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Thomas More Prep-Marian released its winter activities spectator policy on Friday.

It will follow the Kansas High School Activities Association policy, which will allow two parents or guardians per participant family to attend school events.

The impacted interscholastic activities include basketball, debate, forensics/speech, scholars bowl and wrestling.

The policy will be in effect until Jan. 28.

Parents/guardians should be prepared to state their name and provide ID in order to gain admittance.

Spectators will be required to wear masks and social distance. Concessions will be available, but this does not mean a spectator can remove his or her mask indefinitely.

Parents/guardians are there to support their child while in competition. Spectators can't attend all games in the facility on a given day, according to the policy.

For example, parents/guardians can be present for their child's JV game but that does not mean they can stay for a varsity game where their child is not suited up.

For more information on the TMP policy, contact Troy Schulte at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schultet@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">schultet@tmpmarian.org</a>.

TMP-M&nbsp;will follow&nbsp;KSHSAA policy&nbsp;on spectator attendance

TMP-M is allowing two parents/guardians per participant for all athletic events through Jan. 28.&nbsp;All spectators will need to social distance and properly wear masks at all times while in attendance. Parents/Guardians of active participants may enter the facility&nbsp;for their child/children's activity. A pass gate will be at each MCL school and TMP-M. Non-league host schools may have different policies. The school will do its&nbsp;best to communicate non-league host policies as soon as possible. Parents/guardians should be prepared to state their name and provide ID in order to gain admittance.&nbsp;Please read the KSHSAA interpretations below carefully. TMP-Marian will be strictly following these. For example, interpretation No. 5 states that parents/guardians may be present for their child's JV game but that does not mean they can stay for a varsity game where their child is not suited up. TMP-M will have concessions available. Having food or drink is not an excuse to remove a mask indefinitely. Spectators are expected to properly wear the mask between drinks and&nbsp;bites. Please reach out to Troy Schulte with specific questions -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schultet@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">schultet@tmpmarian.org</a>.

KSHSAA Clarification and Interpretation for Spectators:

Effective Dec.&nbsp;10 through Jan.&nbsp;28, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two parents/guardians per participant(s) family as allowed by local board of education or health department restrictions.&nbsp; 1.&nbsp;Participants include:&nbsp;

2.&nbsp;Coaches may have parents/guardians or spouse/significant other. 3.&nbsp;Children of coaches and administrators do not meet the definition approved by the Board of Directors (BOD). 4.&nbsp;School Advisory Council members do not meet the criteria established by the BOD unless their child is an active participant. 5.&nbsp;Parents/guardians are there to support their child while in competition; there is no reason for them to attend “all” games in the facility on a given day. 6.&nbsp;Teams playing in that facility as part of a multi-game event may remain in the gym as long as they are socially distant. 7.&nbsp;All spectators must be masked the entire time in facility, even if they are socially distanced. 8.&nbsp;No “substitutes” for parent/guardian if they are unable to attend contest. 9.&nbsp;Event staff are not afforded parent/guardian or spouse attendance. 10.&nbsp;The impacted interscholastic activities include basketball, debate, forensics/speech, scholars bowl and wrestling. Please remember, the reason restricted attendance is necessary is to minimize exposure opportunities and support school and community health (both CDC and KDHE recommend no mass gatherings).

Hays PostThomas More Prep-Marian released its winter activities spectator policy on Friday.It will follow the Kansas High School Activities Association policy, which will allow two parents or guardians per participant family to attend school events.Participants include:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Players&nbsp;</li><li>Coaches&nbsp;</li><li>Student managers&nbsp;</li><li>Cheer squads/coaches</li><li>Dance teams/coaches</li><li>Pep bands/directors</li><li>Student journalists&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The impacted interscholastic activities include basketball, debate, forensics/speech, scholars bowl and wrestling.The policy will be in effect until Jan. 28.Parents/guardians should be prepared to state their name and provide ID in order to gain admittance.Spectators will be required to wear masks and social distance. Concessions will be available, but this does not mean a spectator can remove his or her mask indefinitely.Parents/guardians are there to support their child while in competition. Spectators can't attend all games in the facility on a given day, according to the policy.For example, parents/guardians can be present for their child's JV game but that does not mean they can stay for a varsity game where their child is not suited up.For more information on the TMP policy, contact Troy Schulte at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schultet@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">schultet@tmpmarian.org</a>.See the full policy below.<h2>TMP-M&nbsp;will follow&nbsp;KSHSAA policy&nbsp;on spectator attendance</h2>TMP-M is allowing two parents/guardians per participant for all athletic events through Jan. 28.&nbsp;All spectators will need to social distance and properly wear masks at all times while in attendance. Parents/Guardians of active participants may enter the facility&nbsp;for their child/children's activity. A pass gate will be at each MCL school and TMP-M. Non-league host schools may have different policies. The school will do its&nbsp;best to communicate non-league host policies as soon as possible. Parents/guardians should be prepared to state their name and provide ID in order to gain admittance.&nbsp;Please read the KSHSAA interpretations below carefully. TMP-Marian will be strictly following these. For example, interpretation No. 5 states that parents/guardians may be present for their child's JV game but that does not mean they can stay for a varsity game where their child is not suited up. TMP-M will have concessions available. Having food or drink is not an excuse to remove a mask indefinitely. Spectators are expected to properly wear the mask between drinks and&nbsp;bites. Please reach out to Troy Schulte with specific questions -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schultet@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">schultet@tmpmarian.org</a>.KSHSAA Clarification and Interpretation for Spectators:Effective Dec.&nbsp;10 through Jan.&nbsp;28, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two parents/guardians per participant(s) family as allowed by local board of education or health department restrictions.&nbsp; 1.&nbsp;Participants include:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Players&nbsp;</li><li>Coaches&nbsp;</li><li>Student managers&nbsp;</li><li>Cheer squads/coaches</li><li>Dance teams/coaches</li><li>Pep bands/directors</li><li>Student journalists&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>2.&nbsp;Coaches may have parents/guardians or spouse/significant other. 3.&nbsp;Children of coaches and administrators do not meet the definition approved by the Board of Directors (BOD). 4.&nbsp;School Advisory Council members do not meet the criteria established by the BOD unless their child is an active participant. 5.&nbsp;Parents/guardians are there to support their child while in competition; there is no reason for them to attend “all” games in the facility on a given day. 6.&nbsp;Teams playing in that facility as part of a multi-game event may remain in the gym as long as they are socially distant. 7.&nbsp;All spectators must be masked the entire time in facility, even if they are socially distanced. 8.&nbsp;No “substitutes” for parent/guardian if they are unable to attend contest. 9.&nbsp;Event staff are not afforded parent/guardian or spouse attendance. 10.&nbsp;The impacted interscholastic activities include basketball, debate, forensics/speech, scholars bowl and wrestling. Please remember, the reason restricted attendance is necessary is to minimize exposure opportunities and support school and community health (both CDC and KDHE recommend no mass gatherings).

TMP-M releases details of spectator policy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have re-signed free agent pitcher&nbsp;Greg Holland. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Holland, 35, went 3-0 with six saves and a 1.91 ERA (6 ER in 28.1 IP) in 28 appearances with the Royals in 2020. The right hander ranked fifth among Major League relievers (min. 25.0 IP) in ERA, eighth in WHIP (0.95) and eighth in opponents’ average (.200). Of his 28 appearances, 23 were scoreless, which tied for third most in the Majors behind teammate&nbsp;Scott Barlow&nbsp;(25) and the Angels’&nbsp;Mike Mayers&nbsp;(24). Holland finished the season with a 13.1-inning scoreless streak, which spanned his final 13 appearances from Aug. 26 through season’s end.

The 2020 season marked Holland’s second stint with the Royals, after spending his first six Major League seasons from 2010-15 in Kansas City, the franchise that selected him in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Holland ranks fourth in franchise history with 151 saves, behind only&nbsp;Jeff Montgomery&nbsp;(304),&nbsp;Dan Quisenberry (238) and&nbsp;Joakim Soria&nbsp;(162). His 81 career saves at Kauffman Stadium are third most in the 48-year history of the ballpark, trailing only Montgomery (131) and Quisenberry (113).

Holland is a three-time All-Star and owns 212 career saves and a 2.90 ERA (157 ER in 487.1 IP) over his 10 seasons in the Majors.

The Royals now have 38 players on their Major League Reserve List.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have re-signed free agent pitcher&nbsp;Greg Holland. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.Holland, 35, went 3-0 with six saves and a 1.91 ERA (6 ER in 28.1 IP) in 28 appearances with the Royals in 2020. The right hander ranked fifth among Major League relievers (min. 25.0 IP) in ERA, eighth in WHIP (0.95) and eighth in opponents’ average (.200). Of his 28 appearances, 23 were scoreless, which tied for third most in the Majors behind teammate&nbsp;Scott Barlow&nbsp;(25) and the Angels’&nbsp;Mike Mayers&nbsp;(24). Holland finished the season with a 13.1-inning scoreless streak, which spanned his final 13 appearances from Aug. 26 through season’s end.The 2020 season marked Holland’s second stint with the Royals, after spending his first six Major League seasons from 2010-15 in Kansas City, the franchise that selected him in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Holland ranks fourth in franchise history with 151 saves, behind only&nbsp;Jeff Montgomery&nbsp;(304),&nbsp;Dan Quisenberry (238) and&nbsp;Joakim Soria&nbsp;(162). His 81 career saves at Kauffman Stadium are third most in the 48-year history of the ballpark, trailing only Montgomery (131) and Quisenberry (113).Holland is a three-time All-Star and owns 212 career saves and a 2.90 ERA (157 ER in 487.1 IP) over his 10 seasons in the Majors.The Royals now have 38 players on their Major League Reserve List.

⚾ Royals re-sign Greg Holland

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.

Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.

A team spokesman told The Associated Press the franchise has no immediate comment on the report.

The Times said the team could make a formal announcement later this week. It’s not known when the name change will take effect or if the team has settled on a new moniker.

Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team, which was previously known as the Redskins.

For years, Native American groups and others have protested against Cleveland’s use of Indians as its name as well as other imagery used by the American League charter franchise founded in 1901. Last year, the team removed the contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its caps and jerseys, but the smiling, cartoonish mascot has remained popular and merchandise is still sold bearing its image.

The Indians have dealt with a backlash from fans upset over Chief Wahoo’s removal and the club is certain to hear more with the decision to change its name.

“Oh no! What is going on?” President Donald Trump tweeted. “This is not good news, even for ”Indians”. Cancel culture at work!”

In July, just hours after Washington’s plans became known after being pressured by several sponsors, including FedEx which holds naming rights to the football’s team’s stadium, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan released a statement saying the team would review “the best path forward with our team name.”

In the months since, the team has consulted players, front office members, coaching staff, community leaders, share holders and Native American groups.

A few days after Dolan’s statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to “move forward” with the name change.

“I’ve been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement,” said Francona, who has been with the club since 2013. “I know in the past, when I’ve been asked about, whether it’s our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we’re never trying to be disrespectful.

“And I still feel that way. But I don’t think that’s a good enough answer today. I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very difficult subject. It’s also delicate.”

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 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.A team spokesman told The Associated Press the franchise has no immediate comment on the report.The Times said the team could make a formal announcement later this week. It’s not known when the name change will take effect or if the team has settled on a new moniker.Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team, which was previously known as the Redskins.For years, Native American groups and others have protested against Cleveland’s use of Indians as its name as well as other imagery used by the American League charter franchise founded in 1901. Last year, the team removed the contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its caps and jerseys, but the smiling, cartoonish mascot has remained popular and merchandise is still sold bearing its image.The Indians have dealt with a backlash from fans upset over Chief Wahoo’s removal and the club is certain to hear more with the decision to change its name.“Oh no! What is going on?” President Donald Trump tweeted. “This is not good news, even for ”Indians”. Cancel culture at work!”In July, just hours after Washington’s plans became known after being pressured by several sponsors, including FedEx which holds naming rights to the football’s team’s stadium, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan released a statement saying the team would review “the best path forward with our team name.”In the months since, the team has consulted players, front office members, coaching staff, community leaders, share holders and Native American groups.A few days after Dolan’s statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to “move forward” with the name change.“I’ve been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement,” said Francona, who has been with the club since 2013. “I know in the past, when I’ve been asked about, whether it’s our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we’re never trying to be disrespectful.“And I still feel that way. But I don’t think that’s a good enough answer today. I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very difficult subject. It’s also delicate.”___

Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 30-yard sack, four turnovers and a 10-point deficit Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27 on Sunday.

Mahomes was picked off three times, his first multi-interception game in more than two years, but threw for 393 yards and two scores to help the Chiefs (12-1) earn their eighth consecutive victory.

Tyreek Hill ran through the Dolphins’ secondary and behind it, scoring on a 32-yard run and a 44-yard reception when Mahomes hit him in stride at the goal line.

Travis Kelce had eight catches for 136 yards and a touchdown, Mecole Hardman scored untouched on a 67-yard punt return, and Kansas City’s defense was stout against Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ injury-riddled offense. Chris Jones sacked the rookie for a safety for a 30-10 lead.

Kansas City reached 12 wins for the third consecutive season, the longest streak in club history, and has the best 13-game record in franchise history. The Chiefs set a team record with their 10th road win in a row.

The Dolphins (8-5) hurt their playoff prospects by losing for only the second time in the past nine games. Tagovailoa passed for 316 yards and two scores to Mike Gesicki, but also threw his first career interception, which came on his 154th attempt on a long pass that deflected off receiver Jakeem Grant.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 30-yard sack, four turnovers and a 10-point deficit Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27 on Sunday.Mahomes was picked off three times, his first multi-interception game in more than two years, but threw for 393 yards and two scores to help the Chiefs (12-1) earn their eighth consecutive victory.Tyreek Hill ran through the Dolphins’ secondary and behind it, scoring on a 32-yard run and a 44-yard reception when Mahomes hit him in stride at the goal line.Travis Kelce had eight catches for 136 yards and a touchdown, Mecole Hardman scored untouched on a 67-yard punt return, and Kansas City’s defense was stout against Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ injury-riddled offense. Chris Jones sacked the rookie for a safety for a 30-10 lead.Kansas City reached 12 wins for the third consecutive season, the longest streak in club history, and has the best 13-game record in franchise history. The Chiefs set a team record with their 10th road win in a row.The Dolphins (8-5) hurt their playoff prospects by losing for only the second time in the past nine games. Tagovailoa passed for 316 yards and two scores to Mike Gesicki, but also threw his first career interception, which came on his 154th attempt on a long pass that deflected off receiver Jakeem Grant.

🏈 Chiefs clinch division despite 4 turnovers, beat Miami

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Lock threw for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, Diontae Spencer returned a punt 83 yards for his first career score and the Denver Broncos held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 32-27 on Sunday.

Lock connected on touchdown throws of 49 and 37 yards to rookie KJ Hamler and also threw scoring strikes to Nick Vannett and Tim Patrick to help the Broncos snap a two-game losing streak.

The Broncos (5-8) sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times, including one by Dre’Mont Jones on Carolina’s final possession in which the Panthers turned the ball over on downs.

Teddy Bridgewater threw for 283 yards in the loss for the Panthers (4-9), who have lost seven of their last eight.

Mike Davis’ second touchdown run of the game with with 3:26 left cut Denver’s lead to 32-25 and the Panthers lined up for an apparent onside kick.

But instead, Joey Slye squib-kicked the ball down the field and Carolina pinned Denver at the 7. They forced a quick three-and-out to get the ball back with 2:48 left in the game — plenty of time to pull out a victory.

But the Broncos held when Curtis Samuel was tackled well short of the first down marker on a fourth-and-8 pass play underneath the coverage.

Hamler, the team’s second-round draft pick, twice beat veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas for touchdowns.

The Broncos took advantage of a big special teams play and some costly Carolina penalties to take a 13-7 lead at halftime.

Spencer, activated from reserve/COVID-19 list this week, gave the Broncos an early 6-0 lead when he received a punt, sidestepped one tackler and raced 83 yards for a touchdown.

The Panthers took a 7-6 lead on a 3-yard touchdown run by Davis, but two defensive penalties on the ensuing drive proved costly. Brian Burns was flagged for roughing the passer on a third-down incompletion and linebacker Jermaine Carter penalized for taunting after a run stop near the goal line setting up a 2-yard touchdown pass from Lock to Vannett for the 13-7 lead.

Panthers rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn, who had two fumble returns for touchdowns in Carolina’s 28-27 loss to the Vikings, came up with another big play, sacking Lock and stripping him him of the ball. Efe Obada snatched the loose ball and returned it to the Denver 3, setting up a TD run by Davis.

Broncos: Reserve cornerback Duke Dawson was carted off the field in the first quarter after a non-contact injury to his left knee and did not return. Dawson was rushing the quarterback when he tried to stop and make a cut, only to have his leg buckle. ... TE Noah Fant left in the second quarter with an illness and did not return.

Panthers: Running back Christian McCaffrey missed his 10th game this season with an injury.

Panthers: Travel to face the Packers on Saturday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Lock threw for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, Diontae Spencer returned a punt 83 yards for his first career score and the Denver Broncos held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 32-27 on Sunday.Lock connected on touchdown throws of 49 and 37 yards to rookie KJ Hamler and also threw scoring strikes to Nick Vannett and Tim Patrick to help the Broncos snap a two-game losing streak.The Broncos (5-8) sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times, including one by Dre’Mont Jones on Carolina’s final possession in which the Panthers turned the ball over on downs.Teddy Bridgewater threw for 283 yards in the loss for the Panthers (4-9), who have lost seven of their last eight.Mike Davis’ second touchdown run of the game with with 3:26 left cut Denver’s lead to 32-25 and the Panthers lined up for an apparent onside kick.But instead, Joey Slye squib-kicked the ball down the field and Carolina pinned Denver at the 7. They forced a quick three-and-out to get the ball back with 2:48 left in the game — plenty of time to pull out a victory.But the Broncos held when Curtis Samuel was tackled well short of the first down marker on a fourth-and-8 pass play underneath the coverage.Hamler, the team’s second-round draft pick, twice beat veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas for touchdowns.The Broncos took advantage of a big special teams play and some costly Carolina penalties to take a 13-7 lead at halftime.Spencer, activated from reserve/COVID-19 list this week, gave the Broncos an early 6-0 lead when he received a punt, sidestepped one tackler and raced 83 yards for a touchdown.The Panthers took a 7-6 lead on a 3-yard touchdown run by Davis, but two defensive penalties on the ensuing drive proved costly. Brian Burns was flagged for roughing the passer on a third-down incompletion and linebacker Jermaine Carter penalized for taunting after a run stop near the goal line setting up a 2-yard touchdown pass from Lock to Vannett for the 13-7 lead.CHINN DOES IT AGAINPanthers rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn, who had two fumble returns for touchdowns in Carolina’s 28-27 loss to the Vikings, came up with another big play, sacking Lock and stripping him him of the ball. Efe Obada snatched the loose ball and returned it to the Denver 3, setting up a TD run by Davis.INJURIESBroncos: Reserve cornerback Duke Dawson was carted off the field in the first quarter after a non-contact injury to his left knee and did not return. Dawson was rushing the quarterback when he tried to stop and make a cut, only to have his leg buckle. ... TE Noah Fant left in the second quarter with an illness and did not return.Panthers: Running back Christian McCaffrey missed his 10th game this season with an injury.UP NEXTBroncos: Host the Bills on Saturday.Panthers: Travel to face the Packers on Saturday night.

🏈 Lock throws career-high 4 TDs, Broncos top Panthers

WICHITA - Caleb Hammeke scored a career-high 20 points and Jared Vitztum added his third straight double-double to help the Fort Hays State Tigers to an 81-75 overtime win over Newman for their first win of the season Saturday at Fugate Gymnasium.

The Tigers played their second straight game without head coach Mark Johnson who's in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. They did have associate head coach Jeremy Brown back on the bench after missing the Kansas State exhibition game while in quarintine

The game was tight throughout with 11 ties and 11 lead changes and neither team leading by more than seven.

The Tigers (1-3, 1-3 MIAA) took a 35-31 lead at halftime thanks to an 9-0 run to close out the half. Gilbert Peters and Jared Vitzum combined to score the final 12 points of the half for the Tigers who held the Jets (1-4, 1-4 MIAA) to two free throws over the final 4:18.

Newman outscored the Tigers 16-5 to start the second half and built their biggest lead at 47-40 with 14:41 to play.

FHSU answered with 16-5 run to retake the lead at 56-54 lead on a Quinten Rock jumper with 8:48 to play.

The Tigers led by four with just under two minutes to play but they missed three of their last four free throws. Newman's Joel Boyce, who scored all of his team-high 18 points in the second half an overtime, hit a 3-pointer with 27 seconds to play to tie the game at 68-68 and eventual force overtime.

After both teams exchanged baskets to start the extra period, the Tigers went on a 8-1 run to take back the lead for good.

Hammeke led four Tigers in double-figures with a career-best 20 points, Vitztum added 19 and 10 rebounds, Gilbert Peters a career-high 18 and Rock added 15 on 3-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

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 </figure>WICHITA - Caleb Hammeke scored a career-high 20 points and Jared Vitztum added his third straight double-double to help the Fort Hays State Tigers to an 81-75 overtime win over Newman for their first win of the season Saturday at Fugate Gymnasium.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/946434577&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-12-20-fhsu-mens-coach-int" title="Associate HC Jeremy Brown Postgame at Newman 121220" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Associate HC Jeremy Brown Postgame at Newman 121220</a></div></div>The Tigers played their second straight game without head coach Mark Johnson who's in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. They did have associate head coach Jeremy Brown back on the bench after missing the Kansas State exhibition game while in quarintineThe game was tight throughout with 11 ties and 11 lead changes and neither team leading by more than seven.The Tigers (1-3, 1-3 MIAA) took a 35-31 lead at halftime thanks to an 9-0 run to close out the half. Gilbert Peters and Jared Vitzum combined to score the final 12 points of the half for the Tigers who held the Jets (1-4, 1-4 MIAA) to two free throws over the final 4:18.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/946436860&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-12-20-fhsu-men-v-newman-hilights" title="FHSU MBB at Newman Highlights 121220" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU MBB at Newman Highlights 121220</a></div></div>Newman outscored the Tigers 16-5 to start the second half and built their biggest lead at 47-40 with 14:41 to play.FHSU answered with 16-5 run to retake the lead at 56-54 lead on a Quinten Rock jumper with 8:48 to play.The Tigers led by four with just under two minutes to play but they missed three of their last four free throws. Newman's Joel Boyce, who scored all of his team-high 18 points in the second half an overtime, hit a 3-pointer with 27 seconds to play to tie the game at 68-68 and eventual force overtime.After both teams exchanged baskets to start the extra period, the Tigers went on a 8-1 run to take back the lead for good.Hammeke led four Tigers in double-figures with a career-best 20 points, Vitztum added 19 and 10 rebounds, Gilbert Peters a career-high 18 and Rock added 15 on 3-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

🏀 Tiger men hold off Newman in OT for first win

WICHITA - After being held to only 22 points in the first half, the Fort Hays State women exploded for 31 in the third quarter and blew past Newman 68-48 Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium.

The Tigers (2-0, 2-0 MIAA)went scoreless in the 5:09 of the second quarter and led 22-21 at the half. After the Jets made the first basket of the third quarter to take a 23-22 lead, the Tigers scored the next 12 points and never looked back, pushing the lead to as many as 26 early in the fourth.

After being held to 25-percent shooting in the first half, went 10-for-15 from the floor in the third period including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc.

Whitney Randall led four Tigers in double-figures with 15 points. Jaden Hobbs went 3-for-6 from beyond the arc and scored 12, freshman Sydney Golladay hit a couple of third quarter threes during the decisive run and scored all of her 11 points in the second half while pulling down six rebounds and dishing out three assists.. Cydney Bergman added 10 points.

FHSU travels to Edmond, Oklahoma to play Central Oklahoma Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607832655716.jpeg" alt="Sydney Golladay (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Biera)" />
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 </figure>WICHITA - After being held to only 22 points in the first half, the Fort Hays State women exploded for 31 in the third quarter and blew past Newman 68-48 Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/946370947&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-12-20-fhsu-womens-coach-int" title="Tony Hobson Postgame at Newman 121220" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Postgame at Newman 121220</a></div></div>The Tigers (2-0, 2-0 MIAA)went scoreless in the 5:09 of the second quarter and led 22-21 at the half. After the Jets made the first basket of the third quarter to take a 23-22 lead, the Tigers scored the next 12 points and never looked back, pushing the lead to as many as 26 early in the fourth.After being held to 25-percent shooting in the first half, went 10-for-15 from the floor in the third period including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/946370776&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-12-20-fhsu-women-v-newman-hilights" title="FHSU WBB at Newman Highlights 121220" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU WBB at Newman Highlights 121220</a></div></div>Whitney Randall led four Tigers in double-figures with 15 points. Jaden Hobbs went 3-for-6 from beyond the arc and scored 12, freshman Sydney Golladay hit a couple of third quarter threes during the decisive run and scored all of her 11 points in the second half while pulling down six rebounds and dishing out three assists.. Cydney Bergman added 10 points.FHSU travels to Edmond, Oklahoma to play Central Oklahoma Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

🏀 Big second half propels Tiger women past Newman

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State women's track and field team opened its season with a strong performance at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic, winning the triangular meet against Nebraska-Kearney and Southwest Baptist. The Tigers racked up 101 team points on the day thanks to four provisional performances, while Nebraska-Kearney totaled 99 points and SBU picked up 79 points. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;took second in the 60m finals, posting an NCAA provisional mark with a personal-best 7.65. Holman later won the 400m run, crossing the line in 1:01.29. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;placed second in the triple jump after clearing an NCAA provisional distance of 39-0.25 on her sixth jump of the day. It is the first recorded provisional mark in Division II in the triple jump so far this season. The sophomore competed in four events and finished in the top three in all four, winning the long jump with a mark of 18-4.25, placing second in the 60m hurdles in 9.44 and finishing third in the 600y run with a time of 1:35.25. A pair of Tiger freshmen posted provisional marks in the high jump in their first collegiate meet.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;won the competition after clearing the 5-7.75 bar on her first attempt, just 1.5 inches off the program record.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5984">Maddy Amsink</a>&nbsp;placed third after clearing the 5-5.75 bar on her third try. The Tigers went 1-2-3 in the 60m hurdles, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;taking first place in 9.11, Savolt placing second and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;finishing third in 9.54. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;captured first place in the 800m run, crossing the line in 2:20.26. With the Tigers trailing the Lopers by one point in the team competition going into the final event,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5963">Mirena Goncalves</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;helped FHSU secure the win with strong finishes in the 3000m run. Goncalves placed second in 10:28.88 while Stewart crossed the line in fourth with a time of 10:38.48. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;went 2-3 in the pole vault after they both cleared the 11-0.25 bar. The Tigers are next scheduled to compete on January 30, 2020 when they send student-athletes to both the UNK Charlie Foster Classic and the Washburn Open. Full FHSU Results 60m Hurdles 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 9.11 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 9.44 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 9.54 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 9.71 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 10.04 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 10.52 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 10.71 60m Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 7.65 * 60m Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 7.69 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 8.16 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 8.29 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 8.38 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 8.47 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 8.49 200m 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 27.47 400m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.29 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 1:10.25 600y 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.42 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.78 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>&nbsp;- 1:38.71 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 1:38.85 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 1:39.31 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 1:46.88 800m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2:20.26 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5969">Faith Little</a>&nbsp;- 2:22.29 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5982">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;- 2:26.94 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 2:36.35 Mile 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 5:29.25 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5988">Hannah Burks</a>&nbsp;- 5:30.76 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5989">Hayley Burks</a>&nbsp;- 5:40.05 10 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 6:16.54 3000m 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5963">Mirena Goncalves</a>&nbsp;- 10:28.88 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;- 10:38.48 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5970">Brooke Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 11:07.90 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5971">Mya Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 11:44.03 Pole Vault 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 11-0.25 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;- 11-0.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5973">Cheyenne Nickelson</a>&nbsp;- 10-6.25 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5979">Breanna Schmitz</a>&nbsp;- 9-6.50 Long Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 18-4.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 17-9.75 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.25 High Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-7.75 * 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5984">Maddy Amsink</a>&nbsp;- 5-5.75 * 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 5-1.75 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 4-11.75 Triple Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 39-0.25 * 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 37-8.00

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State women's track and field team opened its season with a strong performance at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic, winning the triangular meet against Nebraska-Kearney and Southwest Baptist. The Tigers racked up 101 team points on the day thanks to four provisional performances, while Nebraska-Kearney totaled 99 points and SBU picked up 79 points. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;took second in the 60m finals, posting an NCAA provisional mark with a personal-best 7.65. Holman later won the 400m run, crossing the line in 1:01.29. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;placed second in the triple jump after clearing an NCAA provisional distance of 39-0.25 on her sixth jump of the day. It is the first recorded provisional mark in Division II in the triple jump so far this season. The sophomore competed in four events and finished in the top three in all four, winning the long jump with a mark of 18-4.25, placing second in the 60m hurdles in 9.44 and finishing third in the 600y run with a time of 1:35.25. A pair of Tiger freshmen posted provisional marks in the high jump in their first collegiate meet.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;won the competition after clearing the 5-7.75 bar on her first attempt, just 1.5 inches off the program record.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5984">Maddy Amsink</a>&nbsp;placed third after clearing the 5-5.75 bar on her third try. The Tigers went 1-2-3 in the 60m hurdles, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;taking first place in 9.11, Savolt placing second and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;finishing third in 9.54. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;captured first place in the 800m run, crossing the line in 2:20.26. With the Tigers trailing the Lopers by one point in the team competition going into the final event,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5963">Mirena Goncalves</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;helped FHSU secure the win with strong finishes in the 3000m run. Goncalves placed second in 10:28.88 while Stewart crossed the line in fourth with a time of 10:38.48. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;went 2-3 in the pole vault after they both cleared the 11-0.25 bar. The Tigers are next scheduled to compete on January 30, 2020 when they send student-athletes to both the UNK Charlie Foster Classic and the Washburn Open. Full FHSU Results 60m Hurdles 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 9.11 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 9.44 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 9.54 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 9.71 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 10.04 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 10.52 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 10.71 60m Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 7.65 * 60m Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 7.69 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 8.16 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 8.29 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 8.38 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 8.47 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 8.49 200m 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5998">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;- 27.47 400m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5966">Lyric Holman</a>&nbsp;- 1:01.29 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5991">Kendra Clary</a>&nbsp;- 1:10.25 600y 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5972">Layne Needham</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.42 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6002">Chloe Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 1:35.78 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6001">Zoie Shupe</a>&nbsp;- 1:38.71 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 1:38.85 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5960">Ella Benkendorf</a>&nbsp;- 1:39.31 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 1:46.88 800m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5976">Emily Salmans</a>&nbsp;- 2:20.26 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5969">Faith Little</a>&nbsp;- 2:22.29 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5982">Hannah Wiebe</a>&nbsp;- 2:26.94 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 2:36.35 Mile 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5974">Carson Pierce</a>&nbsp;- 5:29.25 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5988">Hannah Burks</a>&nbsp;- 5:30.76 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5989">Hayley Burks</a>&nbsp;- 5:40.05 10 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6003">Celeste Zamarron</a>&nbsp;- 6:16.54 3000m 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5963">Mirena Goncalves</a>&nbsp;- 10:28.88 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5980">Abigail Stewart</a>&nbsp;- 10:38.48 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5970">Brooke Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 11:07.90 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5971">Mya Navarro</a>&nbsp;- 11:44.03 Pole Vault 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5978">Maleigha Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 11-0.25 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5968">Taylor Linn</a>&nbsp;- 11-0.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5973">Cheyenne Nickelson</a>&nbsp;- 10-6.25 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5979">Breanna Schmitz</a>&nbsp;- 9-6.50 Long Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 18-4.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5975">Mattie Rossi</a>&nbsp;- 17-9.75 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5997">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;- 16-9.25 High Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 5-7.75 * 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5984">Maddy Amsink</a>&nbsp;- 5-5.75 * 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5962">Haley George</a>&nbsp;- 5-1.75 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5993">Ellie Dusselier</a>&nbsp;- 4-11.75 Triple Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5977">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;- 39-0.25 * 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5994">Alexandra Hart</a>&nbsp;- 37-8.00FHSU Athletics

🏃‍♀️ FHSU women track and field opens season with win, four provisionals

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State men's track and field team started the 2020-21 season with a second-place team finish and two provisionals at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic. The Tigers scored 91.5 team points during the triangular meet with Nebraska-Kearney and Southwest Baptist, while UNK totaled 113.5 and SBU picked up 63 points. Two-time All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;took home first place in the pole vault, posting an NCAA Division II provisional mark after clearing the 15-8.50 bar on his first attempt. Teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;placed second after clearing the 15-2.75 bar. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;placed third in the 800m run after crossing the line in 1:55.48, a time that was converted down to 1:52.98 due to the size of the track, good for an NCAA Division II provisional mark. Elsewhere on the track,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;finished second in the 60m hurdles finals with a time of 8.53.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;placed second in the 60m dash after crossing the line in 6.94. The junior was a hair faster in the preliminary round, advancing to the finals after running in 6.93. The Tigers went 1-2-3 in the 400m dash.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;took first place with a time of 53.26, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;(53.44) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;(53.45) finishing second and third just one-hundredth of a second apart. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5919">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;placed second in the 600y run after crossing the line in 1:15.90, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5947">Asher Molina</a>&nbsp;also placed second in the mile with a time of 4:23.89. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5940">Joshua Doria</a>&nbsp;wrapped up the event with a win in the 3000m run, posting a time of 8:39.08.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5929">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;was third after completing the race in 8:43.64. The Tigers had three second-place finishes in the jumping events.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;placed second in the long jump with a mark of 22-9.00 and in the triple jump after clearing a distance of 46-10.75.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5907">Lucas Broxterman</a>&nbsp;finished second in the high jump thanks to clearing the 6-4.25 bar. The Tigers are next scheduled to compete on January 30, 2020 when they send student-athletes to both the UNK Charlie Foster Classic and the Washburn Open. Full FHSU Results 60m Hurdles Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 8.53 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 9.14 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 9.34 60m Hurdles Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 8.52 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 9.13 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 9.44 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5936">Jacob Conrad</a>&nbsp;- 9.67 60m Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 6.94 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 7.22 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 7.37 60m Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 6.93 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 7.15 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 7.38 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;- 7.52 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5936">Jacob Conrad</a>&nbsp;- 7.94 400m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;- 53.26 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 53.44 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 53.45 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 53.64 600y 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5919">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;- 1:15.90 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 1:20.12 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5921">Ryan Neill</a>&nbsp;- 1:26.28 800m 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:55.48 * (converted to provisional mark of 1:52.98) 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5954">Kaden Wren</a>&nbsp;- 1:58.22 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5951">Isaac Radke</a>&nbsp;- 2:03.71 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 2:05.35 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 2:10.59 Mile 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5947">Asher Molina</a>&nbsp;- 4:23.89 3000m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5940">Joshua Doria</a>&nbsp;- 8:39.08 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5929">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 8:43.64 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5933">Grant Bradley</a>&nbsp;- 8:47.39 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5950">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;- 9:04.30 15th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5942">Erick Estrada</a>&nbsp;- 9:26.62 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5943">Ethan Fisher</a>&nbsp;- 9:27.00 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5941">Jakob Edholm</a>&nbsp;- 9:28.29 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5911">Sebastian Garcia</a>&nbsp;- 9:52.63 Pole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 15-8.50 * 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 15-2.75 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5945">Carter Jones</a>&nbsp;- 12-3.25 Long Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 22-9.00 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 22-7.75 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 21-11.50 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 20-7.25 High Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5907">Lucas Broxterman</a>&nbsp;- 6-4.25 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5914">Blayne Godshall</a>&nbsp;- 6-2.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5953">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;- 6-0.50 Triple Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 46-10.75

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State men's track and field team started the 2020-21 season with a second-place team finish and two provisionals at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic. The Tigers scored 91.5 team points during the triangular meet with Nebraska-Kearney and Southwest Baptist, while UNK totaled 113.5 and SBU picked up 63 points. Two-time All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;took home first place in the pole vault, posting an NCAA Division II provisional mark after clearing the 15-8.50 bar on his first attempt. Teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;placed second after clearing the 15-2.75 bar. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;placed third in the 800m run after crossing the line in 1:55.48, a time that was converted down to 1:52.98 due to the size of the track, good for an NCAA Division II provisional mark. Elsewhere on the track,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;finished second in the 60m hurdles finals with a time of 8.53.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;placed second in the 60m dash after crossing the line in 6.94. The junior was a hair faster in the preliminary round, advancing to the finals after running in 6.93. The Tigers went 1-2-3 in the 400m dash.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;took first place with a time of 53.26, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;(53.44) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;(53.45) finishing second and third just one-hundredth of a second apart. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5919">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;placed second in the 600y run after crossing the line in 1:15.90, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5947">Asher Molina</a>&nbsp;also placed second in the mile with a time of 4:23.89. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5940">Joshua Doria</a>&nbsp;wrapped up the event with a win in the 3000m run, posting a time of 8:39.08.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5929">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;was third after completing the race in 8:43.64. The Tigers had three second-place finishes in the jumping events.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;placed second in the long jump with a mark of 22-9.00 and in the triple jump after clearing a distance of 46-10.75.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5907">Lucas Broxterman</a>&nbsp;finished second in the high jump thanks to clearing the 6-4.25 bar. The Tigers are next scheduled to compete on January 30, 2020 when they send student-athletes to both the UNK Charlie Foster Classic and the Washburn Open. Full FHSU Results 60m Hurdles Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 8.53 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 9.14 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 9.34 60m Hurdles Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 8.52 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 9.13 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 9.44 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5936">Jacob Conrad</a>&nbsp;- 9.67 60m Finals 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 6.94 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 7.22 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 7.37 60m Prelims <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 6.93 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 7.15 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 7.38 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;- 7.52 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5936">Jacob Conrad</a>&nbsp;- 7.94 400m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5913">Jama Gleue</a>&nbsp;- 53.26 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5932">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;- 53.44 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5916">Philip Landrum</a>&nbsp;- 53.45 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5937">Taivian Creamer</a>&nbsp;- 53.64 600y 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5919">Trever Medina</a>&nbsp;- 1:15.90 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 1:20.12 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5921">Ryan Neill</a>&nbsp;- 1:26.28 800m 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5917">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;- 1:55.48 * (converted to provisional mark of 1:52.98) 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5954">Kaden Wren</a>&nbsp;- 1:58.22 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5951">Isaac Radke</a>&nbsp;- 2:03.71 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 2:05.35 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 2:10.59 Mile 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5947">Asher Molina</a>&nbsp;- 4:23.89 3000m 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5940">Joshua Doria</a>&nbsp;- 8:39.08 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5929">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 8:43.64 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5933">Grant Bradley</a>&nbsp;- 8:47.39 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5950">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;- 9:04.30 15th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5942">Erick Estrada</a>&nbsp;- 9:26.62 16th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5943">Ethan Fisher</a>&nbsp;- 9:27.00 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5941">Jakob Edholm</a>&nbsp;- 9:28.29 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5911">Sebastian Garcia</a>&nbsp;- 9:52.63 Pole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5931">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;- 15-8.50 * 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5910">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;- 15-2.75 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5945">Carter Jones</a>&nbsp;- 12-3.25 Long Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 22-9.00 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5925">Matthew Pieper</a>&nbsp;- 22-7.75 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5934">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;- 21-11.50 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923">Jack Pakkebier</a>&nbsp;- 20-7.25 High Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5907">Lucas Broxterman</a>&nbsp;- 6-4.25 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5914">Blayne Godshall</a>&nbsp;- 6-2.25 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5953">Dayton Williams</a>&nbsp;- 6-0.50 Triple Jump 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5927">Xavier Robinson</a>&nbsp;- 46-10.75FHSU Athletics

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Fort Hays State (1-0, 1-0&nbsp;MIAA) at Newman&nbsp;(2-3, 2-3 MIAA) Saturday, December 12&nbsp;- 3:30 p.m. Wichita, Kan. - Fugate Gymnasium Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

After capturing national attention earlier in the week with a 13-point exhibition win at Kansas State University, the Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team returns to action on Saturday (Dec. 12) at Newman University. Tipoff is set for 3:30 pm at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita. The Tigers are looking to notch their first regular season win of the season. Newman is not allowing any of the general public to attend home games right now, so the only way to watch the Tigers on Saturday will be on&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>. A season subscription is $100, which gives you all games in the MIAA for the entire season, or a day pass (24-hour access) is $10. The Tigers will still be without head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=952">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;on Saturday after a positive COVID test leading up to the contest at Kansas State, but associate head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=953">Jeremy Brown</a>&nbsp;is cleared to return after being in quarantine as a contact trace. Brown will serve as head coach on Saturday after assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=955">Todd Johnston</a>&nbsp;served as head coach on Tuesday when Fort Hays State knocked off Kansas State in Manhattan. Fort Hays State looks to use the big exhibition win at Kansas State on Tuesday to jump start success in the regular season after three close losses to start the year. The Tigers dropped their first three contests by a combined eight points, which included a buzzer-beating shot by Washburn in the season opener. The Tigers lost by two to Washburn, two to Emporia State, and four to Nebraska-Kearney. Fort Hays State swept the regular season series with Newman last year, scoring a seven-point win in Hays and a 10-point win in Wichita. FHSU scored 79 points in each of those wins.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5867">Nyjee Wright</a>, who is still unavailable due to a preseason injury, led the Tigers with 26 points in the win over the Jets in Hays last season on February 6. In Wichita on February 29,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5865">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 24 points. Fort Hays State claimed seven of the last eight meetings with Newman, dating back to the 2013-14 season. Last season marked Newman's first as a member of the MIAA. Vitztum currently ranks first in the MIAA in rebounding at 11.3 per game, while ranking third in scoring at 21.7 points per game. Vitztum has two double-doubles to his credit so far this year, and also had a double-double with a team-best 16 points and 11 rebounds in the exhibition win at Kansas State on Tuesday. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5868">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;is averaging 11.7 points per game, while adding a team-high 5.0 assists per game. Rock ranks second in the MIAA in assists per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5859">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;is close behind in assists at 4.3 per game, ranking fourth in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5864">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;is also averaging double figures in scoring at 11 points per game. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA in free-throw percentage, successful at an 86 percent clip. That ranks fourth in NCAA Division II. Newman is coming off a three-point win, 64-61, over Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday. That marked Newman's first win of the season after starting 0-3 like the Tigers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607708533922.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Jordan Pumphrey (courtesy FHSU Athletics, Tylee Blera)" />
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 </figure>Fort Hays State (1-0, 1-0&nbsp;MIAA) at Newman&nbsp;(2-3, 2-3 MIAA) Saturday, December 12&nbsp;- 3:30 p.m. Wichita, Kan. - Fugate Gymnasium Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> After capturing national attention earlier in the week with a 13-point exhibition win at Kansas State University, the Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team returns to action on Saturday (Dec. 12) at Newman University. Tipoff is set for 3:30 pm at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita. The Tigers are looking to notch their first regular season win of the season. Newman is not allowing any of the general public to attend home games right now, so the only way to watch the Tigers on Saturday will be on&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>. A season subscription is $100, which gives you all games in the MIAA for the entire season, or a day pass (24-hour access) is $10. The Tigers will still be without head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=952">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;on Saturday after a positive COVID test leading up to the contest at Kansas State, but associate head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=953">Jeremy Brown</a>&nbsp;is cleared to return after being in quarantine as a contact trace. Brown will serve as head coach on Saturday after assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=955">Todd Johnston</a>&nbsp;served as head coach on Tuesday when Fort Hays State knocked off Kansas State in Manhattan. Fort Hays State looks to use the big exhibition win at Kansas State on Tuesday to jump start success in the regular season after three close losses to start the year. The Tigers dropped their first three contests by a combined eight points, which included a buzzer-beating shot by Washburn in the season opener. The Tigers lost by two to Washburn, two to Emporia State, and four to Nebraska-Kearney. Fort Hays State swept the regular season series with Newman last year, scoring a seven-point win in Hays and a 10-point win in Wichita. FHSU scored 79 points in each of those wins.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5867">Nyjee Wright</a>, who is still unavailable due to a preseason injury, led the Tigers with 26 points in the win over the Jets in Hays last season on February 6. In Wichita on February 29,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5865">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 24 points. Fort Hays State claimed seven of the last eight meetings with Newman, dating back to the 2013-14 season. Last season marked Newman's first as a member of the MIAA. Vitztum currently ranks first in the MIAA in rebounding at 11.3 per game, while ranking third in scoring at 21.7 points per game. Vitztum has two double-doubles to his credit so far this year, and also had a double-double with a team-best 16 points and 11 rebounds in the exhibition win at Kansas State on Tuesday. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5868">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;is averaging 11.7 points per game, while adding a team-high 5.0 assists per game. Rock ranks second in the MIAA in assists per game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5859">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;is close behind in assists at 4.3 per game, ranking fourth in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5864">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;is also averaging double figures in scoring at 11 points per game. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA in free-throw percentage, successful at an 86 percent clip. That ranks fourth in NCAA Division II. Newman is coming off a three-point win, 64-61, over Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday. That marked Newman's first win of the season after starting 0-3 like the Tigers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 📻 Tiger men resume regular season play at Newman Saturday

Fort Hays State (1-0, 1-0&nbsp;MIAA) at Newman&nbsp;(2-3, 2-3 MIAA) Saturday, December 12&nbsp;- 1:30 p.m. Wichita, Kan. - Fugate Gymnasium Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team hits the road for the first time this season Saturday (Dec. 12) when the Tigers battle Newman in Wichita, Kan. First tip is slated for 1:30 p.m. inside Fugate Gymnasium. Since the general public is unable to attend this event, fans can watch the game live on&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>. Fans can purchase a season pass for just $100, which&nbsp;includes every men's and women's&nbsp;FHSU game&nbsp;this season in addition to every other MIAA basketball contest. Day passes, which need to be purchased on the day of games, are also available for $10. Aside from watching on a mobile device or computer, The MIAA Network is also available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV (4th Generation) and Roku by searching for 'The MIAA Network' in the application store on these devices. Fort Hays State is 18-1 all-time against the Jets, including wins in eight-straight meetings. The Tigers are 6-1 on the road against Newman and have won three in a row inside Fugate Gymnasium.&nbsp;The Tigers are 9-1 against the Jets under Hobson, including a 3-1 mark in Wichita. The Tigers defeated Newman twice last season by an average of 23 points. Jaden Hobbs poured in seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points in her last trip to Fugate Gymnasium, the most 3-pointers for a Tiger since Naomi Bancroft in 2010. Hobbs averaged 19.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists against the Jets last season. Cydney Bergmann&nbsp;averages 9.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in two career meetings with Newman. Whitney Randall&nbsp;has played the Jets four times, averaging 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per meeting. Saturday's contest will be a homecoming of sorts for three Tigers, who all graduated high school within an hour of the Newman Campus. Allison McFarren&nbsp;is from Wichita, while Katie Wagner hails from neighboring Maize and Emma Ruddle is from just up the road in Canton. The Tigers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds against Washburn, helping them lead the MIAA and rank seventh in Division II in offensive boards per game. FHSU turned those into 19 second-chance points. Katie Wagner&nbsp;leads the league and ranks 13th nationally with 4.0 offensive boards per contest. After a career day against Washburn, Randall ranks second in the MIAA and fourth nationally with 26.0 points per game. Wagner's 17.0 ppg is seventh in the conference. Freshmen Wagner, Sydney Golladay, Olivia Hollenbeck and Jessie Sallach combined to score 31 points in the season-opening win against Washburn, 41.3 percent of the FHSU total, and play just over 77 minutes (77:24), 38.7 percent of the total playing time.&nbsp;Golladay and Hollenbeck were the first pair of freshman to start a season opener for the Tigers during the programs' NCAA DII era (1991-present). Newman is 2-3 to start the year, with wins over Missouri Southern and Washburn and losses to Pittsburg State, Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney. The Jets are averaging just 52.6 points per game, fewest in the conference. They allow just 59.4 points per contest, however, ranked in the top three in the league. The Jets have hit 33.2 percent from the floor as a team, again lowest in the league. They grab an average of 36.6 rebounds per night. Brooke Haney leads the team with 11.4 points per contest, ranking 21st in the MIAA. She hits 95.0 percent of her free throws, third-best in the league and 26th-best in Division II.

<figure>
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 </figure>Fort Hays State (1-0, 1-0&nbsp;MIAA) at Newman&nbsp;(2-3, 2-3 MIAA) Saturday, December 12&nbsp;- 1:30 p.m. Wichita, Kan. - Fugate Gymnasium Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a> The Fort Hays State women's basketball team hits the road for the first time this season Saturday (Dec. 12) when the Tigers battle Newman in Wichita, Kan. First tip is slated for 1:30 p.m. inside Fugate Gymnasium. Since the general public is unable to attend this event, fans can watch the game live on&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>. Fans can purchase a season pass for just $100, which&nbsp;includes every men's and women's&nbsp;FHSU game&nbsp;this season in addition to every other MIAA basketball contest. Day passes, which need to be purchased on the day of games, are also available for $10. Aside from watching on a mobile device or computer, The MIAA Network is also available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV (4th Generation) and Roku by searching for 'The MIAA Network' in the application store on these devices. Fort Hays State is 18-1 all-time against the Jets, including wins in eight-straight meetings. The Tigers are 6-1 on the road against Newman and have won three in a row inside Fugate Gymnasium.&nbsp;The Tigers are 9-1 against the Jets under Hobson, including a 3-1 mark in Wichita. The Tigers defeated Newman twice last season by an average of 23 points. Jaden Hobbs poured in seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points in her last trip to Fugate Gymnasium, the most 3-pointers for a Tiger since Naomi Bancroft in 2010. Hobbs averaged 19.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists against the Jets last season. Cydney Bergmann&nbsp;averages 9.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in two career meetings with Newman. Whitney Randall&nbsp;has played the Jets four times, averaging 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per meeting. Saturday's contest will be a homecoming of sorts for three Tigers, who all graduated high school within an hour of the Newman Campus. Allison McFarren&nbsp;is from Wichita, while Katie Wagner hails from neighboring Maize and Emma Ruddle is from just up the road in Canton. The Tigers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds against Washburn, helping them lead the MIAA and rank seventh in Division II in offensive boards per game. FHSU turned those into 19 second-chance points. Katie Wagner&nbsp;leads the league and ranks 13th nationally with 4.0 offensive boards per contest. After a career day against Washburn, Randall ranks second in the MIAA and fourth nationally with 26.0 points per game. Wagner's 17.0 ppg is seventh in the conference. Freshmen Wagner, Sydney Golladay, Olivia Hollenbeck and Jessie Sallach combined to score 31 points in the season-opening win against Washburn, 41.3 percent of the FHSU total, and play just over 77 minutes (77:24), 38.7 percent of the total playing time.&nbsp;Golladay and Hollenbeck were the first pair of freshman to start a season opener for the Tigers during the programs' NCAA DII era (1991-present). Newman is 2-3 to start the year, with wins over Missouri Southern and Washburn and losses to Pittsburg State, Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney. The Jets are averaging just 52.6 points per game, fewest in the conference. They allow just 59.4 points per contest, however, ranked in the top three in the league. The Jets have hit 33.2 percent from the floor as a team, again lowest in the league. They grab an average of 36.6 rebounds per night. Brooke Haney leads the team with 11.4 points per contest, ranking 21st in the MIAA. She hits 95.0 percent of her free throws, third-best in the league and 26th-best in Division II.FHSU Athletics

🏀 📻 FHSU women face off with Newman Saturday in Wichita

"Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus recaps the Chiefs win over the Broncos and previews Sunday's big AFC showdown with the Miami Dolphins.

The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday mornings at 8:00 am on KFIX (96.9-FM).

"Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus recaps the Chiefs win over the Broncos and previews Sunday's big AFC showdown with the Miami Dolphins.The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday mornings at 8:00 am on KFIX (96.9-FM).<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945652948&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/holthus-hotline-121220" title="Holthus Hotline 121220" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline 121220</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with ‘Voice of the Chiefs’ Mitch Holthus

HILL CITY - The the TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball team opened up Mid-Continent League play Friday night with a win over Hill City.

The TMP Lady Monarchs held Hill City to just two points in the second quarter and put together an 18-4 run to end the first quarter and open the second on their way to a 51-32 win

Hill City jumped out to an early 3-0 lead but the Monarchs scored nine straight on a Sophia Balthazor three pointer, a pair of fast break baskets and a rebound and put back as the Monarchs took a 9-3 lead.

Hill City scored eight straight to take the 11-9 lead before TMP tied the game at 11 on a Jaci VonLintel field goal at the end of the first quarter.

TMP took the lead on a Balthazor steal and layup that put TMP up 13-11. They would neve trail again.

In that second quarter the Monarchs outscored Hill City 10-2 and then opened the third quarter with five quick Emilee Lane points to put TMP up 11 at 26-15.

A Kyleigh Allen three-pointer gave TMP a 29-18 lead, capping off an 18-4 run.

The Monarchs led 36-24 through three quarters of action.

Balthazor hit her second three of the game to open the fourth quarter and four straight from Kassidi Yost gave TMP their largest lead of the night at 42-24.

Balthazor finished with a game-high 15 points. VonLintel finished with 10 points.

Alissa Keith led Hill City withy 11 points and 8 rebounds.

TMP improved to 3-1 while Hill City dropped to 0-2.

The TMP boys used a 21-4 first half run on their way to a 63-39 win over Hill City.

The two teams traded the lead early and Hill City was able to take an 8-7 first quarter lead.

Trailing by one, TMP's Jackson Schulte knocked in his second first-quarter three pointer sparking a 21-4 TMP run to end the first and begin the second putting TMP up 24-12.

The Monarchs outscored Hill City in the third quarter 20-4 building a 52-23 lead.

TMP led by as many as 30 points in the fourth quarter and claimed the 63-39 win.

Schulted scored in double-figures for the third time in four games to open the season with a game-high 16 points.

Sophomore Dylan Werth added 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Hill City's Derek Keith scored a team-high 12.

TMP improved to 3-1 on the season while Hill City dropped to 0-2.

HILL CITY - The the TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball team opened up Mid-Continent League play Friday night with a win over Hill City.Girls: TMP 51, Hill City 32The TMP Lady Monarchs held Hill City to just two points in the second quarter and put together an 18-4 run to end the first quarter and open the second on their way to a 51-32 winCoach Rose McFarland<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945981103&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-11-20-tmp-girls-coach-int" title="12-11-20 TMP coach Rose McFarland" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">12-11-20 TMP coach Rose McFarland</a></div></div>Hill City jumped out to an early 3-0 lead but the Monarchs scored nine straight on a Sophia Balthazor three pointer, a pair of fast break baskets and a rebound and put back as the Monarchs took a 9-3 lead.Hill City scored eight straight to take the 11-9 lead before TMP tied the game at 11 on a Jaci VonLintel field goal at the end of the first quarter.TMP took the lead on a Balthazor steal and layup that put TMP up 13-11. They would neve trail again.In that second quarter the Monarchs outscored Hill City 10-2 and then opened the third quarter with five quick Emilee Lane points to put TMP up 11 at 26-15.A Kyleigh Allen three-pointer gave TMP a 29-18 lead, capping off an 18-4 run.The Monarchs led 36-24 through three quarters of action.Balthazor hit her second three of the game to open the fourth quarter and four straight from Kassidi Yost gave TMP their largest lead of the night at 42-24.The went on to pick up the 51-32 win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945981052&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-11-20-tmp-girls-highlights" title="12-11-20 TMP girls highlights vs Hill City" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">12-11-20 TMP girls highlights vs Hill City</a></div></div>Balthazor finished with a game-high 15 points. VonLintel finished with 10 points.Alissa Keith led Hill City withy 11 points and 8 rebounds.TMP improved to 3-1 while Hill City dropped to 0-2.Boys: TMP 63, Hill City 39The TMP boys used a 21-4 first half run on their way to a 63-39 win over Hill City.Coach Bill Meagher<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945981169&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-11-20-tmp-boys-coach-int" title="12-11-2020 TMP coach Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">12-11-2020 TMP coach Bill Meagher</a></div></div>The two teams traded the lead early and Hill City was able to take an 8-7 first quarter lead.Trailing by one, TMP's Jackson Schulte knocked in his second first-quarter three pointer sparking a 21-4 TMP run to end the first and begin the second putting TMP up 24-12.TMP led 32-21 at halftime.The Monarchs outscored Hill City in the third quarter 20-4 building a 52-23 lead.TMP led by as many as 30 points in the fourth quarter and claimed the 63-39 win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945981142&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/12-11-20-tmp-boys-highlights" title="12-11-20 - TMP boys highlights vs Hill City" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">12-11-20 - TMP boys highlights vs Hill City</a></div></div>Schulted scored in double-figures for the third time in four games to open the season with a game-high 16 points.Sophomore Dylan Werth added 15 points and 8 rebounds.Hill City's Derek Keith scored a team-high 12.TMP improved to 3-1 on the season while Hill City dropped to 0-2.The Monarchs host Oakley on Tuesday.

🏀 TMP sweeps league openers at Hill City

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State put five players in double figures and held off a late rally to pick up a 76-75 win over Milwaukee on Friday evening at Bramlage Coliseum. The Cats improved to 2-4 with the win. Milwaukee dropped to 0-1.&nbsp; Some missed free throws by K-State in the closing minutes allowed Milwaukee to make a late push. The Panthers closed the contest on a 6-0 run, but a steal in the closing seconds by Mike McGuirl&nbsp;finished off the win for the Cats.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-State led by seven (38-31) at halftime. The visitors jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the opening two minutes, but K-State responded with a 14-0 run of their own. The Cats held Milwaukee without a point for well over six minutes during the run, and Selton Miguel&nbsp;scored five quick points to help K-State get started offensively.&nbsp; The Cats put a pair of players in double figures in the first 20 minutes. Miguel's 12 points led the way, while Davion Bradford&nbsp;chipped in with 10 points and five boards. K-State went 15-of-30 from the field and had 16 points in the paint in the opening half. Milwaukee went just 9-for-27 from the field in the half, but four makes from deep kept the Panthers close.&nbsp; Early in the second half, K-State extended its advantage to eight on multiple occasions. The Cats knocked down four early shots from long range, and Nijel Pack's back-to-back makes gave the Cats a 52-44 lead with 13:42 left in the contest.&nbsp; The Panthers didn't go quietly and rallied to take a 60-59 lead on a made three by Tafari Simms with 7:46 to play. The Cats responded with some big shots down the stretch. McGuirl connected on a pair of key jumpers, and Rudi Williams&nbsp;hit a big shot from deep to put the Cats up 74-67 with just 1:27 remaining.&nbsp; Bradford's 18 points led a balanced K-State scoring attack. Miguel finished with 17, and Williams had 16. Pack and McGuirl stuffed the stat sheet. Pack totaled 12 points, six rebounds and five assists. McGuirl scored 11 points to go with a career-high eight assists on the night.&nbsp; DeAndre Gholston's 15 points led Milwaukee. Grant Coleman (14), Te'Jon Lucas (11) and Josh Thomas (10) also reached double figures for the Panthers.&nbsp; K-State returns to action on Tuesday when they open Big 12 play at Iowa State.&nbsp; &nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State put five players in double figures and held off a late rally to pick up a 76-75 win over Milwaukee on Friday evening at Bramlage Coliseum. The Cats improved to 2-4 with the win. Milwaukee dropped to 0-1.&nbsp; Some missed free throws by K-State in the closing minutes allowed Milwaukee to make a late push. The Panthers closed the contest on a 6-0 run, but a steal in the closing seconds by Mike McGuirl&nbsp;finished off the win for the Cats.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-State led by seven (38-31) at halftime. The visitors jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the opening two minutes, but K-State responded with a 14-0 run of their own. The Cats held Milwaukee without a point for well over six minutes during the run, and Selton Miguel&nbsp;scored five quick points to help K-State get started offensively.&nbsp; The Cats put a pair of players in double figures in the first 20 minutes. Miguel's 12 points led the way, while Davion Bradford&nbsp;chipped in with 10 points and five boards. K-State went 15-of-30 from the field and had 16 points in the paint in the opening half. Milwaukee went just 9-for-27 from the field in the half, but four makes from deep kept the Panthers close.&nbsp; Early in the second half, K-State extended its advantage to eight on multiple occasions. The Cats knocked down four early shots from long range, and Nijel Pack's back-to-back makes gave the Cats a 52-44 lead with 13:42 left in the contest.&nbsp; The Panthers didn't go quietly and rallied to take a 60-59 lead on a made three by Tafari Simms with 7:46 to play. The Cats responded with some big shots down the stretch. McGuirl connected on a pair of key jumpers, and Rudi Williams&nbsp;hit a big shot from deep to put the Cats up 74-67 with just 1:27 remaining.&nbsp; Bradford's 18 points led a balanced K-State scoring attack. Miguel finished with 17, and Williams had 16. Pack and McGuirl stuffed the stat sheet. Pack totaled 12 points, six rebounds and five assists. McGuirl scored 11 points to go with a career-high eight assists on the night.&nbsp; DeAndre Gholston's 15 points led Milwaukee. Grant Coleman (14), Te'Jon Lucas (11) and Josh Thomas (10) also reached double figures for the Panthers.&nbsp; K-State returns to action on Tuesday when they open Big 12 play at Iowa State.&nbsp; &nbsp;Kansas State Athletics

🏀 K-State holds off Milwaukee

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points and fifth-ranked Kansas beat Omaha 95-50 on Friday night in the Jayhawks’ final tune-up before beginning Big 12 play.

Mitch Lightfoot had a career-best 14 points, David McCormack had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyon Grant-Foster added 13 points to help the Jayhawks (6-1) cruised to their 12th consecutive win at Allen Fieldhouse.

They largely cruised from the opening minute, unlike their last time out, when coach Bill Self’s crew needed Creighton’s best player to miss a free throw in the final seconds to avoid going to overtime with the No. 8 Bluejays.

Wanjang Tut scored 14 points for the Mavericks (2-5).

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points and fifth-ranked Kansas beat Omaha 95-50 on Friday night in the Jayhawks’ final tune-up before beginning Big 12 play.Mitch Lightfoot had a career-best 14 points, David McCormack had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyon Grant-Foster added 13 points to help the Jayhawks (6-1) cruised to their 12th consecutive win at Allen Fieldhouse.They largely cruised from the opening minute, unlike their last time out, when coach Bill Self’s crew needed Creighton’s best player to miss a free throw in the final seconds to avoid going to overtime with the No. 8 Bluejays.Wanjang Tut scored 14 points for the Mavericks (2-5).

🏀 No. 5 Kansas routs Omaha in final tune-up before Big 12 play

The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams take to the road to open up Mid-Continent League play Friday night at Hill City.

The girls game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.&nbsp;

The Hertz Rental Car Pregame show starts at 5:40.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You can also listen to the games&nbsp; on&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">99.5 KHAZ</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The TMP-Marian girls and boys basketball teams take to the road to open up Mid-Continent League play Friday night at Hill City.The girls game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.&nbsp;The Hertz Rental Car Pregame show starts at 5:40.Girls game<figure>
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 🏀WATCH: TMP-Marian vs Hill City

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team has announced a pair of changes to its upcoming schedule. The FHSU women will travel to Edmond, Okla. to face Central Oklahoma on Tuesday, December 15 at 6 p.m. Though this meeting was originally set for January 2, playing UCO will open up the FHSU women's schedule on January 2. The Tiger&nbsp;women are now scheduled to host Emporia State on Saturday, January 2 beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. This will serve as the makeup date for the home game against the Lady Hornets that has now been postponed twice. The FHSU men's basketball team will still travel to Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 2, since they have not had any postponements to their schedule so far this year. Fort Hays State Women's Basketball Upcoming Schedule Saturday, December 12 - FHSU at Newman - 1:30 p.m. - Wichita, Kan. Tuesday, December 15 - FHSU at Central Oklahoma - 6 p.m. - Edmond, Okla. Friday, December 18 - FHSU vs. Northeastern State - 5:30 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Saturday, December 20 - FHSU vs. Rogers State - 2 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Saturday, January 2 - FHSU vs. Emporia State - 2 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Changes in bold&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team has announced a pair of changes to its upcoming schedule. The FHSU women will travel to Edmond, Okla. to face Central Oklahoma on Tuesday, December 15 at 6 p.m. Though this meeting was originally set for January 2, playing UCO will open up the FHSU women's schedule on January 2. The Tiger&nbsp;women are now scheduled to host Emporia State on Saturday, January 2 beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. This will serve as the makeup date for the home game against the Lady Hornets that has now been postponed twice. The FHSU men's basketball team will still travel to Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 2, since they have not had any postponements to their schedule so far this year. Fort Hays State Women's Basketball Upcoming Schedule Saturday, December 12 - FHSU at Newman - 1:30 p.m. - Wichita, Kan. Tuesday, December 15 - FHSU at Central Oklahoma - 6 p.m. - Edmond, Okla. Friday, December 18 - FHSU vs. Northeastern State - 5:30 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Saturday, December 20 - FHSU vs. Rogers State - 2 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Saturday, January 2 - FHSU vs. Emporia State - 2 p.m. - Hays, Kan. Changes in bold&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 FHSU women adjust upcoming schedule

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball home game against Emporia State scheduled for Tuesday, December 15 has been postponed to a later date due to COVID-19 protocols with the Lady Hornets. 

A rescheduled date will be announced at a later. This is the second time the game, originally set for November 21, has been postponed. Fort Hays State is searching for a replacement opponent to play on Tuesday. The Tigers are still good to play their contest at Newman University on Saturday.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's basketball home game against Emporia State scheduled for Tuesday, December 15 has been postponed to a later date due to COVID-19 protocols with the Lady Hornets. A rescheduled date will be announced at a later. This is the second time the game, originally set for November 21, has been postponed. Fort Hays State is searching for a replacement opponent to play on Tuesday. The Tigers are still good to play their contest at Newman University on Saturday.&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 FHSU women's game against Emporia State postponed

KANSAS
CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Royals
catcher Salvador Perez has been named the American League’s Comeback
Player of the Year, Major League Baseball announced this evening. The Comeback
Player of the Year Awards are officially sanctioned by MLB and have been
presented annually since 2005 to one player in each league who has re-emerged
on the field during the season. The 30 Club beat reporters from MLB.com
selected the winners from an original list of 30 candidates (one per MLB Club).

Perez,
who missed the entire 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, returned
to the field in 2020 and hit a career-best .333 with 11 homers and 32 RBI over
37 games played. The 30-year-old added 12 doubles, 22 runs scored, 17 walks and
one stolen base, while recording a .353 on-base percentage and a career-high
.633 slugging percentage, which was the second-highest in franchise history
behind only Hall of Famer George Brett, who amassed a .664 mark during his AL MVP
Award-winning season in 1980. The 11 home runs hit by Perez led the Club and
were tied for third-most by a player who played 37 games-or-fewer, trailing
only Hall of Famers Frank Thomas (12 in 34 games) in 2005 and Ted Williams (13
in 37 games) in 1953. Additionally, the Valencia, Venezuela native paced the
Royals with eight go-ahead RBI and finished second on the team in RBI and
extra-base hits (23). 

The
six-time All-Star, who was named an All-MLB First Team selection last night,
recorded multiple hits, including an extra-base hit, in six consecutive games
from Sept. 11-18. He became the second player in Royals history to accomplish
the feat, joining Brett (July 1990), and third catcher in the modern era (since
1900) to do so, joining Smoky Burgess (April/May 1959) and Jimmie Foxx (August
1940). Perez, a five-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner, did not
commit an error on the season and has gone 153 consecutive errorless games
behind the plate, dating back to Sept. 3, 2017.

Perez
is the second Royals player to claim the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
from Major League Baseball, joining former teammate Mike Moustakas in
2017. Pitcher Bret Saberhagen also earned Comeback Player of the Year
honors from the Sporting News and United Press International (UPI),
in 1987.&nbsp;

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 </figure>KANSAS
CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Royals
catcher Salvador Perez has been named the American League’s Comeback
Player of the Year, Major League Baseball announced this evening. The Comeback
Player of the Year Awards are officially sanctioned by MLB and have been
presented annually since 2005 to one player in each league who has re-emerged
on the field during the season. The 30 Club beat reporters from MLB.com
selected the winners from an original list of 30 candidates (one per MLB Club).Perez,
who missed the entire 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, returned
to the field in 2020 and hit a career-best .333 with 11 homers and 32 RBI over
37 games played. The 30-year-old added 12 doubles, 22 runs scored, 17 walks and
one stolen base, while recording a .353 on-base percentage and a career-high
.633 slugging percentage, which was the second-highest in franchise history
behind only Hall of Famer George Brett, who amassed a .664 mark during his AL MVP
Award-winning season in 1980. The 11 home runs hit by Perez led the Club and
were tied for third-most by a player who played 37 games-or-fewer, trailing
only Hall of Famers Frank Thomas (12 in 34 games) in 2005 and Ted Williams (13
in 37 games) in 1953. Additionally, the Valencia, Venezuela native paced the
Royals with eight go-ahead RBI and finished second on the team in RBI and
extra-base hits (23). The
six-time All-Star, who was named an All-MLB First Team selection last night,
recorded multiple hits, including an extra-base hit, in six consecutive games
from Sept. 11-18. He became the second player in Royals history to accomplish
the feat, joining Brett (July 1990), and third catcher in the modern era (since
1900) to do so, joining Smoky Burgess (April/May 1959) and Jimmie Foxx (August
1940). Perez, a five-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner, did not
commit an error on the season and has gone 153 consecutive errorless games
behind the plate, dating back to Sept. 3, 2017. Perez
is the second Royals player to claim the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
from Major League Baseball, joining former teammate Mike Moustakas in
2017. Pitcher Bret Saberhagen also earned Comeback Player of the Year
honors from the Sporting News and United Press International (UPI),
in 1987.&nbsp; Kansas City Royals

⚾ Royals Perez named AL Comeback Player of the Year

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp; Throughout the offseason, the Kansas City Royals will be upgrading the CrownVision display board and the outfield fence display (out of town score boards) as well as adding a new board in left field that will cover the entire wall of the Hall of Fame. The new video installation will be completed by Daktronics.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"We are very excited to bring these new and improved video boards to our fans at Kauffman Stadium," said Royals Chariman and CEO John Sherman. "We believe everyone will enjoy the enhanced HDR presentation of CrownVision while the new Hall of Fame board will provide great entertainment possibilities together with dynamic ways for our corporate sponsors to connect to our fans. We can't wait to welcome our fans back to The K next season to share these new experiences together."&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“The improved resolution of the CrownVision and fence displays, along with the addition of the Hall of Fame display, will have a major positive impact on the fan experience at Kauffman Stadium,” said Daktronics President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach. “We’re excited to continue our longstanding partnership with the Kansas City Royals and to update the display we installed prior to the 2008 season. The advancement in technology over the years, including HDR capability, will certainly be on display and entertaining their fans for years to come.”

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The renovation began this week with crews removing the previous boards.&nbsp; CrownVision’s video board will be upgraded to High Dynamic Range (HDR) which will be the fourth largest HDR videoboard in baseball, and the tallest HDR board in baseball or football.&nbsp; Pixels will increase by 138% allowing the human eye to see over a billion colors, thus allowing more contrast and a clearer picture.&nbsp; The board will be 105 feet by 85 feet.&nbsp; The process will take approximately a total of six weeks to complete.&nbsp; The previous HD board debuted before the 2008 season.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Royals Hall of Fame board will be five times taller than the ribbon board that is currently in place, making it 20.5 feet by 108 feet, offering 2,200 square feet of screen and displaying over 900,000 pixels.&nbsp; Structural work will be done to change the field-facing surface of the Hall of Fame prior to the installation of the new board.&nbsp; The buildout and installation will take approximately one month to complete.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The outfield wall boards will be upgraded in resolution to a brighter, sharper image.&nbsp; The display will bring 700,000 pixels to those walls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Royals will be the second ballpark in Major League Baseball to use Daktronics SMD technology which will allow for wider viewing angles and outstanding color blending.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp; Throughout the offseason, the Kansas City Royals will be upgrading the CrownVision display board and the outfield fence display (out of town score boards) as well as adding a new board in left field that will cover the entire wall of the Hall of Fame. The new video installation will be completed by Daktronics.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"We are very excited to bring these new and improved video boards to our fans at Kauffman Stadium," said Royals Chariman and CEO John Sherman. "We believe everyone will enjoy the enhanced HDR presentation of CrownVision while the new Hall of Fame board will provide great entertainment possibilities together with dynamic ways for our corporate sponsors to connect to our fans. We can't wait to welcome our fans back to The K next season to share these new experiences together."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“The improved resolution of the CrownVision and fence displays, along with the addition of the Hall of Fame display, will have a major positive impact on the fan experience at Kauffman Stadium,” said Daktronics President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach. “We’re excited to continue our longstanding partnership with the Kansas City Royals and to update the display we installed prior to the 2008 season. The advancement in technology over the years, including HDR capability, will certainly be on display and entertaining their fans for years to come.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The renovation began this week with crews removing the previous boards.&nbsp; CrownVision’s video board will be upgraded to High Dynamic Range (HDR) which will be the fourth largest HDR videoboard in baseball, and the tallest HDR board in baseball or football.&nbsp; Pixels will increase by 138% allowing the human eye to see over a billion colors, thus allowing more contrast and a clearer picture.&nbsp; The board will be 105 feet by 85 feet.&nbsp; The process will take approximately a total of six weeks to complete.&nbsp; The previous HD board debuted before the 2008 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Royals Hall of Fame board will be five times taller than the ribbon board that is currently in place, making it 20.5 feet by 108 feet, offering 2,200 square feet of screen and displaying over 900,000 pixels.&nbsp; Structural work will be done to change the field-facing surface of the Hall of Fame prior to the installation of the new board.&nbsp; The buildout and installation will take approximately one month to complete.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The outfield wall boards will be upgraded in resolution to a brighter, sharper image.&nbsp; The display will bring 700,000 pixels to those walls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Royals will be the second ballpark in Major League Baseball to use Daktronics SMD technology which will allow for wider viewing angles and outstanding color blending.Kansas City Royals

⚾ Royals upgrading video boards at Kauffman Stadium

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The Texas at Kansas football game scheduled for Saturday,
December 12 has been canceled due to the shutdown of football operations at the
University of Texas as a result of recent positive tests for COVID-19.&nbsp;
The Big 12 Conference determined the game will not be re-scheduled and has
declared it “no contest”.

"I am very disappointed our team won't get another chance to compete this season, but unfortunately that is out of our control" said head coach Les Miles.. "Our team played very had last week on the road, and I know they were eager to get back on the field to face a very good Texas team this weekend. With our season complete, I would be remiss not to recognize out student-athletes and staff for diligently following the medical guidelines set for them this year. I am very proud of their efforts and proud to be the head coach of this football team. Rock Chalk, Jayhawk."

<a href="https://kuathletics.com">KUAthletics.com</a>

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The Texas at Kansas football game scheduled for Saturday,
December 12 has been canceled due to the shutdown of football operations at the
University of Texas as a result of recent positive tests for COVID-19.&nbsp;
The Big 12 Conference determined the game will not be re-scheduled and has
declared it “no contest”."I am very disappointed our team won't get another chance to compete this season, but unfortunately that is out of our control" said head coach Les Miles.. "Our team played very had last week on the road, and I know they were eager to get back on the field to face a very good Texas team this weekend. With our season complete, I would be remiss not to recognize out student-athletes and staff for diligently following the medical guidelines set for them this year. I am very proud of their efforts and proud to be the head coach of this football team. Rock Chalk, Jayhawk."<a href="https://kuathletics.com">KUAthletics.com</a>

🏈 KU game versus Texas canceled

In case you missed it or just want to relive it, here's the broadcast of the Tigers upset win at Kansas State Tuesday night.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU MBB at Kansas State (Dec. 8, 2020)

By TOM SHINE <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/marlins-no-more-wichitas-baseball-team-be-minnesota-twins-double-affiliate">Kansas News Service</a>

Wichita’s minor league baseball team is set to become part of the Minnesota Twins’ organization.

The Wind Surge said Wednesday it has been invited to be Minnesota’s Double-A affiliate.

The
 move comes as part of a huge shakeup of the minor leagues by Major 
League Baseball, which now oversees all aspects of professional 
baseball. The changes include the reduction of minor league teams from 
160 to 120.

As part of the shakeup, most major league teams took 
the opportunity to reduce their geographic footprint. The Twins swapped 
minor league teams in upstate New York and Florida for teams in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, and Wichita.

"This is a very positive and great 
day for us," said Jared Forma, the Wind Surge’s senior vice president 
and general manager. "We're very excited because the Twins are truly a 
first-class organization."

He said there are several more steps 
to take before the agreement with the Twins becomes final. That includes
 signing a Player Development license with the Twins, which is a formal 
contract between the two organizations.

Forma said he understands
 that the agreement will be for 10 years, which will lend stability to 
Wichita. And the Twins, according to MLB.com, have one of the top minor 
league systems in baseball in terms of talent.

"They have an 
unbelievable minor league system," Forma said. "They like that homegrown
 player. So draft them and develop 'em .. versus a ton of free agent 
signings.

"Anyone I have talked to that knows someone from the 
Twins, there's not a person who has anything negative to say about the 
Twins."

The likely move also means the Wind Surge will drop from 
Triple-A – the highest level of the minor leagues – to Double-A. Forma, 
who has spent more than 20 years in baseball, said the difference is 
minimal

"If you put a Triple-A team on one side of a diamond and a
 Double-A team on the other, and you asked me to tell you the 
difference, I'm not sure I'd be able to," Forma said.

"Certainly,
 Triple-A offers a great product. I believe we're actually going to see 
the very top prospects in the Twins' organization and our opponents' for
 a longer period of time at Double-A than you would at Triple-A."

The
 Wichita Pilots and Wranglers, who played from 1987 through 2007 at 
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, were a Double-A franchise. The Wichita Aeros 
were a Triple-A franchise from 1970 until 1984.

What league the 
Wind Surge will play in also is uncertain, although Forma said it likely
 will include teams that played in the Texas League. One of those teams 
is the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, which is the Kansas City Royals’ 
Double-A affiliate.

The Wind Surge arrived in Wichita from New Orleans in 2019 as the 
Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The city built the franchise a 
$75 million stadium on the west bank of the Arkansas River. It also sold
 land along the riverfront to team owners for $1 an acre for future 
development.

But the team never played in Riverfront Stadium 
after the 2020 season was canceled by the pandemic. In July, owner and 
managing partner Lou Schwechheimer died from complications from 
COVID-19.

He was instrumental in moving the team to Wichita. When
 he arrived, he was an active presence in the community, overseeing 
construction of the new stadium.

"When I first met Lou, he talked
 about this place with such a passion that I couldn’t get away from 
him," Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said Wednesday during a news 
conference at Riverfront Stadium to discuss the invitation from the 
Twins. "We had a one-hour meeting that lasted over three hours. "Lou 
talked about baseball here in Wichita not as a sport, not as an economic
 driver but as a place that brings communities together."

City 
officials hope the team and stadium will boost economic development and 
tourism in Wichita. Forma said he is just looking forward to playing 
baseball.

"We're just so excited because I do really believe this
 is step one of being able to look to 2021 and get back to some 
normalcy, which I think everyone is looking forward to," he said.

"But
 at the end of the day, we're going to have Wichita across our chests on
 our jerseys, and this great community is going to see some phenomenal 
baseball."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607611770893.png" alt="Nadya Faulx / KMUW/File photo " />
 <figcaption>Nadya Faulx / KMUW/File photo </figcaption>
 </figure>By TOM SHINE <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/marlins-no-more-wichitas-baseball-team-be-minnesota-twins-double-affiliate">Kansas News Service</a>Wichita’s minor league baseball team is set to become part of the Minnesota Twins’ organization.The Wind Surge said Wednesday it has been invited to be Minnesota’s Double-A affiliate.The
 move comes as part of a huge shakeup of the minor leagues by Major 
League Baseball, which now oversees all aspects of professional 
baseball. The changes include the reduction of minor league teams from 
160 to 120.As part of the shakeup, most major league teams took 
the opportunity to reduce their geographic footprint. The Twins swapped 
minor league teams in upstate New York and Florida for teams in St. 
Paul, Minnesota, and Wichita."This is a very positive and great 
day for us," said Jared Forma, the Wind Surge’s senior vice president 
and general manager. "We're very excited because the Twins are truly a 
first-class organization."He said there are several more steps 
to take before the agreement with the Twins becomes final. That includes
 signing a Player Development license with the Twins, which is a formal 
contract between the two organizations.Forma said he understands
 that the agreement will be for 10 years, which will lend stability to 
Wichita. And the Twins, according to MLB.com, have one of the top minor 
league systems in baseball in terms of talent."They have an 
unbelievable minor league system," Forma said. "They like that homegrown
 player. So draft them and develop 'em .. versus a ton of free agent 
signings."Anyone I have talked to that knows someone from the 
Twins, there's not a person who has anything negative to say about the 
Twins."The likely move also means the Wind Surge will drop from 
Triple-A – the highest level of the minor leagues – to Double-A. Forma, 
who has spent more than 20 years in baseball, said the difference is 
minimal"If you put a Triple-A team on one side of a diamond and a
 Double-A team on the other, and you asked me to tell you the 
difference, I'm not sure I'd be able to," Forma said."Certainly,
 Triple-A offers a great product. I believe we're actually going to see 
the very top prospects in the Twins' organization and our opponents' for
 a longer period of time at Double-A than you would at Triple-A."The
 Wichita Pilots and Wranglers, who played from 1987 through 2007 at 
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, were a Double-A franchise. The Wichita Aeros 
were a Triple-A franchise from 1970 until 1984.What league the 
Wind Surge will play in also is uncertain, although Forma said it likely
 will include teams that played in the Texas League. One of those teams 
is the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, which is the Kansas City Royals’ 
Double-A affiliate.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607611831879.png" alt=" The new Riverfront Stadium in Delano. Credit Stephan Bisaha / KMUW/File photo" />
 <figcaption> The new Riverfront Stadium in Delano. Credit Stephan Bisaha / KMUW/File photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The Wind Surge arrived in Wichita from New Orleans in 2019 as the 
Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The city built the franchise a 
$75 million stadium on the west bank of the Arkansas River. It also sold
 land along the riverfront to team owners for $1 an acre for future 
development.But the team never played in Riverfront Stadium 
after the 2020 season was canceled by the pandemic. In July, owner and 
managing partner Lou Schwechheimer died from complications from 
COVID-19.He was instrumental in moving the team to Wichita. When
 he arrived, he was an active presence in the community, overseeing 
construction of the new stadium."When I first met Lou, he talked
 about this place with such a passion that I couldn’t get away from 
him," Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said Wednesday during a news 
conference at Riverfront Stadium to discuss the invitation from the 
Twins. "We had a one-hour meeting that lasted over three hours. "Lou 
talked about baseball here in Wichita not as a sport, not as an economic
 driver but as a place that brings communities together."City 
officials hope the team and stadium will boost economic development and 
tourism in Wichita. Forma said he is just looking forward to playing 
baseball."We're just so excited because I do really believe this
 is step one of being able to look to 2021 and get back to some 
normalcy, which I think everyone is looking forward to," he said."But
 at the end of the day, we're going to have Wichita across our chests on
 our jerseys, and this great community is going to see some phenomenal 
baseball."

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