheduled to pitch against RHP Mitch Keller (1-2, 7.16) on Wednesday night in the finale of the two-game series. Minor is coming off his best start of the season in which he gave up two runs in 5⅔ innings to beat the Tigers while striking out nine. Keller had a no-decision against Detroit in his last outing, allowing two runs — both on solo homers — in five innings.

⚾ Pirates beat Royals to end their five-game winning streak

LARNED - The
TMP-Marian boys golfers finished third at the Larned Invitational Tuesday at
the Larned Country Club. TMP finishes seven strokes behind second place Pratt
and 31 back of first place Cimarron. 

Freshman Landon
Rozean shot an 11-over-par 83 and finished fifth. Jackson Schulte was seventh
with an 86.

TEAM
RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Cimarron – 330 &nbsp; 2. Pratt- 354&nbsp;
 3. TMP-Marian – 361 &nbsp; 4. Larned – 364 &nbsp; 5. Hoisington – 371 &nbsp; 6. Central Christian – 378

TOP-10
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Tate Seabolt,
Cimarron – 73 &nbsp; 2. Eastin Fitzpatrick,
Larned – 78 &nbsp; 3. Zach Vandervoort, Pratt –
79 &nbsp; 4. Joash Weishapl, Cimarron – 80 &nbsp; 5. Landon Rozean, TMP-Marian – 83 &nbsp; 6. Nolan Wilborn, Hoisington – 85 &nbsp; 7. Jackson Schulte, TMP-Marian – 86 &nbsp; T7. Connor Langlais, Central Christian – 86 &nbsp; 9. Colby Johnson, Cimarron – 88 &nbsp; 10. Caden Wilkens, Cimarron – 89

TMP-MARIAN
RESULTS 5. Landon Rozean – 83&nbsp; 7.
Jackson Schulte – 86 &nbsp; T12. Pake Dewey –
91 &nbsp; 28. Hunter Flax – 101 &nbsp; 32. Joel Johnson - 105

LARNED - The
TMP-Marian boys golfers finished third at the Larned Invitational Tuesday at
the Larned Country Club. TMP finishes seven strokes behind second place Pratt
and 31 back of first place Cimarron. Freshman Landon
Rozean shot an 11-over-par 83 and finished fifth. Jackson Schulte was seventh
with an 86.TEAM
RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Cimarron – 330 &nbsp; 2. Pratt- 354&nbsp;
 3. TMP-Marian – 361 &nbsp; 4. Larned – 364 &nbsp; 5. Hoisington – 371 &nbsp; 6. Central Christian – 378TOP-10
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS&nbsp; 1. Tate Seabolt,
Cimarron – 73 &nbsp; 2. Eastin Fitzpatrick,
Larned – 78 &nbsp; 3. Zach Vandervoort, Pratt –
79 &nbsp; 4. Joash Weishapl, Cimarron – 80 &nbsp; 5. Landon Rozean, TMP-Marian – 83 &nbsp; 6. Nolan Wilborn, Hoisington – 85 &nbsp; 7. Jackson Schulte, TMP-Marian – 86 &nbsp; T7. Connor Langlais, Central Christian – 86 &nbsp; 9. Colby Johnson, Cimarron – 88 &nbsp; 10. Caden Wilkens, Cimarron – 89TMP-MARIAN
RESULTS 5. Landon Rozean – 83&nbsp; 7.
Jackson Schulte – 86 &nbsp; T12. Pake Dewey –
91 &nbsp; 28. Hunter Flax – 101 &nbsp; 32. Joel Johnson - 105

⛳ Monarchs third at Larned Invite

GREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian Monarchs were held to six singles and dropped both of their
games to Great Bend Tuesday at the Great Bend Sports Complex. The Panthers win
game one 11-0 in five innings then took the second game 6-0.

TMP falls to
7-5 on the season. They are off until Monday when they travel to Salina for a
doubleheader with Sacred Heart.

Game 1: Great Bend 11, TMP-Marian 0 (5
innings) 
Edwin Chavez held the Monarchs to two hits. Great Bend scored two in the first,
five in the third and four in the fifth.

Cade Morgan and
Nicholas Herrman had the two singles for the Monarchs.

Morgan allowed
nine runs (six earned) on 12 hits with three strikeouts and two walks and took
the loss on the mound.

Game 2: Great Bend 6, TMP-Marian 0 
The Panthers struck for four runs in the bottom of the first inning and held
off the Monarchs the rest of the way.

TMP was held to
four singles from Jace Wentling, Mark Rack, Bryce Conner and Mason Davison.

Starter Mark
Rack allowed five runs (two earned) on six hits with two strikeouts and three
walks over four innings and took the loss.

GREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian Monarchs were held to six singles and dropped both of their
games to Great Bend Tuesday at the Great Bend Sports Complex. The Panthers win
game one 11-0 in five innings then took the second game 6-0.TMP falls to
7-5 on the season. They are off until Monday when they travel to Salina for a
doubleheader with Sacred Heart.Game 1: Great Bend 11, TMP-Marian 0 (5
innings) 
Edwin Chavez held the Monarchs to two hits. Great Bend scored two in the first,
five in the third and four in the fifth.Cade Morgan and
Nicholas Herrman had the two singles for the Monarchs.Morgan allowed
nine runs (six earned) on 12 hits with three strikeouts and two walks and took
the loss on the mound.Game 2: Great Bend 6, TMP-Marian 0 
The Panthers struck for four runs in the bottom of the first inning and held
off the Monarchs the rest of the way.TMP was held to
four singles from Jace Wentling, Mark Rack, Bryce Conner and Mason Davison.Starter Mark
Rack allowed five runs (two earned) on six hits with two strikeouts and three
walks over four innings and took the loss.

⚾ Monarchs swept at Great Bend

Fort Hays State
men’s basketball has added another player for next season. Lucas Hammeke of
Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson has signed a letter of intent. 

Lucas is the younger brother of
current Tiger guard Kaleb Hammeke.

Fort Hays State
men’s basketball has added another player for next season. Lucas Hammeke of
Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson has signed a letter of intent. Lucas is the younger brother of
current Tiger guard Kaleb Hammeke.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excited to have Lucas a part of the Tiger Family! He has a bright future ahead of him!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DefendtheFort?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DefendtheFort</a> <a href="https://t.co/5xwtj1676K">https://t.co/5xwtj1676K</a>&mdash; Tiger Hoops (@fhsutigerhoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/fhsutigerhoops/status/1387072466221256712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>