Fort Hays State men's basketball seeks their first road win of the season when they take on William Jewell College on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Mabee Center in Liberty, Mo.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: MBB at William Jewell College (Dec. 14, 2024)

Monday, December 16
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom,
6pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 17
 KKQY: Ellis MWBKB at
Phillipsburg, 5:15
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at Hoxie, 5:40pm

Wednesday, December 18
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pm

Thursday, December 19
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Truman State, 7:35pm

Friday, December 20
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Manhattan, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at Central Plains, 5:40pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Denver, 6:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Quincy, 9:35pm

Saturday, December 21
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs vs. Houston Texans, 11:00am

Sunday, December 22
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Brown, 12:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Regis, 1:30pm

Monday, December 16
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom,
6pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 6:30pmTuesday, December 17
 KKQY: Ellis MWBKB at
Phillipsburg, 5:15
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at Hoxie, 5:40pmWednesday, December 18
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Bill Self, 6pmThursday, December 19
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Truman State, 7:35pmFriday, December 20
 KFIX: Hays High MWBKB
at Manhattan, 5:40pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MWBKB at Central Plains, 5:40pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Denver, 6:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Quincy, 9:35pmSaturday, December 21
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs vs. Houston Texans, 11:00amSunday, December 22
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Brown, 12:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Regis, 1:30pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

DENVER (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Broncos/status/1868446041219203558">Nik Bonitto's defensive touchdown</a>&nbsp;was jaw-dropping.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFLhaterwatch/status/1868434682490372291">Jonathan Taylor's botched touchdown</a>&nbsp;run was head-scratching.

Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell's lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a touchdown Sunday that sealed the Denver Broncos' 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

A blunder by Taylor turned the game around in the third quarter. Indy's star running back dropped the ball milliseconds before crossing the goal line on what would have been a 41-yard touchdown.

“That can’t happen," said Taylor, who finished with 107 yards — but no touchdowns — on 22 carries. “No, you’re never consciously aware you’re dropping the ball. Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.”

The blunder breathed new life into the Broncos, whose special teams and defense would bail out a sputtering offense that managed just 193 yards.

“If he would have scored that touchdown, it would have been even more of a dogfight to get back,” Denver pass rusher Jonathon Cooper said. “We would have had a tougher fight. ... I just hope it never happens to us.”

Denver's defenders dejectedly retreated to the sideline, but suddenly the 76,416 fans roared. Safety P.J. Locke said he looked up and saw the replay on the giant scoreboard and suddenly the Broncos had a holiday gift.

Instead of lining up for the extra point to give the Colts a 20-7 lead, the touchback left the reeling Colts clinging to a six-point edge they would soon relinquish.

“That was a game changer, yeah, absolutely,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said. “Obviously, it hurt us, but he’s one of our leaders. Sometimes that happens in football, but he’s our guy, and that’s what you say to him.”

With five takeaways, the Broncos (9-5) ended a seven-year string of losing records and strengthened their grip on an AFC wild-card berth that would end a playoff drought dating to 2016. They began defense of their Super Bowl 50 title that season with a 4-0 start, which was the last time they sat four games above .500.

The Colts (6-8) blew both an early 10-0 lead and a big opportunity to tighten the AFC wild-card race, and the biggest reasons were Taylor's blunder and Bonitto's plunder.

Denver had just taken its first lead of the game on Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown toss to tight end Nate Adkins that made it 17-13 when Bonitto scored his second touchdown in two games.

Bonitto, who had a pick-6 against Cleveland before the Broncos' bye week, was in full stride when he caught Mitchell's pass at the midfield logo and raced untouched to the end zone.

The play was officially recorded as a fumble recovery and not a pick-6 because it was a backward pass. Whatever you want to call it, Cooper said it was just the spark the Broncos needed.

“Man, I love playing with this dude,” Cooper said. “His football instincts are off the charts. He's a phenomenal football player. He's got my vote for Defensive Player of the Year.”

Mitchell said his coach had admonished him to throw the ball away if he saw the Broncos sniffing out the trickery, but he said he never sensed Denver had deciphered the play.

“It was there pretty much until 15 turned into Ed Reed and just came through out of nowhere,” Mitchell said.

Denver's five takeaways more than made up for Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season.

One of Denver's interceptions was by cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who limped to the sideline tent with a sprained right ankle. He went back in the game but was helped off the field just before the 2-minute warning after seemingly aggravating the injury. He left the stadium without comment but wasn't in a walking boot, a good sign because the Broncos have a short week before their next game.

The Broncos' barrage of points started with Wil Lutz's 44-yard field goal that pulled Denver to 13-10 and ended with Nix's 20-yard TD pass to Courtland Sutton.

Richardson completed just five of 17 passes for 56 yards in the first half and one of those completions was to himself. It came in his own end zone after Jonah Ellis batted down his throw.

Richardson capped Indy's opening drive with a 23-yard touchdown run after twice converting on third-and-10.

Both of these AFC wild-card contenders were coming off a bye week and both looked more rusted than rested.

“It won't be fun looking at the tape,” bemoaned Broncos coach Sean Payton.

Imagine how much worse it'll be for Taylor and the Colts.

Colts WR Alec Pierce left in the first half with a concussion.

Broncos RG Quinn Meinerz (shoulder) and RB Jaleel McLaughlin (thigh) both left late in the third quarter. Surtain got hurt in the fourth, as did DT D.J. Jones (finger).

Colts: Host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Broncos: Visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734347473175.jpeg" alt="Denver Broncos' Marvin Mims Jr. celebrates after a long return during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)" />
 <figcaption>Denver Broncos' Marvin Mims Jr. celebrates after a long return during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterDENVER (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Broncos/status/1868446041219203558">Nik Bonitto's defensive touchdown</a>&nbsp;was jaw-dropping.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFLhaterwatch/status/1868434682490372291">Jonathan Taylor's botched touchdown</a>&nbsp;run was head-scratching.Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell's lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a touchdown Sunday that sealed the Denver Broncos' 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts.A blunder by Taylor turned the game around in the third quarter. Indy's star running back dropped the ball milliseconds before crossing the goal line on what would have been a 41-yard touchdown.“That can’t happen," said Taylor, who finished with 107 yards — but no touchdowns — on 22 carries. “No, you’re never consciously aware you’re dropping the ball. Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.”The blunder breathed new life into the Broncos, whose special teams and defense would bail out a sputtering offense that managed just 193 yards.“If he would have scored that touchdown, it would have been even more of a dogfight to get back,” Denver pass rusher Jonathon Cooper said. “We would have had a tougher fight. ... I just hope it never happens to us.”Denver's defenders dejectedly retreated to the sideline, but suddenly the 76,416 fans roared. Safety P.J. Locke said he looked up and saw the replay on the giant scoreboard and suddenly the Broncos had a holiday gift.Instead of lining up for the extra point to give the Colts a 20-7 lead, the touchback left the reeling Colts clinging to a six-point edge they would soon relinquish.“That was a game changer, yeah, absolutely,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said. “Obviously, it hurt us, but he’s one of our leaders. Sometimes that happens in football, but he’s our guy, and that’s what you say to him.”With five takeaways, the Broncos (9-5) ended a seven-year string of losing records and strengthened their grip on an AFC wild-card berth that would end a playoff drought dating to 2016. They began defense of their Super Bowl 50 title that season with a 4-0 start, which was the last time they sat four games above .500.The Colts (6-8) blew both an early 10-0 lead and a big opportunity to tighten the AFC wild-card race, and the biggest reasons were Taylor's blunder and Bonitto's plunder.Denver had just taken its first lead of the game on Bo Nix's 15-yard touchdown toss to tight end Nate Adkins that made it 17-13 when Bonitto scored his second touchdown in two games.Bonitto, who had a pick-6 against Cleveland before the Broncos' bye week, was in full stride when he caught Mitchell's pass at the midfield logo and raced untouched to the end zone.The play was officially recorded as a fumble recovery and not a pick-6 because it was a backward pass. Whatever you want to call it, Cooper said it was just the spark the Broncos needed.“Man, I love playing with this dude,” Cooper said. “His football instincts are off the charts. He's a phenomenal football player. He's got my vote for Defensive Player of the Year.”Mitchell said his coach had admonished him to throw the ball away if he saw the Broncos sniffing out the trickery, but he said he never sensed Denver had deciphered the play.“It was there pretty much until 15 turned into Ed Reed and just came through out of nowhere,” Mitchell said.Denver's five takeaways more than made up for Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season.One of Denver's interceptions was by cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who limped to the sideline tent with a sprained right ankle. He went back in the game but was helped off the field just before the 2-minute warning after seemingly aggravating the injury. He left the stadium without comment but wasn't in a walking boot, a good sign because the Broncos have a short week before their next game.The Broncos' barrage of points started with Wil Lutz's 44-yard field goal that pulled Denver to 13-10 and ended with Nix's 20-yard TD pass to Courtland Sutton.<h2>One-man band</h2>Richardson completed just five of 17 passes for 56 yards in the first half and one of those completions was to himself. It came in his own end zone after Jonah Ellis batted down his throw.Richardson capped Indy's opening drive with a 23-yard touchdown run after twice converting on third-and-10.<h2>Rest vs. rust</h2>Both of these AFC wild-card contenders were coming off a bye week and both looked more rusted than rested.“It won't be fun looking at the tape,” bemoaned Broncos coach Sean Payton.Imagine how much worse it'll be for Taylor and the Colts.<h2>Injuries</h2>Colts WR Alec Pierce left in the first half with a concussion.Broncos RG Quinn Meinerz (shoulder) and RB Jaleel McLaughlin (thigh) both left late in the third quarter. Surtain got hurt in the fourth, as did DT D.J. Jones (finger).<h2>Up next</h2>Colts: Host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.Broncos: Visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.

🏈 Broncos roar back with 5 takeaways to beat Colts

CLEVELAND (AP) — The only thing the Chiefs had to worry about in the final minutes Sunday was Patrick Mahomes' ankle.

Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before limping off with an injury in the fourth quarter, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and Kansas City finally had a relatively easy win, 21-7 over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns.

Mahomes connected for TDs in the first half&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Chiefs/status/1868357953780396068">with Juju Smith-Schuster</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Chiefs/status/1868373621355274266">Noah Gray</a>&nbsp;as the Chiefs (13-1) built a 21-0 lead and then slogged their way through an ugly second half.

The defending Super Bowl champions have 10 wins by seven points or less, with six coming on the game's final play.

Mahomes didn't finish the game, leaving when he got his ankle rolled up on while being tackled. Carson Wentz replaced him for the final 5:23. Mahomes finished 19 of 38 for 159 yards.

After the game, Mahomes said X-rays were negative. He said he would have lobbied harder to stay in if the Browns had gotten within one score.

“We'll get into the rehab part, the treatment part and try to get back on a short week,” said Mahomes, noting the Chiefs will play again Saturday — the second of three games in 11 days. “With all the adrenaline from the game, it's hard to tell now (if he can play). Usually, it's the day after when you get a good sense of it."

Mahomes was driven to the Chiefs' buses on a cart.

Coach Andy Reid was relieved Mahomes was not more seriously hurt.

“It's not broken, that's all I can tell you,” Reid said. “We'll have to see how it goes down the road.”

The Browns (3-11) tried to put up a fight, but had six turnovers. Other than a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Browns/status/1868390624145088796">62-yard TD run from Jerome Ford</a>, Cleveland had few offensive highlights and too many self-inflicted miscues.

Jameis Winston threw more three interceptions — two in the end zone to give him eight in his last three games — and the Browns had two fumbles. The five turnovers made things much easier on Mahomes and the Chiefs, not that they needed a lot of help.

Cleveland running back Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot. It's another setback for the star, who had a devastating knee injury last season.

Winston was pulled after his third pick and replaced by second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who also was intercepted. Coach Kevin Stefanski would not commit to a starter for next week.

“You can't have six turnovers and win,” Stefanski said. “At any level.”

Cleveland's Jerry Jeudy had 11 catches for 108 yards and went over 1,000 for the season.

The Chiefs' second TD — Mahomes' 6-yard pass to Gray with 4:46 left in the first half — came on the same play Browns&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Reflog_18/status/1868374001279795655">star defensive end Myles Garrett left the field in extreme pain</a>&nbsp;with an apparent eye injury.

Garrett was rushing Mahomes and being blocked by Chiefs left tackle Joe Thuney when he suddenly stopped. The league's reigning Defensive Player of the Year immediately grabbed his face mask and pulled off his helmet, flinging it away before dropping to the turf.

He was face down for several minutes before being helped off. As Garrett walked toward the locker room holding a towel to his face, Thuney came over and patted him on the back. Garrett was only gone for a short period before he ran back on to the field and finished the game.

The Chiefs took a 21-0 lead early in the third, capitalizing on a pick by Winston that went off Chubb's hands. Four plays later, Worthy took a deep pitch from Mahomes, turned the corner and scored.

Kansas City's first score was set up by Cleveland's first turnover.

After the Browns forced a three-and-out on Kansas City's first possession, Cleveland's James Proche II fumbled during a punt return and the Chiefs recovered at the 21.

Mahomes then connected with Schuster for a 7-yard TD with 12:12 left in the first quarter.

Taylor Swift ended her world tour. She decided not to hit the road in the NFL just yet.

The pop superstar had been expected to attend the game to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Chiefs tight end who grew up in Cleveland. But Swift, who turned 35 on Friday, wasn't on hand despite rumors she would make an appearance.

Taylor has been at several Chiefs games in Kansas City the past two seasons since she began dating Kelce.

Chiefs: S Chamarri Conner suffered a concussion while making a tackle in the second quarter. ... Kelce came up limping after an early play, but walked it off and stayed in. He left the locker room before reporters had access.

Browns: CB Martin Emerson Jr. went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. He did not return. ... DT Shelby Harris (elbow) went out in the second quarter.

Chiefs: Host Houston on Dec. 21 before visiting Pittsburgh on Christmas Day.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734303515306.png" alt="Photo Kansas City Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — The only thing the Chiefs had to worry about in the final minutes Sunday was Patrick Mahomes' ankle.Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before limping off with an injury in the fourth quarter, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and Kansas City finally had a relatively easy win, 21-7 over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns.Mahomes connected for TDs in the first half&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Chiefs/status/1868357953780396068">with Juju Smith-Schuster</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Chiefs/status/1868373621355274266">Noah Gray</a>&nbsp;as the Chiefs (13-1) built a 21-0 lead and then slogged their way through an ugly second half.The defending Super Bowl champions have 10 wins by seven points or less, with six coming on the game's final play.Mahomes didn't finish the game, leaving when he got his ankle rolled up on while being tackled. Carson Wentz replaced him for the final 5:23. Mahomes finished 19 of 38 for 159 yards.After the game, Mahomes said X-rays were negative. He said he would have lobbied harder to stay in if the Browns had gotten within one score.“We'll get into the rehab part, the treatment part and try to get back on a short week,” said Mahomes, noting the Chiefs will play again Saturday — the second of three games in 11 days. “With all the adrenaline from the game, it's hard to tell now (if he can play). Usually, it's the day after when you get a good sense of it."Mahomes was driven to the Chiefs' buses on a cart.Coach Andy Reid was relieved Mahomes was not more seriously hurt.“It's not broken, that's all I can tell you,” Reid said. “We'll have to see how it goes down the road.”The Browns (3-11) tried to put up a fight, but had six turnovers. Other than a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Browns/status/1868390624145088796">62-yard TD run from Jerome Ford</a>, Cleveland had few offensive highlights and too many self-inflicted miscues.Jameis Winston threw more three interceptions — two in the end zone to give him eight in his last three games — and the Browns had two fumbles. The five turnovers made things much easier on Mahomes and the Chiefs, not that they needed a lot of help.Cleveland running back Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot. It's another setback for the star, who had a devastating knee injury last season.Winston was pulled after his third pick and replaced by second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who also was intercepted. Coach Kevin Stefanski would not commit to a starter for next week.“You can't have six turnovers and win,” Stefanski said. “At any level.”Cleveland's Jerry Jeudy had 11 catches for 108 yards and went over 1,000 for the season.The Chiefs' second TD — Mahomes' 6-yard pass to Gray with 4:46 left in the first half — came on the same play Browns&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Reflog_18/status/1868374001279795655">star defensive end Myles Garrett left the field in extreme pain</a>&nbsp;with an apparent eye injury.Garrett was rushing Mahomes and being blocked by Chiefs left tackle Joe Thuney when he suddenly stopped. The league's reigning Defensive Player of the Year immediately grabbed his face mask and pulled off his helmet, flinging it away before dropping to the turf.He was face down for several minutes before being helped off. As Garrett walked toward the locker room holding a towel to his face, Thuney came over and patted him on the back. Garrett was only gone for a short period before he ran back on to the field and finished the game.The Chiefs took a 21-0 lead early in the third, capitalizing on a pick by Winston that went off Chubb's hands. Four plays later, Worthy took a deep pitch from Mahomes, turned the corner and scored.Kansas City's first score was set up by Cleveland's first turnover.After the Browns forced a three-and-out on Kansas City's first possession, Cleveland's James Proche II fumbled during a punt return and the Chiefs recovered at the 21.Mahomes then connected with Schuster for a 7-yard TD with 12:12 left in the first quarter.<h2>Notable no-show</h2>Taylor Swift ended her world tour. She decided not to hit the road in the NFL just yet.The pop superstar had been expected to attend the game to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Chiefs tight end who grew up in Cleveland. But Swift, who turned 35 on Friday, wasn't on hand despite rumors she would make an appearance.Taylor has been at several Chiefs games in Kansas City the past two seasons since she began dating Kelce.<h2>Injuries</h2>Chiefs: S Chamarri Conner suffered a concussion while making a tackle in the second quarter. ... Kelce came up limping after an early play, but walked it off and stayed in. He left the locker room before reporters had access.Browns: CB Martin Emerson Jr. went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. He did not return. ... DT Shelby Harris (elbow) went out in the second quarter.<h2>Up next</h2>Chiefs: Host Houston on Dec. 21 before visiting Pittsburgh on Christmas Day.Browns: At Cincinnati on Sunday.

🏈Mahomes exits Chiefs victory over Browns with ankle injury

INIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team placed 37th across two days of action at the 45th Midwest Classic this weekend.

A pair of Tigers picked up a win in their first action in the championship bracket, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(125) racking up four takedowns and four nearfall points in a 20-2 technical fall victory. Stokes finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>, the eighth-ranked wrestler at 197 pounds, later won his first bout of the weekend with a third-period pin to advance in the championship bracket. The former All-American then moved on to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 decision thanks to a third-period takedown. Henry advanced to Sunday's competition, where he lost his next two bouts to finish the weekend at 2-2.

Despite dropping his first bout of the weekend,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;battled back to secure a pair of bonus-point victories in the 174-pound consolation bracket. The redshirt-freshman picked up a pin in less than one minute in the first consolation round before rattling off a 14-2 major decision in the next round.The

Tigers will return to the mat after the holiday break when they travel to Gunnison, Colo. for the Tracy Borah Duals January 10-11.45th Midwest Classic

Full FHSU Results 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;- 1-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;won by tech fall over Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist) 1-9 (TF-1.5 6:34 (20-2)) Champ. Round 2 - #15 Jakason Burks (Central Missouri) 13-2 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:04) Cons. Round 2 - Joseph Bruscino (UNC Pembroke) 4-8 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(Fall 3:28)

133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #4 Peter Rolle (Central Oklahoma) 9-2 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:28) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Tyson Cook (Pitt-Johnstown) 6-6 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;(Dec 9-3)

149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (Northern State) 11-1 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;(TF-1.5 5:49 (18-2)) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 2 - #9 James Ryan (Kutztown) 12-3 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;(Dec 9-2)

157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 - Joe Kuster (Drury) 9-3 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:18) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 2 - Sean Howk (Southwest Minnesota State) 10-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;(Dec 4-1)

165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #4 Nicholas Coreno (Gannon) 7-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;(Dec 2-0) Cons. Round 2 - Evan Morris (Maryville) 15-8 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;(MD 16-4)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;- 2-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #8 Hayden Pummel (Glenville State) 14-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;(Dec 8-1) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;won by fall over Hunter Bittinger (Wheeling) 2-9 (Fall 0:58) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;won by major decision over Daniel Long (Adams State) 0-3 (MD 14-2) Cons. Round 4 - Logan Berger (Chadron State) 11-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #11 Kyle Homet (Glenville State) 18-2 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(TF-1.5 5:27 (17-1)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Hunter Jones (Lander) 5-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(Dec 13-6)

197 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;- 2-2 Champ. Round 1 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by fall over Erik Tomanek (Newman) 5-8 (Fall 6:08) Champ. Round 3 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Chase Stegall (Wisconsin-Parkside) 7-4 (Dec 4-0) Quarterfinal - #9 Nicholas Johnson (Glenville State) 14-1 won by decision over #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2) Cons. Round 6 - Kaine Morris (Ashland) 12-6 won by fall over #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Fall 2:55)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Isaac Sheeren (Lander) 13-5 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(Fall 6:44) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Paul Sharp (Central Oklahoma) 10-9 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(MD 8-0)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State men's wrestling team placed 37th across two days of action at the 45th Midwest Classic this weekend.A pair of Tigers picked up a win in their first action in the championship bracket, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(125) racking up four takedowns and four nearfall points in a 20-2 technical fall victory. Stokes finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>, the eighth-ranked wrestler at 197 pounds, later won his first bout of the weekend with a third-period pin to advance in the championship bracket. The former All-American then moved on to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 decision thanks to a third-period takedown. Henry advanced to Sunday's competition, where he lost his next two bouts to finish the weekend at 2-2.Despite dropping his first bout of the weekend,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;battled back to secure a pair of bonus-point victories in the 174-pound consolation bracket. The redshirt-freshman picked up a pin in less than one minute in the first consolation round before rattling off a 14-2 major decision in the next round.The Tigers will return to the mat after the holiday break when they travel to Gunnison, Colo. for the Tracy Borah Duals January 10-11.45th Midwest ClassicFull FHSU Results 125 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;- 1-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;won by tech fall over Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist) 1-9 (TF-1.5 6:34 (20-2)) Champ. Round 2 - #15 Jakason Burks (Central Missouri) 13-2 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:04) Cons. Round 2 - Joseph Bruscino (UNC Pembroke) 4-8 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/a-b-stokes/8307">A.B. Stokes</a>&nbsp;(Fall 3:28)133 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #4 Peter Rolle (Central Oklahoma) 9-2 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:28) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Tyson Cook (Pitt-Johnstown) 6-6 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/andrew-honas/8314">Andrew Honas</a>&nbsp;(Dec 9-3)149 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (Northern State) 11-1 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;(TF-1.5 5:49 (18-2)) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 2 - #9 James Ryan (Kutztown) 12-3 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/drew-bell/8290">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;(Dec 9-2)157 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 - Joe Kuster (Drury) 9-3 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;(Fall 4:18) Cons. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 2 - Sean Howk (Southwest Minnesota State) 10-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/marcell-dely/8293">Marcell Dely</a>&nbsp;(Dec 4-1)165 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #4 Nicholas Coreno (Gannon) 7-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;(Dec 2-0) Cons. Round 2 - Evan Morris (Maryville) 15-8 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jacob-judd/8315">Jacob Judd</a>&nbsp;(MD 16-4)174 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;- 2-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #8 Hayden Pummel (Glenville State) 14-4 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;(Dec 8-1) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;won by fall over Hunter Bittinger (Wheeling) 2-9 (Fall 0:58) Cons. Round 3 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;won by major decision over Daniel Long (Adams State) 0-3 (MD 14-2) Cons. Round 4 - Logan Berger (Chadron State) 11-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/connor-padgett/8304">Connor Padgett</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2)184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #11 Kyle Homet (Glenville State) 18-2 won by tech fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(TF-1.5 5:27 (17-1)) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Hunter Jones (Lander) 5-5 won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(Dec 13-6)197 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;- 2-2 Champ. Round 1 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by fall over Erik Tomanek (Newman) 5-8 (Fall 6:08) Champ. Round 3 - #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Chase Stegall (Wisconsin-Parkside) 7-4 (Dec 4-0) Quarterfinal - #9 Nicholas Johnson (Glenville State) 14-1 won by decision over #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2) Cons. Round 6 - Kaine Morris (Ashland) 12-6 won by fall over #8&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Fall 2:55)285 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Isaac Sheeren (Lander) 13-5 won by fall over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(Fall 6:44) Cons. Round 2 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Paul Sharp (Central Oklahoma) 10-9 won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/riah-ostrander/8302">Riah Ostrander</a>&nbsp;(MD 8-0)&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼‍♂️ Henry, Padgett win twice in Indianapolis; Tigers 37th

Sunday, December 15 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns, 11:00am&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, December 15 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns, 11:00am&nbsp;&nbsp;

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

LIBERTY, Mo. – Fort Hays State rallied from a 15-point deficit late in the first half and beat William Jewell College 63-59 Saturday at the Mabee Center in a battle of NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago.

Kaleb Hammeke was fouled on a driving layup with 7:31 to play to give the Tigers (5-3) their biggest lead at 61-55. FHSU wouldn't score again until Hammeke's layup with 5.7 seconds left. The Tigers held the Cardinals (4-6)&nbsp; to just four points over the final 10 minutes of the game and&nbsp; The Tigers held the Cardinals to just 2-of-9 shooting and four turnovers in the final 10 minutes.

William Jewell's Jordan Jermain scored 20 of his game-high 25 points in the first half. He hit his first four 3-point shots and made seven of his first eight field-goal attempts overall. The Cardinals shot a 62.5-percent from the field in the first half, including a 6-of-10 effort from beyond the 3-point line to build a 41-29 halftime lead.

Fort Hays State opened the second half on a 10-2 run to pull within four in the first three minutes. After William Jewell pushed the lead back to eight, Shaun Riley scored eight points of a&nbsp;13-4 Tiger run in which they took their first lead since early in the first half on a Dan Makuna layup.&nbsp;

FHSU outscored William Jewell 34-18 in the second half and outscored the Cardinals to just 34.8 percent shooting in the second frame, including just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. FHSU was shooting 62 percent from the field in the second half but hit just one of their final eight shots.

Hammeke scored FHSU's&nbsp; final seven points and led five Tigers in double-figures with 11 points. Riley, Kyle Grill, R.J, Crawford and Traejon Davis&nbsp;all scored 10 points each. All nine Tigers that played scored. The Tigers out-rebounded Cardinals by seven led by Riley's nine boards. Hammeke dished out a team-high four assists.

Joining Jermain in double figures for the Cardinals were Luke Jordan with 11 and Bryce Mitchell with 10.

Fort Hays State will take just a day off and return to action Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum when it takes on Bethel College at 7 p.m. FHSU will be at home for its next three games, all within the span of seven days before the holiday break.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734235947361.png" alt="Fort Hays State guard Kaleb Hammeke drives to the basket in in NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Manhattan, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
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 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostLIBERTY, Mo. – Fort Hays State rallied from a 15-point deficit late in the first half and beat William Jewell College 63-59 Saturday at the Mabee Center in a battle of NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1984762307&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-mark-johnson-postgame-interview-vs-william-jewell-dec-14th-24-01" title="Mark Johnson Postgame at William Jewell College (December 14, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame at William Jewell College (December 14, 2024)</a></div></div>Kaleb Hammeke was fouled on a driving layup with 7:31 to play to give the Tigers (5-3) their biggest lead at 61-55. FHSU wouldn't score again until Hammeke's layup with 5.7 seconds left. The Tigers held the Cardinals (4-6)&nbsp; to just four points over the final 10 minutes of the game and&nbsp; The Tigers held the Cardinals to just 2-of-9 shooting and four turnovers in the final 10 minutes.William Jewell's Jordan Jermain scored 20 of his game-high 25 points in the first half. He hit his first four 3-point shots and made seven of his first eight field-goal attempts overall. The Cardinals shot a 62.5-percent from the field in the first half, including a 6-of-10 effort from beyond the 3-point line to build a 41-29 halftime lead.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1984761847&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-kaleb-hammeke-postgame-interview-vs-william-jewell-dec-14th-24" title="Kaleb Hammeke Postgame at William Jewell College (December 14t, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Kaleb Hammeke Postgame at William Jewell College (December 14t, 2024)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State opened the second half on a 10-2 run to pull within four in the first three minutes. After William Jewell pushed the lead back to eight, Shaun Riley scored eight points of a&nbsp;13-4 Tiger run in which they took their first lead since early in the first half on a Dan Makuna layup.&nbsp;FHSU outscored William Jewell 34-18 in the second half and outscored the Cardinals to just 34.8 percent shooting in the second frame, including just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. FHSU was shooting 62 percent from the field in the second half but hit just one of their final eight shots.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1984760555&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-mbkb-highlights-vs" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at William Jewell College (December 14t, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights at William Jewell College (December 14t, 2024)</a></div></div>Hammeke scored FHSU's&nbsp; final seven points and led five Tigers in double-figures with 11 points. Riley, Kyle Grill, R.J, Crawford and Traejon Davis&nbsp;all scored 10 points each. All nine Tigers that played scored. The Tigers out-rebounded Cardinals by seven led by Riley's nine boards. Hammeke dished out a team-high four assists.Joining Jermain in double figures for the Cardinals were Luke Jordan with 11 and Bryce Mitchell with 10.UP NEXTFort Hays State will take just a day off and return to action Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum when it takes on Bethel College at 7 p.m. FHSU will be at home for its next three games, all within the span of seven days before the holiday break.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tigers rally from 15-down to beat William Jewell

Kansas State running back D.J. Giddens has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Giddens, a former Junction City Blue Jay football player,&nbsp; announced his decision about declaring for the Draft on Instagram.

Kansas State running back D.J. Giddens has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.<figure>
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 </figure>Giddens, a former Junction City Blue Jay football player,&nbsp; announced his decision about declaring for the Draft on Instagram.

K-State running back D.J. Giddens declares for NFL Draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zeke Mayo hit five 3s and scored 26 points, Hunter Dickinson had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 10 Kansas bounced back from consecutive losses with a 75-60 rout of NC State on Saturday.

Dajuan Harris Jr. added 15 points and six assists for the Jayhawks (8-2), who scored the first 15 points of the game but didn't have it in hand until midway through the second half, when Dickinson scored eight consecutive points to bury the Wolfpack.

Kansas won its 20th consecutive nonconference home game and avoided its first three-game skid since the 2022-23 season.

Ben Middlebrooks had 14 points and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield finished with 12 for the Wolfpack (7-4), who have lost their last 13 games to Kansas since winning their first matchup at Allen Fieldhouse on Dec. 20, 1958.

NC State was able to get the Kansas big men into foul trouble, and that allowed Middlebrooks to have success. But the Wolfpack didn't get enough production from the perimeter, where Dontrez Styles and Marcus Hill struggled.

Kansas proved it could survive foul trouble in the paint. Dickinson had three fouls and KJ Adams Jr. and Flory Bidunga four apiece with 12 minutes left. But the Jayhawks' guards, and Mayo in particular, were able to take over the game.

The Jayhawks led 48-41 with 13:10 left when Mayo rattled in a 3-pointer from the corner. He added a free throw moments later, then a blow-by layup, giving Kansas a 54-41 lead with 12 minutes to go.

5 — Harris hit a layup with 18:14 left to give him 1,001 points for his career. He's the fifth member of the team to surpass that plateau, joining Mayo, Dickinson, David Coit and Shakeel Moore.

NC State plays Rider on Dec. 22. Kansas plays Brown the same day.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zeke Mayo hit five 3s and scored 26 points, Hunter Dickinson had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 10 Kansas bounced back from consecutive losses with a 75-60 rout of NC State on Saturday.Dajuan Harris Jr. added 15 points and six assists for the Jayhawks (8-2), who scored the first 15 points of the game but didn't have it in hand until midway through the second half, when Dickinson scored eight consecutive points to bury the Wolfpack.Kansas won its 20th consecutive nonconference home game and avoided its first three-game skid since the 2022-23 season.Ben Middlebrooks had 14 points and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield finished with 12 for the Wolfpack (7-4), who have lost their last 13 games to Kansas since winning their first matchup at Allen Fieldhouse on Dec. 20, 1958.<h2>Takeaways</h2>NC State was able to get the Kansas big men into foul trouble, and that allowed Middlebrooks to have success. But the Wolfpack didn't get enough production from the perimeter, where Dontrez Styles and Marcus Hill struggled.Kansas proved it could survive foul trouble in the paint. Dickinson had three fouls and KJ Adams Jr. and Flory Bidunga four apiece with 12 minutes left. But the Jayhawks' guards, and Mayo in particular, were able to take over the game.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Jayhawks led 48-41 with 13:10 left when Mayo rattled in a 3-pointer from the corner. He added a free throw moments later, then a blow-by layup, giving Kansas a 54-41 lead with 12 minutes to go.<h2>Key stat</h2>5 — Harris hit a layup with 18:14 left to give him 1,001 points for his career. He's the fifth member of the team to surpass that plateau, joining Mayo, Dickinson, David Coit and Shakeel Moore.<h2>Up next</h2>NC State plays Rider on Dec. 22. Kansas plays Brown the same day.

🏀 Mayo scores 26 as No. 10 KU beats NC State

Fort Hays State (4-3, 1-1 MIAA) at William Jewell College (4-5, 1-2 GLVC) Saturday, December 14 • 1 p.m. Liberty, Mo. • Mabee Center

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

<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/"></a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball returns to action on Saturday at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. This matchup features a pair of schools that both won at least 20 games last year and competed in the NCAA Tournament last year. The Tigers enter at 4-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA, while the Cardinals are 4-5 overall and 1-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

The Tigers are coming off a 71-57 loss in MIAA play to No. 3 ranked Washburn this past weekend in Hays. It was FHSU's first home loss of the season after four-straight wins. FHSU will be seeking its first win away from Hays this season after dropping a pair of games to open the season in Minnesota.

William Jewell dropped its last two games, which were road contests in GLVC play last week. The Cardinals lost at Rockhurst on December 5 and then at Southwest Baptist on December 7. William Jewell is 2-0 at home so far this season with a win over Emporia State and a conference win over Illinois-Springfield. William Jewell is facing all of the Kansas faction of the MIAA this year, holding a 1-2 record so far against the group. The Cardinals fell to Pittsburg State in Kansas City by one point back on November 15 and then by eight points at Washburn on November 23. WJC faces FHSU this weekend and then heads to Wichita to play Newman on December 17. William Jewell also has a one-point loss to Missouri Western this year, so it holds a 1-3 record against MIAA opponents so far this season.

This is Fort Hays State's first meeting with a GLVC opponent since the 2019-20 season when it met Southwest Baptist, a former MIAA member, in Kansas City at Municipal Auditorium. It is looking for its first win over a GLVC opponent since 2013-14, when it defeated Rockhurst at the Sprint Center (now T-Mobile Center) in Kansas City.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;leads a trio of Tigers averaging double figures in scoring this year for the Tigers. Hammeke averages 14.6 points per game, while Kyle Grill&nbsp;averages 13.9 and Shaun Riley&nbsp;averages 13.0. Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 4.4 per game. Riley is the team leader in rebounding at 6.8 per game.

William Jewell has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Jordan Jermain at 18.8 per game. Jason Thirdkill, Jr. is close behind at 17.2 per game. Both have 31 free-throws made on the year to lead WJC and they have combined for half of William Jewell's 3-point field goals made for the season.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Fort Hays State and William Jewell in men's basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (4-3, 1-1 MIAA) at William Jewell College (4-5, 1-2 GLVC) Saturday, December 14 • 1 p.m. Liberty, Mo. • Mabee CenterRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;GLVC Sports Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://glvcsn.com/jewell/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a><a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/"></a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball returns to action on Saturday at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. This matchup features a pair of schools that both won at least 20 games last year and competed in the NCAA Tournament last year. The Tigers enter at 4-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA, while the Cardinals are 4-5 overall and 1-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.The Tigers are coming off a 71-57 loss in MIAA play to No. 3 ranked Washburn this past weekend in Hays. It was FHSU's first home loss of the season after four-straight wins. FHSU will be seeking its first win away from Hays this season after dropping a pair of games to open the season in Minnesota.William Jewell dropped its last two games, which were road contests in GLVC play last week. The Cardinals lost at Rockhurst on December 5 and then at Southwest Baptist on December 7. William Jewell is 2-0 at home so far this season with a win over Emporia State and a conference win over Illinois-Springfield. William Jewell is facing all of the Kansas faction of the MIAA this year, holding a 1-2 record so far against the group. The Cardinals fell to Pittsburg State in Kansas City by one point back on November 15 and then by eight points at Washburn on November 23. WJC faces FHSU this weekend and then heads to Wichita to play Newman on December 17. William Jewell also has a one-point loss to Missouri Western this year, so it holds a 1-3 record against MIAA opponents so far this season.This is Fort Hays State's first meeting with a GLVC opponent since the 2019-20 season when it met Southwest Baptist, a former MIAA member, in Kansas City at Municipal Auditorium. It is looking for its first win over a GLVC opponent since 2013-14, when it defeated Rockhurst at the Sprint Center (now T-Mobile Center) in Kansas City.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;leads a trio of Tigers averaging double figures in scoring this year for the Tigers. Hammeke averages 14.6 points per game, while Kyle Grill&nbsp;averages 13.9 and Shaun Riley&nbsp;averages 13.0. Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 4.4 per game. Riley is the team leader in rebounding at 6.8 per game.William Jewell has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Jordan Jermain at 18.8 per game. Jason Thirdkill, Jr. is close behind at 17.2 per game. Both have 31 free-throws made on the year to lead WJC and they have combined for half of William Jewell's 3-point field goals made for the season.This will be the first-ever meeting between Fort Hays State and William Jewell in men's basketball.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tiger men return to non-conference play at William Jewell College Saturday

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus revisits the Chiefs last-second win over the Chargers and previews Sunday's game in Cleveland against the Browns.

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

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus revisits the Chiefs last-second win over the Chargers and previews Sunday's game in Cleveland against the Browns.The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday's at 8 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.<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/1983376627%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-8BMaBbc5viH&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-hotlne-december-14-2024/s-8BMaBbc5viH" title="Holthus Hotlne (December 14, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotlne (December 14, 2024)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

Saturday, December 14
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
NC State, 12:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at William Jewell, 12:30pm
 KKQY: Purple &amp; Gold Tournament Finals, 5:45pm

Sunday, December 15
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at Cleveland Browns, 11:00am

Saturday, December 14
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
NC State, 12:30pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at William Jewell, 12:30pm
 KKQY: Purple &amp; Gold Tournament Finals, 5:45pmSunday, December 15
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at Cleveland Browns, 11:00am

HILL CITY—The TMP-Marian Monarchs boys and girls basketball teams split a pair of Mid-Continent League games on the road Friday night in Hill City. The TMP girls won 54-21, while the boys lost 51-41. 

Hill City had an early 3-2 lead, but the Monarchs’ Brooke Koenigsman connected on a three-pointer with less than five and a half minutes left in the first quarter, sparking a 13-2 run to put TMP (2-2, 1-0 MCL) up 15-5 at the end of the first quarter.&nbsp;

It was more of the same in the second quarter when the Monarchs extended their first-half run to 26-3 and built a 28-6 lead.&nbsp;

&nbsp; TMP led 33-13 heading into the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

The Monarchs closed out the game outscoring Hill City 21-6 in the second half on their way to the win.&nbsp;

Claire Schippers scored 11 points, and 10-of-11 Monarchs who played scored.&nbsp;

BOYS: Hill City 51, TMP 41 The TMP-Marian boys could not overcome a low-scoring second quarter, dropping their fourth straight to start the year Friday, 51 to 41.&nbsp;

After an early three-pointer by Hill City (1-1, 1-1 MCL), the Monarchs scored five straight points on a WIll Eck three-pointer and a Ty Schmeidler field goal. &nbsp;&nbsp;

But that lead was short-lived as the Ringnecks proceeded to outscore TMP 18-4 to end the first and cover the entire second and the early moments of the third.&nbsp;

Caden Dinkel connected on a three-pointer with just 10 seconds left, pulling TMP (0-4, 0-1 MCL) within two points. But a Hill City three with non-time left gave them a five-point lead at 32-27. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

Hill City opened the fourth quarter shooting 4-for-4 from the floor, and they were able to  extend their lead to 11 at 38-27.&nbsp;

Ty Schmeidler broke out of his 1-for-18 from three with four three-pointers and scored a team-high 15 points. &nbsp;

HILL CITY—The TMP-Marian Monarchs boys and girls basketball teams split a pair of Mid-Continent League games on the road Friday night in Hill City. The TMP girls won 54-21, while the boys lost 51-41. GIRLS: TMP 54, Hill City 21&nbsp;Hill City had an early 3-2 lead, but the Monarchs’ Brooke Koenigsman connected on a three-pointer with less than five and a half minutes left in the first quarter, sparking a 13-2 run to put TMP (2-2, 1-0 MCL) up 15-5 at the end of the first quarter.&nbsp;<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/1983970019&color=%23294b71&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/tmp-wbkb-john-linn-postgame-interview-vs-hill-city-dec-13th-24" title="TMP WBKB John Linn Postgame Interview vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB John Linn Postgame Interview vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)</a></div></div>It was more of the same in the second quarter when the Monarchs extended their first-half run to 26-3 and built a 28-6 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp; TMP led 33-13 heading into the fourth quarter.&nbsp;The Monarchs closed out the game outscoring Hill City 21-6 in the second half on their way to the win.&nbsp;<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/1983969475&color=%23294b71&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/tmp-wbkb-highlights-vs-hill-city-dec-12th-24" title="TMP WBKB Highlights vs Hill City (Dec 12th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Highlights vs Hill City (Dec 12th 24)</a></div></div>Claire Schippers scored 11 points, and 10-of-11 Monarchs who played scored.&nbsp;BOYS: Hill City 51, TMP 41 The TMP-Marian boys could not overcome a low-scoring second quarter, dropping their fourth straight to start the year Friday, 51 to 41.&nbsp; <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/1983967959&color=%2C3294b71&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/tmp-mbkb-bill-meagher-postgame" title="TMP MBKB Bill Meagher Postgame Interview vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Bill Meagher Postgame Interview vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)</a></div></div>After an early three-pointer by Hill City (1-1, 1-1 MCL), the Monarchs scored five straight points on a WIll Eck three-pointer and a Ty Schmeidler field goal. &nbsp;&nbsp;But that lead was short-lived as the Ringnecks proceeded to outscore TMP 18-4 to end the first and cover the entire second and the early moments of the third.&nbsp;Caden Dinkel connected on a three-pointer with just 10 seconds left, pulling TMP (0-4, 0-1 MCL) within two points. But a Hill City three with non-time left gave them a five-point lead at 32-27. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hill City opened the fourth quarter shooting 4-for-4 from the floor, and they were able to extend their lead to 11 at 38-27.&nbsp;<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/1983967611&color=%23294b71&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/tmp-mbkb-highlights-vs-hill-city-dec-13th-24" title="TMP MBKB Highlights vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Highlights vs Hill City (Dec 13th 24)</a></div>xx</div>Ty Schmeidler broke out of his 1-for-18 from three with four three-pointers and scored a team-high 15 points. &nbsp;

🏀TMP splits MCL opener at Hill City

Oberlin-Decatur 35, Maywood-Hayes Center, Neb. 25

Pine Creek, Colo. 54, Wichita Life Prep 42

Southwestern Hts. 49, Sweetwater, Okla. 19

Dundy County Stratton, Neb. 59, Oberlin-Decatur 33

Hiawatha 55, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 46

Metro Academy 56, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 21

Topeka Cair Paravel 60, Northland Christian, Mo. 50

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 </figure>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Baldwin 31, Burlington 28Berean Academy 58, Marion 34Central Heights 30, West Franklin 27Centralia 68, Silver Lake 58Chapman 59, KC Bishop Ward 13Clearwater 53, Sterling 29Clifton-Clyde 56, Council Grove 29Fairfield 47, Stafford 45Fort Scott 40, Perry-Lecompton 19Goessel 37, Canton-Galva 31Goodland 44, Norton 28Hays 79, Junction City 20Hesston 41, Rose Hill 12Holton 54, Nemaha Central 51, OTHumboldt 44, Erie 25Hutchinson 43, Buhler 33Jefferson West 43, McLouth 29KC Turner 46, Arma-Northeast 23Kansas Deaf 22, Iowa Deaf, Iowa 19, OTMacksville 53, Sublette 23Manhattan 66, Dodge City 35Moscow 36, Deerfield 25Oberlin-Decatur 35, Maywood-Hayes Center, Neb. 25Olathe South 67, Lawrence 37Olpe 52, Cherryvale 34Pine Creek, Colo. 54, Wichita Life Prep 42Rock Creek 48, Sabetha 18Rossville 57, Salina Sacred Heart 50Royal Valley 67, Valley Falls 35Rural Vista 42, Centre 40Scott City 73, Coronado, Colo. 9Southwestern Hts. 49, Sweetwater, Okla. 19St Marys 46, Jackson Heights 26Tescott 26, Lincoln 21Topeka Hayden 59, Spring Hill 36Topeka Seaman 80, Topeka West 33Trego 48, Victoria 32Valley Heights 64, Riley County 57Wabaunsee 40, Northern Heights 22Wallace County 49, St Francis 26Wamego 41, Louisburg 37Washburn Rural 68, Topeka 44Washington County 54, Wakefield 30Wheatland-Grinnell 51, Logan 21Wichita Classical 50, Sedgwick 39Wichita Trinity 32, Emporia 27, OTBOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Augusta 59, Abilene 55Bishop Seabury 68, Topeka 57Bluestem 58, Wichita Independent 43Burlingame 58, Lyndon 27Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 66, Elkhart 49Colby 68, Lakin 60Deerfield 64, Satanta 56Dodge City 57, Manhattan 56Doniphan West 69, Atchison County 34Dundy County Stratton, Neb. 59, Oberlin-Decatur 33Fairfield 78, Burrton 15Frankfort 43, Manhattan CHIEF 40Hartford 54, Marais des Cygnes Valley 40Haven 63, Kingman 24Hiawatha 55, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 46Highland Park 65, Washburn Rural 49Hutchinson Central Christian 38, Linn 32Jefferson West 62, McLouth 49Junction City 50, Hays 32KC Bishop Ward 61, Chapman 21Kansas Deaf 41, Iowa Deaf, Iowa 10Lebo 52, Central Heights 33Liberal 46, Elk City, Okla. 38Logan 45, Ellis 39Lyons 53, Inman 34Macksville 59, Sublette 47Madison 52, Arma-Northeast 21Metro Academy 56, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 21Natoma 29, Chase 20Perry-Lecompton 73, Fort Scott 40Phillipsburg 50, Sylvan-Lucas 34Riley County 59, Valley Heights 39Rock Creek 43, Sabetha 41Royal Valley 59, Valley Falls 58Salina Sacred Heart 69, Rossville 56Silver Lake 67, Centralia 44Stratton, Colo. 52, Stanton County 51Topeka Cair Paravel 60, Northland Christian, Mo. 50Topeka Hayden 56, Spring Hill 46Topeka Seaman 60, Topeka West 57Wamego 52, Louisburg 29Washington County 46, Wakefield 23Wichita Heights 66, Wichita South 24

🏀 Friday Night Basketball Scores(Dec 13)

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams posted several standout performances at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic Friday, including one broken school record, four national qualifying marks, multiple event wins and personal bests.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;stole the show by breaking her own school record in the pole vault, clearing 13-3.75 to surpass her previous indoor best by three inches. The junior easily cleared her first two heights before first breaking the record at 13-1.75 (4.01m), becoming the first woman in school history to surpass the four-meter mark, indoors or outdoors. She then pushed the bar up another five centimeters, clearing her school-record height on her third attempt. The NCAA Division II national qualifying mark ranks her fourth in the country to date.

Her performance was one of six event titles for the women's team.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;added two victories of her own, claiming the long jump with a personal-best leap of 18-2.25 and securing the triple jump crown with a mark of 35-9.25.On the track,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;dominated at two distances, winning the 60-meter dash in 8.02 and the 600-yard run in 1:27.33.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8444">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;led the distance runners with a commanding first-place finish in the 3,000 meters, clocking 10:46.95.Other notable performances for the Tiger women included&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson's</a>&nbsp;second-place finishes in the 60-meter hurdles (9.31) and long jump (17-0.75), while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;delivered a strong double, finishing third in the 600-yard run (1:30.09) and second in the 3,000 meters (11:33.78).

The Tiger men also enjoyed a stellar outing, highlighted by national-qualifying marks from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;in the pole vault. Clark cleared 16-6.75 to take the top spot, while Deges cleared an indoor personal-best 16-0.75 to take second place on the day and move into the top 10 on the national performance chart.

In the sprints,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;claimed the 60-meter dash title with a national-qualifying time of 6.84, while teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;followed closely in second with a personal-best time of 6.87. The Tigers swept the top five spots in the final, with four athletes setting personal bests.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/8502">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;gave the Tigers another victory in the 60m hurdles, taking first in 8.42.Distance standout&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;was victorious in the 3,000 meters, finishing in 8:41.87, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;(4:32.98) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;(4:33.86) took the top two spots in the mile.

Fort Hays State will now look to carry this momentum into the new year when the Tigers travel to Topeka, Kan. on January 17th) for the Washburn Rust Buster.

Full FHSU Men's Results 60m Dash Prelims 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;– 6.88 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.89 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>&nbsp;– 6.94 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.95 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>&nbsp;– 6.98 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;– 7.02 15th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dean-clark/8481">Dean Clark</a>&nbsp;– 7.24 17th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dylan-velasco/8536">Dylan Velasco</a>&nbsp;– 7.34 22nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/cole-darling/8483">Cole Darling</a>&nbsp;– 7.34 24th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/asher-wassom/8537">Asher Wassom</a>&nbsp;– 7.58

60m Dash Finals 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.84 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;– 6.87 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>&nbsp;– 6.92 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>&nbsp;– 6.93 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;– 6.95 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.97

600y Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/braylon-moore/8533">Braylon Moore</a>&nbsp;–1:20.58

800m Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/emery-wolfe/8510">Emery Wolfe</a>&nbsp;– 2:00.56

Mile Run 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;– 4:32.98 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;– 4:33.86

3,000m Run 1st&nbsp; –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;– 8:41.87 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-conway/8511">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;– 9:14.98 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;– 9:16.66 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;– 9:24.44 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/chayse-mccullough/8494">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;- DNF

60m Hurdles 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/8502">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;– 8.42 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/spencer-rich/8534">Spencer Rich</a>&nbsp;– 8.92

Pole Vault 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;– 16-6.75 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;– 16-0.75 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/josiah-ball/8526">Josiah Ball</a>&nbsp;– 15-7 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kurtis-mccormick/8493">Kurtis McCormick</a>&nbsp;– 14-7.25 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/mason-younger/8540">Mason Younger</a>&nbsp;– 14-1.25 9th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trevor-christensen/8528">Trevor Christensen</a>&nbsp;– 14-1.25 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/rylan-white/8538">Rylan White</a>&nbsp;- NH

Long Jump 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dean-clark/8481">Dean Clark</a>&nbsp;– 22-8 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kade-harris/8491">Kade Harris</a>&nbsp;– 19-8 17th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/spencer-rich/8534">Spencer Rich</a>&nbsp;– 18-5 18th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ervin-fierro/8529">Ervin Fierro</a>&nbsp;– 18-4.5

Triple Jump 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ervin-fierro/8529">Ervin Fierro</a>&nbsp;– 38-10.5

Full FHSU Women's Results 60m Dash Finals 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;– 8.02 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-mader/8449">Chloe Mader</a>&nbsp;– 8.36 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/amelia-foster/8395">Amelia Foster</a>&nbsp;– 8.55

600y 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;– 1:27.33 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;– 1:30.09 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/amelia-foster/8395">Amelia Foster</a>&nbsp;– 1:33.21

800m Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kyra-nippert/8446">Kyra Nippert</a>&nbsp;– 2:31.66

3,000m Run 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8444">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;– 10:46.95 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;– 11:33.78 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/keziah-bachman/8440">Keziah Bachman</a>&nbsp;– 11:36.93

60m Hurdles 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson</a>&nbsp;– 9.31 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-mader/8449">Chloe Mader</a>&nbsp;– 9.51 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/elysia-kunkler/7127">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;– 9.97 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;– 10.31

High Jump 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lanie-page/8473">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;– 4-11.75 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;- NH

Pole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;- 13-3.75 ! # 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liz-moore/8467">Liz Moore</a>&nbsp;– 10-8.75 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/piper-robinson/8474">Piper Robinson</a>&nbsp;– 10-8.75

Long Jump 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;– 18-2.25 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson</a>&nbsp;– 17-0.75 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/elysia-kunkler/7127">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;– 16-4.25 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/brynlee-frank/8470">Brynlee Frank</a>&nbsp;– 15-8.75 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lanie-page/8473">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;– 15-5.50

Triple Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;- 35-9.25 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/brynlee-frank/8470">Brynlee Frank</a>&nbsp;– 34-7.50 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/abby-rueschhoff/8406">Abby Rueschhoff</a>&nbsp;– 33-11.50

Shot Put 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;– 32-4.25

! indicates school record # indicates NCAA DII national qualifying mark&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734236111911.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Max Bowyer" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Max Bowyer</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams posted several standout performances at the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic Friday, including one broken school record, four national qualifying marks, multiple event wins and personal bests.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;stole the show by breaking her own school record in the pole vault, clearing 13-3.75 to surpass her previous indoor best by three inches. The junior easily cleared her first two heights before first breaking the record at 13-1.75 (4.01m), becoming the first woman in school history to surpass the four-meter mark, indoors or outdoors. She then pushed the bar up another five centimeters, clearing her school-record height on her third attempt. The NCAA Division II national qualifying mark ranks her fourth in the country to date.Her performance was one of six event titles for the women's team.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;added two victories of her own, claiming the long jump with a personal-best leap of 18-2.25 and securing the triple jump crown with a mark of 35-9.25.On the track,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;dominated at two distances, winning the 60-meter dash in 8.02 and the 600-yard run in 1:27.33.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8444">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;led the distance runners with a commanding first-place finish in the 3,000 meters, clocking 10:46.95.Other notable performances for the Tiger women included&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson's</a>&nbsp;second-place finishes in the 60-meter hurdles (9.31) and long jump (17-0.75), while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;delivered a strong double, finishing third in the 600-yard run (1:30.09) and second in the 3,000 meters (11:33.78).The Tiger men also enjoyed a stellar outing, highlighted by national-qualifying marks from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;in the pole vault. Clark cleared 16-6.75 to take the top spot, while Deges cleared an indoor personal-best 16-0.75 to take second place on the day and move into the top 10 on the national performance chart.In the sprints,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;claimed the 60-meter dash title with a national-qualifying time of 6.84, while teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;followed closely in second with a personal-best time of 6.87. The Tigers swept the top five spots in the final, with four athletes setting personal bests.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/8502">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;gave the Tigers another victory in the 60m hurdles, taking first in 8.42.Distance standout&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;was victorious in the 3,000 meters, finishing in 8:41.87, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;(4:32.98) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;(4:33.86) took the top two spots in the mile.Fort Hays State will now look to carry this momentum into the new year when the Tigers travel to Topeka, Kan. on January 17th) for the Washburn Rust Buster.Full FHSU Men's Results 60m Dash Prelims 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;– 6.88 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.89 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>&nbsp;– 6.94 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.95 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>&nbsp;– 6.98 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;– 7.02 15th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dean-clark/8481">Dean Clark</a>&nbsp;– 7.24 17th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dylan-velasco/8536">Dylan Velasco</a>&nbsp;– 7.34 22nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/cole-darling/8483">Cole Darling</a>&nbsp;– 7.34 24th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/asher-wassom/8537">Asher Wassom</a>&nbsp;– 7.5860m Dash Finals 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.84 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>&nbsp;– 6.87 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/eddie-mcvay/7868">Eddie McVay</a>&nbsp;– 6.92 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kenny-fritsch/8489">Kenny Fritsch</a>&nbsp;– 6.93 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;– 6.95 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;– 6.97600y Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/braylon-moore/8533">Braylon Moore</a>&nbsp;–1:20.58800m Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/emery-wolfe/8510">Emery Wolfe</a>&nbsp;– 2:00.56Mile Run 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;– 4:32.98 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;– 4:33.863,000m Run 1st&nbsp; –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;– 8:41.87 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-conway/8511">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;– 9:14.98 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ian-weich/8519">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;– 9:16.66 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/daniel-bechle/8478">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;– 9:24.44 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/chayse-mccullough/8494">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;- DNF60m Hurdles 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-salmans/8502">Ethan Salmans</a>&nbsp;– 8.42 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/spencer-rich/8534">Spencer Rich</a>&nbsp;– 8.92Pole Vault 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;– 16-6.75 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;– 16-0.75 # 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/josiah-ball/8526">Josiah Ball</a>&nbsp;– 15-7 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kurtis-mccormick/8493">Kurtis McCormick</a>&nbsp;– 14-7.25 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/mason-younger/8540">Mason Younger</a>&nbsp;– 14-1.25 9th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trevor-christensen/8528">Trevor Christensen</a>&nbsp;– 14-1.25 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/rylan-white/8538">Rylan White</a>&nbsp;- NHLong Jump 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dean-clark/8481">Dean Clark</a>&nbsp;– 22-8 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kade-harris/8491">Kade Harris</a>&nbsp;– 19-8 17th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/spencer-rich/8534">Spencer Rich</a>&nbsp;– 18-5 18th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ervin-fierro/8529">Ervin Fierro</a>&nbsp;– 18-4.5Triple Jump 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ervin-fierro/8529">Ervin Fierro</a>&nbsp;– 38-10.5Full FHSU Women's Results 60m Dash Finals 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;– 8.02 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-mader/8449">Chloe Mader</a>&nbsp;– 8.36 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/amelia-foster/8395">Amelia Foster</a>&nbsp;– 8.55600y 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;– 1:27.33 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;– 1:30.09 4th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/amelia-foster/8395">Amelia Foster</a>&nbsp;– 1:33.21800m Run 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kyra-nippert/8446">Kyra Nippert</a>&nbsp;– 2:31.663,000m Run 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8444">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;– 10:46.95 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;– 11:33.78 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/keziah-bachman/8440">Keziah Bachman</a>&nbsp;– 11:36.9360m Hurdles 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson</a>&nbsp;– 9.31 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/chloe-mader/8449">Chloe Mader</a>&nbsp;– 9.51 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/elysia-kunkler/7127">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;– 9.97 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;– 10.31High Jump 5th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lanie-page/8473">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;– 4-11.75 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;- NHPole Vault 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;- 13-3.75 ! # 7th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liz-moore/8467">Liz Moore</a>&nbsp;– 10-8.75 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/piper-robinson/8474">Piper Robinson</a>&nbsp;– 10-8.75Long Jump 1st –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;– 18-2.25 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/donna-jackson/8400">Donna Jackson</a>&nbsp;– 17-0.75 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/elysia-kunkler/7127">Elysia Kunkler</a>&nbsp;– 16-4.25 6th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/brynlee-frank/8470">Brynlee Frank</a>&nbsp;– 15-8.75 8th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/lanie-page/8473">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;– 15-5.50Triple Jump 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/8396">Jayme Hagerman</a>&nbsp;- 35-9.25 2nd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/brynlee-frank/8470">Brynlee Frank</a>&nbsp;– 34-7.50 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/abby-rueschhoff/8406">Abby Rueschhoff</a>&nbsp;– 33-11.50Shot Put 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/kylin-rudzik/8405">Kylin Rudzik</a>&nbsp;– 32-4.25! indicates school record # indicates NCAA DII national qualifying mark&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Hays High hosted Junction City for their final home games of 2024.&nbsp;

Hays scored the first 18 points of the game on the way to a 79-20 win over the Blue Jays.

Junction City scored their first two points from the free throw line to make the score 18-2. The Indians scored the next 24 points before another Blue Jay free throw at 44-3.

Molly Buckles scored ten points consecutive points for the Indians during the second quarter, the final of those points made the score 46-3. Junction City made their lone first half field goal with a three pointer at 49-6 before the Indians scored the final seven points of the half, capped by a Jaysa Roa layup at the buzzer for a halftime score of 56-6.

Junction City outscored Hays 11-9 in the third quarter making three field goals and five of ten free throw attempts. The Indians led 65-17 going to a continuous clock fourth quarter.

Hays added 14 more points in the fourth quarter to their total for a final of 79-20. The point total matches the 79 scored by the Indians in the opening round of the Hays City Shootout in 2018 against Great Bend.

Hays improves to 5-0 and will play in Manhattan next Friday to close out 2024. Junction City falls to 0-1. Jenna Schmeidler scored a game high 16. Lynsi Kanak and Molly Buckles added career highs of 12 points.

Jenna Schmeidler 12; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 8; Molly Martin 5; Kenlee Winter 2; Morgan Armbruster 9; Jays Roa 2; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Lynsi Kanak 12; Molly Buckles 12; Zoe Winter 8; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 5; Brynlee Rupp 0.

Boys #10-6A Junction City 50 - Hays 32

A big third quarter by Junction City sunk the hopes of Hays on Friday night at Hays High School as the Blue Jays won 50-32.

Junction City led the entire game. The Indians had chances to take the lead or tie the game trailing 5-4 and 9-7 but couldn't score. Junction City led 12-9 when they opened up a ten point lead on a 9-2 run that covered the first two minutes of the second quarter.

Trailing 21-11 with 6:12 to go in the first half, Hays allowed just one more point for the rest of the second quarter. The Indians closed the deficit down to three by halftime using an 8-1 run. Trace Jacobs scored the last six points of the run.

Hays High hosted Junction City for their final home games of 2024.&nbsp;Girls #8 Hays 79 - Junction City 20Hays scored the first 18 points of the game on the way to a 79-20 win over the Blue Jays.Junction City scored their first two points from the free throw line to make the score 18-2. The Indians scored the next 24 points before another Blue Jay free throw at 44-3.Molly Buckles scored ten points consecutive points for the Indians during the second quarter, the final of those points made the score 46-3. Junction City made their lone first half field goal with a three pointer at 49-6 before the Indians scored the final seven points of the half, capped by a Jaysa Roa layup at the buzzer for a halftime score of 56-6.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1983967135&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-wbkb-highlights-v" title="Hays WBKB Highlights v Junction City Dec 13, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays WBKB Highlights v Junction City Dec 13, 2024</a></div></div>Junction City outscored Hays 11-9 in the third quarter making three field goals and five of ten free throw attempts. The Indians led 65-17 going to a continuous clock fourth quarter.Hays added 14 more points in the fourth quarter to their total for a final of 79-20. The point total matches the 79 scored by the Indians in the opening round of the Hays City Shootout in 2018 against Great Bend.Coach Len Melvin<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1983966911&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-wbkb-coach-post-v" title="Hays WBKB Coach Post v Junction City Dec 13, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays WBKB Coach Post v Junction City Dec 13, 2024</a></div></div>Hays improves to 5-0 and will play in Manhattan next Friday to close out 2024. Junction City falls to 0-1. Jenna Schmeidler scored a game high 16. Lynsi Kanak and Molly Buckles added career highs of 12 points.Jenna Schmeidler 12; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 8; Molly Martin 5; Kenlee Winter 2; Morgan Armbruster 9; Jays Roa 2; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Lynsi Kanak 12; Molly Buckles 12; Zoe Winter 8; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 5; Brynlee Rupp 0.Boys #10-6A Junction City 50 - Hays 32A big third quarter by Junction City sunk the hopes of Hays on Friday night at Hays High School as the Blue Jays won 50-32.Junction City led the entire game. The Indians had chances to take the lead or tie the game trailing 5-4 and 9-7 but couldn't score. Junction City led 12-9 when they opened up a ten point lead on a 9-2 run that covered the first two minutes of the second quarter.Trailing 21-11 with 6:12 to go in the first half, Hays allowed just one more point for the rest of the second quarter. The Indians closed the deficit down to three by halftime using an 8-1 run. Trace Jacobs scored the last six points of the run.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1983967983&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-mbkb-highlights-v" title="Hays MBKB Highlights v Junction City Dec 13, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays MBKB Highlights v Junction City Dec 13, 2024</a></div></div>The third quarter belonged to Junction City. The Blue Jays outscored Hays 17-2 to build their lead to 39-21 entering the fourth quarter. The Blue Jays continued their run for the first two minutes of the fourth quarter with nine straight points. The 26-2 run covered 10 minutes and pushed the Junction City lead to 48-21.&nbsp;The Indians could only close the gap down to 50-32 over the next six minutes for the final difference.Coach Sean Dreiling<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1983967791&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-mbkb-coach-post-v" title="Hays MBKB Coach Post v Junction City Dec 13, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays MBKB Coach Post v Junction City Dec 13, 2024</a></div></div>Dawson Ruder led Hays with 17 points. Jackson Autry, last year's Centennial League player of the year, led Junction City with 15.Hays falls to 3-2 on the year, both losses coming to state ranked 6A teams. Junction City moves to 2-0. Hays travels to Manhattan next Friday to close out 2024.